Home > News > hollywood-news Washington, Feb 29 : Julia Roberts has said that young celebrities should be allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. The 44-year-old actress is bothered by the lack of what young stars are able to get away with in the public eye, compared to when she started in the business decades ago. "There's the express elevator and there's rehab," People Magazine quoted her as telling Vanity Fair. "It's so awful. Nobody gets a fair trial-and-error period that everybody deserves and everybody needs. "The business is so different. You can never be that new girl [who] has that moment of, 'Where'd she come from?'" she said. Roberts - whose niece Emma, 21, is part of the young Hollywood community - has three little ones of her own with hubby Danny Moder, and they seem clueless to their mom's fame. "[I was] on a crowded street, and somebody noticed me, and then another person noticed. "Somebody said

Julia Roberts Mario Sorrenti exclusively for Vanity Fair Everyone makes mistakes and young celebrities are no exception, says Julia Roberts . The Mirror Mirror actress, 44, is bothered by the lack of what young stars are able to get away with in the public eye, compared to when she started in the business decades ago. "There's the express elevator and there's rehab," she tells Vanity Fair . "It's so awful. Nobody gets a fair trial-and-error period that everybody deserves and everybody needs." Adds Roberts, "The business is so different. You can never be that new girl [who] has that moment of, 'Where'd she come from?' " Roberts whose niece Emma, 21, is part of the young Hollywood community has three little ones of her own with hubby Danny Moder , and they seem clueless to their mom's fame. "[I was] on a crowded street, and somebody noticed me, and then another person noticed," Roberts says. "Somebody said as we

Julia Roberts Julia Roberts' children don't know she's famous. The 44-year-old actress who has seven-year-old twins, Hazel and Finn, as well as four-year-old Henry with husband Danny Moder revealed her kids have no concept of her fame, but she is quite happy for it to stay that way. She said: "I was on a crowded street, and somebody noticed me, and then another person noticed. Somebody said as we were walking past, 'Oh, that's Julia Roberts.' We all just kind of kept going, and then Finn said, 'Yeah, my mom's Julia Robinson.' "That's what gives you perspective. It could be Robinson, it could be Johnson, because it has nothing to do with me as a person." Julia is confident her children will cope well with finding out about her celebrity status since asking her 'Larry Crowne' co-star Grace Gummer who is the daughter of Meryl Streep what it was like to discover she had a famous mother. Speaking in an interview with Vanity

Previous 1 / 2 Next Posted on February 28, 2012 9:27AM by Allie Merriam Julia Roberts covers Vanity Fair 's brand-new April issue. She chatted up her forthcoming movie Mirror Mirror , which will be out on March 30. The film pairs Julia with up-and-coming actress Lily Collins, as well as Armie Hammer. However, the business of moviemaking is a different one for Lily, as Julia tells writer Sam Kashner. Julia reflected on how tough it is for people just starting out, avoiding overexposure, and managing to keep her kids unaware of her fame. Julia told the magazine: On her kids not knowing she's famous: "[Once] on a crowded street, and somebody noticed me, and then another person noticed. Somebody said as we were walking past, 'Oh, that's Julia Roberts .' We all just kind of kept going, and then Finn said, 'Yeah, my mom's Julia Robinson.' That's what gives you perspective. It could be Robinson, it could be Johnson, because it has nothing to do w

Los Angeles , Feb 20 ( IANS ) Actress Julia Roberts says she cannot believe that time has gone by so quickly - she is amazed to see that the remake of her 1990 movie "Flatliners" is already in the pipeline. "I heard there is going to be a remake of 'Flatliners'. I was shocked. Already? It seems really quick! Didn't we just make that movie? That does seem quick," showbizspy.com quoted Roberts as saying. Directed by Joel Schumacher , the movie featured Roberts along with Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon. "The passage of time is something that is just so mysterious though. It just goes faster and faster, I just wish it would all slow down so I can take it all in, it is all going so fast," said the 44-year-old, a mother of three children.

Last Updated: 12:25 AM, February 25, 2012 Posted: 12:11 AM, February 25, 2012 Lily Collins who stars as Snow White in the upcoming fairy-tale twist Mirror Mirror says it was at first a challenge acting as if she was aggrieved by the Evil Queen, Julia Roberts . I would be in a scene with Julia, and she would be saying something mean, and I would find myself almost smiling because I was enjoying it so much, the daughter of rocker Phil told Nylon in a March cover story. Then Id be like, Oh [bleep]. I have to be really upset right now. Getty Images Lily Collins

Los Angeles , Feb 20 ( IANS ) Actress Julia Roberts says she cannot believe that time has gone by so quickly - she is amazed to see that the remake of her 1990 movie "Flatliners" is already in the pipeline. "I heard there is going to be a remake of 'Flatliners'. I was shocked. Already? It seems really quick! Didn't we just make that movie? That does seem quick," showbizspy.com quoted Roberts as saying. Directed by Joel Schumacher , the movie featured Roberts along with Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon. "The passage of time is something that is just so mysterious though. It just goes faster and faster, I just wish it would all slow down so I can take it all in, it is all going so fast," said the 44-year-old, a mother of three children.

Last Updated: 12:25 AM, February 25, 2012 Posted: 12:11 AM, February 25, 2012 Lily Collins who stars as Snow White in the upcoming fairy-tale twist Mirror Mirror says it was at first a challenge acting as if she was aggrieved by the Evil Queen, Julia Roberts . I would be in a scene with Julia, and she would be saying something mean, and I would find myself almost smiling because I was enjoying it so much, the daughter of rocker Phil told Nylon in a March cover story. Then Id be like, Oh [bleep]. I have to be really upset right now. Getty Images Lily Collins

Los Angeles , Feb 20 ( IANS ) Actress Julia Roberts says she cannot believe that time has gone by so quickly - she is amazed to see that the remake of her 1990 movie "Flatliners" is already in the pipeline. "I heard there is going to be a remake of 'Flatliners'. I was shocked. Already? It seems really quick! Didn't we just make that movie? That does seem quick," showbizspy.com quoted Roberts as saying. Directed by Joel Schumacher , the movie featured Roberts along with Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon. "The passage of time is something that is just so mysterious though. It just goes faster and faster, I just wish it would all slow down so I can take it all in, it is all going so fast," said the 44-year-old, a mother of three children.

A year and a half ago, the hit Julia Roberts movie Eat Pray Love inspired a wave of tourism to Italy, India and Indonesia with its aspirational story of a young woman on a quest of self-discovery. Now, an all-star cast could be about to do the same in India, for travelers of a slightly different generation. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel , which opens in the UK this week, tells the tale of a group of retirees who attempt to 'outsource' their retirement to exotic India, rising above the initial disappointment to embark on a journey of shared experiences. The film taps into a well-documented trend for senior travel -- earlier this month, over 50's travel insurance specialist Staysure said that the trend for 'grown-up gappers' (gap-year adventurers) appeared to be increasing, noting that more of its customers were seeking adventure holidays. Given that, it looks like there could be considerable benefits for India, as the film goes on global release over the coming m

Los Angeles , Feb 20 ( IANS ) Actress Julia Roberts says she cannot believe that time has gone by so quickly - she is amazed to see that the remake of her 1990 movie "Flatliners" is already in the pipeline. "I heard there is going to be a remake of 'Flatliners'. I was shocked. Already? It seems really quick! Didn't we just make that movie? That does seem quick," showbizspy.com quoted Roberts as saying. Directed by Joel Schumacher , the movie featured Roberts along with Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon. "The passage of time is something that is just so mysterious though. It just goes faster and faster, I just wish it would all slow down so I can take it all in, it is all going so fast," said the 44-year-old, a mother of three children.

Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are to headline the film adaptation of the Broadway play "August: Osage County," The Weinstein Co. says. ADVERTISEMENT John Wells is to direct the big-screen version of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama, TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein announced Thursday. "After seeing Meryl Streep's mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' it has me even more excited and proud to co-star with her," Roberts said in a statement. "I'm delighted and feel very privileged to have the opportunity to direct Meryl and Julia in this magnificent piece written by Tracy Letts," said Wells. "Meryl's extraordinary body of work made her the only conceivable choice to play Violet. Coupled with Julia's effortless mastery of every role she undertakes and her fearlessness as an actress, I'm confident this first-ever collaboration with Meryl and Julia will produce an exci

Category: Movies Author : Chris Greenhough Posted: February 17, 2012 Tags : august osage county , julia roberts , Meryl Streep , meryl streep and julia roberts Meryl Streep (62) and Julia Roberts (44) may have a combined age of 106, but the Hollywood ageism that traditionally goes against female performers doesnt seem to apply to this timeless pair; indeed, they remain two of the most bankable names in the profession. There must have been a pretty penny paid to sign both up for one film, but thats precisely what has happened. Streep and Roberts have both been cast in dark comedy August: Osage County , a new film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts. Meryl Streep will play the role of pill-hooked matriarch Violet Weston, while Julia Roberts will be her adult daughter, Barbara. John Wells, the man who helmed drama series Shameless , will be in the directors chair. Harvey and Bob Weinstein of the Weinstein Company confirmed the involvement of the two actresses on W

After months of rumors, the Weinstein Co. has confirmed that Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts will be starring as mother and daughter in thefilm "August: Osage County." The film is based on a Tony-Award winning play that follows the women of a family who for years have been living separate lives until they are brought together by the death of a family patriarch. Streep will play a pill-popping matriarch, while Roberts will play her daughter, according to a statement from Weinstein. Rumors of the film's cast have been circulating since October. According to the Weinstein Co. it has taken time to figure out the logistics and schedules of the highly anticipatedadaptation. Streep has recently been in the spotlight in award ceremonies, sweeping titles for best actress in her role as the "Iron Lady," Margaret Thatcher. After winning a Golden Globe and BAFTA, she is among the nominees for best actress in the Academy Awards coming up this month. Like us on Facebook &qu

The Weinstein Co. says Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are to headline the film adaptation of the Broadway play "August: Osage County." John Wells is to direct the big-screen version of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama, TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein announced Thursday. "After seeing Meryl Streep's mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' it has me even more excited and proud to co-star with her," Roberts said in a statement. "I'm delighted and feel very privileged to have the opportunity to direct Meryl and Julia in this magnificent piece written by Tracy Letts," said Wells. "Meryl's extraordinary body of work made her the only conceivable choice to play Violet. Coupled with Julia's effortless mastery of every role she undertakes and her fearlessness as an actress, I'm confident this first-ever collaboration with Meryl and Julia will produce an exciting and movin

Julia Roberts Photo Credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com . Meryl Streep Photo Credit: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com The film adaptation of August: Osage County is getting some major league star power. The Weinstein Company confirmed that they've signed Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts to star in their production of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play. Streep will take on the role of pill-popping mother Violet Weston and Roberts will portray Violet's daughter Barbara Fordham, who feels the need to control everything around her as her life falls apart. August: Osage County , with its sensational dialogue and whipsmart performances by Deanna Dunagan and Amy Morton, was Steppenwolf Theatre's most critically acclaimed play in recent memory when it August 2007, then later became a Broadway sensation. Dunagan won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Violet in the Broadway version and Morton received some of the best reviews of her career as Barbara. Roberts said

The Weinstein Company announced Wednesday that Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts will star together in a film adaptation of the play August: Osage County . Julia Roberts Takes a Look Into the 'Mirror' The play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 20008, is a dark comedy that takes place in the three-story home of Beverly Weston and his wife, Violet, a dysfunction mother whom Streep will play. Julia Lights The Screen on 'Fire' Roberts will play the role of Violet's eldest daughter, Barbara, who is working to save her marriage with her husband, Bill. Meryl Streep's 'Iron Lady': 'Monster or Saint'? The film's casting of Streep and Roberts has been speculated as early as 2010 but had not been confirmed by the studio until this week. Iron Lady' Meryl Streep: 'Lucky to be Working' This will be the first film in which the two actresses will appear on the big screen together. Julia Roberts in Fashion: Our Favorite 'Pretty Woman'

Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts will star in August: Osage County . The Oscar-winning actresses will appear together in the adaptation of Tracy Letts's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/Press Association Images The film centres around domineering matriarch Violet Weston (Streep) and her relationship with her family, including her adult daughter Barbara (Roberts). The Weinstein Company is producing the movie, with John Wells ( The Company of Men ) attached to direct. > Meryl Streep receives lifetime achievement award from Jake Gyllenhaal > Julia Roberts produces, stars in 'Second Act' "After seeing Meryl Streep's mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady , it has me even more excited and proud to ! co-star with her," said Roberts. Roberts and Streep were originally rumoured to be attached to the film over a year ago. Streep has been nominated for an Oscar for her role in The Iron Lady . Roberts

Long ago , news came that Meryl Streep would play a dysfunctional, pill-addicted mother to Julia Roberts in August: Osage County . Now the film, directed by John Wells ( Shameless, ER ) and based on Tracy Letts' Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play, is on rails and will begin production this autumn . Plus there's room for a couple more highly celebrated actresses to play Streep's other two daughters, so this thing can only get more Oscar-y.

Who's the fairest of them all? In an exclusive promo shot from Mirror, Mirror , it appears to be Julia Roberts , who plays the Evil Queen in Tarsem Singh 's adaptation of the classic fairytale Snow White . PHOTOS: Famous film princesses The film, which hits theaters March 30, also stars Lily Collins , 22, as Snow White, and Armie Hammer , 25, as Prince Charming. PHOTOS: Julia Roberts' best movie roles! According to the Oscar winner and mother-of-three, Mirror, Mirror doesn't stay entirely true to the beloved children's story. PHOTOS: Julia Roberts' style through the years "We don't have the classic dwarves," Roberts, 44, explained on Access Hollywood Live in 2011. "Our dwarves have different names and personalities than the fairytale." Tell Us : Will you see Mirror, Mirror when it hits theaters March 30? Get more Us! Follow us on Twitter , Friend us on Facebook , Subscribe to Us ! Weekly

A hilarious spin on classic fairy tale Snow White has been revealed with the release of the new movie trailer. Mirror Mirror : The Untold Adventures of Snow White starring Julia Roberts looks set to tickle the funny bone in the modern adaption of the popular children's story to be released in cinemas in April. Roberts plays the evil queen who sends a younger and fairer princess to exile when she threatens to ruin her bid to take over the throne and win the heart of handsome Prince Alcott , played by The Social Network actor Armie Hammer. The Blind Side star Lily Collins portrays Snow White who enlists the help of seven dwarfs to win back her birth right. The trailer provides a taste of a comedy adventure filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal. Check it out. To watch this video, you need the latest Flash-Player and active javascript in your browser. 'Mirror, Mirror' Pictures... Kris Humphries Hints At 'Fake' Kim Kardashian Says Marriage Was 'Real For Him

Julia Roberts created a timeless couture look at the Oscars in 2001, her hairstylist has revealed. Serge Normant was behind the actresss gorgeous hair creation on the night of her big win over a decade ago. The style oozed Hollywood glamour and was more than perfect for the moment when all eyes were on the Erin Brockovich star as she collected her trophy. It was a great moment when Julia won her Oscar in 2001. The hair kind of happened. It wasnt overly planned and we ended up with this gorgeous, timeless couture look, Serge told the UK edition of Glamour. The celebrity hair expert also named his favourite style of all time. Normant said he was so impressed by French actress Catherine Deneuves crowning glory in 1967 movie Belle De Jour, he put up the films poster in his apartment. Very blonde and voluminous, the top section of her locks is swept-back to show off her gorgeous features. I love Catherine Deneuves look in Belle De Jour in fact, the only picture hanging on my wall in my dow

A hilarious spin on classic fairy tale Snow White has been revealed with the release of the new movie trailer. Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White starring Julia Roberts looks set to tickle the funny bone in the modern adaption of the popular children's story to be released in cinemas in April. Roberts plays the evil queen who sends a younger and fairer princess to exile when she threatens to ruin her bid to take over the throne and win the heart of handsome Prince Alcott, played by The Social Network actor Armie Hammer. The Blind Side star Lily Collins portrays Snow White who enlists the help of seven dwarfs to win back her birth right. The trailer provides a taste of a comedy adventure filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal. Check it out. To watch this video, you need the latest Flash-Player and active javascript in your browser. 'Mirror, Mirror' Pictures... Kris Humphries Hints At 'Fake' Kim Kardashian Says Marriage Was 'Real For Him'

Only In Hollywood By: Ruben V. Nepales Philippine Daily Inquirer February 9, 2012 | 10:54 pm LILY Collins as Snow White. Even her skin tone figured in character development. LOS ANGELESOn a set visit to Mirror Mirror in Montreal, Canada, last year, as Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka showed us her elaborate costumes for Julia Roberts and Lily Collins, we noticed a Filipina-looking woman. We approached her, introduced ourselves andthanks to our penchant for finding a Filipino Connection or FC found that the woman was, indeed, a Pinay. Her name was Charlene Vallespin, she said. We discovered that she had been accorded the rare privilege of being mentored by Ishioka, who had previously won a best costume design Oscar for Bram Stokers Dracula by Francis Ford Coppola. Ishioka was considered a genius who brought her unique stamp to film, theater, album covers, graphic design, the Summer Olympics in Beijing, the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah and Cirque du Soleil. Last m

A hilarious spin on classic fairy tale Snow White has been revealed with the release of the new movie trailer. Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White starring Julia Roberts looks set to tickle the funny bone in the modern adaption of the popular children's story to be released in cinemas in April. Roberts plays the evil queen who sends a younger and fairer princess to exile when she threatens to ruin her bid to take over the throne and win the heart of handsome Prince Alcott, played by The Social Network actor Armie Hammer. The Blind Side star Lily Collins portrays Snow White who enlists the help of seven dwarfs to win back her birth right. The trailer provides a taste of a comedy adventure filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal. Check it out. To watch this video, you need the latest Flash-Player and active javascript in your browser. 'Mirror, Mirror' Pictures... Kris Humphries Hints At 'Fake' Kim Kardashian Says Marriage Was 'Real For Him'

A hilarious spin on classic fairy tale Snow White has been revealed with the release of the new movie trailer. Mirror Mirror : The Untold Adventures of Snow White starring Julia Roberts looks set to tickle the funny bone in the modern adaption of the popular children's story to be released in cinemas in April. Roberts plays the evil queen who sends a younger and fairer princess to exile when she threatens to ruin her bid to take over the throne and win the heart of handsome Prince Alcott , played by The Social Network actor Armie Hammer. The Blind Side star Lily Collins portrays Snow White who enlists the help of seven dwarfs to win back her birth right. The trailer provides a taste of a comedy adventure filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal. Check it out. To watch this video, you need the latest Flash-Player and active javascript in your browser. 'Mirror, Mirror' Pictures... Kris Humphries Hints At 'Fake' Kim Kardashian Says Marriage Was 'Real For Him

Julia Roberts created a timeless couture look at the Oscars in 2001, her hairstylist has revealed. Serge Normant was behind the actresss gorgeous hair creation on the night of her big win over a decade ago. The style oozed Hollywood glamour and was more than perfect for the moment when all eyes were on the Erin Brockovich star as she collected her trophy. It was a great moment when Julia won her Oscar in 2001. The hair kind of happened. It wasnt overly planned and we ended up with this gorgeous, timeless couture look, Serge told the UK edition of Glamour. The celebrity hair expert also named his favourite style of all time. Normant said he was so impressed by French actress Catherine Deneuves crowning glory in 1967 movie Belle De Jour, he put up the films poster in his apartment. Very blonde and voluminous, the top section of her locks is swept-back to show off her gorgeous features. I love Catherine Deneuves look in Belle De Jour in fact, the only picture hanging on my wall in my dow

Sunday Feb 5 2012 Julia Roberts created a "timeless couture look" at the Oscars in 2001, her hairstylist has revealed. Serge Normant was behind the actress's gorgeous hair creation on the night of her big win over a decade ago. The style oozed Hollywood glamour and was more than perfect for the moment when all eyes were on the Erin Brockovich star as she collected her trophy. "It was a great moment when Julia won her Oscar in 2001. The hair kind of happened. It wasn't overly planned and we ended up with this gorgeous, timeless couture look," Serge told the UK edition of Glamour. The celebrity hair expert also named his favourite style of all time. Normant said he was so impressed by French actress Catherine Deneuve's crowning glory in 1967 movie Belle De Jour, he put up the film's poster in his apartment. Very blonde and voluminous, the top section of her locks is swept-back to show off her gorgeous features. "I love Catherine Deneuve's look

Julia Roberts created a timeless couture look at the Oscars in 2001, her hairstylist has revealed. Serge Normant was behind the actresss gorgeous hair creation on the night of her big win over a decade ago. The style oozed Hollywood glamour and was more than perfect for the moment when all eyes were on the Erin Brockovich star as she collected her trophy. It was a great moment when Julia won her Oscar in 2001. The hair kind of happened. It wasnt overly planned and we ended up with this gorgeous, timeless couture look, Serge told the UK edition of Glamour. The celebrity hair expert also named his favourite style of all time. Normant said he was so impressed by French actress Catherine Deneuves crowning glory in 1967 movie Belle De Jour, he put up the films poster in his apartment. Very blonde and voluminous, the top section of her locks is swept-back to show off her gorgeous features. I love Catherine Deneuves look in Belle De Jour in fact, the only picture hanging on my wall in my dow

7:22 PM PST 2/3/2012 by Sophie A. Schillaci Relativity Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane are the latest Mirror Mirror stars to receive the character poster treatment. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: First Look at Relativity's Snow White Project, 'Mirror Mirror,' Starring Lily Collins Relativity released two new images in promotion of their upcoming Snow White project featuring the charming Prince and Brighton, a foolish servant to Julia Roberts ' Evil Queen. In the Prince's poster, a play on the actor's name is incorporated with the tagline, "Army of One." Brighton's tagline reads "Spec-tacular," as the actor holds out a pair of spectacles. See both images below. PHOTOS: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins Enchant in Relativity's 'Mirror Mirror' The Tarsem Singh -helmed fairy tale is set for a March 30 release -- bumped by two weeks from its original date of March 16. The studio hopes to take advantage of spring break and Easter, which falls on Apri

Julia Roberts portrayed her and her achievements in the 2000 film 'Erin Brockovich,' but it seems the famous legal clerk and activist has by no means rested on her laurels after it was reported that Brockovich and her team were investigating a mysterious chain of incidents in the Le Roy region of New York after several teenagers contracted an illness that's symptoms involved facial tics and Tourettes-style verbal outbursts. It's thought that the symptoms first started to occur in adolescents in the area last August and has grown to a level that the famed activist was bombarded with around a hundred emails from worried parents requesting to check the situation out. Talking to USA Today, the 51 year-old said that she was studying federal and state reports of a 1970 train derailment in the area that spilled cyanide and trichloroethene three miles away from the school where the cases have been reported. "When I read reports like this that the New York Department of Hea

Theater buffs have been curious for a while now about the cinematic fate of August: Osage County," Tracy Letts' 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama that has been in development as a movie for several years. Now the film project--which would have Meryl Streep as pill-popping matriarch Violet Weston and Julia Roberts as her complicated adult daughter Barbara--looks to finally be taking a step forward. An executive at the Weinstein Co., which owns rights to and has been developing the movie, said that a September schedule-opening for both Streep and Roberts could allow the movie to begin shooting in the fall. The executive, Weinstein Co. COO David Glasser, said the goal was for the film to wrap production by the end of 2012 and come out in the 2013 autumn awards season. According to another person at the company who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to talk about internal matters, Letts, who had been adapting his own play for the screen, recently tu