MetalBoy
03-24-2004, 04:48 AM
Apparently CSM Haney who's become somewaht of a sepcial ops celebrity with his book Inside Delta Force, was hired as the technical/military advisor for the new David mamet film "Spartan" starring Val Kilmer. As a sidenote he was given a small cast role as President of the USA. Cool p-).
The Movies out in limited release now, sounds pretty cool.
Here's what Haney's website says:
This political/military thriller written and directed by David Mamet stars Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy, and Tia Texada. The movie wrapped in July and is now in post-production. Eric Haney served as the technical advisor on virtually every aspect of the film and worked closely with Val Kilmer and Derek Luke throughout. Originally typecast as a sniper in the film, Haney soon earned a more menacing role -- as the President of the United States. The film is planned for wide release by Warner Bros. on 12 March, 2004.
From the official "Spartan" website:
Robert Scott (VAL KILMER) is a career military officer working in a highly secretive special operations force. A man hardened by years of brutal service, he is respected by his peers and elders in the world of espionage.
When Scott is recruited to find Laura Newton (KRISTEN BELL), the daughter of a high-ranking government official, he is paired with novice Curtis (DEREK LUKE), who becomes his protégé. Working with a special task force comprised of Presidential Advisors, the Secret Service, FBI and CIA, Scott and Derek stumble upon a white slavery ring, which may have some connection to Laura’s disappearance.
As the story unfolds, the straightforward search-and-rescue mission becomes complicated by the political ambitions of those in high places – like Stoddard (WILLIAM H. MACY), a political operative who may know more than he’s telling about the clandestine circumstances surrounding Laura’s abduction. Scott and Curtis are at the brink of tracking Laura’s whereabouts when the mission comes to an abrupt conclusion, with the media issuing reports of the girl’s death.
Scott returns to the quiet life of landowner in a rural location and awaits his next assignment in relative peace. But Curtis can’t rest. In his naiveté, he seeks out Scott to confide his belief that Laura is in fact alive. If she is, their continued unofficial investigation will put them as well as Laura at the center of a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels.
Franchise Pictures presents Spartan, a political thriller written and directed by DAVID MAMET and starring VAL KILMER, DEREK LUKE, ED O’NEILL and WILLIAM H. MACY. Spartan is produced by ART LINSON, MOSHE DIAMANT and ELIE SAMAHA, and executive produced by FRANK HUBNER. The director of photography is JUAN RUIZ ANCHIA; the production designer is GEMMA JACKSON; and the editor BARBARA TULLIVER.
Spartan will distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
The Movies out in limited release now, sounds pretty cool.
Here's what Haney's website says:
This political/military thriller written and directed by David Mamet stars Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy, and Tia Texada. The movie wrapped in July and is now in post-production. Eric Haney served as the technical advisor on virtually every aspect of the film and worked closely with Val Kilmer and Derek Luke throughout. Originally typecast as a sniper in the film, Haney soon earned a more menacing role -- as the President of the United States. The film is planned for wide release by Warner Bros. on 12 March, 2004.
From the official "Spartan" website:
Robert Scott (VAL KILMER) is a career military officer working in a highly secretive special operations force. A man hardened by years of brutal service, he is respected by his peers and elders in the world of espionage.
When Scott is recruited to find Laura Newton (KRISTEN BELL), the daughter of a high-ranking government official, he is paired with novice Curtis (DEREK LUKE), who becomes his protégé. Working with a special task force comprised of Presidential Advisors, the Secret Service, FBI and CIA, Scott and Derek stumble upon a white slavery ring, which may have some connection to Laura’s disappearance.
As the story unfolds, the straightforward search-and-rescue mission becomes complicated by the political ambitions of those in high places – like Stoddard (WILLIAM H. MACY), a political operative who may know more than he’s telling about the clandestine circumstances surrounding Laura’s abduction. Scott and Curtis are at the brink of tracking Laura’s whereabouts when the mission comes to an abrupt conclusion, with the media issuing reports of the girl’s death.
Scott returns to the quiet life of landowner in a rural location and awaits his next assignment in relative peace. But Curtis can’t rest. In his naiveté, he seeks out Scott to confide his belief that Laura is in fact alive. If she is, their continued unofficial investigation will put them as well as Laura at the center of a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels.
Franchise Pictures presents Spartan, a political thriller written and directed by DAVID MAMET and starring VAL KILMER, DEREK LUKE, ED O’NEILL and WILLIAM H. MACY. Spartan is produced by ART LINSON, MOSHE DIAMANT and ELIE SAMAHA, and executive produced by FRANK HUBNER. The director of photography is JUAN RUIZ ANCHIA; the production designer is GEMMA JACKSON; and the editor BARBARA TULLIVER.
Spartan will distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.