The Trashy 2000s Crime Thriller Frank Darabont Was Supposed To Direct

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The sordid crime thriller that legendary director Frank Darabont nearly brought to life - until Hollywood politics got in the way.

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Darabont was slated to direct a pulpy 2000s crime flick before studio execs pulled the plug on the project
The film was set to star a pair of A-list actors who were eager to sink their teeth into this gritty, salacious material

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