"Mobbed Up" The Re-Write

It has been said that writing is rewriting.

As I eluded to in my last post, the main production force behind Mobbed Up has suggested a rewrite of the script.

A more focused conversation about this revealed that one character in particular would be effected. The male lead of Tommy the hit-man would need to be re-imagined to better fit a particular actor who is a bit younger and of a different heritage than we envision Tommy to be.

Furthermore, it has been suggested that the "new Tommy" be based on an actual person. Once involved, this person could help us in raising financing through his various industry contacts. This is good. We may even be able substantially increase the production budget which means more money to go around and a better-quality final product.

The Tommy character is very well seated into the current storyline, it will take a considerable rewrite to effectively work in a new persona. But my main goal here is to get this movie made. If Mobbed Up can move into production quicker, with budget secured and increased, it's probably a good idea to explore these changes. And that's what I intend to do. I'm beginning immediately on a rewrite to incorporate this new character. He's going to be quite a bit different from the old Tommy but should be fun to write and watch on the screen nonetheless. Oh, and he'll probably be called Jimmy.

This is actually good news for the film. More work without immediate compensation. But good news.