The Jesus Rolls: Big Lebowski spin-off ‘sequel’ to star Jon Hamm and Susan Sarandon
Don’t worry, Coen brothers fans – they approve of new film
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The spin-off “sequel” to Coen brothers classic The Big Lebowski has a brand new title and release date.
John Turturro is bringing back his character Jesus Quintana for what was initially titled Going Places, a comedy that begins with him getting out of prison after being framed as a paedophile.
It’s now been revealed that the film will be released under the name The Jesus Rolls in 2020.
It’ll also star Audrey Tatou, Bobby Cannavale, Susan Sarandon, Jon Hamm and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson.
According to Variety, the film follows a trio of misfits whose sexually charged dynamic evolves into a surprising love story as their spontaneous and flippant attitude towards the past or future backfires time and again, even as they inadvertently perform good deeds. When they make enemies with a gun-toting hairdresser, their journey becomes one of constant escape from the law, from society and from the hairdresser, all while the bonds of their outsider family strengthen.
After years of reports, Turturro recently told The Independent that he’s completed an edit he’s happy with.
“I had to tweak it a little bit but now I feel really good about it,” he said. “It’s a bit of a racy movie. It shows how stupid men are. That’s what the movie is kinda about – the women are the stronger, more together characters.”
The actor also added that the film, inspired by Bertrand Blier’s 1974 French film of the same name, has been approved by Joel and Ethan Coen.
“They’re my friends, close friends, and were supportive when I said I wanna explore this character more,” he said. “They said, you gotta do it cause we’re not doing it! If I have something to show, I show it to them if they’re around.”
Going Places also stars Bobby Cannavale, Audrey Tatou and Susan Sarandon. No other Big Lebowski characters are expected to show up in the film despite Jeff Bridges admitting he’d be up for playing “a little cameo” of The Dude in the future.
You can read The Independent's full interview with John Turturro here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments