Bruce Robinson News

October 24, 2011
Five Favorite Films with Bruce Robinson
If British writer-director Bruce Robinson had only made one film -- 1987's inimitable comedy Withnail & I -- he would have been assured a place in the annals of cult movie history. And it very nearly became the case, too. When the combined forces of Hunter S. Thompson and Johnny Depp came calling, however, Robinson found himself being made an offer he couldn't refuse. The result is The Rum Diary, a long-gestating passion project for Depp instigated when he and Thompson unearthed an unpublished manuscript from the late gonzo legend's early years as a writer. We sat down with Robinson to talk about the challenge of bringing Thompson's novel to the screen, the weirdness of being back in Hollywood, and how Depp -- who previously tried to bait Robinson to direct Fear and Loathing -- finally lured him into taking on this job. But first, kick back with some lighter fluid and enjoy Robinson's five favorite films. More...

February 10, 2009
Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins Read Rum Diary
Aaron Eckhart and Richard Jenkins have joined Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the cast of Bruce Robinson's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's "Rum Diary." More...

February 5, 2009
Amber Heard Written in Depp's Rum Diary?
It appears that the Johnny Depp-led adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's "Rum Diary" is finally moving forward -- and that Amber Heard may end up playing the female lead. More...

July 30, 2007
Johnny Depp to Take Another Crack at Hunter S. Thompson
It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Johnny Depp will finally get his wish to turn Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary" into a movie. And of course he'll be playing the legendary author. (Again.) More...