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Apparently, some new information emerged regarding the arrest of
Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright and other crew members from the movie “W.” According
to KTBS, a witness said that a cell phone recorded a part of the arrest.
Saturday morning, Shreveport
police arrested Josh Brolin, 40, Jeffrey Wright, 42, and 29-year-old Eric
Felland, a lighting technician, along with other crew members from the movie
“W.” Authorities said that Brolin and Wright interfered with police
officers who were called at the bar by an employee.
The witness who didn’t give his name said that a person from
the bar gave the cell phone to a lawyer for the actors. He also said that Wright
was insulted by someone who referred to his race. Also, police used pepper
sprays on Wright and Brolin because they wouldn’t let go to each other.
The recording might be used in court as evidence. The city
attorney said that the office’s intention was to prosecute the actors and the
other crew members because they interfered with officers.
Police Chief Henry Whitehorn said that the case would be
submitted to the prosecutor’s office, adding that the police officers handled
the incident just like they should have. The case was set for trial in December
but prosecutors have to take another look at the case before making a final
decision.
Oliver Stone began shooting scenes on “W” in Shreveport
back in May. Wright plays former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Elizabeth
Banks, who portrays First Lady Laura Bush, and Thandie Newton also star in the
film. The film will focus on the life and presidency of George W. Bush and
Stone is set to adopt a “behind-the-scenes approach.”
Josh Brolin’s turn in “W” comes after three critically
acclaimed films: “American Gangster,” “In the Valley of Elah” and “No Country
for Old Men,” which won an Academy Award in February for Best Picture.
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