This Old Bull Lee (Viggo Mortensen) character poster has popped up online for 'On The Road,' Walter Salles' (The Motorcycle Diaries) upcoming adaptation of Jack Kerouac's acclaimed novel of the same name – widley regarded as one of the most important novels of the 20th century. The film features a top-notch ensemble cast that includes the likes of Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Alice Braga, Elizabeth Moss, Danny Morgan, Marie-Ginette Guay, and Mortensen. Expect to see 'On The Road' in cinemas late 2012. Source: Facebook.com/official.ontheroad.
After the death of his father, Sal Paradise, an aspiring New York writer, meets Dean Moriarty, a wild and infectiously charismatic ex-con. They hit it off immediately. Determined to avoid the pitfalls of a narrow, prescribed life, Sal hits the road, joining Dean on what evolves into a life-changing physical and emotional odyssey. Thirsting for freedom, they discover the world, the ecstasy of experience, the connectedness of humanity and ultimately themselves.
Jack Kerouac's landmark novel, "On the Road", beloved by millions around the world for over fifty years, has finally been adapted for the screen. Directed by acclaimed international filmmaker Walter Salles (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, CENTRAL STATION) has brought together a world class cast and crew in a film that feels contemporary while remaining faithful to Kerouac's iconic text.
