BLUE WORLD -- The Blue World Movie

The still-in-development Blue World movie from Frontsight Productions was mentioned on the website ReelChicago.com on June 16, 2010:

Rutger Hauer attached to thriller feature Producer Nehs plans to shoot here next spring Action actor Rutger Hauer PRODUCER MICHAEL NEHS of Frontsight Productions is slated to shoot Blue World, his long-in-development thriller, in Chicago next spring. Director Charley Rivkin and Adam Witt adapted Robert McCammon's Bram Stoker Award-winning short story, about a priest resisting his desire for a porn star he's trying to protect from a serial killer. Nehs says Rutger Hauer, Bryan Dennehy, Steven Weber, Seymour Cassel and Kaitlin Doubleday are attached to star. Frontsight is a division of Nehs's Templar Studios, which long has had plans to construct a post-production facility in Old Town. See frontsightproductions.com.

Michael Nehs of Frontsight Productions contacted me yesterday to report that the Blue World movie is alive again. He wrote:

2009 was a difficult year in the film industry but we are back on track with Blue World. The film is on its way to major packaging agents and financiers as we speak and is officially scheduled for production fall of 2010. We are very excited to produce this wonderful story this year. Thanks to you, Robert and the fans for the patience on this project.

Here is the updated casting information. Mr. Nehs also stated, "Father Lancaster has been difficult. Would love to hear ideas of Blue World fans for this lead role." If you have suggestions, you can mail to me at webmaster@robertmccammon.com and I'll forward them to Mr. Nehs.

Blue World Production Info and Cast:

• Kaitlin Doubleday — Debbie Stoner/Debra Rocks
• Steven Weber — Detective Larz (Not in the book)
• Brian Dennehy — Joe (if available at time of filming; if not, the role will go to Frank Sivero)
• Original Music by Grammy-Nominated musician Carlos Villalobos
• Music Supervisor/Composer — Pinar Toprak
• Production Manager — Carrie Holt DeLama
• Producer — Michael Nehs
• Director — Charley Rivkin

• Blue World producer Michael Nehs has provided a new update. Shooting for Blue World is now scheduled to begin mid-summer. The following actors have been cast so far:
  • Rutger Hauer — Fr. Stafford
  • Seymour Cassel — Mon. McDowell
  • Steven Weber — Detective Larz (Not in the book)
  • Kaitlin Doubleday — Debbie Stoner/Debra Rocks

  Frontsight Productions is still in talks for the casting of "John" and "the stranger."

  Production-wise, Aimee Schoof and Isen Robins of Intrinsic Value Films will serve as executive producers. Internation Creative Management (ICM) will be handling the packaging of the project.