Pierce Brosnan Files: Shattered / Butterfly On A... -
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Published on: 9/8/2008
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The package then found its way to Producer William Vince and Executive Producer Dave Valleau of Infinity Features, the rainmakers behind the Oscar-winning biopic, Capote, who had previously worked with Brosnan and St. Clair on their period drama, Evelyn.
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But it was Capote which taught Infinity exactly how high the bar could be raised, which was what they are aiming for in SHATTERED. 'The distinct appeal of this film is that it's a cautionary thriller, thought provoking without needing to be preachy, and written so it requires very little expository so the plot throttles down, driving forward, picking up momentum at every turn.' For Vince as well as for Executive Producer Dave Valleau, choosing a project is often as much about the people involved as it is about the script.
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For Dave Valleau and William Vince, it was her work in History of Violence and The Cooler which established her prowess.
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Executive Producer Dave Valleau finds that Butler brings an intriguing chemistry to the part because his good looks make the arrogance of the character seem appropriate.