So, the Writers Guild of America West has put the brakes on Martin Scorsese and Randall Emmett’s new project. Apparently, Emmett has a bit of a track record when it comes to not paying writers for their hard work. And that’s a big no-no in the eyes of the guild. They’ve had him on their “strike list” since 2020. Ouch. Not a good look, Randall. But hey, Emmett claims he’s going to sort things out and make things right. We’ll see about that.
It all started when Emmett announced this collaboration with Scorsese on a movie called “Wall of White.” The film is based on a deadly avalanche that happened back in 1982 near Lake Tahoe. Sounds intense, right? The project is being financed by Emmett’s company, Convergence Entertainment Group. But now, with the Writers Guild stepping in, things are a bit up in the air. I mean, who knew making a movie could be so complicated, right?
According to the guild, Emmett has a habit of not honoring his commitments to writers. They’ve filed a bunch of claims against his companies over the years. And now, they’re putting their foot down. The guild rules say that members can’t work for companies on the naughty list. It’s like being grounded, but for grown-ups.
On top of all this drama, there are allegations against Emmett of mistreating women and assistants. But he denies all of it. It’s like a soap opera, but in real life. And to add fuel to the fire, there’s a documentary out there that’s shedding even more light on the situation. Talk about a mess.
But hey, let’s not forget about the actual movie itself. It’s based on a book and a documentary about the avalanche. Sounds like a gripping story, right? And they’ve got a screenwriter on board, so things must be moving along, right? Well, not so fast. With all this drama surrounding Emmett, who knows what’s going to happen with the project. Will it ever see the light of day?
Emmett seems determined to make things right and move forward with the movie. He says he’s going to settle the dispute with the guild. But will he follow through? Only time will tell. It’s like a cliffhanger in a movie, but in real life. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this all plays out. Drama, drama, drama. Just another day in Hollywood, right?
