Comments on: Angelina Jolie poised to take Tom Cruise’s place in action film

By: Sasha Nerozina/KGB Girl

Sasha Nerozina/KGB Girl — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:31:30 +0000

Why ANGELINA JOLIE to star in SALt, and not KGB Girl? I believe that Columbia Pictures nicked my project!
In the summer of 2007 I sent my first manuscript with a pitch to all major studios, producers and agents in the UK, USA and Canada. In October 2007 I sent the published copies of the KGB Girl to the same recipients, Columbia Pictures included. All in all there were 500 copies of my book sent. In April of 2008 the second book in the series of KGB Girl was sent to the same people and establishments. There was some interest and talks with a few people in the industry (some are still going on). Both books were sent to Jolie’s agents by the way, although with no response on their part.
Jolie was my first choice actress for the part and I made it known to everybody in the industry.
There were interesting offers of transforming my books to the TV screen, making an ongoing TV series (still considering this option). There is also a proper interest from a few big publishing houses. No surprise here, there are already 3 books in the KGB Girl series with more to come (I have drafts for a further 14 books, to have a total of 17 books in the series). Taking this into consideration explains why I will not surrender it cheaply! (the bidding is on! Not at liberty to discuss the details at the
moment, as advised by my lawyers).
Imagine my surprise when I found out that Columbia Pictures began filming ‘Salt’ with Angelina Jolie, a story of a CIA spy accused of being a double agent, and working for Russians. There are remarkable similarities between KGB Girl and Salt in the character and her skills, abilities, and even the story involving her in the assassination plot. Salt changes disguise and the viewer is never sure for who she actually works for and is left guessing throughout. This is exactly what my KGB Girl is. Although I will not have any solid proof and I probably never will, I do
strongly believe that the character of Salt was nicked from KGB Girl. You see, my whole pitch which was sent along with my books was based on the idea that there is no female spy character in film, sure there were assassins, or tough action chicks, but not a spy. My KGB Girl was supposed to be a niche in the market and fill a void in the movie
industry.
What I found very surprising indeed, was that Salt was originally written for a male character and named ‘Edwin A. Salt’ but when Tom Cruise, to whom the role was offered had pulled out in summer 2008, the writer suddenly decided to rewrite it for a female character – already a year after my KGB Girl was introduced to the industry. Coincidence? I am sure that is exactly what some people will call it. Personally, I do not believe in such coincidences, neither do I believe that anything is fair when it comes to big
corporate players in the film industry and the rather weird business of movie-making; a world I am getting to know more personally now, and a world even the KGB Girl will find somewhat challenging. But I will remain true to myself, and will say what I think, which may not be necessarily politically correct or expected of me. I am the real
deal. I am the KGB Girl. I am Sasha Nerozina and I am challenging Angelina Jolie to consider abandoning the movie project Salt and getting on board with the KGB Girl, which will no doubt give her a fantastic opportunity to play multiple characters combined all in the role of KGB Girl, who on its own is a complicated and fabulously talented woman, but most importantly a real and truly original female spy.

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By: amy

amy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:38:39 +0000

@ granger, indeed your right about mcavoy being the center of the film-but it was reported that when they polled the audience over 60% had gone to see angelina despite her not being the main character. probably why now some producers are desperate to get her into their films.

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By: Mme X

Mme X — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:13:26 +0000

Wow. Just goes to show what a divisive figure this woman is. I think “Hello” said it best re: “Girl, Interrupted.” I thought AJ overacted in that one, and it seemed to have been drawn from life. In response to the person who asked if anyone in Hollywood likes the Jolie-Pitts: well, Clooney and Matt Damon seem to. But who knows: they’re all actors of course. All I can say is it’s beyond overkill. It’s too much.

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By: Nan

Nan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:10:44 +0000

Eventually Angie will find another fab role & win yet another oscar. She soooo has it in her.

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By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:35:08 +0000

i love Angie’s movie besides she gives 1/3 of her her movie income to charity so in my small way watching her movies = money to charity. So yes i hope she make more movies in the future. Go Angie.

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By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:06:56 +0000

I loved Mr & Mrs. Smith. Personally, I’d rather not sit through another Tom Cruise movie. Everytime I look at him, all I can think what a smart ass, know it all person he is. YULK ! Tommy has a real PR PROBLEM!!

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By: hello

hello — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:38:28 +0000

I’m probably going to be yelled at for this, but I’m kinda over her. She’s the go-to girl now for action films with women. It’s boring. It’s all Lara Croft.

Also, I don’t think she’s that great of an actress. Sure, she has an Oscar for Girl Interrupted, but I honestly liked everyone else in the movie better. I thought Brittany Murphy’s character was so so interesting. I feel like the only reason Angelina Jolie did what was considered a great job in that movie was because she wasn’t really acting that far from how she really is…or was at that point in time of her life. When she was younger she seemed quite the crazy to me…and self obsessed. Not a clinical sociopath, but it wasn’t a reach.

And OMG, if that chatter about people wanting her to be Catwoman in the Batman series is true…ugh. I need that vomit emoticon that doesn’t exist again.

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By: Little Hutt

Little Hutt — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:08:52 +0000

Oh god, do they know in Hollywood that there are other actresses just as able as Mrs Jolie to kick some ass in an action movie? Doesn’t seem to be the case unfortunately…

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By: daisy424

daisy424 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:03:49 +0000

Kaiser

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By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:03:07 +0000

No, we wouldn’t, Mr. Tangoer. We like strong, ass-kicking women. And we’re coming for you next.

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