Jared Hess broke onto the scene with a small indie comedy at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Napoleon Dynamite quickly took over the world, becoming one of the biggest cult blockbusters of all time. Jess followed the film up with Nacho Libre, which sounded like a sure thing - Jack Black as a masked Mexican wrestler. I know the film is popular around kids, but it registered as a huge disappointment to most of the high school and college crowd.
Well Hess is returning to Fox Searchlight, where it all began, to direct a script he again co-wrote with his wife and writing partner Jerusha Hess titled Gentlemen Broncos. The idea sounds like a true return to form, or at least promises a return to form. Broncos follows a high school outcast who’s an aspiring fantasy author, who attends a fantasy convention and discovers that his supposed masterpiece “Yeast Lords” was ripped off by legendary novelist Ronald Chevalier, who has in recent years turned desperate for ideas.
No word yet on casting, but the idea sounds very promising to me. Filming is scheduled to take place next March in Hess’ home state of Utah.
source: JoBlo
December 19th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
WELL NACHO WAS MADE BY Nickelodeon SO IT WAS REALLY RIGHT ON THE MONEY. I WASN’T A FAN THOUGH!
December 19th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Jared and Jerusha rock…this movie is guaranted to be funny.
December 19th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Chevalier sounds like a Bill Murray part.
December 19th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I didn’t know that he had a big collage-making fanbase…
December 19th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Hess might have been a one-hit wonder. I’ll be interested to see if he can redeem himself after Nacho Libre.
December 20th, 2007 at 6:01 am
i hated Nacho Libre… had Jack Black not been in there I wouldn;t of smiled once…
and i believe you mean college as in school… and not collage as in an arrangement of itmes
December 20th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
One hit wonder? I freakin loved Napoleon Dynamite AND Nacho Libre! I can’t wait for this movie to come out, it’s gonna blow everyones mind! Jared and Jerusha do ROCK!
December 21st, 2007 at 11:09 am
T.J. is right on with his comments…don’t be a hater people, not everyone can be funny cnd clever enough to make a movie that is a big hit. Rock on Jared and Jerusha and don’t stop.
January 18th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I loved Napleon and Nacho. Sure Nacho Libre is not quite so subtle in it’s humor…but still I found it hilarious. So many great quotes, characters and horrible accent. Brilliant! I love that I can watch it with my 5yr daughter and we can both enjoy it.
Chancho! I need to borrow some sweats.
January 31st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
WOOOHOOO Jemaine Clement’s gonna be Chevalier!! awesome. love me some kiwis.
February 20th, 2008 at 2:12 am
NACHO LIBRE rules! I love that film! Me and my friend Jacob took the film as a Coincidence and we loved it! And afterwards Napoleon. hilarious i say you! I will wait with excitement on the new film from Jared Hess!
February 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Napoleon was great but Nacho rules. It takes several viewing before you start picking up on the tons of subtle moments.
March 18th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I am soooo anticipating this film. In fact, when I heard of this film it was the happiest moment of my life.
June 11th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
It’s got jermaine clement in it, but i’m not sure what type of part. If you liked Napoleon Dynamite, you should check out Eagle vs. Shark