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Robert Downey Jr. Reunites with 'Iron Man' Director Jon Favreau for 'Chef'

Britt Hayes — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:15:02 +0000

As we wait to find out if Robert Downey Jr. will return for 'Iron Man 4,' it seems the actor will reunite with his 'Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' director Jon Favreau for the upcoming comedy 'Chef.'

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Jon Favreau is Cooking Up 'Chef' to Write, Star and Direct

Damon Houx — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:07:24 +0000

Jon Favreau, the man behind the first two 'Iron Man' films and 'Cowboys and Aliens,' is looking to go the indie route with his next feature. Favreau is currently in negotiations to write, star and direct the indie film 'Chef.'

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Jon Favreau Directing NBC's 'About A Boy'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:15:24 +0000

NBC's 'Revolution' seems to be doing well enough on its own, but it certainly didn't hurt that the J.J. Abrams-produced series had a bit of a boost in its pilot episode from director Jon Favreau. Now, NBC hopes Favreau will bring the same lucky charm to Jason Katims' forthcoming 'About a Boy' pilot, putting Favreau once again in the directors' chair. Casting has yet to begin, but what's the buzz 'About a Boy?' New details inside!

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'The Office' Final Season: Jon Favreau to Direct!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:30:28 +0000

For as many big name guest stars as 'The Office' has seen walking through the halls of Dunder-Mifflin over the years, the long-running NBC series has had quite a bit of talent behind the camera as well. While previous episodes have seen Joss Whedon and 'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston helming 'The Office,' now it seems the acclaimed Jon Favreau will be stepping behind the camera before the May series finale! Find out what role Jon Favreau will play in the final episodes of 'The Office' inside!

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'Star Wars: Episode 7′: Director Candidates

Britt Hayes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:37:46 +0000

And the 'Star Wars: Episode VII' speculation continues. The latest names to be added to the mix of people who are being considered to direct the next 'Star Wars' film is David Fincher but he's not going to get it without a fight from Jon Favreau.

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'Star Wars Episode 7′ Director Update: J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau Address Rumors

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:34:44 +0000

More 'Star Wars: Episode 7' news? Well, it's clear that, from now until summer 2015, we'll have at least one 'Star Wars: Episode 7' rumor for you per day. Not that we're complaining, mind you: has there ever been a movie in development more fun to speculate about? Hard to think of one.

Today we'll be bringing you updates from three of the "potential" directors of Episode 7: J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau and out-of-left-field contender Colin Trevorrow ('Safety Not Guaranteed'). The initial names are just two of many dream directors of the sequel for fanboys, while the latter is someone who has actually been connected - however tentatively - to the film. Let's get to it!

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