In 2011, a film based on the book was in development with HBO to be written by Nicholas Meyer and directed by Oliver Stone.[1] Nearly a decade later, director Aaron Sorkin expressed surprise that no film based on the book had been released.[2] Lizzie Gottlieb, the daughter of Caro's editor, is working on a documentary about Caro and Gottlieb's editing relationship.[3]
Influence:
- on Adam McKay's depiction of Dick Cheney in Vice (2018).[4]
- incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams said it was his favorite book about the city.[5]
References
edit- ^ Rose, Lacey (October 26, 2011). "Oliver Stone to Direct 'Power Broker' Film for HBO (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Hammond, Caleb (October 1, 2020). "Aaron Sorkin Is 'Surprised There's Never Been a Robert Moses Movie'". MovieMaker Magazine. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Guerrasio, Jason (January 28, 2021). "Literary legends Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb are set to be in a documentary that highlights their race to complete their final book". Insider. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Weiner, Jonah (November 29, 2018). "Why the Director of 'Anchorman' Decided to Take On Dick Cheney". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Carlson, Jen (May 20, 2021). "NYC Mayoral Candidates Tell Us Which NYC Building They'd Tear Down & More". Gothamist. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.