Producer Marc Fiori Declines Calling Joe Pesci an Attention-Seeking Has-Been

Despite the fact that actor Joe Pesci is suing Fiori Films for $3 million, producer Marc Fiori, who influences process of assembling Gotti: Inside the Shadow of My Father, mentioned Sunday that he's "very fond" of Pesci but nonetheless hopes he is able to look inside the film.our editor recommendsProducer Certifies Lindsay Lohan's Participation in 'Gotti' (Cannes)Craig Levinson Shops 'Gotti' to Foreign Customers (Cannes)'Gotti' Co-Author James Toback Named Executive Producer round the Film Project STORY:Joe Pesci Sues 'Gotti' Producers for $3 Million Within This summer time, Pesci visited court, proclaiming he'd been offered $3 million to see Gotti friend and enforcer Angelo Ruggiero, which his casting happen to be introduced within the Cannes Film Festival. However, after he'd acquired 30 pounds to see the part, he alleged that his role and salary were cut. Proclaiming bad blood stream involving the producer and actor, TMZ reported the other day that Fiori "has lashed out at Joe Pesci, proclaiming he's a has-been who's anxiously seeking attention by trying to pressure themselves into the movie." STORY: Al Pacino Joins 'Gotti' Project However, on Sunday, Fiori was adament that isn't the problem, delivering a disagreement that read: "Throughout yesteryear day or two, there's been erroneous reviews on television that I have been making under favorable comments about Joe Pesci. For your record, I am very interested in Joe, think he's a great actor and greatly want him to remain in the Gotti movie. It's unfortunate we've get involved in the suit however, I am hopeful that individuals will resolve our versions and Joe require a deal from us to remain in the film." STORY: Craig Levinson to Direct Fiore Films' 'Gotti: 30 Years' Craig Levinson is pointing the film, which explores the bond between mobster John Gotti and also the boy John Gotti Junior. which is set to star Travolta Qantas Video, Al Pacino, Chazz Palminteri, Ben Promote and Kelly Preston. Related Subjects Al Pacino Gotti: 30 Years Craig Levinson