Tyler Shields Cast As Charles Manson

You don’t have to say a whole lot about the possibility of one of the craziest celeb photographers playing one of the most infamous killers of all time.

Tyler Shields will make a quick transition from his reality-esque TV show to the big screen to direct and star as Charles Manson in a gritty biopic titled ‘Eyes of a Dreamer.’

We’re hoping that Shields, known for his intensely intimate shoots with celebrities, will take that power to the screen.

Check out what Tyler had to say about the role.

How did you get involved with this project?
It was a Twitter conversation between me and the producer (Brad Weinmen).

What inspired you to take on the role of Charles Manson?
I’d been writing a movie with a character that was a crazy character also, but this was something different for me. … If it’s going to be me, it’s got to be crazy.

Why the move to the big screen?
I’ve always wanted to do movies, but it’s a matter of the right one coming at the right time, and this one feels right.

What would be your next character to play?
Everyone knows that I’m crazy, and they all have this crazy vision of me. A friend said that I need to do a romantic comedy or some sort of comedy. … It’s all about me being able to do what I want to do, how I want to do it, in the craziest way possible.

Who would you like to see play the female roles in the movie?
I’d love to see Amanda Seyfried, Evan Rachel Wood or Emma Stone in these roles. My whole thing is, any girl who’s in this movie is going to be seen in such a powerful, dynamic way. You have no idea how crazy these girls really were.

Manson family was a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s and attracted many female followers.

He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders carried out by his followers Charles Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, Linda Kasabian and Patricia Krenwinkel.

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Tyler Shields Cast As Charles Manson

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