Archerd: Oz settles "Score" rumors

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Why is this heist different from all other heists?

Because, director Frank Oz says, The Score's stars, Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando and Angela Bassett, all give their input. And that also means "ad libs" -- mainly from the three men. That also meant added script, said Gary Foster, who produces with Lee Rich. The Mandalay pic was scheduled for 72 days and will probably shoot 82 in Montreal which is doubling for -- Montreal. Surprise!

The heist, by the way, is of a priceless scepter from 1600. It's De Niro's last heist (for boss Brando) and girlfriend Bassett doesn't want him to do it. There are no steamy sex scenes between 'em in this pic, Oz admits, "although I enjoy doing steamy sex scenes. But this is a character movie."

What about character Brando, who reportedly did his scenes naked from the waist down to avoid being photographed full figure. "That's bull----!" insisted Oz -- and Foster dittoed.

As for the stars' ad libs, Oz said, "I'm always open to that. I welcomed their input and impact." What if Oz disagreed with 'em? "I am still the director," he laughed. What about Brando's input? "Sure, he's complex, but gracious and sweet. The script was constantly in flux as we shot and all three jumped in. They are a special breed to see come to life."

The company has been filming nights for two weeks and that's heavy duty, they admit. After this picture, Oz plans time off to be with his family of four children. De Niro starts City by the Sea and Norton heads overseas for Hart's War. [unrelated stories]

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