Writer-director Guy Guido is behind 'Surviving James Dean,' based on William Bast's 2006 book of the same name that details his time with the iconic actor. By Ryan Gajewski. Plus Icon.

Brandon Flynn is set to portray James Dean in an upcoming biopic exploring the rumored romantic connection between the silver screen legend and his university pal William Bast. The 13 Reasons Why ...

The planned biopic focusing on James Dean's personal life has landed its lead actor. Brandon Flynn, known for True Detective and 13 Reasons Why, has been cast as the late legendary actor in the ...

William Bast, who wrote extensively for both film and TV and was also known for his two biographies of James Dean, died of complications from Alzheimer’s on May 4. He was 84.

Filmmaker Guy Guido is adapting author and screenwriter William Bast's 2006 memoir 'Surviving James Dean,' which details his five-year-long friendship and a purported romance between the two in ...

Brandon Flynn will portray James Dean in a new biopic. The film is based on William Bast's memoir. It explores Dean's relationship with Bast, from roommates to lovers. The story highlights the ...

In Willie and Jimmy Dean, Brandon Flynn steps into the role of the tragic icon, not as a poster boy for straight masculinity, ...

Late Hollywood icon and actor James Dean's new biopic based on writer William Bast's memoir is in the works. The film will reportedly throw some spotlight on his alleged romance with the author.

A new feature film about James Dean‘s supposed gay college romance may be on the way. Writer and director Guy Guido plans to film a biopic based on William Bast’s 2006 memoir, Surviving James ...