Carlito's Way the intention of getting a Carlito film made. First thing on the list was to get a script written that would portray Carlito Brigante's world and provide a suitable showcase for Pacino's talents. David Koepp had just finished writing the script for Bregman's forthcoming "The Shadow" when producer Michael S. Bregman suggested him to write the script for "Carlito's Way". The decision came that the screenplay would be based on the second novel "After Hours". Carlito at this stage would match closer with Pacino's age. Although based primarily on the second novel, the title "Carlito's Way" remained, mainly because of
Carlito A. Lanada, Sr. Carlito A. Lanada, Sr. Carlito A. Lanada Sr. (born August 1939) is a Filipino martial artist, founder and highest ranking member of Kuntaw ng Pilipinas and International Kuntaw Federation (10th degree red belt), and author. Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada Sr. (Lañada in the Philippines) was born in Naga City of the Bicol region of Luzon Island in the Philippines in 1939. He is the son of Yong Iban Lanada, whose father Yuyong Huenyo came from the Tausog Tribe in the southern Muslim island of Mindanao. He was taught by both his Grandfather and his Father in the art of