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Russell Brand First Choice To Be In Diablo Cody's 'Lamb Of God'

Posted 8/3/11 5:28 pm EST by in Casting Call


Russell BrandHere's a pairing that comes wonderfully out of left field: Russell Brand could star in Diablo Cody's directorial debut "Lamb of God."

The news comes at us courtesy of Twitch, who learned that Brand has been offered the lead in the flick and that "Footloose" star Julianne Hough is the top choice to play the movie's leading lady. "Lamb of God" tells the story of a young conservative religious woman who loses her faith and decides to go to Vegas and "live the life of a sinner," but ends up finding her faith along the way.

Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump!

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Johnny Depp Calls 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5' Into Question In Today's Casting Call

Posted 5/5/11 1:21 pm EST by in Casting Call


Johnny DeppWithout Johnny Depp would -- or should or could -- the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies even continue? That's the big question on deck after a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter.

With "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" just a few weeks away from release, the publication spoke with Depp, who has played the now-iconic Captain Jack Sparrow in the wildly successful films since 2003, about the future of the franchise and his place in it. They report that not only has Terry Rossio already turned in a script for a fifth "Pirates" movie which Disney wants to make in 3D, but producer Jerry Bruckheimer is a go again.

But what about Depp? He told THR the decision for him to take part in the fifth, yet-to-be-titled "Pirates," "Boils down to story, script and filmmaker." In fact, it sounded like there was some reluctance on the actor's part to sign on immediately. "It's not something where I would say, 'Let's shoot it next month to get it out by Christmas 2012," he said, adding, "We should hold off for a bit. They should be special, just like they are special to me."

This raises some big question marks. What would Disney do if Depp said no? Would they dare continue "Pirates" without him in Captain Jack's boots? Would fans jump ship if he did, too? Shiver me timbers, it's too much to think about.

Until the Johnny/"Pirates" mystery is solved, check out the rest of today's big casting news from Hollywood, including Brendan Fraser's slew of new projects and Malin Akerman's attachment to "Rock of Ages."

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George Steinbrenner Remembrances Inspire A Very Special Sick Day Stash

Posted 7/13/10 4:57 pm EST by in Sick Day Stash


"Seinfeld" is the easy pop culture moment to talk about in relation to George Steinbrenner, New York Yankees owner who died earlier today after suffering a massive heart attack. He only appeared on the show once, but series co-creator Larry David frequently appeared -- the back of his head anyway -- as the baseball mogul while Jason Alexander's George Costanza held a dream job working for the Yanks. It's great stuff and I don't mean to take anything away from it.

As I was browsing around the Internet this morning after the news broke, I stumbled across a cameo he had in a fun little '90s sports comedy starring Brendan Fraser and Albert Brooks.

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'Clash Of The Titans,' 'How To Train Your Dragon' & 'Journey To The Center Of The Earth' Sequels Planned In Today's Dailies -- 4/28/10

Posted 4/28/10 5:16 pm EST by in Dailies


Clash of the Titans-- A "Clash of the Titans" sequel is officially in the works, but Louis Leterrier won't direct the project. Additionally, a "Journey to the Center of the Earth" sequel is being planned, but Brendan Fraser might not return due to New Line and Walden Media's plan to push forth without director Eric Brevig. [Deadline]

-- DreamWorks Animation knows a hit when they see one. As such, "How To Train Your Dragon" will get a sequel in 2013, as well as a television series, a live arena show and an online virtual world. [The Hollywood Reporter]

-- "Resident Evil" fans have long anticipated the big screen arrival of Chris Redfield. Wentworth Miller talks about playing the hero in the franchise's fourth installment, saying that viewers will relate to the dynamic between Chris and his sister Claire. [Collider] Read More...

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Brendan Fraser Says Gung-Ho Can't Be In 'G.I. Joe' Movies, Didn't Know Who He Was Playing

Posted 1/12/10 5:00 pm EST by in News


As a “G.I. Joe” nut, I was intrigued by the long-simmering rumors that Brendan Fraser was going to pop up for a cameo in the “Rise of Cobra” film as macho Marine Gung-Ho. Sure enough, the movie comes along, but the “Mummy” star instead seemed to be some generic drill sergeant who trained the other Joes in hand-to-hand combat. So I couldn’t help but wonder: Who is he supposed to be?

The interesting thing is this: Fraser has no idea, either.

“I want to say that I know the answer to that,” the star said with a laugh when we caught up with him recently. “Who exactly was I? I did not know until I saw the credit crawl when I saw the movie!” Read More...

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Brendan Fraser Takes Another 3-D 'Journey To The Center Of The Earth'

Posted 3/16/09 3:35 pm EST by in News


Brendan Fraser in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'If you liked seeing Brendan Fraser outrun 3-D dinosaurs in "Journey to the Center of the Earth" last year, you're in luck. According to Variety, New Line has put a sequel into production with Eric Brevig returning to direct, and Fraser and Josh Hutcherson expected to reprise their roles.

The fact that Jules Verne never penned a sequel to his novel isn't stopping anyone at New Line. The studio was considering setting a sequel in Atlantis before discovering a spec script by Richard Outten ("The Adventures of Brisco County Jr"). Outten's script is a fantasy story that imagines "Gulliver's Travels", "Treasure Island", and Verne's "Mysterious Islands" to have all happened on the same island. Read More...

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Brendan Fraser to Feel 'Furry Vengeance' For Family Comedy

Posted 1/27/09 4:07 pm EST by in News


Brendan FraserBrendan Fraser's career has gone in a decidedly different route than we all expected it to. Once a man who struck a balance between Oscar nominated films like "Gods and Monsters" and popcorn fare like "The Mummy," Fraser now seems to enjoy just the popcorn half of the equation. Variety reports that Fraser is set to star in "Furry Vengeance" for Summit Entertainment, a family comedy directed by Roger Kumble ("College Road Trip").

Fraser will play a real estate developer whose new suburban development spills into some pristine Oregon wilderness, pitting him against a band of angry critters. The film will be live action, but expect the wildlife to be some mix of CG and real. The film will begin production in early summer. Read More...

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Brendan Fraser Joins Harrison Ford In Medical Drama 'Crowley'

Posted 1/13/09 10:05 am EST by in News


Brendan FraserIt's a pairing made in tomb raider heaven. Brendan Fraser, man of all those Mummy installments, will finally pair up on screen with his archeological predecessor, Harrison Ford. But if you were actually hoping to see them fight mummies and dig for treasure, well, that will have to wait for your fan fiction. According to industry magazine Production Weekly (via ComingSoon), they're pairing up for the medical drama "Crowley."

The drama is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children suffered from a rare genetic disorder. Rather than watch their children die, the desperate parents contacted a researcher who was developing a potential cure. Ford will play the researcher, and Fraser will play the father, John Crowley. Read More...

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'Mummy 4’ To Re-Locate To Latin America With New Twist, Says Director

Posted 8/4/08 1:47 pm EST by in News


Rick O’Connell and the rest of the crew from the “Mummy” series have fought through The Rock and battled Jet Li, but could it be that the most serious immortal threat to society isn’t a mummy at all, but…

You know what? We’re just gonna go ahead and put a massive spoiler warning here before finishing this sentence. If you haven’t seen “Mummy 3” yet, read at your own risk. Read More...

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Brendan Fraser Reveals All On 'G.I. Joe': 'It Exists'

Posted 6/25/08 6:35 pm EST by in Video


There are a few cardinal rules when interviewing a celebrity at a junket. Chief among them? Don't ask about other movies until you actually bother talking about the one you're there for. In her eagerness to ask "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D" star Brendan Fraser about his "G.I. Joe" cameo, our intrepid reporter Vanessa managed to throw everything out the window and made it her very first question. Maybe it was all that Icelandic yogurt or perhaps it was the bumpy horseback ride, who knows. Whatever. It happened. Brendan's unforgettable (and hilarious) reaction in the video below.

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