Wednesday, March 23, 2011 5:09PM - By Damon Houx
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There’s been a lot of speculation over the years who might finally end up in Bobby and Peter Farrelly‘s Three Stooges film. Will Sasso, best known for his work on “MADtv” and “$#*! My Dad Says” is being touted by The Hollywood Reporter as the front runner for the role of Moe. This says a number of things about the project, which has been something the Farrellys have been talking about for over a decade and counting – though it looks as if it’s actually going to happen.
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Friday, March 11, 2011 8:38AM - By Krystal Clark
The Three Stooges movie is still going strong despite its multiple casting issues. The original three amigos may have jumped ship (Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Jim Carrey), but that hasn’t kept directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly down. They’re going to make this movie happen if it’s the last thing they do! According to Variety, one of the potential stars they’re courting is Jackass frontman Johnny Knoxville, who according to Variety, is officially in talks to star.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:59PM - By Krystal Clark
Directing brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly have been hard at work promoting their latest film Hall Pass with Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis. At their promo stop in Los Angeles, they spoke at a press conference where they talked about another project they have on the horizon — The Three Stooges. The film, which has had its fair share of ups and downs, is said to be on the fast track to production. According to Bobby Farrelly, casting is underway and the shoot will begin this spring. Here’s what he had to say…
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Friday, January 7, 2011 9:20AM - By Krystal Clark
Even though the Farrelly Brothers’ big screen version of The Three Stooges seems to have fallen apart, the directing duo won’t give up. Their original line up of Sean Penn, Jim Carrey, and Benicio del Toro can and will be replaced. According to a report from The Wrap, they’ve already started gathering a shortlist of potentials including Johnny Knoxville and “Saturday Night Live” star Andy Samberg.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010 3:20PM - By Krystal Clark
About a year ago, there were rumors that MGM was going to make a Three Stooges movie with Sean Penn, Jim Carrey, and Benicio del Toro in the main roles. This hit a snag when Penn dropped out, Carey suggested it was dead, and MGM went further and further into debt. Today it was announced that 20th Century Fox has swept in to save the project and put it back on track.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 12:42PM - By Krystal Clark
Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn was on a professional roller coaster last year thanks to his award winning performance in Milk. He had movie projects being thrown at him left and right, but somewhere down the line he decided to take a break. This self-imposed retirement put the actor’s future projects in jeopardy including the highly anticipated Three Stooges movie. According to the Boston Herald, Penn has once again changed his mind and will tackle the comedic trio after all.
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Monday, October 5, 2009 7:12PM - By Krystal Clark
Even though The Three Stooges movie seemed like it was dead in the water after Sean Penn jumped ship, it’s still alive and kicking. The actor was replaced by Paul Giamatti, and the hilarious trio is set with Jim Carrey and Benicio del Toro as the title characters. Besides Giamatti’s casting, the latest big news surrounding the film has to with Carrey’s massive weight gain for his part as Curly.
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Monday, August 10, 2009 7:30AM - By Anet Hovhanesian
Here’s the top movie news that took place this weekend:
- Frank Langella (pictured above) is back! The Oscar nominated actor is in talks to play Lewis Zabel, an old-time broker who mentors Shia LaBeouf‘s character, a young Wall Street broker in Oliver Stone‘s Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps. (Variety)
- Since John Hamburg’s film I Love You, Man will be released on DVD on August 11th, Comingsoon.net has posted an interview with the director on their site. The helmer spills the beans on his upcoming project, Little Fockers with Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. (ComingS0on)
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Monday, June 22, 2009 5:00PM - By Krystal Clark
Last week we told you about actor Sean Penn‘s sudden departure from acting, when he pulled out of two projects simultaneously. Penn has decided not to star in the crime drama Cartel, or the high profile Farrelly Brother’s comedy, The Three Stooges. He was set to star opposite Jim Carrey and Benicio del Toro as one third of the legendary comedic trio, but with him gone the film’s fate is uncertain. There have been several conflicting reports about whether or not Penn will be recast or if the film will go on.
Check out what’s been said after the jump.
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