The Rock is cookin' up a remake
Filed under: Action, Comedy, Casting, Newsstand, Remakes and Sequels
When we gaze at Clint Eastwood these days and find ourselves
awestruck by his talent, dignity, and overall manliness, it's easy to forget that he once made a movie with a monkey.
You may have blocked it out, but in 1978 he really did hang out with an orangutan (named Clyde) in a little picture
called Every
Which Way But Loose (and in its sequel, Any
Which Way You Can). They were both actually sort of funny and, most importantly, made money. So, with dollar
signs possibly obscuring the vision of its executives, an unnamed studio is in talks with The
Rock to star in a remake of the movie. Assuming he'll be play Philo (the Eastwood role) and not Clyde, this actually might not be a terrible idea. If nothing else, it would give The Rock a chance to show that he actually does have a sense of humor, and is in fact capable of doing more than just angrily running around kicking ass. Filling the role of Clyde, however, will be a challenge. The original simian actor died shortly after Any Which Way was completed - perhaps a nationwide search is in order?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
1-31-2006 @ 5:14PM
Chris said...
If you didn't laugh at The Rundown, you lack a sense of humor. Or at least don't like ridiculous over the top buddy action movies. Either way, the Rock was damn funny in that movie.
On the subject of the remake, why not? If you are going to remake a Eastwood movie, that one is the easiest to make without having a mob swarm and burn down your set.
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1-31-2006 @ 7:32PM
redford227 said...
Wait, so cinematical is eager for a remake of a movie starring a monkey and proffesional wrestler, but can't stand the idea of real life pals (affleck and damon) remaking a cowboy movie?
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2-03-2006 @ 2:18PM
Louis Elmes said...
The Rock has displayed his comedic side on more than one occasion...Especially with his Gay body guard role in "Be Cool" with John Travolta..The only problem is finding an orangutan that won't be intimidated by him...
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2-03-2006 @ 2:20PM
Zel said...
Well, i dont mind them making a remake . I just think maybe they should have thought a bit before choosing someone for the lead. I mean, hello, The Rock??!! He is NO Clint Eastwood.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:20PM
Dylan said...
This is perfect, it was originally a funny movie, and now it will be even better. When i was little i used to watch The Rock in WWE, and he was always one of my favorites. I even have his autograph. But he is perfect for the lead role and it will be a great movie, i'll bet on it.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:20PM
Dylan said...
This is perfect, it was originally a funny movie, and now it will be even better. When i was little i used to watch The Rock in WWE, and he was always one of my favorites. I even have his autograph. But he is perfect for the lead role and it will be a great movie, i'll bet on it.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:24PM
Irving Meyersfeld said...
Just another movie to add to the "Movies I'll Never Watch" list. As a rule I dont watch movies with Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent or The Rock. I see no need for a remake and believe it will be a huge loser.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:28PM
Teri Thompson said...
I agree that The Rock is a wonderful comedic actor, as anyone who ever watched him on WWE would know. He has played the role of The Rock to the hilt, both way over the top and as straight man. I will look forward to the remake.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:38PM
Keith Garney said...
This is an all time low for a professional wrestler to compete with a monkey. Imagine the laughs with the wrestling fans. From "Rock in a sock" "To Rock with a Monkey" Keith Garney
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2-03-2006 @ 3:39PM
PAL said...
I'm anxious for it to be finished. I'm thinking it will be available on dvd within a month. This thing has "money losing" written all over it. The Rock is no Clint
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2-03-2006 @ 3:43PM
Hank said...
The Rock is more suitable for Clyde's role, that way he doesn't have to open that hole in his melon and the only reason that The Rundown was funny was because of Stifler. Hey, I say stick to what your good at and if it's wrestling then stay there. STOP ALL OF THE CROSSING OVER......
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2-03-2006 @ 3:44PM
Joel Hughes said...
The Rock has great screen presence. He does a great job in action movies and is fun to watch. The list of action heroes is pretty lean since Arnold and Sylvester moved on, if it get's made, I'll go see this movie.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:47PM
goldengirltdw said...
I am so sick of remakes. Why can't hollywood make an original movie that has a strong script and gives the public credit for having a brain. I think the reason the movie business is having financial issues is because it doesn't make original films and just remakes bad films. Why pay 10 bucks for bad acting do films that have been done before. I am so glad that we have George Clooney, and Brad Pitt we get movies which lets us think and are entertained. In conclusion you want to charge 10 dollars make it worth it to the public
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2-03-2006 @ 3:48PM
Keith Garney said...
This is an all time low for a wrestler. From "Rock in a sock" to "Rock with a monkey" Sad Sad Sad
Keith Garney
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2-03-2006 @ 3:53PM
Jayson said...
People are tired of remakes no matter who is in them. The whole funny orangutan worked back then but it won't work now. That stuff just isn't funny anymore. We've all seen it. I like the Rock but this movie will probably bomb.
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2-03-2006 @ 3:57PM
Laura White said...
I loved The Rocks other movies that he's made. I think he will be awesome in the re-make. He will add a 21st century vibe to it so who wouldn't love it.
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2-03-2006 @ 4:07PM
Nate Merit said...
The Rock started out strong with The Rundown and Walking Tall, then faltered. I hope this movie brings him back as Arnold's true successor! I enjoyed the original; definitely a guy flick.
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2-03-2006 @ 4:14PM
Michael J Stanek said...
What do you mean, "give him a chance to show that he has a sense of humor?"
Did you miss Be Cool, the sequel to Get Shorty, with Travolta and Thurman? The Rock IS a funny guy, and he's going places in acting. He doesn't need to stoop to the level of a buddy movie featuring a orangatang. This has the makings to be another... Well, whatever the heck that Brendan Frasier movie was with the little monkey that followed him places. I can't think of the name... Maybe Eddie or something?
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2-03-2006 @ 4:19PM
rex said...
I cant wait to see this, it sounds like it has all the angles covered, good luck to them.
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2-03-2006 @ 4:23PM
Sandra Kasmer said...
I haven't seen that many movies with Rock in it, but I really liked him in the Pacifier, so when I read that he might be making a remake of "Anyway But Loose", I thought, that sounds good.
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