Buscemi, Aykroyd Join Sandler's Chuck and Larry
Filed under: Comedy, Casting, DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand
While I haven't been a big fan of Adam Sandler's last few pics, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is slowly creeping its way up my anticipation radar ... now that the damn thing is finally moving forward with a cast and director. Okay, so Dennis Dugan (who replaced David Dobkin after the dude bailed over "big creative differences") hasn't exactly impressed with a string of crappy comedies, the latest being that awful pile of shtick called The Benchwarmers. However, with a script written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor (Sideways, Election), I'm now convinced this film will definitely entertain.
Pic, which stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James as a pair of heterosexual firefighters who pose as a gay couple in order to qualify for their department's domestic-partner benefits, has just added Steve Buscemi and Dan Aykroyd to its roster of comedic talent. Buscemi, who also joined Sandler in Big Daddy, Billy Madison and Mr. Deeds, will play a city official hell-bent on revealing the pair's deception. Aykroyd, on the other hand, will slip into the shoes of fire department captain. (On a side note: I've always thought Buscemi would make a great Ghostbuster. If Bill Murray refuses to return for a sequel, I say we throw Buscemi in there and see what happens. Whaddya think?)
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8-23-2006 @ 2:50PM
unimental said...
A little Buscemi makes anything better. Heck, I'd even try Buscemi-flavored yogurt. I would, however, cringe at the thought of bringing the Ghostbusters back to the big-screen. I love that little franchise just the way it is, thanks.
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8-23-2006 @ 3:07PM
DVL said...
I'm not too sure I like the idea of casting Buscemi as some sort of antagonist, why can't they just give him another over-the-top minor role? Now if they switched roles and made me hate Akroyd, I'd be happy.
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8-23-2006 @ 3:45PM
Josh Boelter said...
The only reason I have any intrest is because the script has been penned by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor. However, I'm wondering if this wasn't more of a way for the duo to make some money on the side. Otherwise, why wouldn't Alexander direct the movie?
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8-23-2006 @ 11:32PM
M.E.Pritchard said...
Adding Buscemi certinly does make things better for any film,but starring with Sandler is taking many steps down for ANY talented actor.
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8-24-2006 @ 1:22AM
Bill Bill said...
Oh god no.
As much as I like Alexander Payne, this sounds like a very familiar idea. Paul "Mick Dundee" Hogan did an Aussie version to Strange Bedfellows. It was bad.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360032/
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