Tom Cruise as Hugh Hefner?
Filed under: Casting, RumorMonger, Fandom, Tom Cruise
It's no secret that director Brett Ratner is looking for an A-lister to fill the shoes of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in an upcoming biopic. Early rumors suggested Ratner was eying Leonardo DiCaprio for the role, however no such announcement has been made. DiCaprio, in my opinion, would be perfect. Alas, a new name has suddenly popped into the equation -- one you wouldn't expect, or necessarily want to play Hef. Yup, Tom Cruise. According to M&C, Cruise "is set to play" Hefner in the film, though I wouldn't go and believe that until something official heads our way. Sources close to the actor claim Cruise "knows of Hugh's colourful past and thinks he would be the perfect person to bring it to the big screen."
Additionally, here's another idiotic quote from the same "inside source:" "He thinks the role would be a challenge for him, and would remind people of his versatility as an actor. At the moment people are concentrating on his personal life, and his marriage to Katie - but he wants to remind them that he can act too." This is a moronic thing to say because Cruise's current role in Lions for Lambs is dramatic, as well as his next one in Bryan Singer's Valkyrie. I mean, it's not like the guy is playing the lead role in a series of upcoming live-action Cabbage Patch Kids movies -- is this "source" trying to say that playing a guy who runs a magazine full of naked women is more important, challenging and serious than playing the guy who planned to assassinate Hitler? Naturally, a spokesperson for Cruise denied the entire thing, stating: "A lot of people consider Tom for a lot of roles." Who do you think should play Hugh Hefner?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-16-2007 @ 1:58PM
Aberdeen said...
Tom Cruise? He of no sexual magnetism whatsoever? Oh yeah, great choice.
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11-16-2007 @ 1:57PM
Chantelle said...
I personally make it a point NOT to see any movie with Tom Cruise. It would be a shame to have Tom play Hugh; I admire Hugh, but not enough to overlook how much Tom disgusts me.
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11-16-2007 @ 8:23PM
Alex said...
Aaron Eckhart, or do people see that as unfeasible?
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11-17-2007 @ 3:47AM
Kirby Holt said...
You took the words out of my mouth, Alex: Aaron Eckhart would be perfect. Leo? Tom? Please ...
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11-18-2007 @ 12:19AM
Todd said...
Leo is a joke. Tom is one great actor but I hope he wont do this.
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11-18-2007 @ 12:56AM
Piper said...
I dont need reminder that Tom Cruise is one versatile actor. Cruise and Ratner? That is one pairing that will never happen. One thing Cruise has a lot in common that he's also rumored to play is American World War 2 pilot hero Billy Fiske "The Few"..with Cruise love of sports and flying he's another perfect candidate for Fiske.
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11-18-2007 @ 1:03AM
Violet said...
Wow Chantelle you admire Hugh?
Surely half of America has fallen!
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11-25-2007 @ 11:13AM
John Dough said...
I think Vince Vaughn would be at least 100 times better for that role than Tom Cruise. There are at least 10 other people I could come up with before I would even try to imagine TC in that role! MAGICMAD would be better for it! He is a new RocknRoll hero from Germany. If he can act at all, he would be better!! MAGICMAD could even write the movie score too! haha! Yes, I think MAGICMAD is the best choice without a doubt!
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11-26-2007 @ 8:24PM
Lawrence Mark said...
MAGICMAD would be better in this role!
I can think of a dozen real good actors who would be better on their worst day. I personally would like to see Vince Vaughn in a role like this. He would be far more convincing! Yes, MAGICMAD is a new artist from Germany who plays good rock and roll... I do not know if he can act, but he has the looks and he could write his own movie score too! haha! My vote goes to MAGICMAD!!!
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