Paul Giamatti could warm up to ‘Three Stooges’ role - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-20-2009, 09:17 PM

NANTUCKET - Would Paul Giamatti consider replacing Sean Penn as Larry Fine in the Farrelly Brothers upcoming “Three Stooges” flick? Soitenly!

The Emmy Award-winning actor, who is here at the Nantucket Film Festival with his dark comedy “Cold Souls,” revealed that, as a kid, he thought Moe, Larry and Curly were scary and creepy. But he’s come to appreciate their comedy in middle age.

“They were always so dark and grim,” winced Paul G., who won an Emmy last year for his role as the dark and grim John Adams in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries. “And Moe was this ancient man with a little boy’s haircut. But Larry? I don’t get Larry. He’s strange. He’s sort of the blank guy in the middle.”

Peter and Bobby Farrelly thought they’d finally cast their long-awaited comedy with Penn, Jim Carrey and Benicio del Torro until Penn pulled out this week for his self-imposed yearlong hiatus. But coincidentally the Farrellys and Giamatti are all on Nantucket for the rainy film festival so some impromptu casting may happen!

Bobby Farrelly told the Track yesterday that Giamatti would be “a sensational Larry.”

“We’d love to have Paul,” he said.

However, Peter said the duo “have an offer out to someone else.”

The Rhode Island homeys have been working on their “Stooges” script for 10 years and were set to begin filming it in August in Massachusetts. However, the Penn departure may push them back to October or next spring.

“We were devastated to lose Sean,” Peter said, “but we can’t blame him for choosing his family over our film.”

Penn pulled out of “Stooges” and a second project to spend more time with his family after months of marital turmoil between him and his wife, Robin Wright Penn .

http://www.bostonherald.com/track/in...Stooges__role/

catlover79 · 06-20-2009, 11:54 PM

I can definitely see Paul as one of the Stooges.

Brian Damage · 06-21-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I can definitely see Paul as one of the Stooges.

I agree, no offense to Sean Penn, but this is supposed to be a slapstick comedy. I think Penn is too serious for that.

catlover79 · 06-21-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I agree, no offense to Sean Penn, but this is supposed to be a slapstick comedy. I think Penn is too serious for that.

So do I. The only time I remember seeing him in a comedy was Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Now he seems to take himself and everything else way too seriously.

Brian Damage · 06-21-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

So do I. The only time I remember seeing him in a comedy was Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Now he seems to take himself and everything else way too seriously.

well said

catlover79 · 06-21-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

well said

He was great as Jeff Spicoli. He should try to do lighter roles.

Brian Damage · 06-21-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He was great as Jeff Spicoli. He should try to do lighter roles.

I think he is too miserable to be a comedic actor.

catlover79 · 06-21-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I think he is too miserable to be a comedic actor.

Brian, you hit the nail right on the head!!

comedyfreak · 06-21-2009, 02:43 PM

I may go see this one now, LOL. Penn didn't seem right for the part anyway.

Brian Damage · 08-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Peter Farrelly told the Boston Globe that Paul Giamatti will play Larry in the Farrelly brothers’ upcoming Three Stooges movie. Sean Penn was previously attached to the role but has since bowed out, and Benicio Del Toro will play Moe. Jim Carrey had been in negotiations to play Curly, but according to the Globe, “it’s not so. If Farrelly has someone in mind, he didn’t tell [them] who.”

http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/m...ting_news.html

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Paul Giamatti could warm up to ‘Three Stooges’ role NANTUCKET - Would Paul Giamatti consider replacing Sean Penn as Larry Fine in the Farrelly Brothers upcoming “Three Stooges” flick? Soitenly! The Emmy Award-winning actor, who is here at the Nantucket Film Festival with his dark comedy “Cold Souls,” revealed that, as a kid, he thought Moe, Larry and Curly were scary and creepy. But he’s come to appreciate their comedy in middle age. “They were always so dark and grim,” winced Paul G., who won an Emmy last year for his role as the dark and grim John Adams in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries. “And Moe was this ancient man with a little boy’s haircut. But Larry? I don’t get Larry. He’s strange. He’s sort of the blank guy in the middle.” Peter and Bobby Farrelly thought they’d finally cast their long-awaited comedy with Penn, Jim Carrey and Benicio del Torro until Penn pulled out this week for his self-imposed yearlong hiatus. But coincidentally the Farrellys and Giamatti are all on Nantucket for the rainy film festival so some impromptu casting may happen! Bobby Farrelly told the Track yesterday that Giamatti would be “a sensational Larry.” “We’d love to have Paul,” he said. However, Peter said the duo “have an offer out to someone else.” The Rhode Island homeys have been working on their “Stooges” script for 10 years and were set to begin filming it in August in Massachusetts. However, the Penn departure may push them back to October or next spring. “We were devastated to lose Sean,” Peter said, “but we can’t blame him for choosing his family over our film.” Penn pulled out of “Stooges” and a second project to spend more time with his family after months of marital turmoil between him and his wife, Robin Wright Penn . http://www.bostonherald.com/track/in...Stooges__role/
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Peter Farrelly told the Boston Globe that Paul Giamatti will play Larry in the Farrelly brothers’ upcoming Three Stooges movie. Sean Penn was previously attached to the role but has since bowed out, and Benicio Del Toro will play Moe. Jim Carrey had been in negotiations to play Curly, but according to the Globe, “it’s not so. If Farrelly has someone in mind, he didn’t tell [them] who.” http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/m...ting_news.html