"Josh Lucas has finally signed on for Warners remake of "The Poseidon Adventure." Lucas has been flirting with the role of the ship-hopping gambler for some time. Negotiations broke down late Friday leaving the part up for grabs. Both sides quickly reconvened over the weekend and sealed the deal. Like the 1972 original, the story follows the survivors of the S.S. Poseidon, a cruise ship that is capsized by a tidal wave..." (full details)
"Ben Stiller will star in a feature remake of 1971 British TV series "The Persuaders," with DreamWorks, Hyde Park and Granada America partnered on the pic. Stiller will play the role originated by Tony Curtis, and British comic actor Steve Coogan will take on Roger Moore's part. The series revolved around the adventures of two rich playboys. Curtis was the street-smart millionaire from the Bronx, Moore the upper cruster. They mingled in exotic locales, romancing women and righting wrongs along the way..." (full details)
"Billy Crystal is readying his filmed return, "Have a Nice Day," for New Line. He'll play "a messenger from the other side -- who's about to be an angel -- who comes to take the president. We bargain for time." Crystal says the film's "funny -- yet about priorities." He's talking to "large names" as the president..." (full details)
Thanks to 'KC'.
