Feb 13 2006Mac Joins Philadelphia Department of Recreation

Bernie Mac, the man we know and love for his comedy and having his eyes sometimes look in different directions, will soon be dropping the jokes (retaining the eye thing) for a dramatic turn:

Bernie Mac is in final negotiations to sign on for his first dramatic role, co-starring with Terrence Howard in "PDR" for Lionsgate Films. "PDR," or Philadelphia Department of Recreation, chronicles the real-life story of Jim Ellis (Howard), who in the 1970s transformed a group of troubled inner-city kids into one of the best swim teams in the country.

Is it just me, or is Philadelphia Department of Recreation the worst name possible for a movie? Though I think shortening it to PDR really improves it. It's like yesterday, I found out I had to renew my driver's license. First I was worried I was going to have to go to the stodgy old Department of Motor Vehicles, but it turns out I just have to hop on over to the "DMV." I've never heard of this place, but it sounds like a hot, young hangout, not at all like the Department of Motor Vehicles. I'm really excited about the whole thing. Nearly as excited as seeing a film named after the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

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