Mar 21 2007Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alpha Dog's Emile Hirsch is in talks to take the starring role in the Wachowski Brothers' adaptation of Speed Racer. The anime promises to translate well to live-action because it's absurd concept about a fantastic car full of crazy devices, a character named Racer X, and a clothed chimp mechanic. Hirsch has already begun growing out his ascot for the role.
Reader Comments
1. tpfusion - March 22, 2007 3:05 AM
At least it's not Zac Efron
2. saywhat - March 22, 2007 8:16 PM
Being a closet speed fan, I got to say, he might make actually be able to fill those white shoes.
To be fair though, I also think Trixie (Speed's girlfriend) should be played by Jon Lovitz.
Brilliant!!
3. Praz - March 23, 2007 11:29 AM
He's channeling Ashton Kutcher.
4. Cyberspawn - July 7, 2007 1:02 AM
Perhaps Dustin Diamond will be enlisted as Racer-X. Arrgh! Looks Like Speed Racer will end up being sandwiched between "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and "Dunston Checks In" at your local BlockBuster Video Store.