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American remake

posted 12 years ago by i_love_tazzus-1
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According to a recent New York Times review (from July 22), Klown is being remade for American audiences. Todd Philips (Hangover), and Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down) are working on it. They have the blessing of Christensen and Hvam.

The movie didn't exactly have me laughing all the way through, but it was still a hilarious trip nonetheless. Plus, I love the pancake lady (played by Marie Mondrup)... ;)

I think that indeed the context of some of the jokes is lost on American audiences, but it would be a shame to pass on this movie just because of that. Anyway, on to the crux of this post...

If I were to cast Frank Hvam's role, my one choice for that guy would be Conan O'Brien. I don't know... something about his comic demeanor would work here. He is a father after all, and could easily relate to Bo. I really could imagine Conan following Casper around during the Tour of P***y. Speaking of which... for Casper, I'd want... oh man... either John Travolta, or hell, why not Matthew McConaughey?

LOL!!!

As for the pancake lady... my choice would be Camryn Mannheim. Yes, sir.

Whom would you guys cast in this movie?

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[–] BitfeNicks 12 years ago

First off, I really enjoyed the movie. It always worries me when foreign films get remade for American audiences (read: Death at a Funeral). But, heck, if they are doing it, I hope they do it right.

I'll have to disagree on the Conan O'brien, John Travolta,Matthew McConaughey, and Camryn Mannheim. I think those would be absolutely terrible choices. Just being honest, not an attack on your ideas.

In the lead roles, Frank, I see Simon Pegg.

For Casper, I can see maybe Paul Rudd, or Jason Segel.

As for pancake lady... Melissa McCarthy, doubt she'd be down for the nudity, but it could work.

Of course the script will be very different I imagine...

[–] kevhead22 12 years ago

For Frank I see someone like Michael Showalter, Rainn Wilson, or Will Forte.

Christian I see Jason Sudeikis or Thomas Lennon

[–] kevhead22 12 years ago

I meant Casper, sorry. For Bo, I know there's a fat child actor that looks exactly like him but can't think of what movie or anything

[–] kevhead22 12 years ago

Ronja- Aidy Bryant

High School Leader - Ben Bailey

Mia - Maura Tierney or Michelle Borth

Mia's Mom - Blythe Danner