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Could Meryl Streep Join Russell Brand In The ‘Arthur’ Remake?

Simon Dang — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0000

Russell Brand’s planned remake of the 1981 comedy “Arthur” seems to have been caught in a state of flux since its early development days but now, according to Baz Bamigboye (one of the few British journos who writes for what many consider a tabloid, but has a proven track record) the film is set to offer the role of the confidante butler to none other than Meryl Streep.

The original film centers on a manchild (Dudley Moore) who defies his family’s wishes and casts aside their fortunes for love with the girl next door, thanks to the help of his butler Hobson.

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‘Arthur’ And Your Daily Fresh-Out-Of-Ideas, Remake News

Rodrigo Perez — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:17:00 +0000

Remember the December 2008 rumors that Russell Brand could step into the role played by Dudley Moore in the comedic and buffoonish “Arthur” series that chronicled a spoiled rich manchild who believed his wealth allowed him the privilege of squealing and behaving like a infant at all times?

Well, according to Variety, the remake is on and screenwriter Peter Baynham, who co-wrote “Borat,” will be penning the script.

Lest you think this is some sell-out “Arthur” remake for the aughts, Larry Brezner, who produced the original films with Dudley Moore, and you know he has the beeeeest intentions (Ca-ching!)

– Other remakes in the works include “The Neverending Story,” which Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way productions is interested in.

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Remake City: Russell Brand To Play Bumbling, Drunken Rich Lout For ‘Arthur’ Redo?

Rodrigo Perez — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Another day, another remake. The most recent boring announcement is the news via The Hollywood Reporter that Russell Brand might step into the role played by Dudley Moore in the comedic and buffoonish “Arthur” series that chronicled a spoiled rich manchild who believed his wealth allowed him the privilege of behaving like a infant at all times (our mom was big on these movies and made us watch them a lot). Warner Bros. is steering this one.

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