The Remaking of Another Classic

Yes, the Farley Boys are at it again. News is out that they have closed the deal and MGM is taking the job. A project that has been years in the planning will now come to fruition, according to Variety. But the most exciting part of the entire adventure is the cast that is coming into play. Some have qualms regarding the Farley and MGM choices of actors, but this blogger is quite animated at the prospect.

Jim Carrey will be weighing in for the part of Curly. I am sure he will embrace the role of the ever irrepressible gagster by expanding on his own unusual physical dexterity. As for Sean Penn, could a more perfect match have been chosen? Penn's talent and generosity to films of late will not doubt take this picture to a new height for Farley fans. As for Benicio Del Toro, I am not personally acquainted with his comedic talents, but have been reassured by those that are that he will lend credence to such a project.

It is my understanding that this will be a behind the scenes view of the life of these three confused, talented and alcoholic men. Though it will most likely have incredibly serious undertones, aspects of Farley movies that some viewers miss completely, it will most assuredly be projected in a manner full of the slapstick and silliness associated with those lovable Stooges of yesteryear. Carrey and Penn have already signed onto the production and it is being reported that Del Toro is in negotiations as I write. What an interesting undertaking it will be.

Production will begin sometime in the fall of this year and hopefully the release will be in 2010. As an old fan of these black and white Saturday afternoon fun-fests, I cannot wait until this production is in the cinemas. I am sure it will be a must DVD to add to my ever-enlarging collection of movies.