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Johnny Depp as One of the Three Stooges?

Source:  Just Jared
It seems the Farrelly Brothers are looking for some top-name talent for their The Three Stooges remake they're developing. According to JustJared, the Farrelly's want Johnny Depp for their The Three Stooges film, and they want Sean Penn up for one of the Stooges as well.

"They want Johnny to play Moe and Sean Penn will be Larry - they're still looking to cast Curly," an insider says.

None of this has been confirmed as of yet, but it might be awhile before we see this new Stooges film. It was said that the Farrelly's won't start work on that film until after they finish their latest film, Walter the Farting Dog, which will star the Jonas Brothers, and start filming this spring.

We'll certainly keep you updated on any developments regarding this Farrelly Brothers remake.


28 Comments


February 5th, 2009 9:10am
I can see it now... The I Love Lucy movie starring Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt! Haha! And Walter the Farting Dog? OMG! All in favor of Bugs Bunny or Effram the Retarded Rabbit? LMAO!
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February 4th, 2009 9:49pm
WTF? What happened to making films "in the spirit of" other works, not just slap-happy fucking rehashes.
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February 4th, 2009 8:39pm
The whole remaking of the three stooges is just dumb I don't know why anyone would want to ruin such a comedic and hollywood classic it's juts stupid and dumb and hollywood needs to think of new ideas and stop ruining old classics...I like johnny depp alot but having him sean pean and god knows who else as the three stooges will just be terrible. movie will BLOW!
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February 4th, 2009 5:37pm
to play as moe i dont know can he be mean like him i just dont know maybe
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February 4th, 2009 4:14pm
Great fit, like Vis said down there, it makes sense to hire him.

Curly is hard for me to cast, but maybe PSH. I mean, we need someone that's bald. lol.
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February 4th, 2009 4:01pm
Strangely I can see this working, but it will never happen. I'm pretty sure that Walter the Farting Dog is a childrens book.
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February 4th, 2009 4:01pm
Danny R. McBride should be Curly
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February 4th, 2009 3:52pm
I see Depp more as Larry than as Moe.
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February 4th, 2009 3:35pm
Ha.
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February 4th, 2009 3:15pm
I just read all the comments so far and my question is: Am I the only one that sees this story as being sarcastic? Thay cannot seriously think Johnny Depp and Sean Penn would agree to do a movie with people who's credits include "Walter the Farting Dog with the Jonas Brothers"!! Whoever said that was OBVIOUSLY kidding...
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February 4th, 2009 3:10pm
Walter the Farting Dog is actually a metaphor for the Jonas Brothers career.
Dogs seem cute and cuddly, but soon or later you get tired of picking up the shit.
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February 4th, 2009 2:57pm
Walter the Farting Dog with the Jonas Brothers??? That's it, God, take me now.
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February 4th, 2009 2:35pm
Awesome news.
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February 4th, 2009 2:33pm
Sorry, but I don't see Depp in this one at all...
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February 4th, 2009 2:20pm
hmm sure need to know more
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February 4th, 2009 2:15pm
ummm wow i really dont know what to think about all that
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February 4th, 2009 1:36pm
why depp? why? hes a good actor , but only in certain roles! this jut doesnt seem right . and it really helped by saying that this is from the upcoming writers/directors of WALTER THE FARTING DOG. fuck this shit , man!
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February 4th, 2009 1:25pm
I agree with Vamp's statement about agreeing with Vis' statement...
I think Johnny Depp and Sean Penn would be great choices.
And if they are going for the Oscar nominees or winners to pay tribute to the trio as Vis said, why not Russell Crowe as Curly.
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February 4th, 2009 1:03pm
I agree COMPLETELY with Agent VIS about this. GO JOHNNY!
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February 4th, 2009 12:55pm
The Three Stooges are pop culture and comedy icons. They are remembered to this day as one of the funniest, if not the funniest, comedy teams in history. When you think about it, it makes sense to get actors you wouldn't normally consider because that's what the Stooges are: they are random, and it works. Choosing actors, not comedic actors, but actors, will make this movie more than just a random comedic remake of an icon, it will make it more of a tribute, because NOBODY can replace the Stooges. If they hired comedians like your Jim Carreys or your Seth Rogens, it would seem like they were actually trying to replace them, but hiring oscar winning or nominated actors is a tribute to how big the Stooges were. Also, Depp has been in PLENTY of weird movies. He's got the mannerisms down pat. He can do this.
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February 4th, 2009 12:32pm
Awesome. I agree with Mr. Duke on this one!
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February 4th, 2009 12:25pm
lol, depp would make a great Moe, im all for this. im trying to think of a good Curly...
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February 4th, 2009 12:20pm
This is the dumbest thing I've heard since the crappy Honeymooners remake. LOL! What's next? Mr Ed? LMAO oh my god! Hollywood, get fucked.
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February 4th, 2009 12:05pm
No i just totally overlooked it.
I have no clue who wants to see a film about a farting dog...but then again if this dog is farting on the Jonas Bros, it be great comedy.
and Walter jumps in the air and farts right next to Hannah Montana's mouth on stage. The crowd goes wild for WALTER THE FARTING DOG and demands an encore
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February 4th, 2009 11:48am
wait. am i the only one who caught that bit about them making a movie called Walter the Farting Dog with the jonas brothers?

what the fuck is that?
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February 4th, 2009 11:17am
ok im almost positive every movie considers Depp at one point in the process. It's like it's in the contracts.

It's crazy.
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February 4th, 2009 11:14am
Hmmm this is interesting.

I say we get all the actors and actresses that were rumoured for Batman 3 in this movie.

Johnny Depp, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Eddie Murphy, Angelina Jolie, Ben Foster, the works, with cameos by Christopher & Johnathan Nolan, David Goyer.
& let's not forget Christian Bale telling everyone to 'GET THE FUCK OFF THE SET!"
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February 4th, 2009 11:07am
Woooop Woop Woop Woop Woop Woop Woop. Neeeuk neuk!
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