Feb 4, 2009 by Brian Gallagher

Johnny Depp as One of the Three Stooges?

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.


Sources: Just Jared

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Comments (28)

  1. KirkEpsilon

    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!

    3 years agoby @kirkepsilonFlag

  2. -comrade-

    WTF? What happened to making films "in the spirit of" other works, not just slap-happy f*cking rehashes.

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  3. jkos18

    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!

    3 years agoby @jkos18Flag

  4. Ryan Moran

    to play as moe i dont know can he be mean like him i just dont know maybe

    3 years agoby @nightwing18Flag

  5. The Narrator: The Better Man

    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.

    3 years agoby @narratorFlag

  6. ed_wood

    Strangely I can see this working, but it will never happen. I'm pretty sure that Walter the Farting Dog is a childrens book.

    3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  7. Moviemaster75

    Danny R. McBride should be Curly

    3 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag

  8. killerman200

    I see Depp more as Larry than as Moe.

    3 years agoby @killerman200Flag

  9. Zombie

    Ha.

    3 years agoby @zombieFlag

  10. Dani83

    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...

    3 years agoby @dani83Flag

  11. ZanyZap

    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 sh*t.

    3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

  12. DarkTower19

    Walter the Farting Dog with the Jonas Brothers??? That's it, God, take me now.

    3 years agoby @darktower19Flag

  13. Shadow Of The Day

    Awesome news.

    3 years agoby @asifFlag

  14. Space101

    Sorry, but I don't see Depp in this one at all...

    3 years agoby @space101Flag

  15. The Dark Knight

    hmm sure need to know more

    3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag

  16. shankanizer88

    ummm wow i really dont know what to think about all that

    3 years agoby @shankanizer88Flag

  17. The Boondock Saint

    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. f*ck this sh*t , man!

    3 years agoby @combatmadness360Flag

  18. ZanyZap

    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.

    3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

  19. Vamp

    I agree COMPLETELY with Agent VIS about this. GO JOHNNY!

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  20. T.Clark

    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.

    3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  21. Vamp

    Awesome. I agree with Mr. Duke on this one!

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  22. Raoul Duke

    lol, depp would make a great Moe, im all for this. im trying to think of a good Curly...

    3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag

  23. KirkEpsilon

    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 f*cked.

    3 years agoby @kirkepsilonFlag

  24. J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director

    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

    3 years agoby @chronicFlag

  25. spensq

    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 f*ck is that?

    3 years agoby @spensqFlag

  26. Mmm_mmm

    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.

    3 years agoby @mmm-mmmFlag

  27. J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director

    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 F*CK OFF THE SET!"

    3 years agoby @chronicFlag

  28. Diaigma

    Woooop Woop Woop Woop Woop Woop Woop. Neeeuk neuk!

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

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