Russell Brand Circling Pierre Pierre
The comedy follows a French nihilist (Russell Brand), who has plans to steal the Mona Lisa and transport it from Paris to London. Along his voyage, he runs into a French investigator, a murderer named Pigeonshit and his brothel-running mother.
Jason Reitman was originally set to direct, but was replaced by Borat and Bruno director Larry Charles. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch from Escape Artists are producing with Brian Sher of Category 5.
Russell Brand most recently appeared in Rock of Ages and is voicing the role of Dr. Nefario in Despicable Me 2.
No production details have been released for this project.
Pierre Pierre is in development and stars Russell Brand. The film is directed by Larry Charles.
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psychobilly13
Brand is sterling. I really dig his show.
10 months agoby @psychobilly13Flag
felipe-11
I love Russell, but this seems a bit too "PG-13" for him... give him some raunchy R-rated comedies!
10 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
Dan
There's a major downgrade.
10 months agoby @dan1Flag
skywise
I dont have a probem with Brand but I was really hoping Jim would do this one. As @mcleve02 said, it seemed more fitting.
10 months agoby @skywiseFlag
THE JOKER
I'm not sure this is good news... sounds more fitting for Jim...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag