You can't bring up Russell Brand these days without mentioning Katy Perry. Those two have caused quite a stir during their whirlwind romance. I'm distracted by Katy's luscious cleavage; I can't even imagine how Russell must feel. Regardless, he's found time to work! Brand is in good company for his next flick - he's basically being paid to act like himself, surrounded by talent. Russell is re-teaming with the Forgetting Sarah Marshall crew to follow up on his FSM character, rock star Aldous Snow. Details, via First Showing:
[Right after Forgetting Sarah Marshall hit in 2008, Universal
decided to make a spin-off featuring rock star Aldous Snow (played by Brit
Russell Brand), the crazy idiot who is screwing Jason Segel's woman. This is
that spin-off, titled Get Him to the Greek, about an assistant at P. Diddy's
record label who has to fly to London and "get" Snow back for a
performance in LA. Basically, they're selling it like The Hangover mixed with
an annoying "sweaty little drunk idiot covered in puke" sidekick,
played by Jonah Hill. To be entirely honest, I actually think this looks good.
It's got some funny moments and I'm really looking forward to it. Get Him to the Greek is both written and directed by comedy
mastermind Nicholas Stoller, the filmmaker behind Forgetting Sarah Marshall
previously and a screenwriter for Fun with Dick and Jane and Yes Man as well.
Jason Segel is also credited for the creation of the character Aldous Snow.
Universal is bringing Get Him to the Greek to theaters everywhere on June 4th
this summer. So is this something you'll be seeing?]
There is a certain ridiculous charm to Brand, which is why his screen presence works. Jonah Hill and Michael Cera are similar actors - they essentially bring the same stumbling characters to every role. It's what people want to see from them, so it works. I agree that this film looks fun - it's a perfect "bring a designated driver and drink tons of beer" drive-in type flick. I'm not going out of my way, but if it's in front of my face I'm gonna watch it. Half the fun is looking forward to the red carpet. Will Katy Perry arrive at the premiere with a bun in the oven?
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