Paul Rudd is in early talks to join director Jay Roach in the DreamWorks comedy Dinner For Schmucks, EW has learned exclusively. There is still an offer out to Steve Carell to join the project, too, but as of this posting, the comedian had yet to accept the role. This long-gestating project, a remake of Francis Veber’s French comedy Le Diner de Cons, centers on a self-absorbed man whose life is sent into a tailspin when the man he chooses to bring to a "Dinner for Schmucks" turns out to be more than he bargained for. Back in 2006, Sacha Baron Cohen was attached to star as the schmuckiest guest, but he dropped out over scheduling issues. Looks like Carell, if he accepts the part, will take on that role, while Rudd will play the self-absorbed man.
Feb 14
2009
12:24 AM ET
Paul Rudd talking 'Schmucks' with DreamWorks
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I strongly urge Mr Roach to get in touch with me to cast my boss Dr Rand Pink as the schmuck This role would be perfect for someone who has never acted but is a natural schmuck.It’s not method acting it’s just life- he would only have to learn lines and take direction, He delivered babies for 26 years,this isn’t surgery. I smell Oscar
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