Russell Crowe to Play the Crocodile Hunter
Bang Showbiz is reporting that actor Russell Crowe wants to play Steve Irwin in a biopic of The Crocodile Hunter. Russell is said to be shopping the idea to Universal Studios. As a fellow Aussie and long-time friend of Irwin, Russell believes the film would be a fitting tribute to the wildlife enthusiast. A source tells Weekly magazine:
“It’s not about money for Russell - it’s about honouring his friend. Steve once told Russell that he wanted him to play him in a movie version of his life.”
I think that’s a kick-ass idea. Operative word being “kick-ass.” I can see Russell attempting to wrangle a crocodile a la Irwin, but then getting frustrated and hurling a telephone at it instead. Also, he could maybe spit in the croc’s general direction, then yell “Crikey! She’s a beaut!” You can’t have some puss like Paul McCartney or Heath Ledger playing The Crocodile Hunter. It wouldn’t do him justice at all.
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easy e
I heard Russell Crowe crimps his pubic hair. Weird, huh?
Sep 22nd, 2006
sonya
Who’s going to play the sting-ray? Nicole Ritchie?
Sep 22nd, 2006
abby
I was hoping maybe Russell would shop the idea of “The Super Sexy Blogger Hunter” to Universal Studios. And of course, I would be the super sexy blogger. He’s be the hunter. And he could wear a crocodile suit and ravage me on the sands of Limpopo. That sounds fucking awesome. I’m going to go ravage myself right NOW.
Sep 22nd, 2006
petemclochness
russel crowe is a badass.
My name is Steve Erwin, co-founder of the Austrailia zoo, father to an orphaned son, husband to a widowed wife, and I will have my vengence, in this life or the next.
Sep 22nd, 2006
sonya
@pete
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
*sucks in air*
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Sep 22nd, 2006
mimi
Story isn’t true… Crowe has denied it totally. Sorry.. no croc wrestling for Russell.
Sep 23rd, 2006
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