Russell Brand To Star In Arthur Remake
Russell Brand is set to star with Anthony Hopkins in a remake of ”Arthur.”
The 33-year-old comedian is playing the role made famous by Dudley Moore, while the 71-year-old screen legend has been tipped for the role of a wise-cracking butler Hobson.
A source said: “There’s no one finer, we think, than Hopkins for the role. He exudes everything the Americans love about Brits – refined, charming, educated, well-spoken. We will give our best offer, and then some, to get him.”
Serial lothario Russell – who confirmed last week he will play the womanizing title character in the new version of the popular 80s movie – recently claimed he wants movie producers to allow 63-year-old Liza Minnelli to reprise her role as Arthur’s love interest.
He quipped: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, that’s my motto. Liza should come back.”