Cher and Knoxville in The Drop-Out

Posted on January 20, 2009
Filed Under Actors, Actresses, Directors

Sometimes, quite often actually, you get more excited about the cast, rather then the movie it self. Especially when it comes to interesting matchups. And today I have matchup made in heaven. Or hell…? Here comes the duo of the week. Well, month possibly. The Hollywood Reporter tells us that Cher and Johnny Knoxville are attached to star in “The Drop-Out,” a comedy written by Ricky Blitt, who will also direct.

The slacker laugher tracks the fortunes of a 35-year-old career college student (Knoxville) who is finally kicked out of his parents house. Desperate, he decides to get in good with the 62-year-old woman next door (played by Cher), so he can keep his food, couch and TV regimen intact. In the mix is the woman’s son, who is looking for a father figure, even if it’s a guy his own age.

Despite the early stages of the project, Cher recently let slip her enthusiasm for the script on “Ellen.” The filmmakers are actively casting the son role.

What do one say when faced with casting of this calibre? Either it’s brilliant or… the opposite. No matter the outcome, it will be interesting to see them together.

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