This rumor comes straight from Blackfilm.com, which I don't know if that means they get better information on African-Americans or if it means we should take any news on non-African Americans with a grain of salt. Not really sure. I just know I rarely turn to Jet Magazine for the latest news on Jim Carrey. Anyway, Blackfilm has let it slip that Sharlto Copeley, who wowed everybody with his dominating performance in District 9 this summer, is up for the role of Howlin' Mad Murdock in Joe Carnahan's big screen version of The A-Team. According to them, Copley has already been made an offer, but no confirmation on whether or not he's actually signed it.
Personally, I would've loved to see Timothy Olyphant snag the part, because I think he does crazy/manic better than anybody working today. I could point to his role in A Perfect Getaway as example numero uno. But Copley definitely has the look down, and based on the strength of District 9 I'm convinced he can do whatever's asked of him.
Bear in mind that nobody is officially attatched to The A-Team as of yet. Bradley Cooper, Liam Neeson, Rampage Jackson...all of these names rumored and expected to be on board, but nobody's seen any actual proof. I think we can expect all of these people to be in the fold, because stars have no problem denying involvement with a project.
Looks like the plan is finally starting to come together!
