* It's a no go for Zac Efron to appear in The Hughes Brothers' live-action Akira
. Well, for now anyway. After the recent rumors that the High School Musical star had been offered the lead role of gangleader Kaneda in the film, a rep for the directors says that an offer has not been made, but that there is some interest. So it could still happen, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
. Well, for now anyway. After the recent rumors that the High School Musical star had been offered the lead role of gangleader Kaneda in the film, a rep for the directors says that an offer has not been made, but that there is some interest. So it could still happen, but I wouldn't hold your breath. * This one we never reported on but did talk about on the show briefly, and that was the idea of Jeremy Renner possibly taking on the role of Snake Plissken in a remake of Escape from New York
. The rumor had been floated that he had been offered the part, but now that story is being retracted. No offer has been made. No deal in the works. But as in the case of Akira, the studio does have interest in him to be a part of it.
. The rumor had been floated that he had been offered the part, but now that story is being retracted. No offer has been made. No deal in the works. But as in the case of Akira, the studio does have interest in him to be a part of it. * Sad news as Jane Lynch says she is NOT cast in The Muppets movie that everybody else in Hollywood seems to be a part of. The Glee
actress does say she'd be interested if asked(expect her to be asked). And since no day would be complete without a few more names to add to the list of cameos, you can throw in Billy Crystal, Alan Arkin, and.....Jean-Claude Van Damme. That's assuming his schedule permits. Dude, seriously? If Sean Penn ain't busy, you ain't busy.
actress does say she'd be interested if asked(expect her to be asked). And since no day would be complete without a few more names to add to the list of cameos, you can throw in Billy Crystal, Alan Arkin, and.....Jean-Claude Van Damme. That's assuming his schedule permits. Dude, seriously? If Sean Penn ain't busy, you ain't busy. 
