Paul Giamatti plans on playing Larry in the Three Stooges movie.  Giamatti in the movie, which will be directed by the Farrelly brothers, adds a new twist to the project because Jim Carrey will play Curly (maybe not, more below) and Denicio Del Toro spices up a whole new dimension playing Moe. Originally, it was announced that Sean Penn would play Larry, but he is on an indefinite sabbatical with his family. That is why Giamatti was kind enough to step in and take the part of  Larry.  Wise guy!

Yet I am having a hard time visualizing Giamatti as Larry. That’s why I am saying it adds a twist to the Three Stooges Movie.  Giamatti seems more like a Curly or Moe, but I guess there is nothing wrong with casting against type.  Don’t get me wrong, I think, Giamatii is a fine actor. He’ll do great.  I am just thinking of the physical aspect of the character. The more I think about it the more I find it interesting.

Let me go on to say that Boston.com is the source for his revelation. While Giamatti was at the Nantucket Film Festival he spoke of his role in the Farrelly brothers’ movie. That same article says that Jim Carrey is off the project as well. Who will play Curly? My first thought is Giamatti, but he will play Larry.  

Once the trades officially announce the casting, this all will play out like a scene in the Three Stooges.

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