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Owen Wilson Gets Back To Work, But Not That Hard
Posted by Defamer Hollywood at 8:35 AM on February 21, 2008
Prepare yourselves, Drillbit Taylor fans -- Owen Wilson is ready to act again. Today's announcement marks his first trip in front of the camera since that unfortunate incident about six months back that put a temporary halt on his thespianic pursuits. So what kind of challenging role is the newly-refreshed Butterscotch Stallion gonna sink his teeth into? How does a lazy blonde slacker who has possible stoner issues grab you? Oh, wait, you mean to tell us that it sounds like every other performance he's ever given? Never fear, we assure you this time it will be different. For this time, he'll be acting with a dog!
That's right, with flagrant disregard for W.C. Fields' timeless advice never to act with children or animals, Owen will be playing the lead in the film adaptation of John Grogan's best seller Marley & Me--a story about a Wilsonesque dude who adopts the world's worst Labrador retriever. So what does Grogan think about this inspired bit of casting? So sayeth the author, "I'm actually really thrilled to have Owen Wilson portray me. We don't look anything alike but I think his personality will be a great fit to my own."
You know, who are we to be all snarky about this? If we went through whatever it is Owen went through, we probably wouldn't much feel like challenging ourselves either. Besides, the eternally single Jennifer Aniston's also in it, and she's still kinda hot, right? See you in the theater!
- Owen Wilson Ready to Head Back to Work [People.com]
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hack-a-rific
Posted 11:21 AM 21/2/08
I always thought Luke was more of the stoner...
hack-a-rific
Little Mintz Sunshine
Posted 11:21 AM 21/2/08
I'm confused...he'll be acting with a dog and a Labrador?
Little Mintz Sunshine
SteamyMcFirecrotch
Posted 11:21 AM 21/2/08
"...this time, he'll be acting with a dog!"
So, which one is the "lazy blonde slacker who has possible stoner issues?"
SteamyMcFirecrotch
Benovite
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Ah.
Benovite
Malis in Wonderland
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Drillbit Taylor was shot before Wilson's Unfortunate Incident. Marley & Me marks his first new project since his recovery.
Malis in Wonderland
Benovite
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Ok nevermind, this movie is in the can.
[www.drillbittaylor.com]
It doesn't look bad actually, kind of like My Bodyguard:The Next Generation.
Although what does look bad is Owen's oversized noggin on the official site.
Benovite
Miss d
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Well - it certainly worked for Jim Belushi & Tom Hanks...
And who could forget the filmic masterpiece that was Air Bud? Owen's agent is a genius...
Miss d
Benovite
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Btw I wasn't stoned when I wrote that.
Not yet anyway.
Benovite
Benovite
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
Ironically enough, last night we were at the IHOP on Ventura blvd.(Gordon Ramsey was in the kitchen hookin' us up) and I saw the huge Drillbit billboard from the window. I commented to my gf something like 'look there's Owen Wilson towering over Ventura blvd. in a peaceful state'. And she remarked how much of a stoner he is.
Anyway I'm as confused as LMS; this movie hasn't even been made yet? The billboard is actually heralding the return of Owen Wilson in this Drillbit but movie then?
This is his triumphant return?
Benovite
windowface
Posted 12:01 PM 21/2/08
hey at least he's not filming with a golden retriever like luke did, ifyaknowhatimean.
windowface
raincoaster
Posted 3:41 PM 21/2/08
I cannot believe you passed up the cheap shot at Aniston. I'm so disappointed in you right now.
raincoaster
Miss d
Posted 5:41 PM 21/2/08
@raincoaster: I wonder if Jen and the Lab are going to share the same trailer? - arhh, my heart just ain't in it... Need more coffee...
Miss d
heidiho
Posted 6:41 PM 21/2/08
@Little Mintz Sunshine: I noticed and I thought it was hilarious!
heidiho
Little Mintz Sunshine
Posted 6:41 PM 21/2/08
@raincoaster: I don't know whether to be proud or ashamed that I took the low road and nobody noticed...
Little Mintz Sunshine