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Christina Ricci Joins SPEED RACER

This is sort of old news, but all the trades are reporting that Christina Ricci has joined the cast of “Speed Racer”, opposite Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, and John Goodman. And as everyone already knows (don’t you?), the Wachowski Brothers, coming off their stint fixing Nicole Kidman’s “Invasion”, will be writing and directing. The movie is also supposed to be the Wachowski’s first stab at a G-rated (or maybe PG-Rated film), which would be quite a feat from the guys who started their careers doing the lesbian crime flick “Bound”.

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Emile Hirsch is Speed Racer

According to Variety, the Wachowski Brothers have found their Speed Racer, and it’s — some dude name Emile Hirsch. Who the hell is Emile Hirsch? Apparently he’s an actor. Um, well, he’s done a lot of movies, but I’ve never heard of him. His credits include “The Girl Next Door” and “Alpha Dog”. Basically, the dude has worked a lot, but since he’s not really famous, I’m going to assume he’s more concern with his craft than he is with the whole movie stardom bit. Then again, starring in a movie where he gets to simulate nailing Elisha Cuthbert in the back of a limo after prom night is a pretty good benefit.

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