Ask Andy
AJ Eberly from the land of hotmail asks:
Has there been any talk from Hollywood about turning your memoirs into a feature film? I know I’m just dying to see it. Who do you think could “breathe” unlife into you the best?
Actually, yes. There has been talk of turning my memoirs into a feature film. More than just talk. Fox Searchlight Films, a division of 20th Century Fox, has acquired the film rights to Breathers to be co-produced by Diablo Cody and Mason Novick, with Geoff Latulippe on board to write the screenplay.
They’re pretty cool for a trio of Breathers, though I haven’t met Diablo Cody yet. Whenever I bring it up, Rita gets upset. I get the feeling she’s a little jealous.
As for who could “breathe” unlife into me on the silver screen? I’m sure there are a number of quality Breathers out there I’m leaving off the list, but I don’t get to the movies much since we’re not allowed in movie theaters and my parents didn’t splurge for On-Demand.
Still, I could see Jason Segel or Jake Gyllenhaal playing me. Anne Hathaway could play Rita, with James Franco as Jerry. I’d love to see Christopher Walken as Ray. Or maybe Steve Buscemi, though he could play Carl or Tom. And I think Bruce Campbell would be great as my dad.
Which makes me wonder, who do YOU think should play me or Rita or Jerry or anyone else in the film version of Breathers?
April 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Actually, the entire time I was reaading your book I pictured Jason Segel so I can definitely see that casting. Jake Gyllenhaal is another I would have to agree with, altough I always imagined someone taller. I’m thinking Amy Adams would do justice to Rita, possibly Amanda Bynes. I always pictured Naomi as Alana Ubach who played Naomi in Waiting. I love James Franco, but I think someone younger would better suit Jerry. Jude Law would be terrific as Ian. My biggest hurdle is trying to come up with a pair of twins for Zack and Luke… Bruce Campbell is great as anything, but I would lean more toward Ray for him than Dad.Keep me posted because I will absolutely be the first in line to buy a ticket when it’s released!