Defamer
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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"...this time, he'll be acting with a dog!"
So, which one is the "lazy blonde slacker who has possible stoner issues?"
I'm confused...he'll be acting with a dog and a Labrador?
I always thought Luke was more of the stoner...
hey at least he's not filming with a golden retriever like luke did, ifyaknowhatimean.
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?
Btw I wasn't stoned when I wrote that.
Not yet anyway.
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...
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.
Drillbit Taylor was shot before Wilson's Unfortunate Incident. Marley & Me marks his first new project since his recovery.
Ah.
I cannot believe you passed up the cheap shot at Aniston. I'm so disappointed in you right now.
@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...
@raincoaster: I don't know whether to be proud or ashamed that I took the low road and nobody noticed...
@Little Mintz Sunshine: I noticed and I thought it was hilarious!
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