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John Krasinski & George Clooney to Share Big Screen in “Leatherheads”

December 1, 2006 by  

John Krasinski & George Clooney to Share Big Screen in

John Krasinski is in negotiations to star alongside George Clooney and…oh screw it, do you really need to know anymore? Krasinski and Clooney in the same film? It’s almost too good to be true. But it isn’t. If all involved can work out the details, our boy John will be taking yet another step toward total world Hollywood domination. Well deserved if you ask me. But then again, I guess I am biased.

So here’s what The Hollywood Reporter is saying about “Leatherheads”

John Krasinski, one of the breakout stars of NBC’s “The Office,” is in negotiations to star alongside George Clooney and Renee Zellweger in Universal Pictures’ “Leatherheads,” a 1920s football romantic comedy that Clooney is directing.

Written by Steven Schiff and Clooney, the story centers on team owner Jimmy “Dodge” Connelly (Clooney), who hires straight-laced college football sensation Carter Rutherford (to be played by Krasinski) to play professionally. The scandalous sport becomes popular and commercialized, and confirmed bachelor Dodge falls for Carter’s reluctant fiancee, Lexi (Zellweger).

One point still being ironed out is how to make the movie — slated for a spring shoot — fit in to Krasinski’s schedule, which has him making the Emmy-winning NBC comedy until March. Considering that “The Office” is an NBC Universal TV production, sources said the two sides are working together to find a solution to production timing issues.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

This isn’t a done deal yet, as negotiations are still underway. But I’m sure this can be worked out. Just as long as John Krasinski’s role as Jim Halpert isn’t affected by the film, I’m all for it. And you gotta figure that if Clooney’s going to put John Krasinski in this one, “Ocean’s 14” is the next logical step, no?

Comments

13 Responses to “John Krasinski & George Clooney to Share Big Screen in “Leatherheads””

  1. Clare on December 1st, 2006 2:10 pm

    So it’s official?? Wow! Good on ya Krasinski!! That film sounds hot – I mean great!

  2. Clare on December 1st, 2006 2:11 pm

    well, almost official…

  3. fatback on December 1st, 2006 2:14 pm

    So. A little trivia. I happen to know where this movie is being filmed as we speak. Clooney and entourage have been doing locations shots in my old home town. I have my super sexy spies on it already. Of course if Krasinksi shows up, GMMR will get the goods first…more soon.

  4. Melissa on December 1st, 2006 2:18 pm

    John Krasinski and George Clooney together!!! No more need be said. I am absolutely going to see this movie. It doesn’t matter that i hate movies about football or Renee Zellweger. John and George together! GMMR, you made my day! 😀

  5. kelli on December 1st, 2006 2:57 pm

    John Krasinski to play a college football sensation? amazing.

  6. CasualViewer on December 1st, 2006 3:55 pm

    I’m happy for him but at the same time hoping this doesn’t mess up The Office or cause plot devices like having him move to another branch again.

  7. Jen on December 1st, 2006 5:06 pm

    SWEET!!!! OMG! I would love that!

  8. Kris on December 1st, 2006 8:52 pm

    I think what i love most about this is that it’s Krasinski (enough said right there, ha ha :D) as a bball player in the 1920’s. I can totally see him in that role and he would be perfect! Although, how could anyone fall for Clooney over Krasinski? If Renee Zellweger’s character leaves Krasinski for Clooney…now that’s just sad 😛

  9. Angie on December 2nd, 2006 2:02 am

    Ok, so I am excited to see him in sweet 1920’s garb. Dreamy.

  10. Amanda on December 3rd, 2006 2:56 am

    This is just too brillant to even comment on. I am at a loss for words I am so excited!!

  11. Sus on December 4th, 2006 8:03 am

    That’s great. Except I can’t see John and Renee together at all. I guess it’s good that she leaves him for George then.

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