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Seth Rogen as a Superhero is a Go!

Stay Away from the Tights! / Dustin Rowles

Trade News | September 22, 2008 | Comments (27)

So the rumors, confirmed and unconfirmed, that have been swirling around for a while now are true: Seth Rogen will be The Green Hornet. But for those who worry that the Green Hornet dresses similarly to the Green Lantern (i.e., in green tights), never fear: Apparently, the Green Hornet just wears a suit and a Lone-Ranger type mask. He’s a newspaperman by day and a vigilante crime-fighter by night. (For the sake of timeliness, since the movie isn’t released until 2010, I hope he’s a blogger instead of a newspaper publisher, since print media may very well be dead by then).

Anyway, The Green Hornet now also has a director. The script — from Seth Rogen and his usual writing partner, Evan Goldberg — will be directed by Stephen Chow (star and director of Kung Fu Hustle). Chow will also play Kato, Green Hornet’s sidekick, who was played by Bruce Lee in the short-lived 1960’s television series.

As Rogen said of the decision, “Stephen was always my and Evan’s first choice for director and to play Kato. We just hope that he never finds out we’re not the Wachowski Brothers.” Presumably, if he did, Chow would run screaming from the neon strobes that the Wachowskis always carry on their person.

Personally, I’m still not sold on Rogen as a crime-fighting vigilante. But then again, I may have reached my tipping point with Rogen. I watched Knocked Up again over the weekend, and I really had difficult time getting over the notion that Rainbow Killer would choose, under any circumstances, to be with him, something that didn’t bother me the first two times I saw it. It’s not that he’s unattractive, so much as the fact that he refuses to grow the fuck up. Anyway, I’m afraid that Knocked Up’s life span is fleeting, and I fear the same for Rogen, though I’m still super excited about Zack and Miri.

Also, Stephen Chow is a comedy God.


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Posted by: Lucas at September 22, 2008 3:14 PM

At least no one would ever suspect him of being a super hero! (no one ever suspects me either).

Posted by: MissNev at September 22, 2008 3:20 PM

I suspect the comedy will be mined from the fact that the Green Hornet is essentially useless and Kato does all the work. A classic Inspector Gadget/ Penny & Brain situation.

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at September 22, 2008 3:21 PM

I was hoping that Vinnie Chase would get this gig. He needs a studio project fast! I just loved him in Aquaman.

Posted by: wsapnin at September 22, 2008 3:22 PM

Rowles, you're such a tool. How the fuck is this fat pig Rogen supposed to play a crime fighter? And stop sucking up to all things Knocked Up. I'm almost to the point of switching my allegiance to rotten tomatoes.

Posted by: Pookie at September 22, 2008 3:40 PM

Pookie, you're adorable. Can I buy you an ice cream?

Posted by: Rowles at September 22, 2008 3:48 PM

Optimus, when Rogen was on the Stern show a few weeks ago, he kind of hinted at that. Rogen basically joked about his attempt to get in shape for the Green Hornet role, and the fact that he'll probably give up training and they'll have to play off the fact that Kato does all the work anyway.

And please elaborate on Stephen Chow being a comedy god. I'm only familiar with Kung-fu Hustle. It had its funny moments, but nothing that would make me give him god status.

Posted by: Dave at September 22, 2008 4:02 PM

Listen buddy, I don't want no ice cream from you.

Posted by: Pookie at September 22, 2008 4:08 PM

"I'm almost to the point of switching my allegiance to rotten tomatoes. "

Don't let the door hit ya on the ass.

Posted by: I Love Beets at September 22, 2008 4:10 PM

I can't imagine Pajiba without Pookie. There's always a certain void without him in the comment section. He may be a troll but he is one of the highest quality. I still laugh at his " I hear alot of women commenting but have yet to receive my sandwich" comment. You sir are a Pajiban Treasure. And A Scholar!

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at September 22, 2008 4:17 PM

At this point can we please substitute Zach Galifianakis for Seth Rogen?

Posted by: branded at September 22, 2008 4:21 PM

Stephen Chow IS a comedy God, Dave. Netflix/rent/whatevs Shaolin Soccer and CJ7, and you will not be disappointed. The latter especially shows his flair for taking the Hollywood schtick and turning it into something palatable, like Nestle's Quick always makes milk *so much* better!

I was on the fence about this one until this news - S.Chow directing it is a good move.

Posted by: malikvlc at September 22, 2008 4:26 PM

Seth Rogen:Green Hornet::Dane Cook:Atticus Finch.

No.

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No.

Posted by: Jerce at September 22, 2008 4:45 PM

As always Mr. Rhymes, your kinds words are respectful and appreciated. As for you " I love Beets", if you're a man, may your nuts explode. And if you're a women, where's my beer?

Posted by: Pookie at September 22, 2008 4:53 PM

Ugh I'm so suffering from Rogen-lash right now. It's way too much too soon, he needs to give it a rest or something, for the sake of all of us! This looks promising, I thought KungFu Hustle was SO FUN! It's just a straight up funny ass whipcrack fast movie!

Posted by: ph at September 22, 2008 4:55 PM

First I was like: nooooooooo Nathan Fillion was supposed to be that, then I realized than green lantern and green hornet are two different characters, thank you for the enlightenment. and no I have no freaking clue what kind of super heroes are they, sue me, i'm italian we got pur own comic books and yet hollywood manages to also screw those up. Dylan dog people, I can't believe they are destroying dylan dog!!!
sorry, I was ranting, I need to quit tea and lemon curd, and reading hollywod evil projects round ups.
question, if Davd Duchovny didn't get the part of batman cause his nose didn;t feet in the mask how the hell are they gonna feet in Rogen's glorious cheeks in another mask??

Posted by: rio at September 22, 2008 5:23 PM

Seth Rogen:Green Hornet::Dane Cook:Atticus Finch.

Because if ANYTHING can incite the world's English departments to armed revolt, it's any "To Kill a Mockingbird" adaptation starring Dane Cook as Atticus Finch.

Posted by: jeem at September 22, 2008 5:31 PM

Stephen Chow and Seth Rogen: Sold.

Posted by: LB at September 22, 2008 5:42 PM

Regarding that saying "don't let the door hit you on the way out"...

I realize it's a metaphor, but it seems that so few doors are double-hinged these days. Occasionally maybe you'll see them at the entrance to a place of business. And of course they're almost ubiquitous for restaurant kitchens. But otherwise I recall almost never seeing them, such that the quip might be in danger of losing its sting. Maybe someday it'll just be something the chef says to the kitchen worker who messed up.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at September 22, 2008 10:28 PM

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Posted by: Devo at September 22, 2008 11:10 PM

Meanwhile, "Captain Cunnilingus in the Special Valley of Death" languishes in rewrite hell. Where's the justice?

Posted by: bucdaddy at September 22, 2008 11:50 PM

I think I'm the only person on Earth who actually wants this to be done with some sense of seriousness or at least nostalgia. Frankly, I didn't think The Green Hornet was that bad.

Posted by: Audiosuede at September 23, 2008 12:50 AM

While he's definitely been in a lot of late, isn't it a bit premature to be talking about getting sick of Seth when this particular movie is two years away?

He's only got...uh, four other films coming out before it. And one of them's a cartoon, so it barely counts, one of them's a Kevin Smith film, one of them's a Judd Apatow film, and one co-stars Ray Liotta and Patton Oswalt and is directed by the guy who did The Foot Fist Way.

In conclusion, I would be proud to bear Seth's children were it biologically possible, and he's free to marry my sister any time.

Posted by: Arran at September 23, 2008 2:18 AM

Seth's not right for this part. He only seems capable of playing one type of guy, and it sure isn't The Green Hornet.

One of my pet-hates is when actors ruin their own movies because they had to satisfy some ridiculous dream of playing the character. Do yourself and your movie a favor Seth, face reality and find another actor.

Posted by: Katie Kat at September 23, 2008 5:51 AM

I don't really like all these stars coming out of the Judd Apapoe era, but I have to admit this team-up sounds pretty awesome. Stephen Chow basically sold me.

Posted by: mark at September 23, 2008 9:30 AM

ugh. I don't have the right pharmaceuticals in my desk to deal with this bullshit.

Posted by: firedmyass at September 23, 2008 11:03 AM

someone like Rainbow Killer would be with him? Is that good or bad.

I'm hotter than that chick and I'd bang/be with him.

You know, whichever came first.

Posted by: eliza at September 24, 2008 1:03 AM