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Star Magazine is reporting that there’s a movie version of the classic late 70s sitcom Laverne and Shirley being planned, with new BFFs Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner in talks to star. I would guess that Garner would be Shirley and Biel would play Laverne. Of course this is Star so the story could be a figment of someone’s imagination, but they have actual quotes from the creator Garry Marshall (star Penny Marshall’s brother) and I found an earlier story from last week that makes it sound possible. The text below is from Contact Music, and it’s more clearly worded than Star and seems to have some weight to it. (Again, this came out last week, but it’s news to me!)
PRETTY WOMAN director GARRY MARSHALL is taking JAMIE FOXX’s advice and pushing forward with a movie remake of his hit TV sitcom LAVERNE & SHIRLEY with new best pals JESSICA BIEL and JENNIFER GARNER in the title roles.
The actresses became bosom buddies on the set of Marshall’s new film Valentine’s Day, prompting their co-star to suggest they’d be perfect for a Laverne & Shirley remake.
And Marshall admits he’s committed to making the movie, which will feature cameos from his sister Penny and Cindy Williams – the original Laverne & Shirley.
He says, “We’re gonna work on that. My sister Penny and Cindy are going to be a guest cameo (sic).”
And Garner can’t wait to work with her new best friend: “Are you kidding? We’re dying to do it.”
[From Contact Music]
I’m in my mid 30s, and I used to watch Laverne and Shirley all the time when I was a kid. Even if they have the same creator, producers and writers involved the film version will be a pale imitation of the original. It doesn’t matter, though, as long as people will fill the seats.
Who will play Lenny and Squiggy? I can see some lame casting going into those characters, like Jamie Kennedy and Justin Timberlake. (Although Timberlake might be decent as he does comedy well.) If they’re lucky they’ll get someone with decent name recognition like Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey.
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This makes sense because they’re both such gifted comedic actresses.
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I don’t like Biel.Something about that plastic face bugs me.I have always been on the fence with Jen,but them together is not a good mix…for me.I know people love them.:-]
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Stupid movie. Series was OK. Who wants to see these two recreating it?
NO ONE.
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Dear Hollywood,
IS NOTHING SACRED?!
Love,
Disgruntled in Detroit
P.S. Please write back!
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VOMIT. These are the 2 least funny, most boring actresses EVER.
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Seriously, these two should just stick to what they do best. *rolls eyes* What that is, I don’t know, but I know it isn’t acting.
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Oh VOM!
The gums and teeth between those two could help the entire state of Arkansas.
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Some things should be just left ALONE.
This sounds like a female Dumb and Dumber.
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These two are so BORING. I hope they make the movie just to drive that point home.
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No. Just No.
Please.
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<3 Neelyo
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I won’t be seeing this movie.
Does anyone else see the resemblence between the two BFFs ever-growing upper lips? Some sort of injectables and shared doctors are likely involved.
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Bad Idea.
First The Honeymooners. Then The A-Team Now Laverne & Shirley??? Please, say it ain’t so! Is nothing sacred, Hollywood??!
Individually Jennifer and Jessica are two of the most boring, bland, mediocre actresses and putting them together as the stars of this film will be a huge snoozefest. Just no.
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jessica looks like she is wearing someone else’s teeth.
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They are both beautiful, although I don’t see the resemblance to Laverne & Shirley. I guess they’ll be wearing wigs. I’d probably watch it in DVD.
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Those lips are Jessica’s. She doesn’t need or use fillers. I’m beginning to wonder about Jennifer’s though.
I like Jennifer Garner a lot. She was perfectly cast in Alias. I can’t even imagine anyone else in that role. She also wasn’t bad in Electra. But I saw Pearl Harbor when it came out and I had no idea Jennifer was even in it. She was utterly forgettable. I guess she just needs the right vehicle and those may be rare. Possibly she needs to return to television. I recognize that people gravitate to film for the freedom it gives them between jobs, with TV being a daily grind most of the year, but if she wants to work, that may be her best venue..
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They will totally kill it-please no!
Who said they were funny?
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Oh I hope they do it because it’ll maybe be a stake in what’s left of their careers. Maybe they’ll go away after that, especially Biel. L&S cannot be redone, and anyone who tries will fail miserably.
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