Matthew Perry is 17 again
Oh, Mr. Perry.
What are you doing sir?
I know you have to find projects to fill your time in before an inevitable FRIENDS reunion but is this the best you could do?
The Hollywood Reporter says Perry will play second fiddle to Zac Efron of all people in 17, New Line’s teen comedy which will be directed by IGBY GOES DOWN helmer Burr Steers.
Basically the film is a rip-off from BIG, VICE VERSA, 13 GOING ON 30 and probably more movies in which a middle-age father who wakes up to find he’s 17 again. In order to be close to his children (yes they can’t even get that part of the plot right… he SHOULD be playing a character who wants to relive his youth), he enrolls in the same school as them.
Leslie Mann who was hilarious in KNOCKED UP is also on board as Perry’s wife.
Production begins early next month and seriously, the idea of Efron leading a movie like this just gives me shivers. Does he really have the talent to carry this film?
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“talent” and “Zac Efron” should never apear in the same senetence. And you’re right Matt - this type of plot has been bled dry time after time and it shows no sign of being any more interesting in this film. Add Freaky Friday to that list of films that have used the lame switch plot - Chandler Bing deserves better than this…
Comment by James Clayton | November 28, 2007
I’m okay with Matthew Perry. He could make it good. But one thing….that’s GOTTA be pretty damn humiliating if your younger self is zac efron. ugh
Comment by ALK | November 28, 2007
What’s wrong with Zac Efron?
He’s still building his acting carrer an I think he’s cool!
Comment by gingachick | March 4, 2008
Oh, please… Matthew Perry is a good actor, but give Zac Efron a chance to prove he can go on…
Comment by SCF | April 11, 2008
Just saw a prescreening and this is one you want to see, now! Matthew Perry, always a favorite to watch, did his usual good acting, but I was very impressed with Zac Efron’s acting. The plot was a nice change from what you were expecting and everyone came out saying “Wow, that one really made you think.” Way to go boys!
Comment by mk | April 28, 2008
Mk,
Send us an early review if you like man, we shall publish it.
Comment by Matt Holmes | April 28, 2008
OOh, that is JUST what I thought when I found out about the movie: 1st: Matty, you deserve better! 2. Zac Efron = [puke]… Zac is neither talented nor has the sophisticated intelligence Matthew is so well-known for.
Comment by Didi | July 16, 2008