Stay away from `Guys and Dolls`: Reilly warns rivals
John C. Reilly is so keen to play the role of Nathan Detroit in the remake of 1955 movie musical "Guys and Dolls" that he is ready to use physical violence if anyone tries to steal it from him.
|Last Updated: Jun 13, 2010, 07:59 PM IST|Source: Bureau
London: John C. Reilly is so keen to play the role of Nathan Detroit in the remake of 1955 movie musical "Guys and Dolls" that he is ready to use physical violence if anyone tries to steal it from him.
British filmmaker Guy Ritchie is trying to get the rights to make the film again and pop star-turned-actor Justin Timberlake should be worried as the director has him slated for the iconic role that was played by Frank Sinatra in the original.
"I`m still waiting for `Guys and Dolls` to get made into a movie. I will scratch the eyes out of anyone who tries to get between me and Nathan Detroit, I swear to God," dailyexpress.co.uk quoted Reilly as saying.
"That movie is like the holy grail. I would love to do it. I guess the rights are somewhat complicated, from what I heard, but, boy, that would be a great one to do," he added.
Reilly might also face stiff competition from thespian Oliver Platt, who most recently played Detroit onstage.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.