Exclusive! Rogen wants Stephen Chow for Kato

More exclusive "Green Hornet" news for you:

We broke the news yesterday that "Knocked Up" star Seth Rogen has been tapped by Sony to write and probably star in "Green Hornet." Rogen actually pitched the remake to Sony, who liked his comedic take. Execs in Culver City hope Rogen can reinvent the recently dark and moody superhero adaptations, according to sources.

Today we hear that Rogen's first choice to play Kato, Green Hornet's masked and martial arts-enabled sidekick, is none other than "Kung Fu Hustle" director and star Stephen Chow (pictured). Now that's a comedic take! Whether or not Chow's dance card is clear is another issue.

-- Sheigh Crabtree

Photo: Miramax Films

Comments

[V194]

Wow this is really bad news. Is there no one in Hollywood older than 30? When will they get it that the Green Hornet is not a superhero, and does not wear tights? Geez do a little research on the character will they.
Sounds like they want a remake of the 1999 film The Mystery Men

[sheigh]

V194, if I may call you that, who woulld you cast instead.

[m truman]

i hope that this is not true. please don't let a great dramatic story line get replaced with a comedic laugh fest. the hornet is not a super hero but a crime fighter that out thinks and out smarts his oponents. No guns, no super powers, but a cunning, quick thinking crime fighter that can be a real hero. i am afraid that hollywood will miss the mark on this by a landslide and a very real franchise opertunity will be missed or blown forever.

[etchy]

i want to put santa claus in my movie, but that doesn't mean its going to happen.

[sheigh]

Especially not on 12/24,

[garry]

first of all, steven chow is awesome so thats fine..

but who the hell like Seth Rogen. what is wrong with people.. i refuse to even see knocked up because that fat loser. i cant believe this guy is famous.