Sean Hayes to play Larry in Farrelly Bros.' 'The Three Stooges' film
Sean Hayes is heading to the big screen to play Larry in the Farrelly Brothers' upcoming film "The Three Stooges."
Hayes, 40, who made his way into the heart of television audiences as "Will & Grace's" flamboyant neighbor Jack McFarland, is starring on Broadway in the musical comedy "Promises, Promises."
"Thanks, everyone. I've been honored with the chance to play an iconic member of The Three Stooges. I will make it as funny as I can," the Emmy winner tweeted.
Hayes beat out Sean Penn for the role, Us Magazine reports. But the search is still on for Moe to complete the trio.
Hayes last appeared in movie theaters with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in 2007 in "The Bucket List." He'll be joining "MADtv's" Will Sasso, who will play Curly, in the slapstick comedy based on the 1930s vaudeville act.
Peter and Bobby Farrelly of "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary" fame recently released the Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis comedy "Hall Pass." The brotherly duo will be working with Twentieth Century Fox to produce "The Three Stooges," set to hit theaters in 2012.
What do you think of Hayes playing Larry? Are you excited to seem him back on the big screen? Let us know in comments.
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Photo: Sean Hayes in New York in April 2010. Credit: Richard Drew / Associated Press.
If he can do Jerry Lewis, He can do anybody, he'll be a perfect Larry!!!!!!
Posted by: japionegro | Apr 05, 2011 at 03:12 PM
will sasso and sean hayes? sounds bad already...
Posted by: Amalgamate | Apr 05, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Sean Hayes? I thought he was dead.
Posted by: Sean Roaney | Apr 05, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Good casting; he's the best! A major talent.
Posted by: David B. | Apr 05, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Great news. Some actors are endlessly watchable, like De Niro or Simon Callow (English actor), no matter what the role is. Sean Hayes is one of those; a delight.
Posted by: cyndi | Apr 05, 2011 at 06:00 PM
The Stooges were masters of comic timing and dynamics. So is Sean Hayes. He'll do a terrific job.
Posted by: Rob G. | Apr 05, 2011 at 07:20 PM
A remake of The Stooges? Can you say "disaster"?
Posted by: cooltub | Apr 05, 2011 at 08:06 PM