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moviesblog.mtv.com - 11/21/2008

Rest Easy: Matthew McConaughey Will NOT Play Magnum P.I.

— moviesblog.mtv.com — This is one of those festering casting rumors that’s just really gotten under my skin over the last year or two. Magnum P.I. played by…Matthew McConaughey . No. Just no. I have sat back and watched Rosie O’Donnell play Betty Rubble. ... (more) Rest Easy: Matthew McConaughey Will NOT Play Magnum P.I.

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Johnny Knoxville

Seann William Scott

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hollywoodreporter.com - 11/13/2008

'Grackle' has director circling

— hollywoodreporter.com — David O. Russell is in negotiations to helm "The Grackle," Matthew McConaughey's Southern-fried comedy that's set up at New Line. The New Orleans-set comedy centers on a barroom fighter who helps clients settle legal disputes with his fists. "The ... (more) 'Grackle' has director circling

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David O. Russell

Gus Van Sant

Jennifer Garner

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aceshowbiz.com - 11/21/2008

No 'Magnum P.I.' Role for Matthew McConaughey

— aceshowbiz.com — 'Magnum P.I.' remake producer Brian Grazer has slammed down speculation that Matthew McConaughey will star as the Hawaiian private investigator. (more) No 'Magnum P.I.' Role for Matthew McConaughey

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David O. Russell to direct 'Grackle'
The Screening Log — Filmmaker David O. Russell is set to direct New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy "The Grackle," which also stars Matthew McConaughey. According to Variety, the film follows a New Orleans barroom fighter who hires himself out for $250 to settle disputes for people who can't afford to hire a lawyer. Mike Arnold and Chris Poole wrote the script for the project, which the trade says will likely end up as a raucous R-rated comedy. Russell has recently completed "Nailed," which went through all sorts of financial trouble and caused production to shut down several times. I only hope things work smoother on ...

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David O. Russell Starts A Brawl
Cinema Blend News — David O. Russell Starts A Brawl The last time David O. Russell tried to make a comedy, the production turned into more of a comedy of errors. Nailed has finally finished production, after halting several times because it couldn't pay the crew, and presumably the movie won't ruin Russell's career. Even if it does, he has a backup plan in Matthew McConaughey, of all people. According to Variety , Russell is looking to direct The Grackle , a McConaughey project that was announced over two years ago. McConaughey plays a barroom brawler who uses his "skills" to serve as an ad ...