Did Kevin Smith Just Cast Colin Hanks In ‘Hit Somebody’ Over Twitter?
WithKevin Smithnow talking for hours every single day on his own podcast internet station called S.I.R., things have obviously gotten pretty hectic for the soon-to-be-retired filmmaker. Hectic enough that he’s taken to Twitter to do a little haphazard casting. Wednesday, a fan asked Smith aboutColin Hanksand Smith threw out the notion that he wanted the actor (best known for roles inOrange County, King Kongand the TV showThe Good Guys) to appear in the upcoming hockey comedyHit Somebody. Hanks, a big tweeter himself, saw the mention and let Smith know “if you’re serious count me in.” And just like that, Smith might have another addition to his ever expanding and impressive cast.
Here are the two tweets in question, captured for your viewing pleasure (or you can just clickhereandhere)
I particularly like Hanks' attempts to bribe Smith with Wayne Gretzky memorabilia, which will probably work.
If Hanks joins the film, he’s a fine addition to what is quickly becoming a very good cast. Smith has already confirmed Red StatestarsNicholas Braun,Kyle GallnerandMichael Angaranowill appear in the movie andhas alluded to the factthat Michael Parks, Melissa Leo, John Goodman as well as his good friendsBen Affleck and Matt Damoncould all possibly join up.
Considering Smith is busy with S.I.R.,Red Statehasn’t even been officially released and Smith’s alluded to the fact that he’s not totally done with the script (though he has releaseda fewchoicescenes),Hit Somebodywon’t see the light of day until 2012 at the earliest. Smith has said it will be his last film though and, if that’s the case, the longer we have to wait the better.
