File this one under the “Someone please shoot me” category. Next up in the grand tradition of huge stupid mistakes, Fred Durst (lead man of Limp Bizkit) has been cast to appear in the upcoming film Population 436. When will these people ever learn?!?!
Ok, without going into my usual whole tiraid about music stars getting big roles in films, let me just give you this equation:
Music Star + Leading Movie Role = Stupidity
Don’t get me wrong, I really like Durst’s music… I’m actually a fan, but I’d be just as grumpy if I found out that Bono (U2 is my favorite band of all time) got a lead in a film. Durst is a SINGER NOT AN ACTOR!!!
Anyway, the film itse’f looks interesting. Here’s what the good folks over at Monsters and Critics have to say about it:
Michelle MacLaren will direct the psychological thriller set in an idyllic town whose population of 436 has stayed the same for a century. A census worker (Sisto) is sent to find out why this is the case and dsicovers it is not just chance that keeps the popualtion static. Filming will start next month in Winnipeg.
On a more positive note, the film will also star Jeremy Sisto of Six Feet Under fame.
