We learn of a new comedy in the works about a professional date-tanker starring Dane Cook. We get the news from the caves of yahoo:
Stand-up comedian Dane Cook, in theaters last year with “Employee of the Month,” is in negotiations to star in “Bachelor No. 2,”
The Lionsgate project focuses on a man named Tank, known for being hired to take girls out on absolutely terrible dates so they will crawl back to the boyfriends they dumped. When his best friend needs his help with the girl who dumped him, Tank struggles with his raging libido and the meaning of friendship.
Howard Deutch (“The Whole Ten Yards”) will direct. An August shoot is being eyed.
Dane Cook seems to be a polarizing force. People either love or hate his comedy and usually have the same feelings for him as a person. Personally I am not into Cook’s comedy styling. That is taking nothing away from him, he is a talented performer but his style of comedy is not my particular cup of tea. I however have no problem with him as a person and am actually curious to see how he does as an actor.
I saw the film Employee Of The Month and thought it would be the worst shit ever. To my surprise both Cook and Jessica Simpson were fine in the film and had an endearing chemistry between the two of them. The movie was not something I would recommend per se, but it was an enjoyable enough romantic comedy with enough laughs to make it a worthwhile watch if you see it on the tube.
I think the idea for a film about a guy who wrecks dates on purpose is damn funny. Cook needs a breakout film, something that everyone will see so they can determine if they like him as an actor, and so he can show is if he has range. He is venturing into serious territory this weekend with Mr. Brooks, let us see what he can do. International friends what are your thoughts?
