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First Posted: 06- 2-09 07:04 PM   |   Updated: 06- 2-09 07:17 PM

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Variety:

Nicholson is the last piece of casting to come together on the ensemble project, which also stars Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson.

For months, Bill Murray had been in talks to portray the blueblood father of Rudd's character, but a deal never closed. In recent weeks, Murray's interest in the project waned, and he fell out of touch.

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Nicholson is the last piece of casting to come together on the ensemble project, which also stars Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson. For months, Bill Murray had been in talks to portray ...
Nicholson is the last piece of casting to come together on the ensemble project, which also stars Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson. For months, Bill Murray had been in talks to portray ...
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- MikeDu I'm a Fan of MikeDu 147 fans permalink
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There are fifty good character actors fit for this part - whatever the part may be - who would've acted up a storm in it for a fraction of the price. Casting Jack Nicholson, the 'character' is going to look and act and sound just like Jack Nicholson whether it was written that way or not. But since it also stars Witherspoon and Owen Wilson I doubt the director will be going for subtllty.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:10 PM on 06/04/2009
- TheBaffler I'm a Fan of TheBaffler 51 fans permalink
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Nicholson is a completely inadequate replacement for the far more talented Murray.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:36 PM on 06/03/2009
- MightyMeno I'm a Fan of MightyMeno 23 fans permalink
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Nicholson and Rudd? Yum yum.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:30 PM on 06/03/2009
- hopeca I'm a Fan of hopeca 2 fans permalink

Finally! A reason to be excited about this movie... Jim and Jack, together again!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:48 AM on 06/03/2009
- HLL I'm a Fan of HLL 76 fans permalink

Go Jack!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:45 AM on 06/03/2009
- rzan1 I'm a Fan of rzan1 57 fans permalink

Bill Murray is known to not be easy to contact. He doesn't have an agent and does not make himself terribly available.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:52 AM on 06/03/2009
- frantaylor I'm a Fan of frantaylor 22 fans permalink

He is rich and smart enough to seek out his own opportunities, he does not need people pitching their screenplays to him.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:55 AM on 06/03/2009
- Tyrione I'm a Fan of Tyrione 37 fans permalink
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Personally, I thought it was a hint at a Mel Brooks Comedy with Murray or Nicholson. That would be fun.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:26 AM on 06/03/2009

I am thrilled that Mr. Bill Murray was "MIA" and that Mr. Jack Nicholson was offered, and jumped in at the last minute to act in this movie. Mr. Nicholson is an awesome actor and I've seen all of his films and in fact, also enjoy watching Mr. J.N. at the Laker's games on televison. I am a sports nut and a fan to my favorite teams as he is to his.....GO MR. N! Go Lakers!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:15 AM on 06/03/2009
- Steamboater I'm a Fan of Steamboater 177 fans permalink
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The only film I really hated of Murray's was that tired and boring film that got rave reviews, the one he did with Scalrett Johansen (sp?) that takes place in Japan. The ending was cute but the rest of it was one long drawn out bore.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:11 AM on 06/03/2009
- frantaylor I'm a Fan of frantaylor 22 fans permalink

You just were not paying attention. I loved this movie, it is just way too subtle to be appreciated by most people. I am sorry that you did not find the explosions and chase scenes that you were probably expecting.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:52 AM on 06/03/2009
- jukesgrrl I'm a Fan of jukesgrrl 78 fans permalink
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I agree. It wasn't a great movie, but it was way above average. Unfortunately, most Americans need to be hit over the head with a hammer.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:52 AM on 06/03/2009
- factotem I'm a Fan of factotem 132 fans permalink
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The racism was real subtle.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:32 AM on 06/03/2009
- wendoxia I'm a Fan of wendoxia 4 fans permalink
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very gracious of nicholson to step in at the last minute.. and why wouldnt he do that for james brooks? He probably didnt even need to know more than .. jim brooks....­. i wouldnt. as good as it gets? as good as it can get....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:05 AM on 06/03/2009
- KataVideo I'm a Fan of KataVideo 47 fans permalink
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This headline is incredibly misleading. Bill Murray is not "MIA", the article clearly says upfront that no deal was signed. He had no responsibility to be in the picture.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:26 PM on 06/02/2009
- wendoxia I'm a Fan of wendoxia 4 fans permalink
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i think the article says clearly that bill murray " fell out of touch". that is mia.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:07 AM on 06/03/2009
- Tyrione I'm a Fan of Tyrione 37 fans permalink
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Missing in action is missing in action. Not givin' a rusty f about a project is a pass on a project.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:25 AM on 06/03/2009
- frantaylor I'm a Fan of frantaylor 22 fans permalink

You confuse "communication" with "action" if you think that "out of touch" means MIA.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:49 AM on 06/03/2009
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( I'll always remember you Bill, too. You are my favorite comedian.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:31 PM on 06/02/2009
- lillibelle I'm a Fan of lillibelle 62 fans permalink
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Wasn't he great in "Groundhog Day?" "Broken Flowers" was great, too.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:37 PM on 06/02/2009
- Steamboater I'm a Fan of Steamboater 177 fans permalink
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"What Bout Bob" is my favorite of Murray's films. Just hilarious. Expected better of Owen Wilson though. This sounds like another one of thse tired chick flicks. If he's not careful he'll turn into Mathew McConneghy (sp.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:44 PM on 06/02/2009
- rzan1 I'm a Fan of rzan1 57 fans permalink

Rushmore.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:51 AM on 06/03/2009
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Let's hope Bill Murray 'The Great" ---saved some cash for the Swiss banks. Boo! ( Ex ungrateful wife)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:29 PM on 06/02/2009
- Giada I'm a Fan of Giada 19 fans permalink
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I hope ... would love to see Nicholson again.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:28 PM on 06/02/2009
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I know Bill is a real man who is still suffering from being a real man in real life and taking responsibility for being a good dad and " ex" hubby for his last wife who took him almost for every Saturday Night Live Dollar he's Ghost Bustered worth. ZZZZZZZZZZ­ZZZZzzzzzz­zzzzzzzzz

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:27 PM on 06/02/2009
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