hollywoodinsider.ew.com - 5/29/2008
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Should Robert Downey Jr. start trying on silk pajamas? Yes indeed, Brett Ratner tells EW.com. The director ( X-Men: The Last Stand ) says that he's met with and wants the Iron Man star to portray Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in Ratner's planned biopic, tentatively titled Playboy . "Robert Downey Jr. agreed to do it based on the script," the director say. "We're gonna hand him the script very ...
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C’mon! Brett Ratner to Direct Beverly Hills Cop 4? God of War? Confirms Downey Jr. For Playboy
/Film —
... that Robert Downey Jr. may star as American publishing legend, Hugh Hefner, in a biopic entitled Playboy. Ratner’s been involved with this one for quite some time, and while it’s not official that he’ll direct, it’s generally assumed he will if Downey signs on. Ratner confirms to EW that he’s met with the Iron Man star, they’re both enthusiastic about the project, and it all depends on his response to the script… ...
C’mon! Brett Ratner to Direct Beverly Hills Cop 4? Gears of War? Confirms Downey Jr. For Playboy
/Film —
... that Robert Downey Jr. may star as American legend/publisher Hugh Hefner in a biopic entitled Playboy. This is a project that Ratner has been involved with for quite some time, and while it’s not official that he’ll direct, it’s generally assumed he will if Downey signs on. Ratner tells EW that he’s met with the Iron Man star, they’re both enthusiastic about the project, and it all depends on his response to the script… ...
Robert Downey Jr is HUGH HEFNER!
Original Sharp Says... —
... After a week or so of rumours, Brett Ratner has finally confirmed that Downey Jnr has been approached, he recently spoke to EW: ...
Stalked: Downey Jr, Transformers 2, McAvoy for Baggins?
Filmstalker —
... now. First it was just a rumour, but now Brett Ratner has confirmed he has spoken to Downey Jr about playing the Playboy magnet. He told EW through ...
Ratner Wants Downey, Jr. to Play Hugh Hefner
Film Gecko —
Yeah. I can see this.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Robert Downey Jr. might be donning silk pajamas to play Hugh Hefner. Director Brett Ratner told EW that he’s met with the Iron Man star to portray the Playboy founder in his planned biopic, tentatively titled Playboy.
“Robert Downey Jr. agreed to do it based on the script,” says Ratner. “We’re gonna hand him the script very shortly. He loves the character and the role, and we’ve been meeting with him on it. So, if he wants ...
Ratner Finds Actor; Madison Finds Baby Daddy
Mollygood —
... Unfortunately named director Bret Ratner has tapped Robert Downey Jr to play Hugh Hefner in Ratner’s biopic about the porn king, obviously titled Playboy. Perfect timing for Hefner’s probably intentionally childless girlfriend, Holly Madison, to get ...
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Robert Downey Jr. to Play Hugh Hefner
thepaparazzis.com 5/27/2008 — Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. is hot once again, and has moved on from his drug addition days. A new biopic title Playboy is in the works and according to reports, Hugh Hefner is a big fan of Downey and wants the actor to play him in the upcoming movie. The flick will be directed by Brett Ratner and produced by Ron Howard and will detail the past of the magazine founder.
Which Rumored Actor Would Best Play Hugh Hefner? —
BuzzSugar
The latest Hugh Hefner biopic rumor comes to us via the Chicago Sun Times and states that Robert Downey Jr. is being considered to play the girly mag mogul. Previously, rumors have swirled around Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise .
So, which of these men would best portray the Hef? And if none of them, who could you see in the role?
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Hugh Hefner's Robert wish —
Entertainment - Female First
Hugh Hefner reportedly wants Robert Downey Jr. to play him in a new movie. Magazine founder Hugh wants Robert to portray him in 'Playboy' - which focuses on the early years of the adult publication - after being impressed by his performance in 'Iron Man'.
“Wanted: Robert Downey Jr to play Hugh Hefner” —
We Are Movie Geeks
Apparently Hugh Hefner himself is trying to get Robert Downey Jr on board to play him in a biopic.
from IMDB :
“Robert Downey, Jr. has been tipped to play legendary porn mogul Hugh Hefner in a big-screen biopic - after reportedly impressing the Playboy entrepreneur with his lead role in Iron Man. Veteran lothario Hefner was so pleased with the former hellraiser’s portrayal ...
Downey Jr. as Playboy's Hugh Hefner? —
Filmstalker
Apparently Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to play Hugh Hefner in a film about the life of the man behind Playboy and all things bunny girl, and boy, related. Although at first it might seem like getting a sledge hammer to crack a nut - i.e. Downey Jr. is such a strong actor compared to what is required for the role, but he's taking a lighter view of his career, and this could turn out to be a ...
Downey Jr. To Star As Playboy Hefner?. —
Entertainment - Female First
Downey Jr. To Star As Playboy Hefner?.... Robert Downey Jr. has been tipped to play legendary porn mogul Hugh Hefner in a big-screen biopic - after reportedly impressing the Playboy entrepreneur with his lead role in Iron Man. Veteran lothario Hefner was so pleased with the former hellraiser's portrayal of wealthy playboy Tony Stark in this year's ...
Robert Downey Jr To Play Hugh Hefner in ‘Playboy’ Biopic? —
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews
The biopic of Hugh Hefner called Playboy was announced way back last June, but is still yet to go in to production or even have a cast or crew named. It was thought Tom Cruise may be being lined up to play the magazine mogul, but the latest rumblings seem to indicate Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr is now being lined up instead.
According to The Chicago Sun Times , the actor is ...
Robert Downey Jr. to Play Hugh Hefner in Playboy? —
/Film
“Grotto!?!”
Over the last six months, I’ve had four unrelated sources tell me off the record that Robert Downey Jr. was a total lock to star in a Hugh Hefner biopic entitled Playboy . Of course, this was before Iron Man ’s grosses went interstellar. Chicago’s Sun Times now reports that the actor is close to signing on, even though the original director, ...
Downey Jr. to Play Hugh Hefner? —
Cinematical
Well, he played the role of one playboy successfully -- why couldn't he take on another? That seems to be the buzz this weekend, and the Chicago Sun Times reports that Playboy magazine's Hugh Hefner is very interested in having Robert Downey Jr. play him in an upcoming biopic after watching the actor shine on screen in Iron Man . Granted, Hefner is no Tony Stark -- however, I imagine each ...
Rumor: Robert Downey Jr. to Play Hugh Hefner? —
FirstShowing.net
We're trying to stay away from rough rumors as much as we can, but this one comes straight from the Chicago Sun-Times , the home of Roger Ebert. They claim that Robert Downey Jr. is the lead man in the running for the role of Hugh Hefner in a biopic about him titled Playboy . The project has been in development for quite a while, with Brett Ratner originally attached as director. Good ...
Robert Downey Jr Approached to play Hugh Hefner —
The Movie Blog
In a really huge stretch of his acting ability, Robert Downey Jr, who just nailed the role of millionaire playboy Tony Stark has been approached to play the lead in a biopic of Hugh Hefner… THE millionaire playboy.
EISB.net says:
HEF has given his blessing for Downey Jr. to bring his story to the big screen.
He may have given his blessing, but with no script and no director it ...
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