For those of you who can remember the kids BBC series called Rentaghost (it ran from 1976-84) the idea of a Hollywood remake was a surreal enough to begin with, even with Britain’s very own US import Russell Brand in the lead. But now news from Deadline has Ben Stiller taking over from the comic, with Night At The Museum writers Tom Lennon and Robert Ben Garant also attached.
The original show (located in South Ealing) involved the titular agency run by a recently deceased loser by the name of Fred Mumford, who helped similarly below-par spirits find work in the afterlife. Although this is an American remake, the setting will still be good ole’ Blighty as the idea is for Stiller to play an American turnaround consultant who is sent to the UK to reinvigorate a failing company.
The Zoolander star will be seen on UK cinema screens next month in the Brett Ratner action/comedy ensemble, Tower Heist.
Here’s a taste of what’s to come/nostalgia trip:
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