Just as Stephen Chow's involvement in "Green Hornet" has officially come to an end, word comes in that two other actors are circling the project.
Along with confirming an earlier report that actress Cameron Diaz is eyeing a role in the Michel Gondry-directed "The Green Hornet," Variety adds that "Kick-Ass" actor Nicolas Cage is in early negotiations to join the cast of the Seth Rogen movie as well.
If the casting pans out, Cage will play a gangster villain opposite Rogen's masked crime fighter. The report also notes that Diaz's character is a reporter and love interest for the titular hero.
It goes without saying that Cage is an unabashed comic book enthusiast, going so far as to name his son Kal-El after Superman. Even his stage last name "Cage" is a nod to Luke Cage.
The actor has brought his love for comics to the big screen with "Ghost Rider" and the upcoming "Kick-Ass." Cage recently mentioned his desire to pursue a "Ghost Rider" sequel, though no official plans are in the works.
Diaz, meanwhile, made her movie debut opposite Jim Carrey in "The Mask," based on the Dark Horse comic book property of the same name.
There's still no word on a new actor for Kato, the martial arts-savvy assistant to the Green Hornet, but Variety notes that the production is nevertheless moving full steam ahead towards a fall start date. With Cage and Diaz almost officially on board, it shouldn't be much longer before Rogen finds himself a new sidekick.
What do you think of Cage and Diaz's involvement on "Green Hornet"? Who should play Kato now that Stephen Chow is off the project?
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