I’ve often speculated that Quentin Tarantino’s apparent cocaine habit may have finally gotten the best of him (see also: the script that grammar forgot), and today the Telegraph seems to confirm my suspicions.  They’re reporting that Tarantino has cast Britney Spears in his remake of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

A source said: "Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. She’s delighted. She thinks it could turn her career around.  "It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She’s playing the most important character.

Yup, not a cameo, they’re claiming she’ll be playing the lead role.  Luckily, if the British papers have taught me anything, it’s that English people constantly lie.  Quentin Tarantino is rightfully known for his ability to resurrect the careers of those previously left for dead like John Travolta, Robert Forster, Pam Grier, and David Carridine.  But giving a forgotten or mediocre actor a second chance is one thing.  This is like teaching a horse to play the fiddle.

-Thanks to Sicksauce for the tip