Disliking Ed Helms is almost as hard as disliking Ryan Gosling or Paul Rudd. Which is to say, nearly impossible. But if I put his nice-guy attitude and adorable a cappella singing aside, I have to admit that the latest project to which he’s signed on sounds a lot like a Larry the Cable Guy or Martin Lawrence vehicle. Ruh roh! (*paws over eyes*)
Universal Pictures has acquired the spec script “Central Intelligence” as a star vehicle for Ed Helms. Ike Barinholtz [a MadTV and Seltzer-Friedberg actor] and Dave Stassen’s script revolves around an accountant who’s thrown into the world of international espionage after reconnecting with an old friend through Facebook. [Variety]
My, can you imagine the hijinks that would ensue if a fast-talking black man dull-witted redneck GOOFY, MILD-MANNERED ACCOUNTANT were suddenly thrown into the HIGH STAKES world of COUNTER INTELLIGENCE? This summer, ED HELMS is one fish, waaay out of water! (*air guitar*) (*fart sound*)
