Pink in talks to play Janis Joplin in new film


Hollywood must be running out of ideas for new sequels, because there are two Janis Joplin films in production. One of the Janis films will star Renee Zellweger, which we consider an odd choice but it could work, and the other, The Gospel According To Janis, is now casting for the lead. Actresses in consideration are Pink, Lindsay Lohan, Zooey Deschanel, Scarlett Johansson and Britney Spears. Spears has no chance, but the director says Pink is his first choice:

Director Penelope Spheeris has already met with Pink, Lohan and Deschanel and still wants to speak with Johansson. Spheeris says, “(Pink) would be my first choice, but she may have scheduling conflicts.” Pink’s rep confirms, “She would do just about anything to be part of that project!”

Regarding Spears, Spheeris says, “Her agent asked if I could meet with her. Music ability is important, but most of all, the actress must have the spirit of Janis. Each of the actresses who has expressed interest in the role (would) bring her own special talents to the part.”

Obviously the director was being gracious and does not think Britney Spears has the “spirit” of Janis. She also cannot act for shit. We’d like to see Pink give it a shot.

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