In the works: Eric Bana and Mark Ruffalo ready to direct, as is the "I'm Fucking Matt Damon" guy.

2008-08-05 20:00:01

In the works: Eric Bana, the Aussie comedian turned sad-eyed leading man, will make his directorial debut with "Love the Beast," in which he's also starring as... himself, as the film tracks his 25-year relationship with "The Beast," a 1974 Falcon Coupe. The quote from the Australian distributor: "In an unexpectedly emotional journey, Eric explores the importance of friends, hobbies, and what it means to live life to the fullest. Along the way Eric seeks counsel and guidance from household names such as (US talk show host) Dr Phil and (Top Gear host) Jeremy Clarkson." [The Daily Telegraph] Also stepping behind the camera: Mark Ruffalo, who'll be helming "Sympathy for Delicious," in which he'll star with James Franco and Chris Thornton in the story of, er, "a paralyzed DJ struggling to survive in his wheelchair on the streets of L.A. He turns to faith-healing and mysteriously acquires the ability to...

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