Luke Wilson in '3001' Odyssey with Mike Judge

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Luke Wilson in '3001' Odyssey with Mike Judge
Thu January 29, 2004 02:33 AM ET

By Chris Gardner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Luke Wilson is getting very sleepy.

The actor is set to star in Mike Judge's comedy "3001," playing a man who goes to sleep only to wake up 1,000 years in the future. The 20th Century Fox project is scheduled to start shooting in mid-April.

"3001" centers on Joe Bowers (Wilson), an average American who is selected for a top-secret hibernation program that finds him waking up and living among a society 10 centuries in the future. He finds that civilization is so dumbed-down that he is the most intelligent person alive.

Judge, the man behind "Beavis and Butt-head" and "King of the Hill," co-wrote the script and will serve as a producer.

Wilson next stars alongside his brother Owen in "Around the World in 80 Days." Judge most recently directed 1999's cult classic "Office Space." He is next attached to direct "Meat in the Freezer," also for Fox.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

[Jon Lyrik]

For a second I thought it was an adaptation of 3001.

Sounds a bit like Futurama, if you ask me.

[blankpage]

The only difference to this and 'Futurama' is that the main character is actually smart.

But c'mon, the man behind 'Office Space' and 'King of the Hill'?! I'm sold.

Speaking of dumb places to live, they should really study some of the people where I live, good research.

[Raul Duke]

Originally posted by blankpage
The only difference to this and 'Futurama' is that the main character is actually smart.

But c'mon, the man behind 'Office Space' and 'King of the Hill'?! I'm sold.

Speaking of dumb places to live, they should really study some of the people where I live, good research.

King of the Hill sucks balls, whereas great shows like Futurama, The Critic and Family Guy get the boot, this piece of crap last 10 years.

But this movie sounds hillarious, and who can diss Beavis and Butthead and Office Space?

[Scarface98.9]

I'm very sold on this. I love the premise and with Mike Judge attached is definitely something to look forward to

[outsyder]

Originally posted by blankpage
The only difference to this and 'Futurama' is that the main character is actually smart.

But c'mon, the man behind 'Office Space' and 'King of the Hill'?! I'm sold.

Speaking of dumb places to live, they should really study some of the people where I live, good research.


The greater Toronto area is full of leaf fans. Easy way to pick up naturally suited extras.


:D




Seriously. Looks fun. Although I might be a bit hesitant at first.