Shia: The Last Man?

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by: Dave Davis Apr. 25, 2007

Actor Shia LaBeouf isn't even old enough to legally purchase a sixer of Sam Adams brew, but he's already basically on the Hollywood A-list: his new thriller DISTURBIA is an inarguable success, he's the non-robot lead in this summer's guaranteed blockbuster TRANSFORMERS, and he's prepping to co-star in INDIANA JONES 4. But does he have enough clout to survive as the last dude on the planet?

An adaptation Brian K. Vaughan's Vertigo comic Y: THE LAST MAN has struggled a bit on the path to theaters, but it might get a boost of LaBeouf. JoBlo reader Jean-Michel C. (merci, mon ami!) informs us that while promoting DISTURBIA in France, Shia expressed substantial interest in playing the lead role in the Y film, proclaiming the series one of the best comics around.

Y: THE LAST MAN follows the journey of amateur magician Yorick, the only guy left on the planet (plus his monkey) after a plague wipes out the entire male gender – but he quickly discovers that a world of women is not quite paradise. Vaughan's comic got scooped up a few years ago for the feature film treatment, but has since been mired in the development stages. Maybe with LaBeouf's interest (which at this point is just that -- but the actor is currently under everyone's spotlight) and Vaughan's own climbing status (he's part of LOST's writing staff now), Yorick will finally make it from comic shelves into theaters.

Source: JoBlo

Extra Tidbit: Back in the 80s, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper was the only fertile man in the world. Ah, the glory of HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN...

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Sh8dy Milkman
12:31PM on 04/27/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Before I saw Disturbia I would have probably reacted negatively as well. But he pretty much made that movie. He was funny and didn't slack in the drama department either. My only concern would be the fact that he might be a little too young to play Yorrick.
Before I saw Disturbia I would have probably reacted negatively as well. But he pretty much made that movie. He was funny and didn't slack in the drama department either. My only concern would be the fact that he might be a little too young to play Yorrick.
 
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BarryShaft
12:54AM on 04/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Damn you The Beef!
I really don't get it... what is Hollywood's new obsession with this kid? Everything I've seen him in he's annoyed the piss out of me but come on... as Yorick? That's just ridiculous. The person who mentioned Topher Grace, that's not a bad choice for Yorick, they need someone young and who's actually funny and charismatic not just someone directors love to work with...man I don't get it. This k...
I really don't get it... what is Hollywood's new obsession with this kid? Everything I've seen him in he's annoyed the piss out of me but come on... as Yorick? That's just ridiculous. The person who mentioned Topher Grace, that's not a bad choice for Yorick, they need someone young and who's actually funny and charismatic not just someone directors love to work with...man I don't get it. This kid's like the male Lindsay Lohan, getting cast in absolutely everything without ever having to show for it
 
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Silverload
12:27AM on 04/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This dude must have an amazing publicist.
They’ll just spam his name everywhere until everyone knows it, then ‘BAM!’ we’ve got the next big name in Hollywood.
They’ll just spam his name everywhere until everyone knows it, then ‘BAM!’ we’ve got the next big name in Hollywood.
 
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HoyleHaw
12:02AM on 04/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Face it, if he can be the best friend of a giant alienj robot or two, he's destined to be the last kid on earth. This is strictly speaking in movie terms, mind you. As far as him being the next Tom Hanks? I like the kid fine, but that ain't ever gonna happen, cuz he ain't really made a career of comedy yet. Topher Grace certainly DID have what looked like a rather coincidental Hanksian career g...
Face it, if he can be the best friend of a giant alienj robot or two, he's destined to be the last kid on earth. This is strictly speaking in movie terms, mind you. As far as him being the next Tom Hanks? I like the kid fine, but that ain't ever gonna happen, cuz he ain't really made a career of comedy yet. Topher Grace certainly DID have what looked like a rather coincidental Hanksian career going, if he stays afloat. But the true next Tom Hanks has already been chosen, and that's Jamie Foxx. Why not? He spend many years in comedy (like Hanks), already acquired at least one Oscar, and still looks more or less on the road to more success.
 
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Doc Venture Jr
11:32PM on 04/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Damn, and here I was still pulling for the role to go to Topher Grace. I guess we'll see how it plays out.
Damn, and here I was still pulling for the role to go to Topher Grace. I guess we'll see how it plays out.
 
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dudemanthegreat
10:10PM on 04/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Don't get too upset yet...
This is just him saying what he'd "like" to do. That has nothing - nothing - to do with what he is GOING to do.
This is just him saying what he'd "like" to do. That has nothing - nothing - to do with what he is GOING to do.
 
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APzombie
10:05PM on 04/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow. A few weeks ago Shia was just "that sidekick" or "The Holes fellow".

Now they are calling him the possible next Tom Hanks. All I know is that he's not very sharp in interviews but every A-List director thinks hes great.
wow. A few weeks ago Shia was just "that sidekick" or "The Holes fellow".

Now they are calling him the possible next Tom Hanks. All I know is that he's not very sharp in interviews but every A-List director thinks hes great.
 
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Brooke Thompson
9:52PM on 04/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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