Rose Barbarella?

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by: Dave Davis Aug. 17, 2007

When it was announced a few months back that Robert Rodriguez would be directing a remake of the cheeky sci-fi flick BARBARELLA, it prompted immediate speculation as to who he'd cast as his space-faring clothes-shedding adventuress. One of the names often suggested for the role was Rose McGowan, GRINDHOUSE's one-legged warrior-stripper... and Rodriguez's latest squeeze.

According to a JoBlo scooper we'll call 'Zeiss', there may be some truth to that. It seems that Rodriguez and his Troublemaker Studios are gearing up for production, and have already done some FX test footage, with McGowan standing in as the titular intergalactic vixen.

Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean McGowan is locked for the part -- she could have just been conveniently available for Rodriguez to use as his "model". Or perhaps he'll use the footage as a convincer for Universal and producer Dino De Laurentiis to cast someone of McGowan's relatively low star wattage in such a major film role.

Either way, the movie will likely start shooting before the end of the year, so we'll soon find out who will replace Jane Fonda as the frisky deep space agent.

Source: JoBlo

Extra Tidbit: McGowan's first "big" role was in Pauly Shore's ENCINO MAN.

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Nomein
8:19AM on 08/20/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That picture posted makes this new really great, considering nothing you said pin-points to a great move, Rose + Little Clothes = Epic. Still I wanna heat Sin City news from Rodriguez not this.
That picture posted makes this new really great, considering nothing you said pin-points to a great move, Rose + Little Clothes = Epic. Still I wanna heat Sin City news from Rodriguez not this.
 
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maf
8:48AM on 08/19/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
remakes
Hell, with all these remakes, it's not actually too early to remake Encino Man (aka California Man). Get Brendan Fraser back there, now!
Hell, with all these remakes, it's not actually too early to remake Encino Man (aka California Man). Get Brendan Fraser back there, now!
 
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dfd3657
10:54PM on 08/18/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OH SNAP. I saw Barbarella for the first time recently, and I loved it. And with Robert Rodriguez behind the helm, I have faith. And if Rose McGowan plays Barbarella, I'll be the happiest fucking camper EVER. I never knew how god damn hot she is until I saw Grindhouse.
OH SNAP. I saw Barbarella for the first time recently, and I loved it. And with Robert Rodriguez behind the helm, I have faith. And if Rose McGowan plays Barbarella, I'll be the happiest fucking camper EVER. I never knew how god damn hot she is until I saw Grindhouse.
 
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AwesomeZara
7:37PM on 08/18/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love BARBARELLA and was very disappointed when I first heard that it was getting remade. But with Rodriguez and McGowan on board, I might be persuaded to give it a fair shake.
I love BARBARELLA and was very disappointed when I first heard that it was getting remade. But with Rodriguez and McGowan on board, I might be persuaded to give it a fair shake.
 
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annihilist
6:18PM on 08/18/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OMG...
what an insanely hot woman. i never liked Barbarella, but i'll see a remake if she's in it - especially if she shows the boobies! =D
what an insanely hot woman. i never liked Barbarella, but i'll see a remake if she's in it - especially if she shows the boobies! =D