Born Round: The Movie!

It's happening!!!! So exciting. But actually, when I think about it, this would have made a really good TV series on HBO or something, too. Mostly because it would be so entertaining, I'd want to watch it week after week rather than all at once for an hour and a half on the big screen. Grub Street recommends Bradley Cooper for the role of Frank Bruni. I'm not so sure. He's cute and all, but, can he commit to gaining the weight necessary for this role? Not sure he's got the chops, as they say in the biz. My casting call would be:

Matt Damon - just because I love him, and he's lost and gained weight for roles many times before.



Vince Vaughn - he resembles Frank a bit, and I think he could tone down the snappy snarkiness that I love and play someone a bit more humble and insecure.


Paul Rudd - he's adorable and dorky, and he actually sounds like Frank Bruni (I would know) when he speaks.


Leonardo DiCaprio - he's so pretty, but I think he could make himself look like Frank through the years. No question on the acting.



What do you guys think?

And then the secondary casting would be so fun - his family, Jefferey Chodorow, Mario Batali, Eric Ripert, and so many others. This may take a few years to get going, but I already can't wait.