Sources claim that Hugh Hefner wants Robert Downey Jr. to play him in a new biopic. Specifically, OK! Magazine says:
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Hugh Hefner wants Downey to play him in a new big-screen biopic titled Playboy.
Hef reportedly took a liking to the actor after seeing Iron Man, admiring his humor and skill in showing his vulnerability.
The film would be shot mostly in Chicago, where Hefner's Playboy Magazine got its start. Hefner has since moved to L.A.'s Holmby Hills. Production could begin as early as next summer, depending on Downey's Iron Man 2 shooting schedule and the finalization of Hefner's script.
A rep for the actor said Downey is interested in Hef's project but is unlikely to commit to it until a script is done and a director is named."
Hef reportedly took a liking to the actor after seeing Iron Man, admiring his humor and skill in showing his vulnerability.
The film would be shot mostly in Chicago, where Hefner's Playboy Magazine got its start. Hefner has since moved to L.A.'s Holmby Hills. Production could begin as early as next summer, depending on Downey's Iron Man 2 shooting schedule and the finalization of Hefner's script.
A rep for the actor said Downey is interested in Hef's project but is unlikely to commit to it until a script is done and a director is named."
Wow, that sound be fun for Downey Jr.. Hef is basically the man that every other man wishes he could be! So, even though Downey Jr. wouldn't actually get his life, it must be pretty exciting to at least pretend to live the life of a "playboy" like Hugh Hefner! Good for Robert Downey Jr.. I mean, sure, Iron Man is cool, but honestly, I think being Hef would be even cooler than being a superhero!
