Herbie Casting update

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 9:56 pm

from jayski.com

Another 'Herbie' NASCAR Movie update: Matt Dillon has signed on to play the heavy in the Walt Disney Co.'s ''Herbie: Fully Loaded,'' opposite Lindsay Lohan and Michael Keaton. Additionally, sources said Breckin Meyer is in negotiations to join the cast. In ''Herbie: Fully Loaded'' -- which will set the mysteriously strong-willed Volkswagen Beetle in the world of NASCAR -- Dillon takes the role of Trip, the bad boy of the racing circuit. Meyer would play Lohan's brother; Keaton is playing the duo's dad.(Chicago Sun Times), see past news on the Herbie/NASCAR movie on my NASCAR Movie News page.(8-8-2004)

Post by **Luke** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 10:07 pm

This news is a couple of days old, as I updated the "Coming to Theaters" page when I heard it.

So Matt Dillon is gonna play the bad boy, and Lindsay Lohan will have Breckin Meyer for a bro and Michael Keaton for a father. Hmm, this doesn't sound too promising, but it wouldn't take a whole lot to be a step up from "Herbie Goes Bananas."

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 10:19 pm

Oops sorry Luke, you can delete this thread if you want.

My thoughts though - Michael Keaton is excellent news. I havent seen Matt Dillon in anything for ages but I liked him 20 years ago in stuff like Rumblefish and Tex. Lindsay Lohan has been pretty good so far. Never heard of the other guy though.

reaganhockey · Post by **reaganhockey** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:24 am

I'm a bit excited, I like Matt Dillion, Keaton, and Lohan, never heard of the fourth guy but yea, I hope it doesn't let down too bad.

Post by **Luke** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:26 am

Breckin Meyer has been in Go, Clueless, Garfield: The Movie, and the short-lived ABC sitcom "Married to the Kellys."

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AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:49 am

He was also in Road Trip, Rat Race, and a short-lived but funny sitcom of his own.

-Aaron

Kram Nebuer · Post by **Kram Nebuer** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:53 am

Luke wrote:Breckin Meyer has been in Go, Clueless, Garfield: The Movie, and the short-lived ABC sitcom "Married to the Kellys."

That was a funny tv show! My dad loved it! It's sad to see it cancelled.

Not only that, but they stopped playing the summer reruns on TGIF!

Breckin Meyer also played the brother of Meg Ryan in Kate and Leopold.

ETA:

awallaceunc wrote:He was also in Road Trip, Rat Race, and a short-lived but funny sitcom of his own.

I think it was called Inside Schwartz...I just remember the commercials where he was living life normally with the odd exception that Sportscasters were announcing everything he was doing. Was this what the show was like??

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:07 am

Yeah, that was it! That was pretty much the premise- his job was related to sports, too. It was a very funny show, I was sad to see it go.

-Aaron

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:29 am

I really hope this Herbie movie becomes more successful then the other sequels Disney made in the 70's and 80's.

DreamerQ18 · Post by **DreamerQ18** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:37 pm

This might sound like a silly question and all but I am wondering exactley how many Herbie movies are there

.

Joe Carioca · Post by **Joe Carioca** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:41 pm

Lindsay Lohan is Disney's new Deem Jones or what? She's everywhere!

Not that this is a bad thing, hehe

englishboy · Post by **englishboy** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:07 am

Your answer: There are four herbie movies: Love Bug, Rides Again, Goes to M. Carlo. Also a short-lived TV series.

Can someone explain this to me:

I am not a NASCAR fan. But my general understanding of NASCAR is that it is generally a forum for cars made in North America (hence the NA of NASCAR). How would a VW qualify for this?

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:28 am

Well I happen to be a NASCAR fan, big time. Even named my daughter Daytona.

Anyways, foreign cars arent specifically banned but nor are they encouraged. Foreign cars have won only in very few circumstances in the 50 plus years of NASCAR. If I remember correctly a Jaguar won at Riverside, California. Further, Toyota has just entered into the realm of NASCAR although they do not yet race in the top level of Nextel Cup. I believe they are planning on running in 2006.

So to answer your question, yes a VW could theortically race in NASCAR. Although, it certainly wouldnt be the Bug. It would be the equivalent of the Ford Taurus.

For more information please visit me at http://p210.ezboard.com/bnascarfanaticsmessageboard

I have just returned to this board after an absense of about two years.

Prince Adam · Post by **Prince Adam** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:28 am

I'm just a little worried because the premise that seems to come to my mind is very much like Motocrossed (girl in a generally male-dominated sport, supportive brother etc...)

Kram Nebuer · Post by **Kram Nebuer** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:57 am

englishboy wrote:Your answer: There are four herbie movies: Love Bug, Rides Again, Goes to M. Carlo. Also a short-lived TV series.

Didn't Wonderful World of Disney make a TV remake like they did with Freaky Friday and the Shaggy Dog?

BTW Prince Adam, I like your new avatar! I'm glad to see you were successful in finding/making a Wicked avatar.

Papa Bear · Post by **Papa Bear** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 2:31 pm

Yes they did remake it on "Wonderful World of Disney" and it was good but I think that theatrical remak will be Awesome!!! I am a big fan of all the Herbie movies and I am really looking forward to this one when it comes out!!!

2099net · Post by **2099net** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 2:54 pm

Yes, but who's going to be playing Herbie! I hope it's not one of those bland "new" Beetles.

castleinthesky · Post by **castleinthesky** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:30 pm

englishboy wrote:Your answer: There are four herbie movies: Love Bug, Rides Again, Goes to M. Carlo. Also a short-lived TV series.

Can someone explain this to me:

I am not a NASCAR fan. But my general understanding of NASCAR is that it is generally a forum for cars made in North America (hence the NA of NASCAR). How would a VW qualify for this?

Actaully NASCAR Stands for National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing

DreamerQ18 · Post by **DreamerQ18** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:02 pm

englishboy wrote:Your answer: There are four herbie movies: Love Bug, Rides Again, Goes to M. Carlo. Also a short-lived TV series.

Can someone explain this to me:

I am not a NASCAR fan. But my general understanding of NASCAR is that it is generally a forum for cars made in North America (hence the NA of NASCAR). How would a VW qualify for this?

Thanks for your quick response. But with the Wonderful World of Disney remake that Kram Nebuer was talking about does that mkae 5 movies and this is going to be the sixth one ?

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:20 pm

Don't forget the Herbie Hotel in Florida. Where as you enter the Hotel you see a big Herbie. And you see giant tools. Like a Monkey Wrench and many more. I have never been there but I have heard it is totally awesome.

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