It was about four years ago we started to hear the first inklings of Russell Crowe taking on the role of controversial comedian, Bill Hicks, in an upcoming biopic. The script was written by Mark Staufer, an old friend of Crowe's, and has been slowly developing ever since. Over the years it appears Crowe has changed his mind on playing Hicks himself, and will instead step behind the camera for his first directorial effort.
Hicks was best known for his biting social commentaries and dark comedic style, which got him censored twice on Dave Letterman's show. Hicks also had a fairly public blow-up with Denis Leary over allegedly stealing his entire act. Hicks' career was tragically cut short when the comedian died in 1994, but his legacy has only grown ever since.
Crowe would have been too old for the role, anyway, as Hicks only lived to the age of 32. But this does open up one heck of an opportunity for a new face to make a name for himself, and I hope that's the route Crowe decides to go in. According to Staufer, the plan is for production to kick off early next year. [Telegraph via ThePlaylist]
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