Molly Shannon Digs Mike White's "Dog"
SNL funnygal Molly Shannon has signed on to star in the directorial debut of screenwriter Mike White, says Variety. "Year of the Dog" is a comedy about a dog lover who's forced to deal with the untimely demise of a beloved canine.
"Paramount Classics has tapped Molly Shannon to star in "Year of the Dog," scribe MMike White's feature directing debut.
Shannon, who's in final negotiations, will portray a happy-go-lucky secretary who lives alone with her pooch and must deal with the pet's unexpected death."
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Mike White's screenplays include "Chuck & Buck," "The Good Girl," "School of Rock," and the upcoming "Nacho Libre."
"Paramount Classics has tapped Molly Shannon to star in "Year of the Dog," scribe MMike White's feature directing debut.
Shannon, who's in final negotiations, will portray a happy-go-lucky secretary who lives alone with her pooch and must deal with the pet's unexpected death."
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Mike White's screenplays include "Chuck & Buck," "The Good Girl," "School of Rock," and the upcoming "Nacho Libre."
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on Mar 22 2006 07:50 PM [b]about time[/b] About time Molly Shannon gets some more screentime, one of the most under appreciated SNL cast members in history. Molly Shannon is a dangerously funny performer. I want to see her in the next Christopher Guest movie, she'd be perfect. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 22 2006 08:45 PM Molly Shannon? Someone finally took her out of the display case and dusted her off. Good for her. (Reply to this) |
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