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Pegg and Frost in Spielberg's Tintin!

January 6, 2009

Ain't It Cool News has received word that Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (the Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz duo) have landed the roles of Thomson and Thompson in director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson's Tintin.

The movie will be animated with motion-capture technology and star Andy Serkis as Tintin's friend Captain Haddock. Thomas Sangster was previously set to play Tintin but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts. A new Tintin has not been announced.

DreamWorks' first "Tintin" feature, targeted for a 2010 release, will be based on two of the books, "The Secret of the Unicorn" and "Red Rackham's Treasure," written by Tintin creator Herge between 1942 and 1944.

The second film will be directed by Jackson.

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COMMENTS (33)

Posted by:

Andrew

January 6, 2009

can't wait!!!

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lol

January 6, 2009

wow, i actually care about watching this now

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January 6, 2009

And here I thought Tintin was a terrible idea. Never thought of Pegg and Frost for these characters, and I have to say...note perfect casting. Props to whoever's casting this thing.

Posted by:

AKL-Rabbit

January 6, 2009

One of my Favorite duos, this is a movie I can't wait for.

Posted by:

Grape Drinker

January 6, 2009

How can Tintin be a terrible idea, when you have two of the most respected directors helming it.

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Grape Drinker

January 6, 2009

Very good cast...hope Spielberg doesn't put Shia LaBeouf in it.

Posted by:

soot

January 6, 2009

I used to watch this on HBO and NICK as a kid. I really can't wait to see what they do with this. =D

I just hope they don't make it OVERLY pretentious...=/

Posted by:

Shia LaBeouf

January 6, 2009

Whatever man...best actor of my generation

Posted by:

Dirty uncle

January 6, 2009

Oh its going to be pretentious, Thats Spielberg's middle name...I think it will be good regardless

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Baby-Cakes

January 6, 2009

I thought Tom Hanks was going to be in it? Is that a good thing?