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The stars of “Thelma & Louise” and “The Flintstones” in talks
Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in talks to play the proud parents of rev-head “Speed Racer”, says The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on the classic 1960s series that was created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida and retooled for North American audiences, “Speed” follows the adventures of young race car driver, Speed (Emile Hirsch), and his quest for glory in his thundering, gadget-laden vehicle Mach 5.
The show revolved around Speed’s family, and the makers of the film, the Wachowskis, are being selective about who they pick for those roles. Goodman is playing Pops, a race car owner and builder. Sarandon’s character is the backbone of the family as well as the Mach 5 Go Racing Team.
Casting is under way for the characters of Speed’s girlfriend, Trixie, and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.
