The long-gestating Wachowski brothers film Speed Racer is eventually on the way. After Emile Hirsch took the leading part, today it’s announced that Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Hirsch.
Based on the classic 1960s series that was created by Tatsuo Yoshida, follows the adventures of young race car driver, Speed (Hirsch), and his quest for glory in his thundering, gadget-laden vehicle Mach 5.
The Hollywood Reporter says, The show revolved around Speed's family, and 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.
Company is eyeing a summer 2008 release.
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The long-gestating Wachowski brothers film Speed Racer is eventually on the way. After Emile Hirsch took the leading part, today it’s announced that Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Hirsch.
