FROM ARNOLD TO... ADRIEN BRODY? "PREDATORS" CASTING

Okay, I'm still in a little bit of shock my brothers and sisters.  I still think I'm in some bad and very dark nightmare.  So I've reported on Robert Rodriguez's upcoming "Predators", which is a reboot/sequel to the "Predator" franchise which began with the classic sci-fi original starring none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. 

The second film had Danny Glover being chased down by predators.  Glover obvioulsy known for his tough guy roles in the "Lethal Weapon" franchise. 

And now, NOW, they've enlisted... drum role... ADRIEN BRODY!  Yes, Adrien Brody as the franchise's next, um, tough guy.  Can we all just say a collective "Nooooooooooo!"

Okay, okay.  Brody is a fine actor.  He won an Oscar for "The Pianist".  There's some acting chop merit there.  But this is the PREDATOR FRANCHISE!!  You don't hire Adrien Brody!  You hire Eric Bana.  You hire Sam Worthington (Okay, I know, he's already been in Terminator).  But not Adrien Brody.  I don't care if he can pull off a tough guy act... it's still Adrien Brody.   

Brody has signed on for future installments after he and his reps lobbied hard for the role.  

I'll give the guy a chance but man, talk about lowered expectations!  Maybe that's a good thing though.  

Source:  Variety