Russell’s Brand New Pad!

Playing Arthur in the remake of the 1981 classic is one thing, but now funny man Russell Brand wants to live like the spoiled drunk too, after splashing out $2.7m on a NYC love nest for him and his fiancé, singer Katy Perry.

My spies inform me that Perry has fallen in love with the stylish 1500-square-foot penthouse Manhattan’s trendy TriBeca district. The 2-bedroom pied-à-terre, boasts a rooftop terrace with stunning views overlooking New York City. Sources say that the couple are planning on using the apt as their crash pad during their hectic schedules, which often takes them to the Big Apple.

Ok, so the original Arthur’s luxury 5th Avenue pad might have been considerably more large than Russell’s new TriBeca abode, but if you ask me scruffy faced Russell’s remake of the hit movie which starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli, due for release next year, won’t be nearly as big in my opinion, either… Ouch, sorry Russell!

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The Joker No More… Funnyman Russell is Now Batman!

Holy Crap Brandman, scruffy Russell almost looks half sexy!

As Katy Perry gets attention from the O.C’s Josh Kloss on the set of her new video, her other half Russell Brand was getting attention of a different kind when he stepped out in this hilarious rubber Batman outfit in New York, while filming scenes for his new movie Arthur.

Arthur is remake of the 1981 film that starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli about a drunken socialite who has to marry well-to-do women so he can inherit his family’s fortune.

I heard the funnyman had everyone in hysterics, especially as he peeled the suit down to his waist to reveal his true identity – a rather less than impressive ab-less version.

I’m also told Brand quite enjoyed dressing up as the caped crusader and even sent fiancée Katy a pic of it, that eventually ended up on his Twitter page (pictured).

Leaving me to wonder if Russell is taking the outfit home with him …? And does Katy have a Batgirl suit on order …? And just who’ll be playing Robin … Um, Josh Kloss?!?! Watch this space!

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Russell’s Playing a Brand New Arthur!

Playing Arthur in a remake of the eponymous 1981 film shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for Russell Brand.

Dudley Moore made the role of the drunken playboy famous – winning himself an Oscar nomination in the process – and now Russell has stepped into his shoes – and top hat!

The film co-stars Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner and Nick Nolte, along with Greenberg star and California-born gal Greta Gerwig, who is playing his love interest.

The plot has been kept secret but former drug addict Brand recently claimed that he’d entered into some serious hair removal for the role.

‘Have shaved body hair for Arthur,’ he wrote on his Twitter account. ‘I am playing him as a long, thin, new born tot.’

It remains to be seen if Russ can replicate Dudley’s success and I’m going to withhold judgement until I see the finished product. I’ve to say though, Russell’s got a lot to live up to – it’s dodgy territory to remake a film when the bar is set so high!

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A New Brand of Arthur???

The word is that funnyman Russell Brand, is set to star as ‘trust fund’ drunk Arthur, with Dame Helen Mirren playing his longtime faithful nanny - Sir John Gielgud played the part in the original 80’s classic, with Dudley Moore in the title role.

Now, I’m not a big fan of Hollywood movie remakes; I can’t say I’ve ever really liked one of them… So after hearing about this one, I think you’ll agree, it sounds like very bad casting!

And it’s anyone’s guess who’ll be playing Liza Minnelli’s character, Linda Marolla? No, please don’t say Katy Perry!

Arthur may have been a messy drunk, but he still had class (and short hair)… Unless Brand chops off his wiry mane, takes a good ol’ scrub in the bath and goes for a complete image overhaul, I can’t ever see the public taking kindly to this idea.

Sorry Russ’, but some things are best left well alone… Arthur being one of them!

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