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17/11/2011
Paddy Power Fancies Depp To Play Wacko
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has given Johnny Depp just 4/1 odds to play King of Pop Michael Jackson in a movie about his life.
The bookie opened betting on after movie maker Ivan Reitman, who directed ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Up In The Air’ producer Tom Pollock began discussions about creating a Hollywood blockbuster detailing the tragic singers life.
Odds are being offered on a number of big names who could step into the singers’ dancing shoes, including High School Musical star Zac Efron at 9/2, Usher at 6/1, Will Smith at 8/1 and Justin Timberlake at 12/1.
Slightly controversially, Paddy Power are also taking bets on what race the chosen actor will be.
A spokesperson for Paddy Power said: "In the latter stages of his life Jackson appeared more white than black which could persuade movie bosses to opt for a Caucasian man to play Michael."
The odds on a white actor being cast in the role are 8/11 while it’s even money that a black actor will play the part.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “It’s going to be one mammoth task trying to get someone good enough at acting and dancing to fill Michael Jackson’s moon-walking shoes but when it comes to the race we’re betting it don’t matter if he’s black or white!”
(DW)
The bookie opened betting on after movie maker Ivan Reitman, who directed ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Up In The Air’ producer Tom Pollock began discussions about creating a Hollywood blockbuster detailing the tragic singers life.
Odds are being offered on a number of big names who could step into the singers’ dancing shoes, including High School Musical star Zac Efron at 9/2, Usher at 6/1, Will Smith at 8/1 and Justin Timberlake at 12/1.
Slightly controversially, Paddy Power are also taking bets on what race the chosen actor will be.
A spokesperson for Paddy Power said: "In the latter stages of his life Jackson appeared more white than black which could persuade movie bosses to opt for a Caucasian man to play Michael."
The odds on a white actor being cast in the role are 8/11 while it’s even money that a black actor will play the part.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “It’s going to be one mammoth task trying to get someone good enough at acting and dancing to fill Michael Jackson’s moon-walking shoes but when it comes to the race we’re betting it don’t matter if he’s black or white!”
(DW)
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