Laurel and Hardy Biopic With John C. Reilly And Steve Coogan

now that would be exciting! love those guys...

 

I'm on the fence but, yes he is a good actor...with makeup these days anything is possible...

 

Yes, and actually, now I really think he'd be a great choice. Not only is his body type correct, but his voice is the same high pitched nasal type voice Costello had. With some good makeup, I think he'd be a great Lou. Jason is a terrific actor.

Now as for Bud Abbott, thats a tough one too. I keep thinking of Ben Affleck. His face seems right to me.

 

Here’s Ron Masak doing his Costello look in 1979...


Again in 1982 (at the 2:47 mark)...
1982 Commercials: Stop Thief to Tropicana

He certainly had the look, but might’ve needed a little work on the voice. Definitely a missed opportunity!!

 

An interesting choice...

 

oh man that's scary...with a little added weight he could have been a dead ringer for Lou...

 

And for those who want to check out the TV movie “Bud and Lou”...

 

I remember watching that....not good...

 

Maybe PBS should run a historical drama called THE ABBOT COSTELLO!