Simon Pegg Fears He Might Be Too Old To Play "Wee Hughie" In THE BOYS

Simon Pegg Fears He Might Be Too Old To Play "Wee Hughie" In THE BOYS

The character may have been based on Pegg's appearance, but while speaking to MTV the fan favorite actor says he might now be too old to play the part. He also reveals that he has read the script..

By MarkCassidy - Dec 29, 2011 07:12 AM EST
Filed Under: The Boys
Source: MTV Splashpage
As any fan of Garth Ennis' controversial comic series knows, the character of "Wee Hughie" Campbell is the spitting image of actor Simon Pegg - on purpose. So when Adam McKay was announced as director for the big screen version fans immediately wanted to know if Pegg would be approached to play the part. Well it seems that he has been, revealing to MTV that he has read the script. But Pegg also reckons he might just be a bit long in the tooth to play the character by the time the movie gets rolling..



"I have [read the script], it's really good. I'd love to do it, if it came about," said Pegg. "My fear is that I'm too old to play Wee Hughie, now. But you know, obviously, the character was drawn, at least, around my face."


I don't think Pegg would be too old at all, but then we don't know when or even if this movie will happen. Director Adam McKay was heard to say at the 2011 Comedy Awards: "You really have to wait until the draft is done to get serious about it, plus it's like a $100 million, Rated-R, anti-superhero movie, so we have to see who bites on it". Lets hope someone bites, and soon. McKay has also expressed interest in Russell Crowe for the lead role of Billy Butcher. And Pegg is worried that HE is too old?




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krooklyndodger
krooklyndodger - 12/29/2011, 8:36 AM
Come on Pegg! Do it!
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 12/29/2011, 8:59 AM
NOOOOOO!!!!!!! HE'S NOT TO OLD!!!!

Look at Samuel Jackson, he's 63 yrs old and he's playing his role of Nick Fury.
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 12/29/2011, 9:19 AM
@, yeah, but Nick Fury is an old guy.Both the 616 and Ultimate versions are over 60.

The character of Hughie is in his mid 20's.The character was created/modeled after Pegg 5 years ago, when Pegg was 36.He is currently 41, and even though he looks like the character, he is too old to play him.

"McKay has also expressed interest in Russell Crowe for the lead role of Billy Butcher. And Pegg is worried that HE is too old? "

If you read the comics, Billy Butcher was a young a young Marine during the Falkands War(1982), so the character is somewhere near 50.I don't think Crowe is right for the role, but at 47, he's the right age.

I honestly don't think Pegg is going to play the part.He's said he thinks he's too old as far back as 2009, so I don't really think he's really into it.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2009/09/27/simon-pegg-too-old-to-play-wee-hughie-in-the-boys/

Doesn't seem like they're making the movie anytime soon, and he keeps getting older.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 12/29/2011, 9:21 AM
I recall Simon Pegg saying this sometime ago. I'd have a really hard time watching someone else play the role. When I read the comics I hear Pegg's voice. To me he is the character.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 12/29/2011, 9:30 AM
I don't think he's to old to play him, and I honestly can't see anyone else in the role besides Pegg.
headlopper
headlopper - 12/29/2011, 10:40 AM
This comic is brutal...in a good way!

I'll go see this film!
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 12/29/2011, 11:15 AM
Nonsense! Little bit make up will cover it if necessary.

It would help thou if they would start making the movie now.
croniccris
croniccris - 12/29/2011, 11:32 AM
For real start making the movie right meow!
AlcoholicA
AlcoholicA - 12/29/2011, 11:59 AM
Awesome awesome awesome comic book,

awesome book
P862010
P862010 - 12/29/2011, 1:44 PM
Butcher - Gerard Butler
Wee Hughie - Simon Pegg
The Frenchmen - Vincent Cassel
The Female - Noomi Rapace
Mothers Milk - Michael Clark Duncan
MissOracle
MissOracle - 12/29/2011, 7:22 PM
I like the casting above by P862010, but I want Clive Owen for Butcher.
HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 12/30/2011, 1:01 AM
He has too do it, who else can play Wee Hughie?
jeremySee
jeremySee - 12/30/2011, 1:28 PM
@P862010 Nice casting choices, especially Cassel...he was scary good in EASTERN PROMISES
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