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New Details Emerge On Jay Baruchel's ROBOCOP Role As He Nears A Deal

We already knew that Jay Baruchel (The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goon) was in talks to join the cast of director Jose Padilha's RoboCop, but new details on his surprising role in the remake have been revealed as he closes in on a deal to star.

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By Josh Wilding - 7/24/2012

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen, Dark Shadows) had joined the cast of RoboCop as "Maddox", the man who trains Alex Murphy (set to be played by Joel Kinnaman (The Killing, Safe House)). At the same time, it was mentioned that Jay Baruchel was in talks for a role, and thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we now have details on who he will play as the actor nears a deal. According to the site, his role will be, "the head of marketing for Omnicorp, the company that is building the police cyborg." An interesting part for an actor best known for taking on comedic roles in the likes of Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder. He joins a cast which includes Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Abbie Cornish.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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xfan320 - 7/24/2012, 4:54 PM
Bada$$. I love how they are being really upfront with the casting for this movie. Plus really good people are falling into place swiftly. This is probably gonna be really good.

Callin it now.
longbowhunter - 7/24/2012, 5:00 PM
This movie has a real solid cast so far.
musashi - 7/24/2012, 5:06 PM
Nick Fury AND Comissioner Gordon in this? Oh no!
Spidey31 - 7/24/2012, 5:07 PM
Guy can act
Spidey31 - 7/24/2012, 5:08 PM
He might finally be able to show what he's really made of
Bane2099 - 7/24/2012, 5:34 PM
He kinda gets on my nerves lol
accountnolongerinuse - 7/24/2012, 5:41 PM
Interesting. I doubt it will be as good as the original (or at least, good in the same way), but by the looks of some of the roles they're casting, it could be interesting.
mattattack - 7/24/2012, 5:55 PM
I think it's hilarious when people say "it won't be as good as the original". Seriously? The original is not really that good, at the time- sure, but with the solid cast we have here and right direction it will blow away the original. EASY.
Coloso - 7/24/2012, 6:14 PM
@mattattack why do you think thats hilarious? Robocop is a cult classic and still gets play to this day. If it wasn't good they wouldn't be spending the money to do a remake.
diomc - 7/24/2012, 6:19 PM
Great Movie
Jollem - 7/24/2012, 7:15 PM
spideyboy - 7/24/2012, 7:39 PM
Great cast.
mikesinuman - 7/24/2012, 9:53 PM
that shit actor jay baruchel, can not act. wrong casting.
ThaReaperAssassin - 7/24/2012, 11:21 PM
The MCU is in the DC universe! Serioulsy! SPOLILERS...Major Crimes Unit. Now you know.
hobohaymaker13 - 7/25/2012, 12:43 AM
Oh, nice. I have the feeling he's the one OCP that ends up getting killed by Boddicker (If he's in it.)
Nubase - 7/25/2012, 1:25 AM
people should watch the elite squad 1 and 2, the director will bring hardcore action to robocop
AlexDeLarge87 - 7/25/2012, 2:09 AM
Ok but who are going to play the villains?

Baruchel could play the one who gets shot by ED-209.
AlexDeLarge87 - 7/25/2012, 2:11 AM
By the way i thought the name of the corporation was OCP and not Omnicorp? Why the change?
smerf1 - 7/25/2012, 3:44 AM
OCP is and abbreviation of OmniCorP
theartofoneness - 7/25/2012, 5:29 AM
Oh damn. I thought he was gonna be robocop and you all were for it. That would definitely not work. but it might work better for another role, thought to be honest I am not stoked by the cast so far, but I have hope!
NorrinRaddical - 7/25/2012, 7:41 AM
EVERYONE GO SEE "GOON". incredible hockey movie that flew under the radar last year - and is streaming on Netflix now.

even if he gets on your nerves, he did an amazing job, the whole film is hilarious, BRUTAL, and loaded with heart.
Talontd - 7/25/2012, 9:22 AM
^^^Yea, I liked it too...

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