William M. Gaines, the eccentric pulp/pop genius who gave the world horror comics and Mad Magazine, will be the subject of a new bio-pic, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The story will focus on Gaines' creation of E.C. Comics ("Tales from the Crypt," etc) in the 1950s and the subsequent media uproar, congressional hearings, and censorship.
Sounds great, but who do you get to play Gaines? Look at that mug. Shia LeBeouf if he gains 60 pounds? Maybe John Turturro has another brother stashed somewhere? Ah -- I have it: Jonah Hill. You loved him in "Knocked Up," the upcoming "Superbad" will pop him loose, and here's his chance to go serious. Whoever's casting this, thank me later.
Now if the movie shows the old Gaines, we'll probably have to call on Mel.
