LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Zach Galifianakis is finally ready to join the dead.The comedian has been circling "R.I.P.D.," a supernatural action comedy about a ghost-busting police force, since the fall.This week, the actor took a step toward the light, entering serious talks to star opposite Ryan Reynolds in Universal's adaptation of the Dark Horse comic."R.I.P.D." follows a murdered cop (Reynolds) who is recruited to work in the Rest in Peace Department, a police force comprised of ghosts who battle spirits unready to depart this world. Robert Schwentke ("Red") will direct.If a deal is made, Galifianakis would play Reynolds' partner, a wise-cracking officer who's been hunting spirits since the 1800s. Galifianakis next stars in "The Hangover Part 2," which opens May 26.Pour Down Rain .DJ Wrecka and Mike Moe .Disillusion EP (Weave 07) .Wish .I Can't Stop
Galifianakis to join Ryan Reynolds in "R.I.P.D."
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Zach Galifianakis is finally ready to join the dead.The comedian has been circling "R.I.P.D.," a supernatural action comedy about a ghost-busting police force, since the fall.This week, the actor took a step toward the light, entering serious talks to star opposite Ryan Reynolds in Universal's adaptation of the Dark Horse comic."R.I.P.D." follows a murdered cop (Reynolds) who is recruited to work in the Rest in Peace Department, a police force comprised of ghosts who battle spirits unready to depart this world. Robert Schwentke ("Red") will direct.If a deal is made, Galifianakis would play Reynolds' partner, a wise-cracking officer who's been hunting spirits since the 1800s. Galifianakis next stars in "The Hangover Part 2," which opens May 26.Pour Down Rain .DJ Wrecka and Mike Moe .Disillusion EP (Weave 07) .Wish .I Can't Stop