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

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.

By JoshWilding - Jul 24, 2012 04:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Robocop
Source: The Hollywood Reporter


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.

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xfan320
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
longbowhunter - 7/24/2012, 5:00 PM
This movie has a real solid cast so far.
musashi
musashi - 7/24/2012, 5:06 PM
Nick Fury AND Comissioner Gordon in this? Oh no!
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/24/2012, 5:07 PM
Guy can act
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/24/2012, 5:08 PM
He might finally be able to show what he's really made of
Bane2099
Bane2099 - 7/24/2012, 5:34 PM
He kinda gets on my nerves lol
mattattack
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
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
diomc - 7/24/2012, 6:19 PM
Great Movie
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 7/24/2012, 7:39 PM
Great cast.
mikesinuman
mikesinuman - 7/24/2012, 9:53 PM
that shit actor jay baruchel, can not act. wrong casting.
hobohaymaker13
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.)
AlexDeLarge87
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
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
smerf1 - 7/25/2012, 3:44 AM
OCP is and abbreviation of OmniCorP
theartofoneness
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
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
Talontd - 7/25/2012, 9:22 AM
^^^Yea, I liked it too...
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