Paul Rudd is no stranger to playing the idiot role, but it is usually always as a supporting character. When given the chance to carry a film, he generally plays the straight man. I’ve never thought that Rudd gets the credit that he deserves. If you look at his filmography, it is easy to see that he has played a wide range of characters.
Our Idiot Brother, his latest film, seems promising, not just because of the positive word of mouth from early screenings, but a killer cast that includes Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan, Hugh Dancy, Rashida Jones, and Adam Scott. The film we be released on August 26, 2011, so I suppose we will find out then.
Meanwhile though, let’s talk Rudd: are you a Paul Rudd believer? If so, what are you favorite Rudd roles?
