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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Cannes | Van Damme on Van Damme in "JCVD"


One of the more anticipated projects in the Cannes Market, "JCVD," a biopic starring Van Damme as himself. 

The teaser below is a must-see, where JCVD crashes a casting-call for the film, demanding to know what the project's about:
Casting Agent:  Well, it's about JCVD comin' back to Belgium to chill out... because he's not doing that well.

JVCD:  What are you talking about?

Casting Agent:  Well, first of all...problems with the IRS. And you just lost your son's custody...

JVCD:  Hey, that's not over yet.  I didn't lose.  I appealed...

Comments

Hello. Great job. I did not expect this on a Wednesday. This is a great story. Thanks!

I like how Van Damme has taken a play straight from the boy bands. When you want to appear mature, use initials (e.g., New Kids on the Block = NKOTB). If JCVD follows this path, it will have marginal critical reception, but disappointing commercial success.

Finally! Van Damme is back!! The right way! I''m so glad for him.

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