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    OPEN AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG MONTY PYTHONS



    Los Angeles, CA (February 2, 2004) – Hippofilms, a Los Angeles-based film production company, has announced a worldwide casting call for the roles of the young members of Monty Python, the famed British comedy troupe.



    The first open audition is scheduled in Hollywood, California, on March 20th, 2004. It will be supervised by Hippofilms’ president, David Eric Brenner. Subsequent auditions, in New York, London and Tokyo will be announced in the near future.



    Hippofilms will work closely with The Graham Chapman Archives to select six young actors to portray the world-famous comedians (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin) in the upcoming theatrical film, GIN AND TONIC, a comic-drama based on the life and memoirs of late Python Graham Chapman.



    Brenner stated, “We wanted to cast as wide a net as possible for the Pythons. Our goal isn’t just to find six look-alikes, but to discover six incredibly talented performers who embody that Pythonic brilliance and lunacy.”



    The auditions will also be an opportunity for Python fans to display their unusual brand of fanaticism. According to Jim Yoakum, Director of the Graham Chapman Archives, “We wanted these auditions to be fun, somewhat silly affairs that Graham would be proud of. That’s why we’re giving away prizes for the most absurd costumes.”



    Toy Vault, a U.S.-based toy company, will unveil their latest prototypes of Monty Python-related toys -- including a stuffed bunny with huge, pointy teeth -- at the Hollywood audition. Outside the audition hall, local actors and die-hard fans will perform original comic sketches for their peers on a community stage.



    Those seeking further information about the auditions can visit the GIN AND TONIC movie website: www.ginandtonicmovie.com.



    According to the site, they’re looking to cast the parts of :



    GRAHAM CHAPMAN JOHN CLEESE TERRY GILLIAM ERIC IDLE TERRY JONES MICHAEL PALIN



    And shortly :



    KEITH MOON PETER COOK HARRY NILSSON RINGO STARR MARTY FELDMAN



    DOUGLAS ADAMS DAVID FROST

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    Does anyone know if this film is still happening? There was some publicity about it a year or so ago but I haven't heard anything since. I know that Rhys Ifans was mentioned at one point as playing Graham Chapman although he subsequently went on to play Peter Cook

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    These auditioms are often publicity stunts and usually well known names get the parts.

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