Carell keen to remake 'Only Fools' for US

[Mentalist]

Steve Carell has said that he would love to remake Only Fools and Horses for a US audience.


The 47-year-old actor, who stars in the American version of The Office, said that he would be up for playing the role of Del Boy.


"That would be my dream role," The Sun quotes him as saying. "The British do sitcoms better than anybody else in the world."


He also called for Ricky Gervais, Paul Rudd, Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller to get involved in the project.


"I think with the right scriptwriters and cast we could do Only Fools and Horses justice. If anybody wants to help me do a remake, I'd love it - with Ricky as Mike the barman."

Look, I love Steve Carell. He's quality. But this idea is possibly the worst I've heard since New Coke.

hpneutral:

 

[The Tomtrek]

I feel a little ill.

 

[whisky]

I never found the original funny

 

[headvoid]

Ben Stiller and Ricky Gervais together in a remake of a dull David Jason vehicle.

Why wouldn't this be successful?

Similar to new Coke - Dasani water anyone?

 

[Gagh]

This would be an utter failure.

 

[CaptainWacky]

Is there any source for this other than The Sun?