It has been a long time coming, but the first onscreen pairing of father and son Kirk and Michael Douglas now looks set to take place. The two actors have signed up to appear in the Fred Schepisi-directed comedy Smack In The Puss, a black comedy about a dysfunctional New York family which attempts to reconcile. In a further twist, there could even be a role in the movie for Michael’s eldest son Cameron, playing – you’ve guessed it – Kirk’s grandson.
“A lot of this came out of September 11, which has made everyone question their life priorities,” said Michael, whose production company will be bankrolling the film. “If you have a rare opportunity to work with people you know in an appropriate project, you take it. I realise this offered the perfect chance to finally do a picture with my father.”
“Dad and I could never decide on one to do together before,” continued the Fatal Attraction star, “though we came close a couple of times. He is pretty picky, and so am I. We’ve found a lovely script that’s not simply us venting our demons. There are great parts here.”
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