Seann William Scott set to 'Hit Somebody'

Posted Monday, February 22, 2010 at 4:45 PM Central
Last updated Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM Central

by John Couture

We previously reported that Kevin Smith's next project will be a hockey themed movie called Hit Somebody based on the Warren Zevon song of the same name. Well, yesterday NHL.com (naturally) scored the dirt that Smith is eying none other than Seann William Scott for the lead role of Buddy.

"I look at this as Seann's opportunity to go to the Hanks level. Hanks for years and years did this role and then he became that guy. This is Seann's chance to do that as well, not just be Stifler. And it's my chance to not just be the Clerks guy. It's my chance to do something big, epic in scale."

Whoa.

To be honest, Seann William Scott wasn't even on my radar in terms of actors that would be best cast as Buddy, a less-skilled hockey player that makes his living being the enforcer, or goon if you will, on his hockey teams. It's not that he doesn't have the right look, I'm just leery about his range to carry a serious drama.

But if there's one thing that Kev has taught me, it's to trust his judgment. So, for now, I would say that I'm intrigued about this project as it combines my two passions in life, hockey and Kevin Smith.

Speaking of Smith, his current movie Cop Out hits theaters this weekend. What do you think about this possible casting?