Eminem to Star in Adam Sandler Flick

Eminem, who cut his acting teeth in the somewhat successful film, 8 Mile, has been confirmed to star along side (although most likely in a cameo) Adam Sandler in the Judd Apatow-directed film, Funny People (which is getting really good pre-release buzz)."I was scared to pitch jokes to him," Apatow told MTV, "then I realized his songs are as nasty as anything that has ever been spoken. There is no way to offend him."Also starring in Funny People are the usual suspects and then some: Seth Rogen, Ken Jeong, Jason Schwartzman, Sarah Silverman, Leslie Mann, and Jonah Hill. Other actors Apatow has recruited include: RZA, Andy Dick, Eric Bana, Norm MacDonald and Dave Attell (many of whom play themselves).

IMDB's tagline:

When seasoned comedian George Simmons [Sandler] learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.

Should be a good one. Eminem seems to be making an attempt at showing his light-hearted side, no? First there was the staged Bruno stunt at the MTV Movie Awards, then he hosted Fox’s animation block with Baby Stewie, and he recently went on Jimmy Kimmel joking around. I guess I like this new Eminem. But it feels kind of like the high school bully who once pulled a knife on a kid over the summer, but is now (maybe) cleaned up his act and trying to make friends with everybody. Sorta.Funny Peopole comes out July 31. We'll see if we can get an interview with the rapper and put his new-found sense of humor to the test.