Variety has reported that Nicholas Cage is in talks to portray a gangster villain in the upcoming Green Hornet film.

In addition, the trade mag reports, Cameron Diaz is negotiating to play the Green Hornet’s reporter-love interest.

Considering the film has had its ups and downs — with director/Kato actor Stephen Chow eventually dropping out of the picture enthire — I’m surprised this amount of star power is still willing to touch the project. What do you think, dear readers?

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