WEIRDLAND: Malin Akerman replaces Lindsay Lohan in Matthew Wilder's Inferno

Monday, November 22, 2010

Malin Akerman replaces Lindsay Lohan in Matthew Wilder's Inferno

"Malin Akerman (Couples Retreat, Watchmen, 27 Dresses) is now confirmed to replace Lindsay Lohan in Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story. from director/writer Matthew Wilder's script which made the 2008 Black List. "My understanding is that Lindsay was dropped as she's impossible to insure and the producers loved Malin," an insider emails. Malin's upcoming credits include Wanderlust (Paul Rudd, Jen Aniston), Happythankyoumoreplease (Josh Radnor) and The Bang Bang Club (Taylor Kitsch, Ryan Philippe). She is also attached to star opposite Ethan Hawke in The Numbers Station. The Lovelace project (we really need another after Brian Grazer did one?) is based on the novel Ordeal: An Autobiography by Linda Lovelace with Mike McGrady. The producers include Chris Hanley of Muse Productions and Jordan Gertner". Source: www.deadline.com

"With Akerman ("Watchmen", "27 Dresses") in the part, Wilder believes the stalled project will get back on track with plans to shoot in the first quarter of 2011.
Lindsay Lohan leaves her house in Palm Desert looking refreshed as she takes off her sunglasses (November 19, 2010)

Lohan has been in and out of jail and rehab over the past year and is currently living at a sober living facility in southern California.

"We have stuck by Lindsay very patiently for a long time with a lot of love and support", Wilder said". Source: abcnews.go.com


A video dedicated to the beautiful and talented actress Malin Akerman, featuring two scenes from "Watchmen" and "The Heartbreak kid" (with Ben Stiller).

Song "Heart of glass" by Blondie.

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