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Brad Pitt Drops Out of State of Play Movie, Russell Crowe May Replace
Monday November 26, 2007

Brad Pitt and Russell Crowe

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Universal Pictures is scrambling to replace Brad Pitt in the drama State of Play after the actor unexpectedly dropped out November 21.

The latest candidate: Russell Crowe, who could sign on to play the role of a political operative as early as this week, Variety reports.

Pitt better hope so.

Universal could sue the actor — who violated a pay-or-play commitment when he quit over script disagreements — if the recasting process takes too long and forces other costars — including Edward Norton and Rachel McAdams — to also drop out.

The film had been set to begin filming November 15.

If Crowe takes on the role, he may need to cut off that man-nytail.

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