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Matthew Fox is Racer X in Speed Racer

Posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2007 by Peter Sciretta

Matthew Fox is Racer X

Lost star Matthew Fox is in final negotiations to play Racer X in the Wachowski Brothers’ upcoming live-action adaptation of Speed Racer.

Emile Hirsch is Speed Racer, an eighteen-year-old who aspires to become a race car driver, but his father, automotive engineer “Pops” (John Goodman) disapproves. Speed with the help of the amazing Mach 5 race car and girlfriend Trixie (Christina Ricci), embarks on a series of fantastic adventures that pit him and his friends against Skull Duggery, Snake Oiler, Mr. Wiley, and the Alpha Gang. Susan Sarandon is also on board to play Speed’s mother. Fox will play Speed’s mysterious arch-rival, Racer X. I wonder if Fox’s instant like-ability will hurt the character’s villainous status.

The original cartoon was one of the first Japanese animes to catch traction with American audiences. Speed Racer is scheduled to hit theaters on May 9th 2008.

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  • White_Devil
    Too bad the author has never watched Speed Racer. RacerX was not a Villian he was ::SPOILER AHEAD:: Speed's long "LOST" brother Rex! Get it RacerX = Rex.
  • If I recall correctly, Racer X starts off as Speed Racer's rival, so he's not a villain per se, but his agenda is unknown. I assume the movie will follow that plot point.
  • CaptGray
    OK, I'm from the generation that watched the original anime series on TV(on a black and white set) in the 60's. I remain cautiously optimistic, does anyone remember what happened to that film disaster called 'The Thunderbirds'? So far, the casting looks good. Of course this thing will never get out of 1st gear with out a decent script.
  • Lyvid
    Was a big fan of the show when I was a kid. my wife went to school with Matthew Fox back in WY. so we have 2 reasons to hope the film is a good
  • Nancy
    Just saw Speed Racer with my 5 year-old...what a trip! Can't understand the middling reviews for this movie, the visuals are a blast, and the whole thing was just loads of fun start to finish (ha ha). Matthew Fox isn't given many lines, but is looking pretty sweet, less scrubby than on Lost, understandably. Hoping it succeeds enough to justify a sequel!
  • Salut Matthuw,
    j'aime beaucoup ton personnage dans speed racer et je trouve que tu est tres bon dans le personnage de racer X.

    Zacary
  • Matthuw hello,
    I love much your character in speed racer and I find that you is very good in the character of racer X.
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