Susan Sarandon, John Goodman Join Al Pacino For Kevorkian Biopic

As if longtime legend Al Pacino starring as the man deemed "Dr. Death" wasn't compelling enough to induce fanatic anticipation for the upcoming Jack Kevorkian biopic, two more film veterans have been confirmed for the cast.

HBO Films' You Don't Know Jack is casting Susan Sarandon as Janet Good, an activist who becomes a staunch supporter of Dr. Kevorkian's assisted suicide practices for the terminally ill, according to Reuters. John Goodman, who co-starred previously with Sarandon in Warner Bros. Pictures' Speed Racer, plays Kevorkian's friend, co-worker and supporter, Nicol.

Kevorkian, who was released on parole in June 2007, has agreed to work with producers for the film, which is a first for the media-popular story.

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By NMP on July 14, 2009

I think for these great actors to really get into their roles they should take themselves out first so they can fully experience the real thing.

By Harley2002 on July 14, 2009

Brahahahahaha. So with Hollywood losing money hand over fist because of the crappy movies they put out and the stupid antics of there spoiled whiney stars like Sarandon. Now they are going to make a movie about the Murderer Kavorkian, JUST BRILLIANT. I am sure this Blockbuster will draw in a huge audience, Come on little Timmy lets go see the old nutcase get his rocks off killing people. I’ll pay to see it if Sarandon let's doctor death give an example with her as the subject. Now that would be worth 10 bucks.