Zellweger too old to play rock legend

Oscar winner Renee Zellweger is too old to play rock legend Janis Joplin, according to the director of a rival biopic.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004 - 09:29

Oscar winner Renee Zellweger is too old to play rock legend Janis Joplin, according to the director of a rival biopic.

Penelope Spheeris is directing rocker Pink in her leading role debut in The Gospel According To Janis, which is set to hit cinema screens shortly after the Zellweger-led Piece Of My Heart.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Zellweger Person: Renee Zellweger Person: Janis Joplin Person: Penelope Spheeris Person: Pink Person: Spheeris Person: Joplin Person: Renee Organisation: Hollywood

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