Former
Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has agreed to
take on the role of gay director Roger DeBris in the
upcoming Las Vegas run of The Producers, he
announced yesterday in a press conference with director Mel
Brooks at his side.
"He is perfect
for Roger DeBris because he has the best legs in
Hollywood," the BBC reported Brooks as saying. He went on to
praise Hasselhoff for his "incredible comedic timing,
terrific musical theater experience, and a stage
presence that I think will be a perfect marriage for
the role."
Hasselhoff, who
previously starred in Broadway productions of Jekyll and
Hyde and Chicago, humbly replied to Brooks's
glowing remarks: "I am honored to be a part of
anything Mel Brooks is involved with."
The musical will
debut at the Paris Las Vegas hotel on January 31, with
Brad Oscar on board to play producer Max Bialystock. The
role of Leo Bloom has yet to be cast. (The
Advocate)