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Matthew Fox, who plays Racer X in the upcoming “Speed Racer” film, was really excited to jump into the role based on the classic animated series. When he first met the directors, Larry and Andy Wachowski, “They were basically warning me,” Fox told CBR News. “This [costume’s] going to be really intense. It’s going to be leather. It’s going to be hot. You’re going to do action sequences in it and you’re not going to have any use of your eyes as an actor. Are you worried about that?” Fox’s response: “I’m not worried about it. I’m so fired up for the challenge.” The actor’s initial interest in the project came from the Wachowskis themselves, but in meeting with them he learned the filmmakers wanted to make “a movie their nephews and nieces could see,” in contrast to their R-rated “The Matrix” trilogy.
Entertainment Tonight did two stories on Speed Racer this week and last. The photos are here and you can watch a clip below.
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