Posted by Old Scratcher at 148.177.1.212 on March 20, 2003 at 14:31:33:
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that thinks A Confederacy of Dunces is a great project for Mr. Smith. I thought that Oliver Platt would be great in the lead, but he got too old. I think Jack Black could play the role if he stops being a two bit Belushi imitator. Chris Rock is a natural for a supporting role.
It's a fantasic book and New Jersey could easily serve as a site for much of the film, unless you want to steam in New Orleans.