Hugh Laurie Talks On 'Superman Returns'

[Wednesday, January 19th, 2005]
Hugh Laurie talked to Sci Fi Wire about his role in the upcoming Superman Returns, in which he plays the role of Daily Planet editor Perry White.

"They won't let me read the script," Laurie said in an interview at Fox's winter press tour in Hollywood. "I have to read it in a room with an armed security guard, because they're terrified. These things get on the Internet."

But Laurie's participation is certain, he said. "Everything's done. The deal's done. I mean, I haven't signed the thing, but ... the only thing we haven't done is, I haven't read it. They're understandably very cautious about letting people see it, so I can't speak about the script. I'm going to read it tomorrow or the day after."

As for his character, the British actor said, "I'm head of the Daily Planet. 'Goddamn it, Clark, where were you?' That's going to be my line." What about "Great Caesar's ghost"? "If I get a chance," Laurie allowed. "It may be only in the lunch hour, but I certainly will be planning on saying it."

Laurie was asked to take on the role by Singer, who also executive produces Laurie's Fox show. "He said, 'Do you want to do it? Are you interested in doing it?' [I said,] 'God, absolutely.' I love working with him. He's a fascinating guy. So, yeah, I'm very hopeful. I'm really looking forward to it."

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