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By Stone Martindale Jan 8, 2007, 23:41 GMT

Mike Myers cast as Keith Moon in biopic

Canadian actor Mike Myers has been confirmed for the title role in a biopic about The Who drummer Keith Moon. 05/31/2003 - Mike Myers - 2003 MTV Movie Awards - Press Room - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

05/31/2003 - Mike Myers - 2003 MTV Movie Awards - Press Room - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

05/31/2003 - Mike Myers - 2003 MTV Movie Awards - Press Room - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA © Glenn Harris / PhotorazziA young Moon was castigated by teachers for his study skills but praised for his music skills, one school report noted "he has great ability, but must guard against a tendency to show off," reported Wikipedia.Moon later got heavily into drugs and amphetamines. Amphetamines in small doses is a common medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which many historians and observers speculate afflicted Moon. Myers was rumored to have been offered the role last September, and this has now been confirmed by the movie's co-producer Bill Gerber. Myers was personally picked by The Who singer and project producer, Roger Daltrey.The film is titled, "See Me Feel Me: Keith Moon Naked For Pleasure" and is in development, tentatively to be released in 2009.

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See Me Feel Me: Keith Moon Naked for Your Pleasure

A look at the life and death of Keith Moon - played by Mike Myers - whose innovative drumming and penchant for destructive behavior and stage antics made rock group "The Who" ...more

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