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By M&C Movie News Apr 15, 2007, 3:54 GMT

Christina Ricci joins 'Speedracer 'cast

The Wachowski brothers, Larry and Andy are going to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the 1960’s cartoon ‘Speed Racer.’ Pic is being produced by Warner Bros based on the Japanese anime series created by Tatsuo Yoshida. 11/08/2004 - Christina Ricci - The 2004 Louis Vuitton United Cancer Front Gala - Universal Studios Lot - Universal City, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

11/08/2004 - Christina Ricci - The 2004 Louis Vuitton United Cancer Front Gala - Universal Studios Lot - Universal City, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

11/08/2004 - Christina Ricci - The 2004 Louis Vuitton United Cancer Front Gala - Universal Studios Lot - Universal City, CA © Glenn Harris / PhotorazziChristina Ricci will join Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman already signed to the project."Speed" centers on a young race car driver, Speed (Hirsch), and his quest for glory in his thundering, gadget-laden vehicle Mach 5. Ricci will star as Speed's girlfriend Trixie, his formidable ally on and off the track. Goodman will play Pops in the movie, a race car owner and builder. Sarandon is on board as Pops' wife, the backbone of the family as well as the Mach 5 Go Racing Team.Shooting is expected to start this summer in Berlin with a summer 2008 release.

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