A couple weeks back I suggested some casting ideas for the new Kurt Cobain biopic, and in an attempt to be all hilarious and stuff I said that current Them Crooked Vultures drummer Dave Grohl should be played by Shelley Duvall from The Shining. Well it turns out I was right on the money. Grohl told People:
The proposed Kurt Cobain biopic will undoubtedly proceed without his blessing, but Dave Grohl, former Nirvana band mate and Foo Fighters frontman, is taking a stand when it comes to who should portray him.
“I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m crossing my fingers that Shelley Duvall plays me,” The musician deadpans to PEOPLE. And though it may seem to be an odd choice for casting directors, Grohl explains why the actress made famous by being chased around by an ax-weilding Jack Nicholson is the right “man” for the job.
“Shelley Duvall in The Shining …” he says, laughing. “That is MY face, you cannot get any closer than that.”
Dave, I’m glad I didn’t offend you, but how about throwing a little credit my way? You stole my bit. Not cool. I’m going to start telling people the “Big Me” video was all my idea.
Also, we should totally hang out, man. We’ll be best friends.
