Jamie Foxx might just have The Power Of Duff. At the very least, he’ll have the power to decide who Duff is.
And no, this is not leading to a Simpsons movie story. The Power Of Duff has been one of the hottest scripts hovering around Universal for months now, attracting the moth-like talents of Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Russell Crowe to its bright, shiny plot.
Duff sees a New York TV news anchor grieving after the death of his father. When he starts praying for things to happen while reading the news, he’s shocked that his prayers are answered. But before long, he’s caught up in a blizzard of controversy as the public tries to decide if he’s a saint, a shyster or just a talking head. Foxx and his management will develop the film while the Miami Vice star considers putting on Duff’s suit.