that the Fifa coins Ford Firestone lawsuits of may become fodder for a movie adapted from Adam Penenberg s book Tragic Indifference Josh Brolin could play the Erin Brockovich style lawyer who stuck up for the victims who were injured or killed when their Ford Explorers rolled over after the weak Firestone tires
exploded MIchael Douglas had been attached for the lawyer role when he first optioned the book years ago but he s now ready to bow out and let the younger Brolin take over while Douglas and Productions remain on board as producers Showbiz also notes that names mentioned for the key role of paralyzed victim Donna Bailey include Nicole Kidman Cate Blanchett and Laura Linney but you can probably add any prestigious over actress to that list