Callbacks: Nicholson Weighing ‘Vegas’ Comedy; Singer & McQuarrie Reunite

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Jack Nicholson has been offered one of the lead roles in "LASt VEGAS," a baby boomer comedy from CBS Films that is described as a cross between "Grumpy Old Men" and "The Hangover," reports Vulture.

Peter Chelsom ("Serendipity") is attached to direct the project, which Laurence Mark is producing.

Dan Fogelman ("Cars," "Bolt") wrote the script, which follows four semi-retired estranged childhood friends from Coney Island who reunite in Vegas to finally marry off Billy, a successful lawyer and lifelong playboy of the group, who Vulture suggests could be played by Nicholson. Conflict arises when Billy and one of his friends, a widower, begin vying for the affections of the same lounge singer.

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