This just in from the Desperate Publicity Ploy desk: Those paragons of truth and accuracy at TMZ are reporting that a "source close to Lindsay Lohan" claims that Lohan is in talks with producers of the upcoming Superman reboot concerning a role that is NOT LOIS LANE, people. SO DON'T EVEN THINK IT'S LOIS LANE. BECAUSE IT'S NOT…LOIS LANE, I MEAN.
Of course, this rumor is surfacing just in time to NOT take any heat off Lohan's appearance in court today on felony grand theft charges. So don't even think that's why this piece of what-is-almost-certainly-total-fiction is making the rounds. Because it's not…being circulated to draw attention from Lohan's latest legal problem, I mean. But, hey, let's play along. What the heck, right? It's a slow news day.
It seems that Lohan's people have had talks — specifically, "multiple phone conversation" — with unnamed producers of the new Supes film to be directed by Zack Snyder, produced by Christopher Nolan and star the very British and even more controversial Henry Cavill as the new Man of Steel. And while Lohan is not up for the role of Lois Lane, she's reportedly being considered for a "major character."
Personally, I think Lohan is made for the role of Lex Luthor, the criminal mastermind who always gets caught, yet always gets away, and surrounds himself with the Worst. Help. Ever. (cough, Dina Lohan, cough) Sound like anyone you know? Besides, Lex and Lindsay even share the same initials!
I've always felt a bit sorry for Lohan. I think she's a talented actress, but I fear Lohan is throwing away any chance of a career. Due to all the negative attention she generates — and even seems to court — Lohan is making herself a pariah. Usually, the trip to rehab is the beginning of a fallen star's public rehabilitation process. But Lohan couldn't even make it through her stay at Betty Ford without incident. Hollywood is a pretty forgiving place. If you make a lot money (which means the public likes you) and make a lot of money for your producers (which means the industry likes you), you can get away with pretty much anything (cough, Charlie Sheen, cough).
Lohan has engendered a surprising amount of sympathy and tolerance thus far. But I think this latest accusation of grand theft jewelry might be the last straw. While it's true Lohan is innocent until proven guilty, it feels like the goodwill tide is beginning to turn. I fear neither the public nor the industry likes Lohan very much anymore. And in Hollywoodland, that is the ultimate sin.
