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You cant stop thinking aboutTiger King.Neither can we.
Its larger than life.
Its currently being adapted into aTV miniseries with Kate McKinnon attached to play Carole Baskin.
(Special thanks to Nate Jones, who is uncannily good at this.)
Might we suggest instead John Benjamin Hickey?
Hes a Texan born and raised, giving him cowpoke bonafides.
Hes also a Tony-winningstage actor, meaning hes got a handle on the theatricality inherent to the Exotic persona.
Bonus: We get to see Odenkirk in thatwedding photo.
Alternate pick:Steve Martin in his ponytail fromBaby Mama.
If were extending our search to non-actors, is Post Malone available?
Rick Kirkham played by Ed Harris
We considered Sam Elliott.
We considered J.K. Simmons.
But Ed Harrisalready wears the black hatand is seasoned like an old glove.
Plus, it would be a fun return to his TV-producer role fromThe Truman Show.
John Reinke played by Matthew McConnaughhey
This ones agimme.
Exotic Animal Park is the way to do it.
He can even borrow McConaugheysMoon Dog wig!
Were putting Clark Duke here for now, but watch this space.
And have them sing a song.
Maybe something about arailway train?
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