Ralph Macchio Plays ‘Psycho’ Scribe Joe Stefano In ‘Hitchcock’
EXCLUSIVE: The original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio, has signed on to Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho. Macchio will play Psycho screenwriter Joe Stefano. Anthony Hopkins plays Hitchcock, Helen Mirren plays Alma Reville, Scarlett Johansson plays Janet Leigh, and Jessica Biehl plays Vera Miles. The Sacha Gervasi-directed adaptation of the Stephen Rebello book is just getting underway through Montecito Picture Co and Fox Searchlight. Macchio just completed a role in Happily Divorced.
I recently re-watched MY COUSIN VINNY. It reminded be that Macchio is likeable, believable–a very solid actor. I especially liked what he did with the speech in the jail cell where he tries to convince his buddy why they should let JOE PESCI’s character continue as their lawyer after he initially appears to be incompetent as a litigator.
I hope this creates a resurgence in his film career. He deserves to work more.
I totally agree, I’m a genuine fan of Macchio’s work and it’s great that he’s landed such an interesting role. I hope it’s the start of a resurgence for him.
Yay Ralph! One of the good guys!
Re-cast Jessica Biehl. Just don’t cast Jessica Alba or Kristen Stewart
This sounds like a fun movie. I’m in.
And Andrew Garfield as Anthony Perkins? Gotta be. Right?
Can’t wait to see it! We are huge fans of this amazing actor!
I am really pleased he’s getting more work. Getting out of the Karate Kid’s shadow was easier even for Pat Morita than poor Macchio. Best of luck!
Mr. Macchio, you are a great actor, and it’s good to see you coming around-you’re in the place that you deserve to be-on the way to the top!