I saw this rumour about Russell Crowe wanting to play Steve Irwin at the weekend, but Filmstalker behind the scenes are extremely busy at the moment as the site takes a serious step forward. Anyway, here I am now getting the details live. Yes, apparently an "insider" has said that Crowe is wanting to star as his late friend Irwin and show the world what a great bloke he was and what he tried to, and did, achieve.

Crowe talked at Irwin's funeral, and was indeed a friend, but I'm not so sure that he would be this quick in talking about a biographical film and pushing forward with it. The story comes from Commongate and it does sound like more speculation than anything, but would it be a good thing and a good match? If anyone is to do it then a friend, fellow Australian, and a strong actor would be the best choice. Crowe as Irwin?