So Seth Rogen is apparently courting Huey Lewis (of the News) to coax him into writing a new “Power of Love”-like power anthem for his upcoming 2008 summer film “Pineapple Express.”
To recap: “Pineapple Express” is a stoner comedy from the Judd Apatow family players that’s been directed by normally more lyrical and atmospheric filmmaker David Gordon Green. “Express’ also features Rogen’s “Freak & Geeks” co-star James Franco, plus Rosie Perez and Danny R. McBride (“Bust Ass” from Green’s “All The Real Girls”).
Huey Lewis of course wrote “The Power of Love” monster jam for “Back To The Future” and Rogen evidently wants some of that ’80s sax-fueled sex panther hotness. According to the EW blog, Rogen wants Lewis to pen the theme song for the film. Apparently the two were spotted having lunch last week in Los Angeles and people either got wind of what the meeting was about or folks are just doing 2+2 must equal 5 math. We’ll see.
Probably not a bad idea either way. Lewis is due for a comeback we’re sure.
Friends who have worked around the film have told us that ‘Pineapple’ has tested extremely well and is expected to be a big hit next summer. A teaser of the film is expected in the Decemeber release of the “Superbad” DVD. Apparently the guy who scored “Tomb Raider” is doing the music for this one.