MGM continues to develop a "Three Stooges" feature 'remake' from directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly, based on an original screenplay they wrote with Michael Cerrone.
The Farrellys will produce the $45 million dollar project with Conundrum partner Bradley Thomas and Charlie Wessler. C3 Entertainment’s Earl and Robert Benjamin will executive produce.
Peter Farrelly said the new "Stooges" feature has the support of MGM Worldwide Motion Picture Group chairman Mary Parent, who acquired rights to scripts owned by WB and made a deal with "Three Stooges" rights holders C3. 
"It’s not a biopic," said Peter Farrelly. "It takes place in present day, and they will look, dress and sound exactly like the original Stooges..." 
Farrelly also said that an "American Idol"-like talent search will be conducted to find the next 'Curly'...
