Jack Black Joins Mike Myers in 'Dieter'

By Dave McNary

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Comedian-singer Jack Black ("High Fidelity") has joined Mike Myers in the missing monkey comedy "Dieter."

Black, who received praise for his acting and singing in "High Fidelity," will portray the best friend and sidekick to Myers' title character. The plot revolves around Dieter's attempts to recapture a kidnapped simian. Bo Welch will direct the Universal/Imagine project.

Black is expected to receive at least $1 million for "Dieter."

-- kritter (kritter@adelphia.net), May 26, 2000

Answers

What does Dieter get for "Dieter"?

-- kritter (kritter@adelphia.net), May 28, 2000.

Hmmmn. A High Fidelity Jack Black Myer-side kick-burger?

-- Robert A. Cook, PE (Marietta, GA) (cook.r@csaatl.com), May 28, 2000.