Susan Sarandon and John Goodman join "Speed Racer"

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Monday, April 02, 2007
Source: Hollywood Reporter

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Emile Hirsch in the upcoming film, Speed Racer.

Goodman is playing Pops, a race car owner and builder. Sarandon's character is the backbone of the family as well as the Mach 5 Go Racing Team.

The film follows the adventures of young race-car driver Speed (Hirsch) in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed's family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.

Speed Racer will drive into to theaters on May 9, 2008.