'Rentaghost' Back In the Dead, Ben Stiller Set to Star

Appears like Ben Stiller continues to be cast like a dead guy. Based on Variety, Fox just acquired the privileges to 'Rentaghost,' a well known British comedy show in the late '70s, with Stiller attached because the lead. (Warner Bros. initially had privileges towards the series, with Russell Brand set to star.) The actor will reunite with authors Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, they behind the most popular 'Night in the Museum' franchise. 'Rentaghost,' which went from 1976-84, informs the storyline from the lately deceased Fred Mumford, who begins a strong to assist rent ghosts out for various tasks. Stiller is visible next in Brett Ratner's Wall Street revenge flick, 'Tower Heist,' on November. 4. [via Variety] [Photo: FilmMagic] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED