Jaws

Our contacts at Dimension Films have confirmed rumors that swirled about yesterday regarding Richard Dreyfuss' cameo in Piranha 3D . The actor's part in the film will reportedly tip a hat to his role in Jaws . The New York Post's Page Six is reporting Ving Rhames ( Pulp Fiction ) is also set to star alongside Elisabeth Shue and Adam Scott. Shooting begins next month in Arizona with Alex Aja ( The Hills Have Eyes ) directing.

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Apparently director Alexandre Aja is trying to pay homage to "Jaws" by casting Richard Dreyfuss in his upcoming 3-D remake of "Piranha." Spoilers Ahead: Dreyfuss will only appear in a brief cameo, but his character will be drinking Amity brand beer (the setting of "Jaws"). According to NukeTheFridge, he will be the first one to be killed off in the new movie. "Piranha 3-D," takes place at Lake Havasu, Arizona, where a tremor causes the lake's floor to open, setting free scores of prehistoric piranhas. It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 19th, 2010. Click here to read more about "Piranha 3-D."

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Alex Aja's (The Hills Have Eyes) Piranha 3-D is moving full steam ahead with recent casting announcements including the addition of Adam Scott, Ving Rhames and Elisabeth Shue! Word in today from the Weinstein's that the NY Post Page Six has revealed that Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws) has also been cast! Piranha 3-D takes place in Lake Havasu, Arizona where 'a tremor causes the lake's floor to open, setting free scores of prehistoric piranhas.' Filming is set to begin next month with no word on whether or not Richard Dreyfuss will survive the piranha attack. Our prayers are with him on this one.

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