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

Seems like Ben Stiller remains cast just like a dead guy. According to Variety, Fox just acquired the rights to 'Rentaghost,' a common British comedy show within the late '70s, with Stiller attached since the lead. (Warner Bros. initially had rights for the series, with Russell Brand set to star.) The actor will reunite with authors Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, they behind typically the most popular 'Night within the Museum' franchise. 'Rentaghost,' which went from 1976-84, notifies the story in the recently deceased Fred Mumford, who starts a powerful to help rent ghosts out for a number of tasks. Stiller is seen 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