Sir Speedy?

Brothers Andy and Larry Wachowski may have found their Speed Racer...And it's not the same actor that made the rumor rounds last week.

Pamela McClintock and Michael Fleming of Variety:

Emile Hirsch is in final talks to star in the Wachowski brothers' "Speed Racer" for producer Joel Silver and Warner Bros. Pictures, putting the tentpole project into full throttle.

Hirsch Almost In The Driver's Seat

Based on the 1960s Japanese cartoon series by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, pic will follow the adventures of the youthful Speed -- played by Hirsch -- as he tries to obtain victory in his tricked-out Mach 5 race car, built by his father.

Speed is often bailed out of danger by Racer X, a rival with a mysterious connection to Speed. Part has not been cast.

Warners recently moved up the opening date of "Speed Racer" two weeks to May 9, 2008 and will release it day-and-date in most international markets.

Film marks Larry and Andy Wachowski's first directing effort since the "Matrix" trilogy, which Silver produced through his Warners-based Silver Pictures banner. The brothers penned 2005's "V for Vendetta."

Warners and Village Roadshow Pictures are co-financing "Speed Racer," which begins production this summer...

The full article can be found here...

Hirsch has been in some high profile flicks over the last few years...but as of yet, hasn't really become a household name, by any means. This would certainly change things, in that regard, if he does the flick.