Looks like they’re going to have to find a new third stooge. Sean Penn has pulled out of two movies, “Cartel” and “The Three Stooges.” The actor is cancelling his acting gigs to focus on his family.

Sean Penn was to star as Larry in the Farrelly brothers “The Three Stooges” – Jim Carrey will star as Curly and Benicio Del Toro will play Moe. There’s no word yet on whether the studio will wait for Penn or will recast his role.

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Well this seems like an interesting turn for Sean Penn – the academy award winner will take on the role of Larry in the upcoming Three Stooges movie, directed by the Farrelly brothers.

Jim Carrey is reportedly in negotiations to play Curly, a role he’ll have to gain 40 pounds to play. Benicio Del Toro is rumored to play Moe.

What do you think of The Three Stooges casting? Production starts fall 2010.