Pirates of Silicon Valley II: Our Candidates for the Cast
NICK DOUGLAS — While dust gathers on our old VHS copies of Pirates of Silicon Valley (for us, Noah Wyle's career hit its high point with his role as Steve Jobs), it's time to cast the sequel. Starring the Daily Show's Demetri Martin as Digg founder Kevin Rose, Jason Bateman as Diggnation co-host Alex Albrecht and Rush Limbaugh as John C. Dvorak, the show also includes stars playing Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Merlin Mann, and Google's Marissa Mayer.
Alex Albrecht, Diggnation: Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
John C. Dvorak, Cranky Geeks: Rush Limbaugh
Chad Hurley, YouTube: Tobey Maguire
Leo Laporte, This Week in Tech: Anthony Hopkins
Merlin Mann, 43 Folders: Brandon Routh, Superman
Robert Scoble, Podtech: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Capote
Marissa Mayer, Google: Sarah Paulson, Studio 60
Bill Gates: Rick Moranis
Rupert Murdoch, News Corp: Philip Baker Hall, Magnolia
Kevin Rose: Demetri Martin, Daily Show
Photos: With a few exceptions, geeks by Scott Beale; stars by Associated Press