can return to his old life. Edward Norton as Sheldon Mopes/Smoochy the Rhino, a struggling entertainer whom Kidnet taps as Rainbow Randolph's replacement. He is considered "squeaky clean" as he lives a scandal-free life and teaches positivity and healthy living with his act. He is also very naive and struggles to adapt to the dark world of television. Danny DeVito as Burke Bennett, a corrupt talent agent who represents Mopes in his contract negotiations with Kidnet. Burke is involved in embezzling money from charity events that his clients host, and he pressures Mopes to cooperate with the scheme. Catherine Keener as Nora Wells, a television producer who coordinates the filming of Kidnet's shows. She and Mopes clash at first, but develop a romantic relationship. Jon Stewart as Marion Frank Stokes, a Kidnet executive who oversees the network programming. He is also involved in embezzling money and is torn between the network's orders and the pressure he receives to get skimmed money flowing again. Pam Ferris as Tommy Cotter, a boss in the Irish mob. She convinces Mopes to give her cousin Spinner a part on TV, and to show her gratitude she vows to protect Mopes from harm. Michael Rispoli as Spinner Dunn/Moochy the Rhino, a retired boxer with brain damage who becomes obsessed with the Smoochy Show. Mopes gives Spinner the role of Moochy at the urging of Tommy Cotter. Harvey Fierstein as Merv Green, the morally corrupt organizer of the Parade of Hope charity. Green uses Kidnet talent to host fundraising ice shows, with the proceeds syphoned off for personal gain. Danny Woodburn as Angelo Pike, a former cast member on Rainbow Randolph's show who goes to work for the Smoochy show. He is the only person willing to help the deranged Randolph, giving him a place to stay and taking care of him. Vincent Schiavelli as Buggy Ding Dong, another former Kidnet show host who ends up a homeless heroin addict. In desperation, Burke and Stokes hire him to murder Mopes with the promise of getting his old show back if he succeeds. Robert Prosky as the Chairman of Kidnet. He orders Stokes to find a new show host that won't generate any controversy. Tracey Walter as Ben Franks Production Preproduction In November or December 2000, screenwriter Adam Resnick wrote the screenplay for the film, while art designers sketched designs for the characters for the film. In