Movies
© Rex Features
The project has been in development for over ten years, and was owned by troubled company MGM before Fox picked up the rights.
According to Empire, Fox will keep the Farrelly Brothers' original script with Mike Cerrone, but are to start again with many other elements of the proposed film.
During the early stages of the film's development, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Jim Carey were attached to star as the film's leads - however, it is currently unknown if this is still the case.
"We'll make it with the best possible people," Peter Farrelly said of the film. "It could be a major movie star or an unknown."
The Three Stooges is thought to begin shooting on March 14, 2011.
More: Peter Farrelly, Movies
Previous: Williams wanted to gain weight for film
Related Stories
Movie Reviews
'Top Cat: The Movie' reviewHanna-Barbera's classic cartoon makes a disastrous comeback on the big screen.
Movies Interviews
'Prometheus': Fassbender video interviewMichael Fassbender tells Digital Spy about his android role in Ridley Scott's Prometheus.
At the Movies
How many Snow White dwarves can you name?Nick Frost, Ray Winstone and more try to guess Snow White's classic dwarves.
Movies Galleries
'Prometheus' review: Does it live up to the hype?Digital Spy gives its verdict on Ridley Scott's much-anticipated sci-fi.
