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Does anyone else think this is a bad idea? Why remake such an excellent series in a format that is unlikely to do it justice?
The idea of 9 hour-long episodes might work, but the likelihood of the films improving on, or even matching, the source material is pretty slim. Call me a spoilsport, but I kinda hope this doesn't ever happen. More
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Ok, Herr Starr would be a great role for Stellan Skarsgård.
Cassidy? Tim Roth!
Saint of Killers? Danny Trejo? Graham Greene? Ron Perlman?
I'm leaning towards Christian Bale for Preacher. But he is already batman, which is also DC. How about Ryan Gosling?
Tulip? no idea! More
Posted by Herr Starr at 10:53 on 03 November 2008 | Report This Post |
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..........Keanu Reeves hadn't fucked up Constantine then I would have thought he would have been great in this role but my vote goes to David Tennant. More
Posted by tetchy at 22:41 on 01 November 2008 | Report This Post |
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Posted by indysgill at 13:04 on 01 November 2008 | Report This Post |
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Posted by steed13 at 11:50 on 01 November 2008 | Report This Post |
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Pretty excited about this, but how many films are they planning? One film won't do it - it will be a confused mess, and that's just to those familiar with it. Are fans going to be telling people how great the comic was when the film was cack? It needs at LEAST a trilogy, but the HBO series idea was definitely the way to go. Anyone else see Matthew McConaughey for Jesse? Dye his hair black, he'll do. Or he would have done a few years ago, anyway. More
Posted by thejonner at 17:58 on 31 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I don't see it being made either. I'm frankly amazed that it's got as far as to have a director solidly attached enough to make news. It'd definitely make a better series than film, but even that... I'll believe it when I see it.
I'm worried enough about how the characters would be written (without an incredibly light touch they could all become truly horrible people) that I'm not that worried about the actors, though they have to find a Tulip with depth and a Cassidy with a convincing Irish More
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I still think an HBO series would've been better (although without the input of MSJ) but with Mendes directing this film does now have a fighting chance, at least.
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Agreed 100%.
The only good thing about this change is that we have been delivered from Mark Steven Johnsons clutches, as director and writer has almost no redeeming features. His deals in two main types of concept, cheese and More
Posted by chiropterror at 12:54 on 31 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I cannot possibly call who would play preacher... I would hope they get an unknown. Saint of Sinners should be played by James Cromwell... and Herr Star should be Willem Defoe More
Posted by Hulkwarriors at 09:59 on 31 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Mate that's almost as bad as his although I do like the idea of Alan Rickman in that role.
Well at least it's only /i] as bad,...i can live with that!
But please, humour us with your choices......
I did I was one of the first to on the first page.
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Posted by lukeyboy at 09:49 on 31 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I still think an HBO series would've been better (although without the input of MSJ) but with Mendes directing this film does now have a fighting chance, at least. More
Posted by muchobenny at 04:29 on 31 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I hate the ****
I vote for either Sam Rockwell too, or Walton 'Shane from The Shield' Goggins as he's a top actor and a great Texan accent. Patrick Stewart as the bald, (Stewart as a bald man? That'll be a stretch for him) angry assasin, Starr; that had his tackle shot/cut off.
And Jonathan Ross as Arseface. God that furore has gotten ridiculous and gone on stupidly WAYYYYYYYY to long. I hate the media as much as i do the big G. Except Empire of course :-)E) More
Posted by Taz69 at 23:09 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I'll believe this when I'm actually sitting watching it! This project has been in development hell for so many years now that I'll remain dubious for now and take this news with a pinch of salt. More
Posted by losthighway at 20:45 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I love the preacher series. It surpasses any comic I have ever read. The thought of it being condensed and diluted in to a film is shameful. I could maybe have accepted the HBO series but it won't work as a film or even trilogy. It's too damned epic. p.s It would have to be Clint for Saint o' killers. It is based on his character from the spaghetti westerns to unforgiven. If it wasn't him then that would be as criminal as making the film in the first place. More
Posted by Jonda Fett at 20:23 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Jesus Christ, people thought Watchman would be difficult to put on celluloid. How on Earth can they condense Preacher's 75 issues (including specials) into one film???
Considering Neal Moritz (I Am Legend) and Jason Netter (Wanted) produced two films that are barely recognizable from their source material (I Am Legend is shite; Wanted is good, though nowhere near as great as the comic), I'm really worried about Preacher. It's my favourite story of all time, and I'd rather it remained in print f More
Posted by ButchCassidy at 20:13 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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While Jesse's subplot as a sheriff in 'Salvation' would be one of the first things to go from a film (or trilogy, fingers crossed) script, despite having the payoff of being reunited with his mum, NO ONE can dispute that Toby Jones in a bald cap and thick glasses would make the ultimate Odin Quincannon! For looks alone, thats gotta be unbeatable casting. More
Posted by YourOtherLeft at 20:07 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Klaus Kinski: Bulk him up a bit...I'd take Sam Rockwell as Jesse. Very good call sir! More
Posted by YourOtherLeft at 19:33 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Posted by casherbc at 19:28 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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This has been and always will be the ultimate comic book series. Where else would you find Buggery, demons, vampires, whisky, cowboys and mythology? Ennis is a Genius.
Robert Carlyle as Cassidy anyone? Check out the classic third issue cover of Cassidy with nicholson pulling a Jack Nicholson grin par excellence!
Definitely gotta be Eastwood or Nick Nolte for Saint of Killers.
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Posted by YourOtherLeft at 19:24 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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This is probably the best news ever for Preacher fans.
Being that and a Mendes fan (not to mention his lovely wife) this is doubly awesome news. He will not only make HIMSELF a little rougher round the edges but he will also add his own classy visual style (Road to Perdition indeed!) to the epic landscapes of the comics.
Lets just hope the script's got the balls to match. And ps. Jeremy Piven as the Bill Hicks flashback, anyone??? More
Posted by Mopictures at 18:25 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Sam Rockwell for Jesse...? More
Posted by KlausKinski at 18:17 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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it's great they have finally found a quality director for the adaptation. I'd go with Casey Affleck for Jesse, Paddy Considine as Cassidy, Viggo Mortenson for Herr Starr and Daniel Day Lewis or why not Clint Eastwwod for Saint of Killers? Afterall he was the prime inspiration for the character and can still kick it with the best of em. More
Posted by KlausKinski at 18:13 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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The contact will have the Sony offices burned by red-necks and mid-western americans (most of who'm will take it of context.
Perfect cast :
Custer - Guy Pearce.
Cassidy - Has to be Gary Oldman (watch his gangster film with Sean Pennto see what i mean , cant reember the name at mo)
Tulip - Jaime Pressley
Saint O Killers - Scott Glenn or Kurt Russel More
Posted by chiropterror at 17:41 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Billy Crudup would make a great Jesse Custer and Cillian Murphy was born to play Cassidy. More
Posted by ninja bunny at 17:20 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: lukeyboy
L: matthewforan
Mate that's almost as bad as his although I do like the idea of Alan Rickman in that role.
Well at least it's only /i] as bad,...i can live with that!
But please, humour us with your choices......
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Posted by matthewforan at 16:57 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Come to think of it...Guy Pearce is a dead ringer, he has the sinewy looks of Cassidy, and he can also nail the accent, as demonstrated in The Proposition More
Posted by TomSolo at 16:43 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Ian Mcshane as John Wayne or Saint or Killers. Or Clancy Brown(his voice would be incredible) for Saint of Killers. Julien Sands for Jesus De Sade? Cillian Murphy(rough him up) for Cassidy anyone? More
Posted by freakinabsuit at 16:38 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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was just gonna write, Josh Brolin, when i saw Tomsolo already had, its gotta be, surely? More
Posted by palmerantony at 16:37 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Again, perhaps a little obvious given the fag-smoking, foul-mouthed Oirish-ness of the character, but Colin Farrell would be perfect! More
Posted by TomSolo at 16:36 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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A little obvious maybe, but I can't think of anybody more suited. Proved in No Country For Old Men he can capture the hard-nosed but sentimental attitude. Nobody can embody the Texan spirit better than Josh Brolin. More
Posted by TomSolo at 16:35 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: matthewforan
Mate that's almost as bad as his although I do like the idea of Alan Rickman in that role.
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But please, humour us with your choices...... More
Posted by lukeyboy at 16:33 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Just let Preacher remain as the most awesome graphic novel that ever existed. Preacher is meant to be experienced as a novel, not some no-doubt half-decent adaptation. Sad face. More
Posted by darko18 at 16:20 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Nathan Fillion - can be funny, scary, tough and jump between them and everything in between.
Gotta be him for the Preacher man.
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Posted by ajpthomas at 16:19 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Don't know how the fans feel about this but: I've never heard of it before but it sounds awesome. I'll definitely be Reading this before it is released! More
Posted by Roll at 16:17 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Mate that's almost as bad as his although I do like the idea of Alan Rickman in that role. More
Posted by matthewforan at 14:46 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: Mister Knightley
Jesse Custer: Clive Owen
Cassidy: Sean Penn
Tulip: Naomi Watts
Saint of Killers: Samuel L Jackson
Herr Starr: Christopher Walken
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Posted by lukeyboy at 14:32 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Not sure what the chap is like with accents but It'd be a dream come true to see him play a sadistic german eunuch. More
Posted by ex machina at 13:57 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Maggie Smith for Gram'ma!!! More
Posted by CORLEONE at 13:44 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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if they can successfully adapt/produce Watchmen (hoping...), then Preacher should be a cinch though it's an acquired taste...Now a real challenge would be The Invisibles - over to David Lynch I think? More
Posted by jmh at 13:39 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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This just might work, Mendes is certainly capable of pulling this off. Franco would be a good choice as would C Affleck, saying that though I'm thinking Sean Penn might just nail it. Clint would be brilliant as saint of killers, I also like Micky Rourke for that role. This is suited to a trilogy, there's way too much for a single film. Let us pray for success....... More
Posted by Uncle Ludo at 13:17 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I'd love to see what Mendes could do with this. lets hope he all works out well, studios keep back and all that.
Oh and he doesnt do another miscast like Tom Hanks... More
Posted by richCie at 13:08 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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James Franco!!!!!! Fuck! For years I've been stumped as to who might make an accurate looking Jesse! Thank you Empire. Thank you very much. More
Posted by wooz at 13:00 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Casey Affleck has the capacity for emotional complexity (his turn as Robert Ford..), the swagger and the leading man status (after Gone Baby Gone). Having him and Sam Mendes team up on this would make for awesome viewing.. More
Posted by chainofmonkies at 12:50 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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It actually worries me. Could they really do such an expansive story, with such well developed character arch's in one(lets say 2 and a half hour movie)? And if they tried I reckon they would prob cut half of the back stories... like saint of killers amazing one, I think they would cut the original allfather and the inbred kid and just have Herr Starr from the get go, they would probably completely cut arseface and his back story, I dont think they would include any of Cassidy's New Orleans stuf More
Posted by freakinabsuit at 12:48 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Ok I promise last post for now my ideal cast list is as follows:
Zachary Quinto -Jesse
Brittany Murphy - Tulip
Colin Farrell - Cassidy
Sam Elliot - Saint of Killers ( Ideally I'd love Eastwood but he would never agree)
Patrcik Stweart - Herr Starr
William Fitchner - Sheriff Root (Arse faces Dad)
Ryan Phillipe- Arse Face
Nathan Fillian - Jody
Wade Williams - TC
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Posted by mightyhypnotoad at 12:40 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Patrick Stewart was born to play te role of Herr Starr
it's gotta be Alan Rickman... who else could deliver such lines as "I loathe public displays of affection, Faetherstone" and " My cock is in the Bitch's mouth... and not in a good way"? More
Posted by dunkah at 12:16 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Patrick Stewart was born to play te role of Herr Starr surely we can all agree on that. If you've seen his self depricating turns as CIA director Bulloch in American Dad and his Multiple appearances in Gervais' Extras you know he's right for the role. More
Posted by mightyhypnotoad at 12:03 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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@Hannah, I agree that Fillion should be in this movie but as Jodie Jesse's mothers loyal and evil as hell ranch hand. More
Posted by mightyhypnotoad at 12:01 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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it'll be a great movie no doubt but unless its 30 or so hours long it just won't do it justice. Pity the series fell through. I mean HBO? Woulda been sweet. More
Posted by shanewire at 11:49 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Does no-one remember Nathan Fillion being the Big Bad's Preacher Henchman in Season 7 of Buffy? I thought he was pretty scary in that, and I happen to have only watched Firefly after watching that, now huge fan of Nathan Fillion although he was looking a bit boring on Desperate Housewive. More
Posted by hannah at 11:24 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Preacher is an absolute classic and I've waited years for this to come to the big screen. Colin Farrell for Cassidy (obvious I know but I think he can do it), Naomi Watts for Tuilip and dust off Clint and make him play the Saint of Killers. But Jesse is by far the most important, Marsden would have worked well a few years ago but I think they've left it too long. Maybe Christian Bale, I could see it. More
Posted by deeman1782 at 11:15 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Del Toro is a good choice but i'm not sure about him for that role simply because of Jesse's accent Del Toro seems to only be able to do his own. And I'm sorry but I really don't like James Franco, don't get me wrong he was good in Freaks and Geeks and in Pineapple Express but I don't think he'd be able to carry a movie like Preacher. As for James Brolin maybe as the Saint of Killers but not Jesse. Good luck though with the dream job. More
Posted by matthewforan at 11:15 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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I loved Firefly I really did, but he can't do every graphic novel leading man ever created!? I've narrowed the list down to what I think is a very good 3, any of which could do the job brilliantly and add their own flavor to it... 1. James Franco 2. Josh Brolin 3. Benitio Del Toro. God I should be a casting director! More
Posted by bronco3114 at 11:09 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: Mister Knightley
Jesse Custer: Clive Owen
Cassidy: Sean Penn
Tulip: Naomi Watts
f Killers: Samuel L Jackson
arr: Christopher Walken
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Posted by CORLEONE at 11:02 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: the ageless stranger
L: matthewforan
Fillion is a good shout for just about every male role ever but I don't think he's right for Jesse, I don't think he's mean looking enough.
True, he may not have the mean looking chops, but he can be a nasty bastard when necessary.
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Posted by matthewforan at 10:55 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Jesse Custer: Clive Owen
Cassidy: Sean Penn
Tulip: Naomi Watts
Saint of Killers: Samuel L Jackson
Herr Starr: Christopher Walken More
Posted by Mister Knightley at 10:52 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Wow! Great news, this. Should be a 3 hour epic! Nick Nolte for Saint of Killers! More
Posted by CORLEONE at 10:49 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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L: matthewforan
Fillion is a good shout for just about every male role ever but I don't think he's right for Jesse, I don't think he's mean looking enough.
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Posted by the ageless stranger at 10:44 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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e comics were still running I always thought Glenn Fabry's covers made Jesse look like Johnny Depp p;
On Glenn Fabry's covers he looks like Glenn Fabry! More
Posted by raclements at 10:37 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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JASON PATRIC! He looks so much like Custer it's hilarious. Picture him in the black jacket and white trews. It's so GOT to be Jason Patric. No one else will do. Unless they wait a few years for Emile Hirsch to get a bit older. More
Posted by Nicky C at 10:33 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Fillion is a good shout for just about every male role ever but I don't think he's right for Jesse, I don't think he's mean looking enough. More
Posted by matthewforan at 10:31 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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You know it to be true! Colin Farrell for Cassidy, perhaps Elizabeth Banks as Tulip and I'd say Michael Hogan (Col. Tigh from BSG) for the Saint. More
Posted by the ageless stranger at 10:26 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Preacher is a great series of books but I'd probably prefer it to be on the small screen but any news is good news for this series. Now we just have to cast it, I've been thinking about it a lot recently while reading the books. I'd like to see them maybe go a bit younger with the casting for a couple of the roles, for example Cillian Murphy as Cassidy and maybe Rachel McAdams as Tulip I know she's not blonde but I think she'd be good as for Jesse possible Ed Norton or even Colin Farrell and To More
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I'm not sure how they're gonna get away with alot of the stuff in the books but I am so excited about this. I think they are going to cop alot of flack but as long as they keep it true the spirit of the books it should be a winner. More
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You're shittin' me?!? This is awesome news!!! When the comics were still running I always thought Glenn Fabry's covers made Jesse look like Johnny Depp but as much as i know i'm gonna get laughed at this i reckon 'Bongos' McConaughey would be perfect.... get him to reign in the goofball act dye his hair black and he's already got the look and the southern drawl. Throw in Colin Farrell as Cassidy, Clint as the Saint Of Killers and CGI in The Duke to play himself and you're onto a winner! More
Posted by dunkah at 10:02 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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This is awesome, ok I'm a bit worried about how theyre going to fit it into a film, but I love Mendes and have a great deal of faith that he'l pull this one off. And while we're making Tarantino references, I say David Carradine for the Saint of Killers More
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I think James Marsden would be an excellent choice, I love that he's getting better and better. More
Posted by sowasred2012 at 09:44 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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Did NOT see that coming - but I couldn't be happier. Was a little worried when Mark Steven Johnson was trying to turn it into a HBO series (he tries hard but his last two comic book movies just couldn't rise above being mediocre), but now, consider me at fever pitch levels of excitement. More
Posted by sowasred2012 at 09:43 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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This is awesome, ok I'm a bit worried about how theyre going to fit it into a film, but I love Mendes and have a great deal of faith that he'l pull this one off. And while we're making Tarantino references, I say David Carradine for the Saint of Killers More
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Posted by Skyjunky21 at 09:26 on 30 October 2008 | Report This Post |
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GOOD TIMES! this has been so long in dev. hell it's very nice to see someone as awesome as mr. mendes attached. heck, he has a nice track record with converting graphic novels to the big screen! (granted it is only a track record of one...) More
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Well when Kevin Smith was developing the project, James Marsden was lined up for the title role and I still reckon that would be a good call. More
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