Dream Roles!
Simple questions here; what actor do you think would be perfect for the role of a certain fictional character? What characters do you think have already been portrayed by the perfect actors?
Perfect Actors for Characters:
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
David Tennant (Dr. Who) as The Riddler.
Characters who already had the perfect actor:
Colonel Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
Atticus Finch: Kurtwood Smith
Dr. Manhattan(watchmen): Ed Harris
Anyone else: Ving Rhames
Wilgrove
12-01-2009, 03:02
I think the guy who plays Dean on Supernatural would be perfect as Harry Dresden.
The Romulan Republic
12-01-2009, 03:11
Gillian Anderson as the mother in A Wrinkle In Time. At least when she was younger, and before her questionable performance in the last X-Files film.
I don't know why, but that thought stuck with me.
For actors who've played a role really well in the past (given the OP, I'm not sure about roles where their's just the one actor's performance to go on, but):
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock - One of the big reasons Star Trek succeeded.
William Shatner as James T. Kirk - Shatner may not be the greatest actor out their, but he nailed this one role perfectly, and his over the top, melodramatic style was perfect and he was an excellent counterpart to Spock.
Not to downplay Doctor McCoy of course, as the relationship between the three was critical, but these two just stand out for me.;)
Ian Mckellan - Gandalf.
Heath Ledger - The Joker (just won a Golden Globe tonight:)).
New Manvir
12-01-2009, 03:17
Eddie Murphy as everyone.
Wilgrove
12-01-2009, 03:19
Eddie Murphy as everyone.
*kidnaps NM and drags him off to Area 51*
No one heard that, right? We don't need another Eddie Murphy movie where he is the only actor in it, right?
Eddie Murphy as everyone.
Get out of my thread troll! :D :p
New Manvir
12-01-2009, 03:33
*kidnaps NM and drags him off to Area 51*
No one heard that, right? We don't need another Eddie Murphy movie where he is the only actor in it, right?
You fool, the plan is already in motion...
*releases The Nutty Professor 3,4 and 5*....*then a Christmas Special*
Wilgrove
12-01-2009, 03:39
You fool, the plan is already in motion...
*releases The Nutty Professor 3,4 and 5*....*then a Christmas Special*
*blows brain out*
Dumb Ideologies
12-01-2009, 03:42
Jim Carrey as Hitler
Conserative Morality
12-01-2009, 03:53
Jim Carrey as Hitler
So we've got "Comedian plays Hitler" again?
http://www.nachtkabarett.com/ihvh/img/nkgreatdictator.jpg
Jim Carrey as Hitler
Heh, the Great Dictator all over again.
Lord Tothe
12-01-2009, 04:05
Perfect Actors for Characters:
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
Why not Dr. Watson? Watson doesn't need to be the usual fat guy. (And I knew of Hugh Laury from the old Jeeves & Wooster programs. There couldn't have been a better Bertie Wooster.)
*kidnaps NM and drags him off to Area 51*
No one heard that, right? We don't need another Eddie Murphy movie where he is the only actor in it, right?
*Kidnaps Eddie Murphy and takes him to Area 51 so the aliens can do the ol' brain swap surgery between the two without anesthetic*
Dumb Ideologies
12-01-2009, 04:10
Jack Black as Rasputin
Jack Black as Rasputin
My name is SaintB, and I endorse this message.
Poliwanacraca
12-01-2009, 04:25
Perfect Actors for Characters:
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
...given that House is basically supposed to be Holmes, that's...kinda a no-brainer? :tongue:
...given that House is basically supposed to be Holmes, that's...kinda a no-brainer? :tongue:
I never put that together... maybe that makes me Watson?
Dumb Ideologies
12-01-2009, 04:30
Bill Bailey as the baby Jesus
Saige Dragon
12-01-2009, 04:35
My dream Rolls...
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/rolls_royce_drophead_coupe__image009.jpg (http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/lo-band/drophead_exterior_newface.htm)
Muravyets
12-01-2009, 05:49
Perfect actor/character match-ups of the past:
Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes
Sean Connery as James Bond in the first four movies. Then he kind of started to lose the mojo.
Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. But he's only done two movies, so we'll have to see how long his mojo lasts.
Hugh Laury as Bertie Wooster. I still can't get used to him as House.
Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab.
Dream actor/character match-ups of the future:
Um... Hm. Can't think of one. I'm assuming famous characters from literature, plays, movies, tv or comics, and I know which ones I'd like to see done well, but I can't think of any current actor I think would be perfect for them. I mean, who hasn't already done the role -- see Daniel Craig, above.
Skallvia
12-01-2009, 06:40
Johnny Depp as the Riddler
Kate Beckinsale as Talia Al Ghul
So there's my formula for Instant Success in the next Batman, lol...
Laurence Fishburne as Grand Admiral Thrawn...
Gene Hackman as Admiral Pellaeon...
Lena Heady as Mara Jade...
Skalvia wants this movie Made!! He wants the Zahn Trilogy as movies...
Temuera Morrison as John 117, the Master Chief...The Role is so perfect for him...
Samuel L. Jackson as Sergeant Johnson...Not only perfect, I believe that they based the character on him, lol...
Instant Halo Movie Success...
Risottia
12-01-2009, 07:02
Eddie Murphy as everyone.
No way. Jim Carrey as everyone. Expecially in Truman Show. And I'd like to see him in another dramatical role, dunno, maybe a Richard III.
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:03
I would love to see Shia LeBeouf as Samuel Douche in the upcoming film: Super Douche! The Revenge.
Ferrous Oxide
12-01-2009, 07:13
A younger Kurt Russell = Solid Snake.
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:15
A younger Kurt Russell = Solid Snake.
Snake Pliskin is the cloest thing we will ever see to Solid Snake.
Ferrous Oxide
12-01-2009, 07:19
Snake Pliskin is the cloest thing we will ever see to Solid Snake.
Well, Solid was based on Plissken.
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:25
well, solid was based on plissken.
bs.
Skallvia
12-01-2009, 07:28
A younger Kurt Russell = Solid Snake.
Christopher Lambert = Solid Snake
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:30
Christopher Lambert = Solid Snake
LOL! That is one role Christopher Lambert should never do, besides Raiden.
Skallvia
12-01-2009, 07:31
LOL! That is one role Christopher Lambert should never do, besides Raiden.
Really, I thought he was the Best Raiden, it was so spot on, lol...
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:34
Really, I thought he was the Best Raiden, it was so spot on, lol...
Wait until the new Street Fighter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/), and Dragonball (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/) movie comes out, miscasting Lambert as Raiden won't look so bad anymore. :rolleyes:
Skallvia
12-01-2009, 07:37
Wait until the new Street Fighter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/), and Dragonball (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/) movie comes out, miscasting Lambert as Raiden won't look so bad anymore. :rolleyes:
I actually think the Street Fighter movie oughta be pretty good, Capcom's deeply involved in the whole decision making process....
But the Dragonball movie's gonna be Horrid....Im gonna have to see it, if only to torture myself for being into that show for so long......But god is it gonna suck, lol...
Minoriteeburg
12-01-2009, 07:39
I actually think the Street Fighter movie oughta be pretty good, Capcom's deeply involved in the whole decision making process....
Chris Klein in anything = disaster.
But the Dragonball movie's gonna be Horrid....Im gonna have to see it, if only to torture myself for being into that show for so long......But god is it gonna suck, lol...
You got a white boy as Goku and a White Boy as Piccolo....it just can't be good.
Mad hatters in jeans
12-01-2009, 07:56
Harrison Ford as Batman.
Dara O Brian as Spiderman.
Brad Pitt as Frodo Baggins in LOTR, for giggles.
Ordo Drakul
12-01-2009, 07:57
I would like to see Kurt Russell as Batman vs. Tim Curry as the Joker in a film adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns, but otherwise, they're both a bit long in the tooth for those parts-ten years ago, I'd have wanted Clint Eastwood as Bats and David Bowie as the Joker, but time rolled on...
Johnnie Depp as Dr. Frankenstein with Richard Kiel as the monster.
Christopher Walken as Dr. Caligari
Tim Curry as Professor Moriarty
Risottia
12-01-2009, 08:59
I actually think the Street Fighter movie oughta be pretty good, Capcom's deeply involved in the whole decision making process....
Ayeee! Not another Street Fighter movie! The first one was sucky enough.
Querinos
12-01-2009, 10:14
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
You do know the character House is based on the character Sherlock Holmes?
refering to OP:
David Bowie as Nicolas Tesla
Wait until the new Street Fighter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/), and Dragonball (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/) movie comes out, miscasting Lambert as Raiden won't look so bad anymore. :rolleyes:
the Legend of Chun-Li?
I would cast a younger Michelle Yeoh as Chun Li.
Jim Carrey for Ryo Saeba, City Hunter.
well i suppose telly sevalis would be perfect for havaland tuf, and seagorney weaver for signey malory. but i really don't pay much attention to entertainment and thus acting and thus performers, so i really don't have the slightest idea who most of them are these days, or even if any of the ones i remember from when i ever did are still alive.
Dododecapod
12-01-2009, 14:26
Kenneth Branagh as Marc Antony in Julius Caesar.
New Manvir
12-01-2009, 19:19
No way. Jim Carrey as everyone. Expecially in Truman Show. And I'd like to see him in another dramatical role, dunno, maybe a Richard III.
No. Jim Carrey doing a serious role, okay. But Jim Carrey playing the lead in a Historical Drama...No.
Gun Manufacturers
12-01-2009, 19:51
Some of the rolls I like are from Lepage Bakeries. Their wheat bulkie rolls are great for the lunch sandwich. :D
I think the guy who plays Dean on Supernatural would be perfect as Harry Dresden.
I love supernatural. :D
Some of the rolls I like are from Lepage Bakeries. Their wheat bulkie rolls are great for the lunch sandwich. :D
dam, i forgot about la bou and their chocklet croisants!
and pan de leche rolls at railly's and bel-aire. (fong family super groceries)
Rambhutan
13-01-2009, 12:01
Daniel Craig as Jack Kerouac
Svalbardania
13-01-2009, 13:32
Natalie Portman as anything. Hell, it can be a silent movie, I just want to watch her on screen...
Zombie PotatoHeads
13-01-2009, 13:39
From another thread: Mr T as ET.
From another thread: Mr T as ET.
Mr. T as.. Mr. T
Zombie PotatoHeads
13-01-2009, 13:58
Mr T as Othello.
Indeed, Mr T as anything.
Mr T as Othello.
Indeed, Mr T as anything.
And Mr. T pities the foo' who thinks otherwise!
Rambhutan
13-01-2009, 14:06
Mr T as Dr T
Mr T as Dr T
Mr. T as Dr. T: Its never Lupus! I pity the foo' who thinks it Lupus! Get me a CAT scan and test the patient for VD.
Jack Black as Cactus Jack
The blessed Chris
16-01-2009, 14:03
Simple questions here; what actor do you think would be perfect for the role of a certain fictional character? What characters do you think have already been portrayed by the perfect actors?
Perfect Actors for Characters:
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
David Tennant (Dr. Who) as The Riddler.
Characters who already had the perfect actor:
Colonel Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
That's a damn good call.
http://hdgames.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/housefreehy4.jpg
:hail:
No Names Left Damn It
25-01-2009, 14:28
Perfect Actors for Characters:
Me, I think that Hugh Laury (House) would be perfect as Sherlock Holmes.
He has the wrong voice for Holmes.
David Tennant (Dr. Who) as The Riddler.
With his natural accent, or with his Doctor Who one?
With his natural accent, or with his Doctor Who one?
Hmm... I think either would work...