Okay. . .worst comes to worst. . .

POSTED BY: Static
UPDATED: Friday, March 12, 2004 03:49
VIEWED: 15202
PAGE 2 of 7

PREV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NEXT PAGE

ASTRIANA

Monday, March 8, 2004 7:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Noocyte:
Recasting the parts has an air of finality, in that re-re-casting for subsequent ventures would make the Darren Stevens/Roseanne's daughter debacles pale by comparison.

In short, Ron and Alan's absence --while it would be very keenly felt-- would not be a show-stopper, and recasting the roles would not be necessary, IMHO. They can just come back for the next BDM (/series!!).

Absolutely... I can see them just not being there much more than being recast.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

SWITCHY

Monday, March 8, 2004 8:12 PM

I agree. Better to explain their absence or even better not explain but see it in the actions of the crew.

BRITCHICK

Monday, March 8, 2004 8:33 PM

I was wondering about using other talent from Buffy/Angel.

For example, what about DB Woodside as Wash? He played Principal Woods in Buffy season 7.

Maybe Anthony Stewart Head (Giles) as Book? Or Brian Thompson, who played Luke in Buffy season 1.

Like fireflyfans.net?
Haken needs a new development system. Why not donate?
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=3283

KUGELBLITZ

Monday, March 8, 2004 9:27 PM

Ed Begley Jr. as Wash. Can't really improve on Morgan Freeeman as Book, unless someone throws Mr. Amazing in as a suggestion-by that I mean James Earl Jones. Who makes a very scary and cool Book character.

Can you imagine JEJ as Book?

I like Ron Glass though, and would prefer him.

MANIACNUMBERONE

Monday, March 8, 2004 10:26 PM

If Ron Glass can't play Book, I'm not going to watch the movie.

-------------------------------------------
Inara: Who's winning?
Simon: I can't really tell, they don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
-------------------------------------------

KNIBBLET

Monday, March 8, 2004 10:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kugelblitz:
Ed Begley Jr. as Wash. B]

EWWWWWW!!!!!

The very thought of seeing Ed Begley in anything is stomach turning. The idea of Zoe throwing away all self-respect and any semblance of taste to marry that creature ...

*shudder* make it stop ... make it stop...

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

STATIC

Tuesday, March 9, 2004 8:12 AM

Well. . .

I certainly hope I don't come across as condescending or anything, but I just want to be something of a 'voice of reason' here. . .

I'd like to see everyone in the original cast return to the show, but I like to remember that I fell in love with the characters. I would hate to think that anyone would boycott a movie that we've all anticipated so much just because a couple of actors that we've come to appreciate had the good fortune to have other good-paying jobs.

We must remember that Joss and the gang have a somewhat higher purpose in the creation of "Serenity", and that they're going to try to aim the movie not only at the faithful Browncoats, but also to those who have never seen or heard of "Firefly". To those unfortunates who will come to the theatre to fall in love the FIRST time with WASH and BOOK, it won't really matter to them who is playing the role as long as they do it well, and interpret the role in such a way that Joss is satisfied.

That's my 2 cents, anyhow.

==================================================
"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

STATIC

Tuesday, March 9, 2004 8:16 AM

Damn.

I just re-read my post and realized how condecending I must have sounded.

I sincerely hope noone will be offended by my tone, and if you are, please believe me when I say that I didn't mean to come across in such a way.

We now return to the thread, already in progress.

==================================================
"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

MRGREEN

Tuesday, March 9, 2004 8:38 AM

I think that Ron Livingston would pull of a Wash that would rival Alan's. He's tall to, so Gina wouldn't have to look down on him. Just might need to change his hair color, as an homage to Alan!

For Book, it's a toughy, if we count out Morgan Freeman (who would do an excellent job, I am sure). Delroy Lindo comes to mind, but not sure if he would be up to par... Maybe get Samuel L Jackson to grow some hair, and make Book even more of a bad mofo?

As just a thought, if Ron Glass was unavailable, and Morgan Freeman showed interest in the part, I am willing to bet that Universal would up the budget to get him in the movie, and also a little extra, as it would probably be a huge draw at the boc office. Adding a little star power isn't ALWAYS a bad thing... :)

Rob

If you can't run, you crawl, and if you can't crawl, well, if you can't do that, you find someone to carry you.

AJ

Tuesday, March 9, 2004 8:55 AM

Who's the guy that played Chaucer in "A Knight's Tale" alongside Alan (he was also in "A beautiful Mind", but I have no idea of his name)? He could do a good job, I think. Dare I even suggest Heath Ledger as well? No? Okay, thought not.

PREV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NEXT PAGE