Should Nathan Fillion be the 'Gunslinger'?

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FOLLOWMAL

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:07 PM

Read on SciFi.com this morning that Stephen King is confirming that Lost co-creators J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof will adapt his Dark Tower's novels for the screen.

Reference the article here:

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=40310

I have just recently started reading the first of these books, so I'm not into it far enough to make a fair judgement, although I am intrigued by this thought.....

Should Nathan Fillion be approached to play "The Gunslinger"?

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LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:30 PM

YES!!!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!

Really, Nathan would be perfect..Roland and Mal are very similar.

Enjoy the series..it's a beloved favorite of mine..

Bryce

"Oh no, not again." - A bowl of petunias on it's way to certain death.

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:36 PM

Thank you, Bryce. My instincts on this were right then!

Well, I truly hope they do approach him. *crosses fingers*

And I will! I love Stephen King.. I have no idea why it's taken me so long to get to this series.

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LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:43 PM

Better to read it now that the whole series is out.I read it from the start & waited for the 7 years between the 3rd & 4th books.It was torture!

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed with you that they seek out Nathan for this role..

Bryce

"Oh no, not again." - A bowl of petunias on it's way to certain death.

SINGATE

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:53 PM

I'm going to have to disagree here. While Nathan does have the acting chops and has displayed the ability to portray a surly, tortured character I thought Roland was written as much older and not particularly appealing physically. I can't imagine that you of all people would suggest that Nathan isn't pretty.

I have no suggestions as to any known actors who could fit the bill, it might be best if they went with some unknown.

You really will enjoy the series. There are a couple of books that didn't impress me but that may have been because my expectations were too high. The conclusion is amazing. Enjoy.

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FOLLOWMAL

Monday, February 26, 2007 7:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by singate:
I'm going to have to disagree here. While Nathan does have the acting chops and has displayed the ability to portray a surly, tortured character I thought Roland was written as much older and not particularly appealing physically. I can't imagine that you of all people would suggest that Nathan isn't pretty.

I haven't read far enough into the book... introductions don't count right?.. to know what description Stephen King has made of Roland. Therefore, my reference was only due to the "surly, tortured character" part and the knowledge that "Nathan does have the acting chops".

The book I have here is illustrated and the person in profile and shadow on the cover is dressed in a brown coat... truly reminiscent of Mal and the inside drawings do not show Roland as unattractive.

Therefore my only reference led me to suspect that Nathan might be a good fit. So I asked. Thank you for your opinion.

Oh, and you're right.... I'd never suggest that Nathan's not pretty.

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LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, February 26, 2007 7:57 PM

Roland is supposed to be older & much more weathered than Nathan is .But Nathan does fit the part so well otherwise that I can overlook that...Hollywood prettys things up all the time !

The best choice would really have been Clint Eastwood from the Dirty HArry days ,but he's just too old now.So if there's to be no Eastwood , I'd have to go with Nathan.

Bryce
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AGATSU

Monday, February 26, 2007 8:48 PM

I think Mickey Rourke would make a shiny Roland. Nathan - not so much, I'm afraid. Although I wouldn't mind, of course, and since Roland's appearance doesn't really have an impact on the story, I'd say it'd be shiny. Besides, it wouldn't be the first time that characters from books are represented by better looking people when the books are being turned into movies or shows.

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LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, February 26, 2007 8:56 PM

Interesting choice-Mickey Rourke..I like it.

I've always thought an animated version would be very shiny too !

Bryce
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"Oh no, not again." - A bowl of petunias on it's way to certain death.

BLACKSHAMROCK5

Monday, February 26, 2007 9:00 PM

I'm on the 7th book right now and cant help but wonder how they are going to cram everything that happens in one movie. I also agree that Nathan wouldnt be the best choice but he would be a prety good one.

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