Chris Doohan Wants to Play Scotty
Filed under: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, Paramount, Fandom, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
How easy could it be for Paramount to cast the new "young" Star Trek movie? Hire the kids of the original stars. That is what Chris Doohan suggests, anyway. On his MySpace blog (and in the comments section of a previous Cinematical post), he claims that he should at least be considered for the part of young "Scotty", the character originally played by his late father, James Doohan. He even gives a few good (to him) reasons: "1. I kind of look like my dad. 2. I can do a great Scottish accent. 3. We share the last name. 4. I like money."He isn't sure how to go about auditioning for the part, but he's attempting a write-in/call-in campaign. On his blog, he supplies an address and phone number (that might not work, he says) for Paramount Pictures. If he can't get the Scotty role, he would at least like a walk-on role, something he also had for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I think it would be funny if Paramount went completely against Chris' wishes and instead cast his twin brother, Montgomery, but it isn't likely producers would consider either brother. They are more likely to go with somebody with more acting experience than appearing as himself on Breaking Bonaduce. They may not cast a rising star like James McAvoy, but if Chris thinks he has a chance, he's dreaming.
[via Fark.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-30-2007 @ 6:11PM
Stan Winsome said...
Chris, you do a discredit to your late, great dad even suggesting this.
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1-30-2007 @ 9:31PM
Chris Doohan said...
Great article,Thanks. Actually, my brother would probably be a great Scotty, and I think it would be wonderful if he got that role. That being said, I know it's a long shot that either one of us would get that part on the next movie, but you can't blame a guy for trying.
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1-31-2007 @ 1:26PM
TracyLynn said...
Chris, how dare you dream so big. *note sarcasm* I can't imagine your dad feeling a bit discredited by you. He'd probably pat you on the back and say, "Giver all you got laddie". ;)
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1-31-2007 @ 1:19PM
Me said...
By the way, It's spelled, "Scotty" , not Scottie
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1-31-2007 @ 3:16PM
Christopher Campbell said...
Thanks for the correction "Me". I have fixed the error.
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2-01-2007 @ 10:41PM
LauraD said...
It's people who dream, that go far. Those who don't dream pretty much go no where! So Chris, darlin, keep dreaming big!
And to the person that said Chris is discrediting his dad by even suggesting this....what drugs are you on and what planet are you from?
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2-02-2007 @ 2:49AM
Lisa said...
i would love to see Chris in the role. I first heard his desire by some Laura chick posting it like crazy on groups and email lists. Think it would be neat.
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2-02-2007 @ 5:06PM
Debilyn said...
I totally agree that Chris deserves a shot at the part, and anyone can try..with confidence, especially the original "Scotty's" son!! I say go for it Chris, do your best, and don't let anyone tear down the confidence that you have, we are proud of you...:) And hope that you get the chance we feel you deserve~
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2-02-2007 @ 5:12PM
CYN said...
Although I do not like Laura,and I think is is a stalker to you Chris, and is trying to break up your marriage, but besides all that, I hope all this myspace capangning works, and gets you the part cause she sure has everyone knowing about this now. Great job Laura, but I still dont like you, and I think your intentions, and dreams you have of Chris are way overboard, but like you said here "6. It's people who dream, that go far. Those who don't dream pretty much go no where! So Chris, darlin, keep dreaming big!" So this proves you are stuck in a dremaing state half your day, hopefully he gets the part.
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2-02-2007 @ 5:49PM
Danny said...
I think Chris should stop asking people to help him.Why cant he do this on his own ?are you a retard to Chris?you think just because your dad was an actor that makes you one to.You did no acting on Breaking Bonaduce.Your band was on the show and that was it.A real actor works hard for what they want!! you just want someone to hand you parts in movies while you sit on your ass and let them do the work.
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2-02-2007 @ 6:39PM
TracyLynn said...
Chris is not asking to be handed the part. I don't understand where anyone is getting that impression. He simply would like an audition.
If his father were the CEO of a corporation no one would find it odd that he would follow or want to follow in those footsteps. I find it absurd that some people find it wrong that Chris would want to be like his dad. He's a natural born entertainer, it's in his blood.
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2-02-2007 @ 7:07PM
Danny said...
Well Chris is a little to old to follow in his dads footsteps.Chris was born in 1959 dont you think if he had any real talent as an actor he would have already had more roles in other movies?.That is the real problem here if he wants an audition why doesnt he just go get one like other actors do.No he cant do that he has no agent why?because he wants to get online and ride his daddys coat tail around and ask people to help him like a dumbass. Danny
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2-02-2007 @ 7:34PM
Heather said...
I can not believe this.. Chris has a great as chance as everyone else.. I believe that all actors and actresses had to start from nothing.. no one is born famous
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2-02-2007 @ 7:37PM
Heather said...
Chris I am so rooting you on.. I think its a great idea and have it in your blood to get the part.. if not Scotty, you sure can be something else.. everyone seems to be assuming that your being lazy but those that know you well, know thats not the case.. you are a great guy and I would love to see you on the big screen.. K-LUV-U-BUH-BYE.. Heather
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2-14-2007 @ 8:28AM
Debra Boshell said...
Chris, I had the pleasure of meeting your father a couple of times at 2 different conventions in B'ham and his lifetime accomplishments are incredible. I think he would have loved you playing the part of a young SCOTTY. If there is a place I can vote let me know. As a previous comment stated every one has to start somewhere and what better place than a STAR TREK movie!!!!!
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