Ask the Stars of 'Watchmen' a Question
Filed under: Interviews, Unscripted
In 2008, the biggest movies of the year were superhero movies: The Dark Knight and Iron Man. In 2009, another superhero movie looks to be equally huge, and that's Watchmen, Zack Snyder's adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel.
First published as a serial comic book in 1986, Watchmen was immediately heralded for turning the notion of a "superhero story" on its head. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Watchmen depicts a group of vigilantes who band together to fight crime; they have costumes, but no unusual powers ... save Doctor Manhattan, a scientist who acquires supernatural abilities after being caught in an experiment gone wrong.
There's been a lot of talk (maybe too much talk -- OK, sorry, antiquated U2 reference) about Zack Snyder's involvement in the project, which has taken eons to get off the ground. Would he be faithful to the book? Too faithful, not faithful enough? How would he handle all the side stories, and such a large ensemble cast?
Now you can get the answers straight from the horses' mouths, as Moviefone's Unscripted interview series is bringing several of the stars of Watchmen together to talk about the movie. Now's your chance to grill Patrick Wilson (Dan Dreiberg/Nite Owl), Billy Crudup (Dr. Jon Osterman/Doctor Manhattan), Matthew Goode (Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias) and Malin Akerman (Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk Spectre) about their geek knowledge of the comic book, about what it felt like to wear all that rubber or play a ginormous blue man ... or whatever else your fanboy/girl heart may desire.
Submit your question in the comments section below for Crudup, Goode, Akerman or Wilson by Tues, Feb. 17, and be sure to include your first name and the city where you live. Then check back here on March 2 to see if your question made the cut. Thanks, and good luck.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
2-10-2009 @ 5:46PM
Mateo said...
Yeh it would be nice to see them stick close to the comic book, sans the part in the comic where Doc Manhattan decides clothes are really unneccesary since he's a big blue badass
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2-11-2009 @ 7:48PM
Kevin N. Farley said...
To Billy Crudup:
I thought that Dr. Manhattan was by far the most complicated, layered, difficult character in the graphic novel - the lone truly extraordinary being surrounded by mortals masquerading as superheroes. Did working under such heavy makeup and through such elaborate special effects impact your work at all? Was it difficult to bring all that weight and gravitas, given the circumstances?
--Kevin N. Farley, Pittsburgh, PA
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2-10-2009 @ 5:58PM
Dack said...
Howdy. I've got one question for Wilson:
How much fun was it to work on Watchmen, compared to any of the other films you've done?
-Dack, Alton, NH
(First comment? *Crosses fingers*)
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2-10-2009 @ 6:01PM
Dack said...
Well, first question, anyway. :)
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2-10-2009 @ 7:27PM
michael lindsely said...
I have a Q for Patrick Wilson
me being an over weight American was it hard for you to gain weight for this role?
Michael Longmont, CO
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2-10-2009 @ 11:26PM
Sam said...
For Mr. Wilson.
How was the experience of working with the multitude of integral actors in Watchmen in comparison to working with basically only Ellen Page in Hard Candy?
And, are you going to buy an owl-ship with the money you earn?
Sam. Pickerington, OH
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2-10-2009 @ 11:48PM
Becca said...
A question for all:
If you could have an alternate superhero personality, what would be their name and power?
Becca. Boston, MA
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2-15-2009 @ 10:38AM
Joey said...
To All:
Did all of you, having read the comic book, agree with Zack Snyder's vision for the movie? Do you think he has made it as faithful as possible?
Joey, Singapore
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2-11-2009 @ 1:25PM
Melanie, Pittsburgh said...
To Matthew:
After being involved in making a film of this caliber with the high level of anticipation and expectation from it's fans, has this changed how you decide on what future roles you would like to play or what roles you would like to be considered for?
BTW- Cheers to your role in Brideshead. Fantastic. If you're ever in Pittsburgh, PA, the first drink is on me.
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3-24-2009 @ 12:27AM
willie ervins jr. said...
will the movie have a sequal?have you guys ever heard about the "EARTH DROD" if not rely to this site and I will tell you about the character "MAY THE EARTH PROTECT YOU".
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2-11-2009 @ 10:26PM
M. Rhodes said...
City : Brookhaven NY
For Matthew:
Ozymandius was a pretty physical character-Did you do anything to get in this mind set for the film?
thanks
mark
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3-25-2009 @ 5:36PM
William Bradford said...
To All
How comfortable / uncomfortable were the superhero outfits you had to wear during the movie.
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2-15-2009 @ 6:29AM
Antti Rinne said...
City: Tampere, Finland
Knowing how revered 'Watchmen' is, did you feel any pressure or obligation to "get it right" as actors?
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2-17-2009 @ 12:14AM
Dylan said...
I have a question for Patrick Wilson.
What are some of the differences between working on a big budget, blockbuster movie like 'Watchmen' and working on small, indie films like 'Hard Candy' and 'Little Children'? (great films, by the way)
I think you'll make a great Dan Drieberg/Nite Owl!
Dylan, New York
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2-17-2009 @ 12:31AM
Dylan said...
I have a question for Malin Akerman.
What do you think makes Silk Spectre different and unique from other female heroes?
Dylan, New York
P.S. I can't wait to see you kick some ass on March 6!
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2-17-2009 @ 11:42PM
Andrew Shephard said...
This is a question for Billy Crudup:
Doctor Manhattan's condition makes him extremely detached from humanity, to the point where he really has trouble empathizing with anyone. I was wondering if playing a character like that posed any unique challenges or difficulties. How do you get into that mindset?
Andrew Shephard, Landover, MD
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2-17-2009 @ 11:50PM
Heidi said...
My question (to everyone):
You guys wore some pretty amazing costumes, were there any funny "wardrobe malfunctions" on set? (I did hear Jeffrey Dean Morgan's costume was accidentally made without a fly, causing some panic when he first had to go to the bathroom...)
Heidi
New York
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3-03-2009 @ 5:08PM
Antti said...
Who the hell is Ally and why did s/he rip off my question!? :D
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3-16-2009 @ 10:52PM
Marcus said...
To Malin Akerman. Are you single?
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4-24-2009 @ 2:28PM
Serkan Colak said...
Watchmen is the best comic movie ever.
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