From Captain Kirk to Howling Mad Murdock?
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There are times when shocking casting twists can work. If studios listened to fans and naysayers, we probably wouldn't have had the fortune of seeing Michael Keaton as Batman. But that doesn't mean that every shocker is a good idea.According to MTV, our illustrious new Captain Kirk wants to fulfill his childhood fantasies and enter The A-Team fold. It seems that Chris Pine really loves the show, and is so keen on being a part of the big-screen adaptation that he's actually talked with his Smokin' Aces helmer Joe Carnahan about the possibility. Any A-Team fan would immediately think: Face -- Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck is the most obvious choice, Pine being a looker and all. But oh no. He wants someone else. He's not crazy enough to tackle a little BA, so that leaves two -- a cigar-chomping leader or a mad man. Pine's choice: "Howling Mad" Murdock: "Murdock is my man. I love Murdock."
I can't fault anyone for loving the show that much, but I don't think anyone would pick him for Murdock. (And wouldn't fandom make you prefer to have the best actor for each part rather than just selfish fantasy fulfillment?) Last time I wrote about the project, you guys had a number of great Murdock possibilities: Jim Carrey, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Jason Lee, Steve Carell, and Bruce Campbell.
Could Chris Pine fit into those ranks? I think not. Just take a look here. If we cute-boy up this feature, we'll get nothing more than a disappointing Dukes of Hazard.
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4-14-2009 @ 3:11PM
Brian said...
I think this could work, but it would take something pretty special from Pine. He would have to channel him some Brad Pitt from 12 monkeys, but it could turn out to be something amazing like that performance if he hits it right.
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4-14-2009 @ 3:25PM
njsidekick3 said...
...if Face does not drive a vette in the movie, i doubt i see it. i can see not having a van, but DAMN Face Drives a Vette!
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4-14-2009 @ 3:50PM
grenademan said...
Please please i hope they consider Josh Holloway (Sawyer on Lost) for Face.
He looks like Face, he Talks like Face.
IT'S PERFECT
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4-14-2009 @ 4:09PM
Jay said...
Face is a bit of a wuss at certain points. That's cuz he's a lover, not a fighter.
Josh Duhamel should be Face, no question. This is assuming that you can't get four all-stars for the movie.
If you can: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Jim Carrey, and keep Mr. T.
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4-14-2009 @ 6:54PM
drewtheg said...
i don't know about pine playing murdock. But i think that John Slattery (roger sterling of Mad Men) could play one hell of a Hannibal and hell you could even throw in Jon Hamm to play Face. Not 100% sure he has the acting chops for it but i could see Johnny Knoxville playing murdock. Possibly Michael Clark Duncan as BA
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