Magnum actor suggestion

Waltstasz · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: Magnum actor suggestion

Okay, I have a friend who is also a Magnum fan. We were talking about the show and he suggested an actor for the Magnum movie. His thought process was basically trying to find an actor who fit into some criteria that would be needed to play Magnum. In no particular order:
1) star power
2) acting chops
3) sex appeal Embarassed

4) comidic ability
5) self depricating
6) believable as ex-Navy Seal

Based on this he suggested.......

Will Smith. I thought about it and couldn't disagee. Smith could pull it off. Thoughts? And yes, I agree that Selleck would be better, but apparently he isn't an option at this point.

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golfmobile · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

Well, he bombed as "The Wild, Wild West," so personally I don't see it at all. I like him in the proper vehicle (e.g., "Independence Day"), but Magnum didn't wear earrings!! Will Smith does -- personally, UGH!!

I still vote for Brendan Fraser (TM), Omar Epps (TC -- he's such a good whiner in "House," he'd fit right into the TC mold), Matthew Perry as Rick, and Alan Rickman as Higgins.

But then we all have our own opinions on this subject. . . . .

This is, OF COURSE, since we can't have original cast, ALWAYS first choice!

golf

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SelleckLover · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

As long as we're voting...I vote for Eric Dane as TM (McSteamy on Grey's Anatomy), LLCool J as TC, have to go with golf's pick of Matthew Perry as Rick also, but my pick for Higgins would be Bob Hoskins. JMHO! Very Happy

IKnowWhatYoureThinking · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject:

I agree with using the original cast!

Seaver41 · Fleet Admiral Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 343

as posted in another thread........Gerard Butler.......plenty macho as King Leonidas in '300' and has a softer/comedic side.........as in P.S., I love you (chickflick). He can do an American accent.

Steve · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Taking all six of your requirements into account, especially the self deprecating, humorous qualities, the only Actor I come up with is George Clooney. Of course I vote for the original cast first.........

Carmen · MPI Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 695 Location: Germany

Only one for me would be Michael Ballack. To bad he is German and no actor, but when he quits playing soccer and starts to think about a second career that man is the only one who has the looks IMO. No, really I am serious!! Now I have to try to upload a pic....

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IKnowWhatYoureThinking · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

Steve, I think Clooney would be a decent choice. If they are dead set on making this movie I think I'd rather see him than anyone else, and I believe I have stated that here somewhere before. I just hope the casting is done to mimic to original as much as possible instead of making another slapstick comedy.

Seaver41 · Fleet Admiral Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 343

a spoof might be the only option...........the series fans are up in arms about no Selleck.........and with the failure of Miami Vice..........and success of Starsky & Hutch.........do the math.

all in all..........I wouldn't expect a serious drama/action flick..............I'd lean more towards Beverly Hills Cop style......

ConchRepublican · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject:

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