Hmm, I was interested to hear everybody's input.
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ali-babble — 19 years ago(November 04, 2006 02:23 PM)
They're all too old. Heathcliff dies when he's like 39, and for the first half of the book he's little older than 20. Joaquin Phoenix would be great for the older Heathcliff, but for the younger one it just wouldn't work. Orlanda Bloom is not a good actor, so no way would I want another adaptation ruined by bad casting.
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SnapdragonSmile — 19 years ago(November 16, 2006 09:50 AM)
Life expectancies were shorter. Their 20 year old doesn't look like our 20 year old. I think Johnny Depp would be perfect. I just can't think of someone exactly right for Cathy, though. I think an unknown would be the best option.
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scpeters88 — 19 years ago(November 28, 2006 05:45 PM)
joaquin phoenix is TOO harsh to play healthcliffe
gerard butler would be perfect since in addition to his classic good looks of tall dark and handsome (reminiscent of old hollywood leading men) his acting ability is perfect for the character
kate winslet has the experience, sophistication and delicate beauty to play cathy. she is by far one of the most talented yet overlooked actresses of today. her range is incredible and she really learns to identify a character before playing them she would so accurately bring cathy to life on the screen
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dreamer989 — 19 years ago(December 26, 2006 03:41 AM)
No way is Angelina fit for 'Cathy'. And Lindsay Lohan? Hmm, come to think of it, she could play the younger Cathy.
My choice would be Keira Knightley or Kate Winslet. Actually Rachel Weisz could pull it off too. But uhh, guess we need a younger actress. Rosamund Pike and Emily Blunt are great options.
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lavender_wishes — 19 years ago(January 02, 2007 10:00 AM)
Are we considering a remake of the 1939 movie or the novel? Both depict the characters in very different ways, casting would be affected. Heathcliff isn't the victimized, lovesick person you see in the movie in Bronte's novel. I loved the movie before I read the book.. then I turned on it because it gives people a false impression of the novel. Anyways, going back to my original question because it makes a big difference.
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That70sdesperado — 19 years ago(January 03, 2007 07:34 PM)
I also think that Cillian Murphy or Jonathon Rhys-Myers would make perfect Heathcliffes. They both have that dark, tormented look going, and both are great actors. I also think that Sienna Miller would be a good Cathy, as she has an elegant beauty to her, but she also gives off a mischevious presence, as if toying with a man's heart.
These have already been suggested, but I'm confirming these picks:
Heathcliffe- Cillian Murphy
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Shaak_Summers — 19 years ago(February 19, 2007 05:29 PM)
I was just thinking about this today
I was reading the book, and for some reason, Hugh Jackman kept popping into my head as the character of Heathcliff.
I don't know why, but I can see him playing that role.
As for Cathy, though, I have no idea.
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