The Dark Tower Movie?
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donotdonate — 18 years ago(April 28, 2007 11:40 AM)
I have thought alot about a cast for the series as I read through it for the second time.
Roland - Daniel Day Lewis (Russell Crowe, are you joking)
Eddie - Jared Leto or Ryan Reynolds if he isn't goofy in the humour
Susannah - Nomi Harris (28 days later)
Jake- a River Phoenix type (think stand by me 1986)
Walter- Willem Dafoe
Callahan- Liam Neeson
Jack Mort- Cillian Murphy
Tick Tock Man- Clancey Brown
Gasher- Robert Carlyle
Jonas- Michael Keaton
Mia- Monica Belucci
Allie- Ellen Barkin
Balazar- Joe Mantegna
I agree with pnitro, the story is too large and complex to fit into typical big screen format, and too expensive. The actor who plays Jake would have to do his entire part in less than two years or the series would suffer from Harry Potter Film Syndrome (actors age much faster that their roles) and no film studio would risk making the entire series, ala LOTR, without knowing how much potential cash can be made. Dark Tower is something that would work well on HBO for many reasons, subject matter freedom, fair plot treatment, shear duration of the tale, less financial risk, and the ability to shoot the entire story as one big show rather than have it all broken down by film studios and Gan forbid it, different actors playing the same roles. JJ Abrams seems like a great choice for the series. -
tommyknocker21 — 19 years ago(March 30, 2007 04:53 PM)
I think the best A-list actor for Roland would be Clive Owen. He really proved himself in Children of Men imo, and i can definately see him in this role. As for the other two popular suggestions, Russel Crowe is way too arrogant and can't do subtle, Viggo Mortenson just isn't a particularly good actor imo. Christian Bale is good choice but is too young imo.
Cort has to be Clint Eastwood. -
albertcprice — 18 years ago(October 13, 2007 02:40 PM)
Russell Crowe is indeed arrogant, but to say he can't do subtle? I think he would make a superb Roland, save for the fact that he doesn't have the tall, lanky frame that we all know Roland has. I think his speech, mannerisms, and the look in his eye just scream Roland.
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Jayguar99 — 18 years ago(November 01, 2007 08:20 PM)
Why is everyone throwing Clint Eastwood's name out there for roles that aren't Roland? King has always told the Constant Reader that Roland Deschain IS Eastwood from "The Man with No Name" trilogy, at least physically. At the same time, Eastwood is entirely too old to play Roland at this stage in his illustrious career. So in my mind, he can't be in the screen adaptation (unless its animated, then he MUST be the voice of Roland) because he so much IS Roland that he couldn't possibly play any other role in the movie; it would be like casting Robert Englund in a Nightmare on Elm St. movie but not having him play Freddy (it's a bad analogy, but I think it gets the point across).
That said, if you were to put Eastwood in a Dark Tower movie (or movies), he sure as beep couldn't play Cort. Steven Deschain, maybe. Father Callahan, absolutely (this is the role I WOULD prefer him for, if I didn't have that druthers about Eastwood not being in the movies). But Cort? Cort is bald, stalky, stout, and meaner than hell. Clint Eastwood is none of those things. Ron Pearlman was a great suggestion, and Forrest Whittaker could be brilliant (Cort's race never was specified, remember) in the role. For some reason, I can really see Meatloaf in the role as well (a la Fight Club).
The rest of my cast is below, just for beep and giggles.
Roland - Viggo Mortensen, period.
Eddie Dean - Ed Norton, also period.
Henry Dean - Tim Roth or Guy Pearce
Susannah Dean / Odetta Holmes / Detta Walker - Rachel True
Jake - Freddy Highmore, because he's talented and young enough to age with the role.
Father Callahan - Ian Holm
The Walkin' Dude / The Man in Black / Walter O'Dim / Marten - Criss Angel (yes, that one) or maybe Steve Buscemi
Cort - Ron Pearlman or Forrest Whittaker
Steven Deschain - Al Pachino, because he's one of the greatest ever and I think he could believably be Mortensen's father.
Gabrielle Deschain - Angelina Jolie
Alain - Ryan Gosling
Burt - Ryan Reynolds
Enrico Balazaar - Robert DeNiro (mostly just to have a better movie than Heat for DeNiro and Pachino to share)
The Crimson King - Michael Clark Duncan
That should cover most of the bases, say thankya. -
sedmis01 — 18 years ago(November 20, 2007 10:13 PM)
I just saw the new Beowulf movie, and it struck me that maybe a realistic CGI medium like Beowulf would be perfect for the Dark Tower series. With all the weird and freaky crap that happens in the stories, not to mention young Roland, old Roland, Jake doesn't age, the different persona's of characters like Walter, Susannah having legs, then losing them, then getting Mia's white legs and countless other examples, would be pretty well suited for a CGI film. But all that being said, I don't think Abrams would do CGI and it would probably end up looking fake and crappy and be a disappointment to all us fans.
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jpersha — 18 years ago(November 29, 2007 05:21 PM)
I've been reading it over and over again, and I just have to say it: As good as Edward Norton would be for Eddie (and he would be great) he is just too old for the part. Eddie is supposed to be in his twenties, and Edward Norton is going to be at least 40 by the time any Dark Tower movie/series gets into production. Personally, I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be really good in the part.
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ironman3721 — 18 years ago(November 29, 2007 06:22 PM)
Edward Norton would be perfect for Eddie, but what about Jake Gyllenhaal?? I think he could really pull it off. Maby even Shia Labeouf??? i might be going off on a limb there, but who knows?
for Roland how about Keanu Reaves LMAO JUST KIDDING!!!! but for real, yea i can see Gerard Butler making a good Roland
now ive read the series awhile ago, and this may not seem like a good choice, but for the walter/flagg/etc what about Johnny Depp? -
unitet — 17 years ago(May 06, 2008 10:37 AM)
You can't forget that Roland, although ageless and somehow out of the framework of time, IS old. Also, he is a king. He has to be able to ascend to that stature and command in several key points in the films.
Now give it a chance to sink in
Pierce Brosnan. Frightening blue eyes, lanky, could very easily get dirty and swing a fast hammer. Little grey around the gills too.,
And after seeing Ironman last night, if he lost a little weight, and he's not averse to gaining and losing weight for films, Jeff Bridges. Same cold blue eyes, and you could see him pulling off royal voice and command.
Plus he's such a legitimate actor, he would bring incredible authenticity to the story, which is the only thing that's going to make this a success. -
unitet — 17 years ago(May 06, 2008 11:06 AM)
Also, wanted to add, Susanna: first last and only woman to pull it offVivica A. Fox. Anybody could fall in love with her. Breath-taking in fact. And, did you see her on Curb Your Enthusiasm? Hysterical, great timing, and a professional. This can't be over acted, otherwise it's going come off feeling like cardboard, no natter how flashy the paint job.
The most King Movies that worked were non-fantastic. Shawshank, Misery, Stand By Me, Green Mile. Hell I even like Running Man and Dolores Claborne. There's always The Shining and Carrie. But has he had any series that have been worth the emotional and narrative roller-coaster that the original book instilled in its readers? I never saw Kingdom Hospital (but that really wasn't his idea to begin with) so I can't compare it. But I forced myself to watch The Stand, Langoliers, and Tommy knockers. P.U. Also, never watched more than first 10 min. of Rose Red. Any good?
Did anyone catch the Nightmares and Dreamscapes TNT miniseries? Pretty good as vignettes, really very good. cinematography was rich and shadowy, and the stories were more an extension of the original tales, and believably acted.
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harrypotterjnky — 17 years ago(October 25, 2008 10:33 PM)
roland- Nathan Fillon(serenity) Viggo Mortenson would also be reall great
Hugh Jackman would also be a great choice Matthew Fox (jack,lost) would be great for the dramatic side of Roland but idk i really dont like the fact of him being an action packed hero gunning down ppl although he could pass with the looks (kinda)
Man in black- Micheal Emerson (Ben,Lost) would be soooo fantastic with this role he is both dark and twisted he even knows how to look absoulutely dark i can see him with a black hood on with his evil smile and act the way like he has everything under controlWilliam dafoe would be really great (spiderman,green goblin and boondock saints,detective dude)
Eddie Dean- Josh Holloway (Sawyer,Lost) would do really great with this character just hed need to keep his cocky all around attituide like we saw in lost the tough guy thing
the chef guy who gets hung- Brendan Gleeson (Frank,28 days later and Mad eyed moody off harry potter) he would fit the facial scenario and hes just mysterious and age apropiate.
Cort- they have to be careful with this character although he is used very little he has a very huge impact on the story with him revolving around rolands mind and stuff - Terry oquin(locke lost)i kno wat ur going to think not another lost character but these are the actors jj works with the best u kno i at least wanto see one make the movie in particulary josh holloway hes a great actor and my fav character in lost, but terry would do good wit cortIan Mckellen (magneto, x men and lord of rings gandalf) he fits the age even though a little older but wasnt cort old but powerful thats the impact ian put in both x men and lord of the rings he would do a great job wit this character -
unitet — 17 years ago(May 23, 2008 04:28 AM)
Hey Is nobody going to reply to me? I know I'm not the definitive say on this, but am I out of the loop? Where is everyone talking abut this? Somebody give me a clue. send it to my email unitet@hotmail.com. I want to chat. Am I at the wrong site?
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jouk4000 — 16 years ago(October 27, 2009 06:00 PM)
I remember reading somewhere stephen king sold the rights to the movie for $19 obvious to those who have read the books and from reading what people have said im seeing ryan reynolds as eddie more and more now but ive never thought of it before, personally i think hugh jackman or some massive a-rated superstar would ruin roland for me by making it too hollywood, and from looking at previous adaptations of kings book id definatly fly thomas jane! when i say jackman in van helsing i thought he looked like a turd!
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jakob_cs2 — 16 years ago(March 18, 2010 02:58 PM)
Christian Bale is good choice but is too young imo.
At the moment he's too young. You're so right. But I want everyone on this forum to realize this: This movie/tv/mini series will take 7-14 years to finish. Look at Harry Potter! A movie a year and still going. And the point is: the actors will age 7-14 years!
-Viggo Mortensen 52 years. He is Our world's Roland judging by appearance. This guy would be the best choice.
-Daniel Day-Lewis is 53 years.
-Russel Crowe is 46 years. (I don't see him as Roland)
-Guy Pearce 43 years.
-Cliwe Owen 46 years.
Consider the age thing. The movie production probably starts in 2011 and they start shooting 2012, and it takes probably 1,5 year per movie. The actors will age fast. Jake is a problem but Roland is too, he can't be too old. We don't wanna see him as 65 years in movie #7. The Roland in the books is able to run for ages with Susannah on his back. We can't have a grandpa to act that.
Think of guys in suitable ages. Like Christian Bale, 36 years.