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Post by Lauren on Jul 26, 2008 23:01:38 GMT -5
I could live with Tommy Lee Jones. And Ed O'Neill DID play Joe Friday on LA Dragnet, if but briefly.
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Post by Videofox on Jul 27, 2008 0:08:43 GMT -5
Yes, it would not be "Al Bundy" as Maxwell. It would be Ed O'Neill. Big difference. He can play other stuff. I seed him do it. I can picture either him or Bruce saying some of the lines that Robert Culp did, with similar inflections (Bruce more so, in my opinion, having the same sarcastic and impatient wit). Of course, no matter who they choose, the actor wouldn't want to just "play Robert Culp playing Maxwell" and put their own interpretation into it....and to be honest, I wouldn't want them to either. This is one reason I would have preferred a sequel over a remake...but I will be in that theater regardless of whom they pick.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 27, 2008 0:58:43 GMT -5
I think that Richard Dean Anderson should be the only real choice considered. If he says no, then one of the other picks could be entertained. Of course, since they want this to be a cinematic release instead of a TV movie (from the sound of it), I doubt it would be Richard Dean Anderson. He is easily one of the best TV stars around, but I don't know if he has ever really made the transition. Noting that, I could agree tentatively to Bruce Campbell or Tommy Lee Jones for Maxwell, but I would want them to have extensive background watching of the character to get the nuances down pat better. If not any of those three, I don't think the Maxwell character would be justly represented. I think Connie should still play Pam.
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Post by mmderdekea on Jul 27, 2008 9:44:02 GMT -5
Tommy Lee Jones is too old and too, uh, craggy looking now to play Maxwell. He's turning 62 this year. They should at least have a fellow who is handsome/good-looking as Culp SO definitely was!
Campbell is my #1 choice, and then, perhaps RDA.
Mona
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 27, 2008 10:07:48 GMT -5
Tommy Lee Jones could make it as the bad guy. ;D
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Post by mmderdekea on Jul 27, 2008 14:36:51 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, HD, TLJ could do a bad guy. Make a nice change for him as an actor, being the villain.
Mona
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Post by MelMac on Jul 27, 2008 16:19:53 GMT -5
Don't know, I think Tommy Lee Jones could still work - he does look younger than his age and can make it work. Plus, stage makeup can not only age people, but also youthen someone a little bit too . But you're right, he's not my top favorite. I'd go 1. Campbell, 2. RDA, 3. Jones. The bad guy idea for Jones, however, is a bit inspired too. I'd like to see him in a truly evil role. I would just be more scared if they chose someone who didn't have the right acting chops to play the role. They had one guy in a mock movie poster I didn't like - Gary Oldman. Then again, in another one, they had Mac Culkin as Ralph, which the way he's been in the past few years was a choice. I'd be afraid if they put in Jon Heder (another name touted on the Internet) as Ralph - he's a decent enough actor, but he's a bit one note. I see Napoleon Dynamite in half the things he has done. Then again, pretty much they could cast a newcomer in the roles of Ralph and (more likely out of the two roles) Pam.
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Post by MissDavidson on Jul 27, 2008 19:35:44 GMT -5
Yes, it would not be "Al Bundy" as Maxwell. It would be Ed O'Neill. Big difference. He can play other stuff. I seed him do it. I can picture either him or Bruce saying some of the lines that Robert Culp did, with similar inflections (Bruce more so, in my opinion, having the same sarcastic and impatient wit). Of course, no matter who they choose, the actor wouldn't want to just "play Robert Culp playing Maxwell" and put their own interpretation into it....and to be honest, I wouldn't want them to either. This is one reason I would have preferred a sequel over a remake...but I will be in that theater regardless of whom they pick. I'm not stupid, I know very well there's a difference between an actor and a character they play. I too have seen Ed O'Neill in other things besides Married With Children. I don't particularly like him overall, is all I was saying. Please don't imply that I don't have sense enough to differentiate between the two.
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Post by magicjammies on Jul 27, 2008 19:52:42 GMT -5
Yeah i couldnt see Ed O'Neill as maxwell bruce campbell gets my vote for the rest of the cast i think it should be fairly unknown actors but just my 2 cents worth:)
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Post by Nicol on Jul 28, 2008 13:06:27 GMT -5
I like the idea of Campbell first choice then RDA. don't know why on RDA except I just can't see him as Maxwell. Cambell yes only cause I have watched him in Burn notice and some of that characters antics (not all) I said some... show he can be a good maxwell.
I hope for Ralph they do not choose Owen Wilson for many of the reasons already stated by others. I have seen him do other remake roles andI feel he totaly did not get the original character. If the show was comedy and drama together he tends to go all Comedy missing the whole drama side. any way that is my two cents.
Another possible would have been Heath Ledger if he was still alive
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 29, 2008 14:47:06 GMT -5
I still see RDA due to his similar role on STARGATE SG-1. If you have only seen MACGYVER or LEGEND, I agree that he would not be the right fit. If he was younger, RDA could have done the Ralph role I think.
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Post by mmderdekea on Jul 30, 2008 8:44:07 GMT -5
Mel, I think Tommy Lee Jones looks the 62 he is, and out of Maxwell acting range. Mona
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Post by MelMac on Jul 30, 2008 9:48:27 GMT -5
*photo does not work* Mel, I think Tommy Lee Jones looks the 62 he is, and out of Maxwell acting range. Mona That is your opinion, and I respect that. My opinion is that he can do it - he's better than some people whom I've also heard touted as possibles for Bill. And, as I said, I have other choices whom I feel are a much better choice than Jones. I think Campbell could seriously do it and do it right. Loved him in "Jack of All Trades" - smarmy, sarcastic, but not going overboard. Shame that they canceled it as soon as they did. RDA also could do it, but he's less likely to be chosen because people will think he's supposed to be Jack O'Neil from "SG1" (huge issue). That wouldn't bode well for a "GAH" movie. He also has said he prefers to spend more time with his family, something I really admire in a person.
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Post by magicjammies on Jul 30, 2008 14:04:46 GMT -5
In believe this actor could pull off playing ralph hinkley he is on a soap my wife likes one life to live and from what ive seen he can act both serious and comedy John-Paul Lavoisier
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 30, 2008 17:32:23 GMT -5
I couldn't see the picture either, Mona.
I think the Campbell from BRISCO COUNTY JR. could easily do it, but the JACK OF ALL TRADES Campbell is WAY too campy for it...especially the way the character interacted with others.
And Mel, RDA has been coming back and doing a lot of appearances lately. He said that the year or so he had off was fun, but that he was going to be working more. Since two of the SG-1 movies just got wrapped up and sent out to DVD, he might be available.
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Post by MelMac on Jul 30, 2008 17:59:33 GMT -5
I couldn't see the picture either, Mona. I think the Campbell from BRISCO COUNTY JR. could easily do it, but the JACK OF ALL TRADES Campbell is WAY too campy for it...especially the way the character interacted with others. And Mel, RDA has been coming back and doing a lot of appearances lately. He said that the year or so he had off was fun, but that he was going to be working more. Since two of the SG-1 movies just got wrapped up and sent out to DVD, he might be available. Yes, the "Brisco" version of Campbell is better for a role such as Bill Maxwell... doesn't mean I don't like "JOAT" any less. And, good to hear that RDA is doing more work again. I've liked him in most of the stuff he's done (not quite so much in the "MacGyver" movies though. :-\ )
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jul 30, 2008 19:57:27 GMT -5
The MACGYVER movies were just to fill a void...and I think they were good, but not as good as episodes in the series.
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Post by Nicol on Jul 31, 2008 7:33:45 GMT -5
The MACGYVER movies were just to fill a void...and I think they were good, but not as good as episodes in the series. the agony of the Macgyver movies. lol I think they were overboard on the campy side. but oh well. On anopther note. You know I could see Tommy Lee Jones as maxwell. We don't know BIlls age except for that little piece of paper in "Heaven in your genes" or is it jeans all we know he is supposed to be any where between 50ish and 60ish
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Post by butterfingers on Aug 1, 2008 20:33:35 GMT -5
I think that Richard Dean Anderson should be the only real choice considered. If he says no, then one of the other picks could be entertained. Of course, since they want this to be a cinematic release instead of a TV movie (from the sound of it), I doubt it would be Richard Dean Anderson. He is easily one of the best TV stars around, but I don't know if he has ever really made the transition. Noting that, I could agree tentatively to Bruce Campbell or Tommy Lee Jones for Maxwell, but I would want them to have extensive background watching of the character to get the nuances down pat better. If not any of those three, I don't think the Maxwell character would be justly represented. I think Connie should still play Pam. I would have to agree ... Richard Dean Anderson would be a great choice. Very seasoned and has that certin charm that only can be described as Maxwell-esc.
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Post by MortimerWest on Aug 29, 2008 20:48:01 GMT -5
Actually Billy Bob is a good choice - or maybe Ed Harris.
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