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Actors for Jack with a twist. - law dawg - 05-10-2006
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:As I posted, many moons ago, I am =perfect= for the role. But Biggles works cheaper, damn him.I'll throw my hat into the ring as well.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - ShadowLord - 05-10-2006
I think this is my second or third pick at this old topic....
I agree with many of the names already mentioned as being suitable..and will throw out another one..
Kevin McKidd
Scottish actor (ok may have to work on that New York Accent a bit) but he played in Kingdom of Heaven and the series Rome as Lucius Vorenus...
One of the things this guy can pull off is the silent strong character -- I remember a scene in Rome where he tells this scumbag that he has 3 seconds to stop talking -- the guy didnt stop and poof sword in the throat...went from calm to shocking violence same as RJ has the ability to.
He also has those type of eyes that can war you Dont cross my line -- once again another RJ character trait.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - The Mad American - 05-11-2006
ShadowLord Wrote:I think this is my second or third pick at this old topic....
I agree with many of the names already mentioned as being suitable..and will throw out another one..
Kevin McKidd
Scottish actor (ok may have to work on that New York Accent a bit) but he played in Kingdom of Heaven and the series Rome as Lucius Vorenus...
One of the things this guy can pull off is the silent strong character -- I remember a scene in Rome where he tells this scumbag that he has 3 seconds to stop talking -- the guy didnt stop and poof sword in the throat...went from calm to shocking violence same as RJ has the ability to.
He also has those type of eyes that can war you Dont cross my line -- once again another RJ character trait.
And don't forget the best werewolf movie to come out in recent memory, Dog Soldiers. I though McKidd was very good in that, not near as funny as Spoon in the movie but still really good.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - jimbow8 - 05-11-2006
The Mad American Wrote:And don't forget the best werewolf movie to come out in recent memory, Dog Soldiers. I though McKidd was very good in that, not near as funny as Spoon in the movie but still really good.Agreed. Good movie.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - Mark S. - 05-11-2006
One thing to keep in mind:
Whatever studio makes the Repairman Jack film is going to be interested in a franchise. They won't just want one movie. They're going to want lots of movies, so that means they're going to be looking at an actor who isn't going to be pushing 60 by the time they get to he fifth or sixth film.
Honestly, a lot of the names I've seen mentioned in the thread so far are just too old. And some are too pretty. I hope it isn't any of the WB himbos. Remember that Jack is supposed to be very average-looking.
I hope it's some unknown guy who is perfect for the role.
Someone mentioned Burt Young for Abe. I love Burt Young. He can do funny and scary and dramatic all very well. But he's always struck me as very Italian, while Abe is very obviously Jewish.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 05-14-2006
KRW Wrote:If you talk like you post, than you'll stand out in a crowd Mike. But there is always acting lessons, but I think therapy will do you more gooder!
KRW
Why, Ken, I'll have you know I started me on-stage career in the first grade, and am still leaving the audience in shock these days!
Actors for Jack with a twist. - kurrgan - 05-15-2006
How about Judd Hirsch for Abe or Fyvush Finkel the Jewish Lawyer from that old tv show Picket Fences
Actors for Jack with a twist. - Mark S. - 05-16-2006
kurrgan Wrote:How about Judd Hirsch for Abe or Fyvush Finkel the Jewish Lawyer from that old tv show Picket Fences
I love Fyvush Finkel, but I can't see him as Abe.
Judd Hirsch might pull it off if he put on weight. A lot of weight.
Actors for Jack with a twist. - KRW - 05-16-2006
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Why, Ken, I'll have you know I started me on-stage career in the first grade, and am still leaving the audience in shock these days!
In shock because you've never advanced above the first grade?:confused:
KRW
Actors for Jack with a twist. - Kenji - 05-17-2006
Mark S. Wrote:I love Fyvush Finkel, but I can't see him as Abe.
Judd Hirsch might pull it off if he put on weight. A lot of weight.
I dunno 'bout Fyvush Finkel, but I think Judd Hirsch is good for Abe. Or......John Goodman.