slyragz Wrote:Because Jack is so nondescript, I often thought Kevin Spacey would fly in Jack's shoes, but I think he's gotten just a tad too old for this part now. If you're thinking he doesn't have the quiet strength and anger of Jack, watch The Negotiator.
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nijimeijer Wrote:What about Dominic West? He doesn't really look the part. But I love him in The Wire.
Dom West would make a great BURKE, from Andrew Vacchs novels, but I don't like him for Jack. I'd give Michael Vartan a chance to prove his mettle, though I prefer Josh Hartnet. Ed Norton who most physically resembles the character would probably not sign on for a multi-pic deal, but definitely has the narcisism. All in all, I think it's best if they can steer clear of anyone too well know, if for no other reason than to increase the chances of someone willing to do multiple films. Barry Pepper seems to be box office cyanide, but he could probably handle the role, whereas Thomas Jane has a better chance of greenlighting a project, but has a range that goes all the way from A to B. Don't laugh, but what about Rick Schroeder? He's been slowly building some edge over the past few years, and is approximately the right age. He doesn't live in Hollywood, and would probably be fine with the kind of type casting that a role like Repairman Jack is bound to bring. Since he disappears from the public eye from time to time, it would be interesting to see him play a charcter who lives "off the map". I can believe him, and he doesn't have the kind of star-baggage that some of the aforementioned celebs have. Like a younger Val Kilmer, without the ego.
Sam Wrote:Ok, on the point of funny-turned-serious actors - how about Robin Williams as Abe??
How about Nick Nolte as Abe?
Daniel Flowers Bunkowski Wrote:How about Nick Nolte as Abe?Is he sober yet?
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~ Howard Phillips Lovecraft
Robin Williams as Abe. Now, that I like. Not to be mean spirited, but since he's put on the weight and aged, I could buy him as Abe watching and bitching about what he's not supposed to eat.
And thanks to all for the warm welcome.
Abe, in my very humble opinion, is a true key character. I keep feeling as if he is so much more than portrayed. All the women with dogs and good old Abe with his birds (gotta be something there, don't ya think).
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And thanks to all for the warm welcome.
Abe, in my very humble opinion, is a true key character. I keep feeling as if he is so much more than portrayed. All the women with dogs and good old Abe with his birds (gotta be something there, don't ya think).
I've been with Senor Wilson from the beginning and before, grew up with his stories.
Earlier on this thread I swore that I would boycott the Repairman Jack movie if Adam Sandler were to play Jack.
Well, I'm going to eat my words.
I saw the trailer for the remake of "The Longest Yard," which stars Adam Sandler. The trailer looked good, the movie looks interesting, and includes Burt Reynolds whose role Adam Sandler is reprising. I liked what I saw of Sandler in the trailer.
If Sandler can get in the kind of physical shape that Jack needs to be in, he could just be a good Jack.
Never thought I'd write that!
Well, I'm going to eat my words.
I saw the trailer for the remake of "The Longest Yard," which stars Adam Sandler. The trailer looked good, the movie looks interesting, and includes Burt Reynolds whose role Adam Sandler is reprising. I liked what I saw of Sandler in the trailer.
If Sandler can get in the kind of physical shape that Jack needs to be in, he could just be a good Jack.
Never thought I'd write that!
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Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
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Maggers Wrote:Earlier on this thread I swore that I would boycott the Repairman Jack movie if Adam Sandler were to play Jack.
Well, I'm going to eat my words.
I saw the trailer for the remake of "The Longest Yard," which stars Adam Sandler. The trailer looked good, the movie looks interesting, and includes Burt Reynolds whose role Adam Sandler is reprising. I liked what I saw of Sandler in the trailer.
If Sandler can get in the kind of physical shape that Jack needs to be in, he could just be a good Jack.
Never thought I'd write that!
If Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey plays Jack, I will kill myself, NO JOKE!
Keith the Elder Wrote:If Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey plays Jack, I will kill myself, NO JOKE!
I would pass you the gun, after I used it on myself, if Jim Carrey were to play Jack. And until I saw that trailer, I would have been there with you and the gun if Adam Sandler were mentioned for Jack.
But I swear, something happened when I saw that trailer for "The Longest Yard." I changed my heretofore life long position as a flat out hater of Adam Sandler movies. I still won't watch his comedies because I think they are idiotic. But I will see TLY.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
Maggers Wrote:I would pass you the gun, after I used it on myself, if Jim Carrey were to play Jack. And until I saw that trailer, I would have been there with you and the gun if Adam Sandler were mentioned for Jack.Seen Punch-Drunk Love yet?
But I swear, something happened when I saw that trailer for "The Longest Yard." I changed my heretofore life long position as a flat out hater of Adam Sandler movies. I still won't watch his comedies because I think they are idiotic. But I will see TLY.
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. ... The piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.
~ Howard Phillips Lovecraft
jimbow8 Wrote:Seen Punch-Drunk Love yet?
I just added it to my Netflix queue.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd