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Jakk
Great Reader
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 Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 01:32:37
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Markustay
Voice-over for Ao = James Earl Jones 
"You don't know the POWER of the Shadow Weave. I must obey my Mistress." 
 I think you might be on to something there, Sage... The Overgod was bound to the will of Shar by the implosion of the Shadow Weave, the explosion of the Weave, and the dispersion of Mystra's divine essence (which, as we all know, was greater in total than that of your average greater deity)... it would certainly explain some things that happened before and after the Spellplague... |
Playing in the Realms since the Old Grey Box (1987)... and *still* having fun with material published before 2008, despite the NDA'd lore.
If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
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Jakk
Great Reader
Canada
2165 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 01:37:45
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To keep the scroll on topic... Markustay mentioned John Lithgow a few posts back... he'd be good as one of the older Harpells... and I just realized who should play Flamsterd, the archmage of the Moonshaes... I know he's already been cast in another role, but hear me out... Sean Connery. 
On the subject of madmen... Malcolm McDowell would make a good Halaster too... 
Edit: I totally agree with Ian McKellen as Elminster... who but Gandalf could do justice to the role? Really? |
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If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 01:47:10
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Originally posted by Jakk
I totally agree with Ian McKellen as Elminster... who but Gandalf could do justice to the role? Really?
I think he'll do better to play a bad guy. I see him less as Gandalf and more as Magneto. So I think he'll be great to act as any of the zulkirs, or as Halaster, or even the "human" Szass Tam. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 02:36:39
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How about a part for John Malkovich - one great, if underrated, actor.
Still no clue as to who to play Jakk Fleet? How about that guy that plays Spiderman? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
744 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 05:28:21
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As far as my ideas for the Harpells, here they are.
Harkel Harpell: Ted Raimi or Jason Mewes.
Regweld Harpell: Kevin Smith.
Biderdoo Harpell: Jason Mewes or Ian Hart.
Malchor Harpell: Michael Gambon, Sir Ian McKellan, or Patrick Stewart. Possibly Sean Connery, if he cared to even take the role despite retirement.
Bella don DelRoy Harpell: Mirando Otto. |
Galuf's Baldur's Gate NPC stats: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8823
Galuf's 3.5 Ed. Cleric Domains: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14036
Galuf's Homebrew 4th Edition Races: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13787
Galuf's Homebrew Specialty Priest PrCs: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14353
Galuf's Forgotten Realms Heralds and Allies thread: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8766 |
Edited by - Galuf the Dwarf on 20 Jun 2010 05:29:27 |
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Drizztsmanchild
Learned Scribe
USA
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Drizztsmanchild
Learned Scribe
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 06:22:34
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Ao: Alanis Morrisette(worked in Dogma)
Rhys-Davis: As any and all dwarves(just have the producers pull a Charlie and the Chocolate factory move.)
Caledan Caaledorien or Artus Cimber : Tom cruise
William Shatner: Mirt the Moneylender
Fran Drescher: Agatha of Coneyberry.
Betty White: Matron Baerne.
John De Lancie: Cyric the Mortal
Tom Hanks: Elminster....why not, who says the actors real age has to match the characters... |
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Wolfhound75
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2011 : 20:54:41
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I know it's been a while since this thread had a post but, I'm new to the forums and stumbled on it while doing some campaign research and had to offer my thoughts on a character everyone has overlooked.
Lord Auckney - Peter Hanly
He played Prince Edward in the movie Braveheart. I think the way that character was portrayed as a bit of a snivelling, whining, effemminate, spoiled brat, fits a lot of the description given on Lord Auckney.
http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/1995_Braveheart/995BVH_Peter_Hanly_003.jpg
And given the discussion on characters from PotC, I thought it strange that an actress I think could play either Catti-brie or Dove Falconhand didn't make the list - Kiera Knightley
If we let her play Catti-brie, the costume from the movie King Arthur might get to make another appearance!
Catti-brie & Taulmaril: http://www.rowthree.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/knightley-bowarrow.jpg
Catti-brie and Khazid-hea: http://www.justdesktopwallpapers.com/images/1280/celebrities/kiera4.jpg
Anyway, good to meet everyone and thanks to the mods for a great site! |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Wolfhound75
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2011 : 02:50:35
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It was actually "King Arthur" but I didn't think it too much of a stretch given the PotC discussion to leap to another movie with the same actress. Incidentally, I've since discovered she played in another similar movie that I missed while overseas. Apparently she played Robin Hood's daughter in the movie "Princess of Thieves."
Coincidental isn't it? |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Nov 2011 : 03:36:31
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Meryl Streep would definitely make a good Lallara Mediocros. And Kate Beckinsale, Sarya Dlardrageth. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2011 : 09:49:06
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| When Cale and Mask were chatting/knifing each other in the alley, I kept picturing Tom Waits. But that was either because I've been listening to his new album a lot, or my subconscious recalling and associating that weird movie (that I can't remember the name of) where Waits played the devil. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2011 : 10:45:59
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Tom Hiddleston would be perfect for Mask, I guess. He can "mask" his chaotic/evil nature by displaying a brother-who-cares attitude. |
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Old Man Harpell
Senior Scribe
USA
498 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2011 : 18:32:12
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The Simbul = Claudia Christian
Gromph Baenre = Leonard Nimoy
Qilue Veladorn = Nicole Kidman
Halastar Blackcloak = James Woods
Jarlaxle = Zachary Quinto
Manshoon = Michael O'Hare (Jeffery Sinclair from Babylon 5)
Zaknafein = Mel Gibson
Regis = Rowan Atkinson
That's all that come to mind. I DO like someone's earlier suggestion of Brian Blessed as Mirt. That was simply perfect. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2011 : 00:00:57
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Originally posted by Old Man Harpell
Manshoon = Michael O'Hare (Jeffery Sinclair from Babylon 5
Actually, given his "earlier/later" role [depending on the timeline], I think O'Hare could pull off a pretty convincing Khelben Arunsun -- especially after his assuming the mantle of Valen in the Minbari mythos.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Nov 2011 : 09:41:24
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If it's the masked Manshoon clone, pretty much anyone can play the role. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2011 : 00:17:36
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Originally posted by Dennis
If it's the masked Manshoon clone, pretty much anyone can play the role.
Heh, in that case, go for Hugo Weaving. He's proven he can do a good job wearing a mask for an entire movie!  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2011 : 01:05:46
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Dennis
If it's the masked Manshoon clone, pretty much anyone can play the role.
Heh, in that case, go for Hugo Weaving. He's proven he can do a good job wearing a mask for an entire movie!
Weaving could ably portray Manshoon, actually, with or without the mask. He reflects rather manipulative evil characters quite well -- notable examples including both Agent Smith and Megatron. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Nov 2011 : 07:40:10
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You want a masked actor? You can have Julian MacMahon. Provided he's not busy playing Doctor Doom. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2011 : 09:46:08
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The bad guys have to be as good-looking as the good guys. That's precisely the reason they chose Julian. He's a good actor, too. I loved him in Charmed. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Nov 2011 : 09:49:03
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Originally posted by Drizztsmanchild
Ao: Alanis Morrisette(worked in Dogma)
You're joking, right? |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 20:29:37
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Man, I haven't been through this thread in a long while - good stuff here. I LOL'd quite a few times just now re-reading it.
Gary Busey as Halaster?  CLASSIC!!!! 
And Sage - they could have done worse for Doom, like that idiot they got for Green Lantern. 
Worst casting since Ghost Rider...... or Daredevil... {ugh}
EDIT: Since I feel obligated to add to the scroll, how about Sandra Bullock as Rinda*? She's probably too old, but I think she has the right look/personality for the part. Then again, Anne Hathaway might work.
You know... the girl who wrote the Cyrinishad |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 23:35:31
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Sandra Bullock is reserved for The Srinshee. |
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Alystra Illianniis
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2011 : 01:07:30
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Originally posted by Markustay
And Sage - they could have done worse for Doom, like that idiot they got for Green Lantern.
Worst casting since Ghost Rider...... or Daredevil... {ugh}
Ah, Ghost Rider. What a miserable film adaptation of a character I've long treasured.
And the upcoming Spirit of Vengeance looks to continue that trend.  |
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Dennis
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Posted - 30 Nov 2011 : 01:46:06
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It was okay for me. Though I watched it only once in the cinema and most likely never in DVD. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2011 : 04:29:08
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Markustay
And Sage - they could have done worse for Doom, like that idiot they got for Green Lantern.
Worst casting since Ghost Rider...... or Daredevil... {ugh}
Ah, Ghost Rider. What a miserable film adaptation of a character I've long treasured.
And the upcoming Spirit of Vengeance looks to continue that trend.
I'm a fan of the Dan Ketch Ghost Rider, and Ghostie 2099. Nicolas Cage Ghost Rider was okay, but it's not a movie I plan on seeing again any time soon... I might have liked it better if it hadn't been for pretty much all of Ghost Rider's dialog! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2011 : 06:10:54
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Markustay
And Sage - they could have done worse for Doom, like that idiot they got for Green Lantern.
Worst casting since Ghost Rider...... or Daredevil... {ugh}
Ah, Ghost Rider. What a miserable film adaptation of a character I've long treasured.
And the upcoming Spirit of Vengeance looks to continue that trend.
I'm a fan of the Dan Ketch Ghost Rider, and Ghostie 2099. Nicolas Cage Ghost Rider was okay, but it's not a movie I plan on seeing again any time soon... I might have liked it better if it hadn't been for pretty much all of Ghost Rider's dialog!
Aye. The Ketch GR and GR2099 are among my personal favourites as well. I like the latter stuff with Johnny Blaze too, when the demon Zarathos began asserting control over his body and mind.
The problem with both the casting and character of the Ghost Rider film adaptation was, firstly, the choice of Nicholas Cage, and secondly, the film writer's decision to meld elements of both Johnny and Daniel into the one character. They're both completely different Ghost Riders. And that's why I don't think the film worked as well as what it should have -- especially with the near 30+ year mythos the film's writers and producers had to draw upon for inspiration and material. |
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Another casting call for a live-action FR film
