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Doc Filth
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 Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 20:50:30
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Markustay
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Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 22:10:38
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No, Halaster needs to be played by someone who can do a truly convincing maniac - Jack Nicholson
You know that scene where he does "Hereeeee's Johnny!"? Now picture a disembodied head popping up in Undermountain saying "Hereeeeee's Halaster!" 
Unfortunately Kelly Lebrock (Weird Science) has gotten too old - that scene where her hair is blowing all over the place is how I always picture the Simbul.
I guess Angelina Jolee could do the same.
Michael Douglas as Piergeiron the Paladinson - he'd also make a damn fine Azoun
Triple 'H' as Wulfgar
Emily Browning as Cattie Brie (can she be any more perfect for that role?)
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 01:13:48
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Just to toss out some more actors for people to find roles for...
Kevin Bacon
Jackie Chan
Katherine Heigl (though some question her acting ability)
Gerard Butler
Will Smith
Betty White |
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Ruul
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 01:44:23
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 02:22:24
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Originally posted by Doc Filth
David Tennamt in full 'Casanova' mode as Danilo Thann?
I suggested Tennant for the role of Danilo earlier. 
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Originally posted by Markustay
No, Halaster needs to be played by someone who can do a truly convincing maniac - Jack Nicholson
You know that scene where he does "Hereeeee's Johnny!"? Now picture a disembodied head popping up in Undermountain saying "Hereeeeee's Halaster!"
Thanks Markus, I'll definitely have nightmares tonight. 
Plus, aside from the Joker of the Batman Animated Series, Nicholson's Joker was the only other version I cared for.
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Michael Douglas as Piergeiron the Paladinson - he'd also make a damn fine Azoun
His father would've made a great Azoun, I think.
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 02:24:56
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Originally posted by Kilvan
Rickman = Blackstaff? touché my friend (he's probably too attached to another wizard now though)
C'mon....
Robery Downey Jr. has the look down. Khelben was supposed to be somewhat handsome.
I thought of Allan Rickman as more of an Elaith Craulnober
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Ugh, Keanu Reeves? Really? Some people still like him even after Constantine and the second and third Matrix? Just because he played in a movie with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton doesn't make him a good actor.
Which is why I thought maybe Kane from Damara would be better - the guy has no personality either.
Brittney Spears as Aluisar
Although given her penchant for 'accidental' wardrobe malfunctions, she might be good as a young Simbul. 
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Chiaki Kuriama for Danica Maupoissant of the Cleric Quintet - she played Gogo Yubari in Kill Bill |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 02:26:03
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I'm heading into villains' territory for these suggestions...
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Kevin Bacon
I think he'd make for an interesting Artemis Entreri.
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Katherine Heigl (though some question her acting ability)
Oh, Cassana, easily.
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Gerard Butler
Hmmm. Aballister Bonaduce? |
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Thauramarth
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 08:57:13
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Gerard Butler
Hmmm. Aballister Bonaduce?
How about Bran Skorlsun? I've seen Butler in Rock 'n Rolla, and he is able to do this "in your face" behaviour that the Blackstaff very much loved.
A couple more suggestions: Alias / Cassana / Jade / Cat : Angelina Jolie.
We also DEFINITELY need to get Jeremy Irons a part, to atone for the Dungeons and Dragons Movie. I can see him as plenty: Khelben, Manshoon, Lauzoril, Finder Wyvernspur. I could also see him as an older Tristan Kendrick.
And of course, there can be only one to play Olive Ruskettle: Meredith Eaton.
Giogi Wyvernspur. How about Jason Biggs?
And we also, definitely, most certainly, absolutely, need something for Christopher Walken. He could do any disturbing old wizard - doubting between Halaster (although the earlier suggestion of Jack Nicholson does make sense) and Szass Tam. Oh hell, Szass Tam it is. Or Lord Sixx. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 10:12:00
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Originally posted by Thauramarth
And we also, definitely, most certainly, absolutely, need something for Christopher Walken. He could do any disturbing old wizard - doubting between Halaster (although the earlier suggestion of Jack Nicholson does make sense) and Szass Tam. Oh hell, Szass Tam it is. Or Lord Sixx.
For Walken, I'm thinking Fzoul Chembryl.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 15:44:00
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Thauramarth
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 19:28:58
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Thauramarth
And we also, definitely, most certainly, absolutely, need something for Christopher Walken. He could do any disturbing old wizard - doubting between Halaster (although the earlier suggestion of Jack Nicholson does make sense) and Szass Tam. Oh hell, Szass Tam it is. Or Lord Sixx.
For Walken, I'm thinking Fzoul Chembryl.
Hmmm... nice. He's already done the moustache on a couple of occasions. On the other hand, there are no known occasions of Fzoul and Szass Tam ever appearing on screen together , he could do both. A bit like Peter Sellars in Dr. Strangelove. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2010 : 22:38:40
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Tom Cruise as an Elven bard who likes jumping on couches and prancing about in his small clothes?
Summer Glau would be my choice for Alias.
Kevin Costner for Elaith Craulnober? I really don't appreciate most of his work - he's too 'dry' - but I think he has the right look for that part.
Liam Neelson as anyone from the Moonshaes.
Bruce Willis as... ummm... some guy who almost gets killed and blows stuff up a lot? |
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 05:20:57
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Me, I'd say this, characters to the left, and actors to the right.
Drizzt Do'Urden: Elijah Wood
Bruenor Battlehammer: Russel Crowe
Cattie Brie: Anna Paquin (as previously mentioned), Ellen Page, or Jewel Staite
Wulfgar: Chris Hemsworth or Chris Pine
Artemis Entreri: Hugh Jackman or Clive Owen. Could just as well see myself in the role if I make it in the acting business (Rather impossible, but who knows?)
Arilyn Moonblade: Kate Beckinsdale or Morena Baccarin
Danilo Thann: Sean Astin
Elaith Craulnober: Hugo Weaving. Sure, he's played an elf, but why not a villainous one now?
Elminster: Hugh Laurie
Storm Silverhand: Miranda Otto
The Symbul: Angelina Jolie
Alustriel: Kate Blanchett
Qilue Veladorn: Unkown
Dove Falconhand: Unknown
Sylune: Unknown
Laeral: Claudia Black
Szass Tamm: CGI as a lich, voiced by Frank Welker. Alive, probably portrayed by Jeremy Sisto.
Halaster Blackcloak: Sir Ian McKellan
Erevis Cale: Vin Diesel
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 05:46:06
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Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
Arilyn Moonblade: Kate Beckinsdale or Morena Baccarin
Second choice, definitely.
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Danilo Thann: Sean Astin
That's not a bad fit, actually. Kinda surprised I didn't think of that myself.
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Elaith Craulnober: Hugo Weaving. Sure, he's played an elf, but why not a villainous one now?
I can see that, too.
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Szass Tamm: CGI as a lich, voiced by Frank Welker. Alive, probably portrayed by Jeremy Sisto.
Great choice for the voice.
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Erevis Cale: Vin Diesel
Another good one too.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 06:23:28
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Michael Sheen as Telamont
Johnny Depp as the young El
Jamie Campbell Bower as Khelben
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 06:27:32
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I think Vin Diesel looks too big to be Cale. Needs to shed some muscles. |
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Sill Alias
Senior Scribe
Kazakhstan
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 07:31:18
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 07:51:58
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Haven't seen Depp portraying an old man. But given the chance, I think he'll be a good old El too... |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 09:42:19
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Harrison Ford as Randal Morn
Sophia Loren as Queen Filfaeril Obarskyr
The guy who played Davy Jones as an Illithid... if he hasn't thrown out the costume...
And the guy who played Capt. Barbosa - we GOT to give THAT GUY a part - I think he out-shone Johnny Depp in places. Maybe he can be capt Deudermont (sp?)
Maybe the women who played Calisto as Quilue, but I'm still loving Halle berry for that part. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 14:30:09
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I agree with whoever had Kate Beckinsale as The Simbul...
which means that:
Storm has to be - Rhona Mitra.....her characters from Underworld Rise of the Lycans and Doomsday, have the right edge for Storm....and looks like Kates sister. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 14:54:22
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| I like the Vin Diesel option for Cale as well as the Steve Austin option (face it, he is an actor now) |
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Knight of the Gate
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 15:35:48
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Actually, what about Chris Walken as Elminster? Include a big song and dance number (during a battle?) with El and the Simbul crushing an army as they twirl about the sky. El is supposed to be an excellent dancer, and CW is amazing on his feet... I smell Oscar.
Chris Walken dancing in Fatboy slim video for those who may not believe his dancing abilities are mind-blowing. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 16:35:21
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Hmm, you know, for Drizzt, I have just a couple of choices- the guy who played nightcrawler in X-2. can't remember his name off-hand. Or perhaps the guy playing Nauda from Hellboy 2. Or, maybe- Ray Parks? He DID kick butt as Darth Maul and Mr. Headless from Sleepy Hollow, after all, and I could see him with the two scimies!
Pwent- maybe A CG with Frank Oz doing the voice? Crazy, something between Animal and Fozzy....
Oh, and Regis would be Warwick Davis, of course! (A little derivitive, I know, but c'mon, who BETTER to play a halfling?!!)
Gary Oldman for Halaster? He's really creepy....
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 16:41:19
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Originally posted by Markustay
Harrison Ford as Randal Morn
Could work.
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The guy who played Davy Jones as an Illithid... if he hasn't thrown out the costume...
Bill Nighy
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And the guy who played Capt. Barbosa - we GOT to give THAT GUY a part - I think he out-shone Johnny Depp in places. Maybe he can be capt Deudermont (sp?)
Geoffrey Rush is that actor.
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Maybe the women who played Calisto as Quilue, but I'm still loving Halle berry for that part.
If you mean Callisto from Xena: Warrior Princess, then that actress's name is Hudson Leick. If you mean the Marvel Comics character that appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand, you mean Dania Ramirez. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 16:51:28
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Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
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Originally posted by Markustay
Harrison Ford as Randal Morn
Could work.
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The guy who played Davy Jones as an Illithid... if he hasn't thrown out the costume...
Bill Nighy
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And the guy who played Capt. Barbosa - we GOT to give THAT GUY a part - I think he out-shone Johnny Depp in places. Maybe he can be capt Deudermont (sp?)
Geoffrey Rush is that actor.
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Maybe the women who played Calisto as Quilue, but I'm still loving Halle berry for that part.
If you mean Callisto from Xena: Warrior Princess, then that actress's name is Hudson Leick. If you mean the Marvel Comics character that appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand, you mean Dania Ramirez.
I think he means Calypso/Tia Dalma from Pirates (Naomie Harris). |
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Galuf the Dwarf
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 16:53:44
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
I think he means Calypso/Tia Dalma from Pirates (Naomie Harris).
Perhaps. I just wish he 1) gave more notice to the source material, and 2) was a little more careful with his spelling...  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 21:13:08
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Meryl Streep as the Srinshee |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jun 2010 : 23:06:50
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Matthew Goode as Khelben...In Leap Year (not so in Chasing Liberty) he looks like Khelben. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 15 Jun 2010 : 01:20:51
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Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
If you mean Callisto from Xena: Warrior Princess, then that actress's name is Hudson Leick. If you mean the Marvel Comics character that appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand, you mean Dania Ramirez.
Since I was discussing PotC actors, I thought it would be rather obvious who I meant - although I misspelled it.
Calypso - in her human form she was known as Tia Dalma - she would make a very cool Qilue.
And since we are looking for actors with some SciFy/Fantasy chops - the two actors from the Highlanders series/movies...
Christopher Lambert
Adrian Paul
Don't know where to use them - they'd both make rather cool Elves or Drow.
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