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THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
#25THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 12:07pmTyler Perry and Sherri Shepherd.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
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#28THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 12:21pmEddie Murphy and Eddie Murphy in a wig and fat suit, Norbit-style.
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#29THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 1:37pm"its appeal to the African American demographic..." wow. Cause God knows I only see shows if the cast members look like me. I hate crap like that. This is the story of a great American. Period.
#30THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 1:45pmTracy Morgan and Gabourey Sidibe?
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Blactor
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#32THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 3:35pm
What a sad, sad thread this is--only serves to highlight the dearth of bankable black male actors, which is definitely not due to lack of talent.
Jackson and Bassett are far too old to be playing these roles anyway--MLK died before reaching 40 (Jackson is nearing 70), and Bassett's character is supposed to be in her 20's. Suggesting people like Denzel and James Earl Jones is ludicrous--both men are far too old.
I think the best choice would be JEFFREY WRIGHT if they were to recast--he's around the right age and has the chops to pull it off (not to mention he's played MLK on film before).
Another interesting choice would be British actor CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, who is only a few years younger than King was when he died.
I'd pay to see either of these actors tackle this role with the expertise and vigor that each brings to their work.
As far as Bassett's role, there are TONS of actresses that are the CORRECT age that could do this role (Anika Noni Rose, while an interesting choice, is, again, too old)...but very few of them have marquee value. Producers would probably just try to get Beyonce or Rihanna anyway--acting talent be damned.
EDIT: JOHN EARL JELKS, who is lesser-known but a great actor, would be an interesting choice for King, as would HARRY LENNOX. Both actors did great work in August Wilson's "Radio Golf". Again, both actors are near the correct age.
Updated On: 11/5/11 at 03:35 PM
#33THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 3:38pm
Mr. Jackson is 61--too old to play King, for sure, but hardly "nearing 70." By that standard, Nick Jonas is nearing thirty. Age aside, neither Jackson, nor Wright, nor Ejiofor looks anything like Dr. King, so just suspend your disbelief a little more.
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Updated On: 11/5/11 at 03:38 PM
Blactor
Understudy Joined: 8/11/11
#34THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 3:40pm
^^^I overshot his age...but my point still stands :)
Also, none of the actors I suggest (including Lennox or Jelks) looks like King. I don't think the actors really need to resemble King as long as they capture his essence.
And as I've said before, Wright has played King on film before, so SOMEbody thinks there's a resemblance.
All I was saying is that Jackson--and other proposals such as JE Jones and D. Washington--is too old.
Updated On: 11/5/11 at 03:40 PM
#35THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 3:56pm
Actual age has NOTHING to do with whether they should be cast or not as long as they look the part.
James Earl Jones is a ridiculous suggestion (intentionally). I'm not sure why you took that as serious.
But Anika Noni Rose? She is totally believable as a person in their 20's.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#37THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 8:50pmI guess color-blind casting is out of the question?
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#40THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/5/11 at 10:32pmThis thread is racist.
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#41THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/6/11 at 12:19am
Carl and Laura Winslow?
Updated On: 11/6/11 at 12:19 AM
#45THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/6/11 at 1:08amMichael Winslow and Marion Ramsey?
#48THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/6/11 at 1:21am50 Cent and Judge Mablean Ephriam?
#50THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/6/11 at 1:32amCarl Weathers and Bunifa Latifah Halifah Sharifa Jackson?
#51THE MOUNTAINTOP Considering Recasting
Posted: 11/6/11 at 6:17am
Jordan! Take a Ritalin! ,-)
Blactor you're absolutely right. Many casting choices would have been much better and probably garnered better reviews.
As far as Rose, she's definitely too old as is Bassett. I think Journee Smollet would have killed this role. And Jeffrey Wright has acting chops like no other and has already convincingly played King.
This was nothing but a moneymaking venture, unconcerned with integrity.
But just for fun, Shaquille O'Neal & Hoopz!
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