Betty Schaefer in Sunset BLVD Movie. Who Should Play Her??? — Page 3

George Clooney is almost too obvious as Guido...except for the Italian part.
I think after Banderas, Depp and Bardem are my favorite choices. You're right about Bardem though but I thought if they filled the movie with the likes of Catherine Z. Jones, Judi Dench, Ann Hathaway, etc. they could afford to cast Bardem. Really, at this point in Banderas' career I'm not sure he's even much of a draw. When was the last time he opened a successful movie? The only two that I think have some sort of audience guaranteed would be Clooney and Depp.

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I agree, muscle, and the same could be said about Travolta.

I think they want a movie star that's instantly recognizable, more than a "hot" star.

Of course, if they can have BOTH, they why not?

But Travolta hasn't been making blockbusters for many years now... but he still works all the time, and he's still a household name.

I think Banderas (who at least has the Shrek sequels to brag about) is a known "movie star" who could sing, act and be convincing as Guido Contini. He's easy on the eyes, the right age to be going through the midlife crisis... and he's charismatic enough (and then some) to carry this film.

He's my first choice.

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You're certainly in the minority. I think Banderas oozes sex appeal, he's the ideal Guido Contini, IMO. We know he can sing the score, we know he can act it, we know he is a recognized actor, and we know he earned positive notices when he played the role on Broadway, why anyone else besides him is being considered for the role baffles me.

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Judi Dench as LaFleur? Really?

I suppose that would mean Folies Bergeres is cut unless Dench can pull off the accent?

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Oh besty, you're scaring me.

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Careful, guys---we're straying pretty far off topic...

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