One more reason not to post or read All That Chat... or...The "why isn't _____ playing Tarzan?

I rarely start threads and don't feel passionate about Tarzan either way, other than how poorly cast it is but there are such absurd suggestions as to who would have been a "better" Tarzan on ATC (like most everything that gets said there) that I feel I must add my two cents.

They mentioned Cheyenne Jackson and Patrick wilson. Now I know both have their die hard fans and I appreciate that, but the two could not be more wrong on every level. Even moreso than Strickland. I won't get into the obvious reasons why they're both so wrong as not to offend and it's not what my post is about.

If we're really scratching our heads and doing the "why isn't this person playing the part" thing, than let's throw in some men that make PERFECT sense. How about Scott Porter, Andy Karl, or even Richard Blake? Porter is darn near perfect, Andy Karl looks so much like the animated Tarzan, it's uncanny(and is in incredible shape) and while not a HUGE Blake fan, he STILL makes more sense.

And please don't tell me any of the aforementioned read "too old". Only blake looks a little rough around the edges, which wouldn't be a problem on stage. Karl and Scott don't look a day out of College. Someone mentioned that Disney is against anything or anyone that has any viable sexual "heat". That's the only reason I can think they hired the almost "Ken Doll-ish" Strickland.

End of rant. I'm not saying it would cure *all* that ails Tarzan, but it sure would make a dent to have the TITLE CHARACTER, someone far more exciting (IMHO).

I disagree about Richard Blake but Andy Karl and Scott Porter would both have been incredible ideas. As for ATC's ideas, please, not even worth discussing. I think it's the Disney "fear" thing too.

I only ever joined this board BECAUSE All That Crap was such a despicable place. To add to the "suspension" thing, it all depends on who they favor as far as posters go. I've never seen monitors work that way. I have long wished they'd go out of business. But back on topic, if Andy Karl was playing Tarzan, I would book my ticket and fly 3,000 miles to see him asap.

Liotte, no one is bashing Strickland, at least that wasn't the purpose of my thread. I was disgusted with the over the top BAD suggestions mentioned on ATC. Btw, I know the problem starts with casting and said as much in a thread, yesterday. I never fault the actor. Can you blame me for wanting to see the guys i mentioned in loincloths, don't think so.

Updated On: 4/16/06 at 01:31 PM

Bree, I'd be all for Cheyenne in a loincloth and playing that role. But I'm sure the casting director chose Josh Strickland for a reason, and until you see his performance, don't judge. In regards to his looks and what Tarzan should look like- that will vary with every person, there will always be people who aren't happy. Rather than criticize that Josh is too skinny, not enough muscle and bulk, etc, just go see his performance as Tarzan and try to get over that not every single person looks the same in real life as you would like them to in your mind. I bet most of us don't look the way we should or would like in our minds either.

He has no waist, his face looks like Jay Leno's chin, he has no butt, and his feet are enormous. He also has no facial hair or body hair, I wasn't aware the Tarzan had a razor in the jungle.

And you want to use that picture as a realistic comparison to real life??

Liotte,

Since when is Disney realistic? You think Shuler Hensley looks like a monkey?

If for nothing else, this thread is a welcome and refreshing diversion from all the JLY speculation.

Here's a novel idea: how about casting someone based on talent, who also fits the physical demands the role calls for, whether or not they have credits to their name.

""Rather than criticize that Josh is too skinny, not enough muscle and bulk, etc, just go see his performance as Tarzan and try to get over that not every single person looks the same in real life as you would like them to in your mind. I bet most of us don't look the way we should or would like in our minds either. ""

And while we are on the subject...

Could someone please explain the age old blooper of why Tarzan doesn't have a beard??

Did the Apes teach him to shave or something???

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Two words:
Aaron Lohr

two more words:
why not?

not sure the origins of tarzan's parents in the books, but it is possible for him not to have any hair, facial or otherwise, depending on what part of the world his lineage is derived. Think Bel Ami boys, most are naturally hairless. I have a friend of russian decent that, lucky guy, doesn't have to shave at all, and his bod is mostly hairless, save for the nether region and light hair on his legs. Also, most of the tv/movie actors were quite hairless, from Weissmuler to Ely and most in between. There must be SOMETHING to it that maybe we aren't privy to, as to the hairlessness of Tarzan.

As far as body goes....He was raised by those who walked on all fours (most of the time) swung from vines (think olympic rings) and ate mostly fruit and fish...he should have a rockin bod, maybe not bodybuilder type, but really really fit. If anything his upper torso should be rock solid from all that upper body use throughout his young life into manhood.