Who would you have chosen to play Langdon in The DaVinciCode?

[dhinojosa]

Tom Hanks seems way off. Who would you have casted to be Robert Langdon in the movie?

[LynneSin]

1. I'm actually pleased with the cast

I was worried it was going to be Russell Crowe, but I think Hanks is a good choice.

My second choice - Denzel Washington (yeah, I know he's black - but it's still a role perfect for him)

[jobycom]

15. Interesting,

I've sometimes compared Russel Crowe to Tom Hanks. Crowe has a better voice, but otherwise they are similar.

I agree, I think Hanks can pull it off well. He's as skilled as they get.

[terrya]

21. Even Ian McKellan?

As much as I love Sir Ian, I thought he was miscast.

[LynneSin]

27. I thought McKellan was the best casting choice with Bettany in second

McKellan has a knack for playing eccentric, quirky characters quite well. If he can channel a bit of his James Whale character (from Gods & Monsters) into this rule, he'll be a shoo-in for the Oscars.

Second best pick would have to be Paul Bettany. He's show some skills even with second rate movies like "A Knights Tale" (he stole that movie) and "Wimbleton" plus he held his own against Russell Crowe in "Master & Commander". Bettany has the role of Silas, the Albino Opei Dei guy who chases after Langdon & Sophie

[Richardo]

2. Tom Hanks as Forest Gump as Langdon would be spot on.

"DaVinci wrote backwards? I forgot!" :eyes:



Anybody want me to get started? I didn't think so. :)

[Kire]

8. LOL

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=208x6684

[terrya]

3. I would have chosen Harrison Ford

Ol' Harrison may be a bit too old, though. But that was the first name that popped into my head as I read it.

[LynneSin]

13. I would have picked Ford if this book was written 20 years ago

Langdon is suppose to be in 40s and there is suppose to be some chemistry between Langdon and Sophia

Tom Hanks was born in 56 so that makes him 49, pushing it just a bit for the age of Langdon in the book.

Harrison Ford was born in 42 which makes him 63, about 15-18 years older than what Langdon is suppose to be.

BTW, Audrey Tautou was born in 78 making her 27.

Bad enough we have 22 years between the 2, let's not push the age difference. I was kinda hoping that Sophie Marceau would have gotten the role (she's 39, but could easly play mid-30s) but Audrey has the hotter career right now.

[Richardo]

16. I love Audrey Tautou

I hope she doesn't go WAY mainstream after this.

[WhollyHeretic]

4. I really can't remember much about him

The story was very interesting but the characters were one dimensional.

[jobycom]

11. That's what I was thinking, too

Even the charismatic bad guy was pretty flat.

[Shell Beau]

5. I don't know. Tom Hanks has

played such a wide variety of characters. I think he can pull it off. Just when you think he can't do a certain character, he blows you away. I am anxiously awaiting it.

[Nosmo King]

6. out on a limb here...

but how about Phillip Seymor Hoffman?

[indigo32]

14. I'm a big fan of his

yeah he could do it.

[jobycom]

7. David Duchovny

He's got the look of a scholar, plus he's got a rep playing conspiracy driven characters.

[dhinojosa]

19. Good idear

I like that one.

[liberalitch]

9. Sam Shepard

[Heidi]

18. Swoon.

He's about 900 years old now and I don't care one whit. The man is spectacular.

[liberalitch]

34. can't help it

[jackelope72]

10. George Clooney or Aaron Eckhart.

Someone who could pull off intelligent and slightly roguishly charming at the same time. Just my opinion, though. I don't cast the movies.

[Hugin]

30. Clooney...

I read somewhere, George was Dan Brown's choice.

But, who listens to the author...

[maveric]

12. Langdon is only about 38 years old. Liev Schreiber is about right.

Hanks is 49 and showing his age.

[LynneSin]

17. Schreiber would have been great

But you're right, Hanks is still a little bit too old for the part but I think he can still pull of mid-40s.

[Shell Beau]

20. That is what make-up is for!

Plus he has been known to do drastic things for movies (gain and lose lots of weight).

[smirkymonkey]

25. Oooo! Yes, Liev Schrieber would be perfect.

[Nosmo King]

26. For 49 year old men everywhere...

bite me!

[maveric]

29. I'm 49!

And I refuse to bite you!

[Nosmo King]

32. Okay. Have it your way!

But you owe me a bite.

[FourStarDemocrat]

22. Johnny Depp!

He already did a great job playing an intellectual rare bookseller who ended up on a wild investigation in The Nineth Gate. He would be perfect to play this role.

[Shell Beau]

23. He is good in almost every role he has been in.

I just get worried when stars do too many movies. B/c then they risk people getting sick of seeing them (I, for one, could never get sick of seeing Depp).

[FourStarDemocrat]

37. I agree...I never tire of him either! n/t

[jobycom]

31. That's my favorite Depp film so far!

One of his most genuine characters.

[FourStarDemocrat]

36. mine too.

I thought the film was brilliant, very underrated. Depp's acting there is superb.

[dhinojosa]

24. OMG!!!! ADAM SANDLER!!!!!!!!!!

He's 39! Awesome pick! He can also do a little song about the grail, and it goes something like this....

Oh and when he finds something, you can have Rob Schneider yelling "YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!"

Man, I would LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!!!

[maveric]

38. Ah....NO!

Please?

[DeepModem Mom]

28. Don't know, but Hanks would never have entered my mind for the part --

not that there's anything wrong with him.

[halobeam]

33. Hanks wouldn't have entered my mind either, but I like it.

I was thinking of someone relatively unknown because I too, think when actors keep getting lead after lead, we get sick of them.

For obscure: Roger Howorth. Don't laugh, he's on a soap, but damn, I've seen him do Shakespeare that would blow you away... he's one of the finest actors I've seen yet.

[caty]

35. Mel Gibson

:rofl:

[WeRQ4U]

39. Richard Dryfus