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Post by Mike on Jan 11, 2010 17:37:20 GMT -4
Actually, yes! You took what I was saying too far. I was simply stating that in any casting call I've ever seen, they state the age, build and physical appearance of the character, including HAIR COLOUR, in hopes of paring down the field and getting those who most closely resemble the character to apply.
As far as Reynolds not being an american test pilot, maybe he can act like one. I'm sure I would stand a better chance of acting like a test pilot and less of a chance acting like I've got long flowing black hair.
If they screen tested this girl and she was such an incredible actress that all the brunettes in the waiting room were told to go home, that's one thing.
'You know what guys? I know she's blonde and we'll have to dye her hair but she was so damn good.' 'what about the girl with black hair that just tested before her? She was great.' 'yes, and great is OK, but Blake Lively was awesome! And awesome is great!'
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Post by mannypeters on Jan 11, 2010 19:01:35 GMT -4
It's good natured ribbing, Mike, but it's true: Hair colour is completely cosmetic. Actors get their hair coloured, extended, shaved, styled, etc. Should Hugh Jackman be denied the role of Wolverine because his hair wasn't naturally coiffed a certain way?
Mike, you're making it very hard for me not to poke fun at that comment. Do you mean to tell me that Scarlett Johansson should have been out of the running for Black Widow because she wasn't a natural redhead? Maybe Sienna Miller had to work even harder at being a brunette?
Come on, Mike. I can understand questioning an actor's ability to act a certain way. But hair colour? Seriously?
How about:
DIRECTOR: You know guys, that blonde girl was good, but she's not a brunette. ASSISTANT: Hey, you know we can just dye her hair... DIRECTOR: NO! She has to be authentic brunette. The audience just won't buy it. Besides, hair dye costs money and she would be distracted trying to act like a brunette. ASSISTANT: But I think it really doesn't-- DIRECTOR: Next actress, please! ASSISTANT: But-- DIRECTOR: I SAID NEXT!
I'm more interested in the actor's abilities than the colour of her hair. I've never heard of her and have no idea if she's good.
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Post by Mike on Jan 11, 2010 20:30:43 GMT -4
I've heard of her and I know that she stinks.
And yes, Scarlett Johansen should not have gotten the part if there were a red haired actress who could act as well as Scarlett. Fact of the matter is, there are far more dark haired actresses available than red-haired actresses.
I promise this - if they dye her hair then I will be fine with it as long as she knows how to play a smart confident business minded woman.
To rest.
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Post by Mike on Jan 12, 2010 23:12:33 GMT -4
The Hollywood Reporter tonight broke the word that actor Peter Sarsgaard has been cast in Warner Brothers Films' adaptation of DC Comics' "Green Lantern" landing the role of Hector Hammond, the movie's first major villain who is best known to comic fans for his colossal cranium. Sarsgaard, an actor who came onto the scene with a small part in 1995's "Dead Man Walking," has starred in several independent films over the years, though he may be recognizable to general audiences thanks to bigger films like "Jarhead" and the recent horror movie "Orphan." Originally in the Green Lantern comics of the '60s by John Broome and Gil Kane, Hammond was a grossly exaggerated figure whose massive head granted him telepathic powers after coming into contact with a strange meteor. The villain was recently revived by writer Geoff Johns, particularly in the "Secret Origin" arc of "Green Lantern" where Hammond beings as a possible suitor Carol Ferris, the eventual girlfriend of hero and test pilot Hal Jordan. Sarsgaard's casting makes the third actor to sign on for the project set to hit theaters June 17, 2011. Both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are already on board to play Joran and Ferris respectively under the direction of Martin Campbell. However, casting lists indicate that the film will also feature the villain Sinestro when it finally bows in theaters.
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Post by mannypeters on Jan 13, 2010 8:20:46 GMT -4
Excellent choice--he's a pretty good actor.
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Post by mannypeters on Jan 13, 2010 23:54:14 GMT -4
Wow. I'm a big stink, now, eh?
To rest, indeed. Mike. ;D
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Post by Mike on Jan 14, 2010 2:46:24 GMT -4
Stink what?
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Post by mannypeters on Jan 14, 2010 8:11:44 GMT -4
You called the hair colour topic a big stink on the web forum, last night. I joked that it was me with whom you were calling a big stink.
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timbo
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Post by timbo on Jan 14, 2010 12:53:34 GMT -4
Such a big stink over such a non issue. now both hug and make up
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Post by Mike on Jan 14, 2010 13:04:16 GMT -4
I was kind of hoping you'd call in.
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