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Steven King's "The Dark Tower" may be made into a movie by J.J. Abrams. Who plays Roland and his Ka-tet?

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andy | 3 years, 4 months ago
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OK, so this question is right up my alley. One of my favorite book series of all time. Here is my initial thoughts of casting:

1. Roland - Although King says that the character was based on Clint Eastwood's "Man with no name" character, I think Clint is probably too old to play the Gunslinger. The actor shouldn't be too young either, as Roland has had the weight of the world on his shoulders for a long time now. A couple of suggestions: Clive Owen, Russell Crowe, or Daniel Day-Lewis

2. Eddie Dean: Looking for someone street-wise, tough talking yet vulnerable: Mark Walhberg would be perfect I think. Or Robert Downey Jr. - as he has the experience as a junkie to draw from.

3. Susannah Dean/Detta Walker: Tough, determined, proud - yet able to transform into the murderous Detta at a moments notice: Angela Bassett gets my vote

4. Jake - tough one, because he often seems much older than he really is. Haley Joel Osmont may be getting a bit old to play this part, so I'm going to have to go with Freddie Highmoreof Willy Wonka fame

5. Oy: probably an animatronic thing or a CG animal.

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andy | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Actually i went with Freddie Highmore, i think Haley would be too old at this point.

http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Freddie_Highmore-1-August_Rush.jpg

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lauriem | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Ooh I like the Russell Crowe possibility too - hadn't thought of that one!

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nottanner | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

I was with you until the kid. I don't have a good solution to fill that role but I think Haley doesn't have enough...what's the word...presence?

I don't know...just wanted to throw in my two cents.

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joeknows | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Very good answer. I especially like Robert Downey Jr. as Eddie Dean. The best I had come up with was Michael Imperioli.

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freddyparanoia | 3 years, 4 months ago
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Roland - Hugh Laurie. He is a terrific actor and has a ton of experience. He has the caliber to be a lead, is just about the right age for the end of "The Gunslinger" and if he did it in the American accent with just a hint of his British to emulate his "High speech" upbringing, it could work beautifully.

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joeknows | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

What about the rest?

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lauriem | 3 years, 4 months ago
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I've always thought that Viggo Mortensen would make a good Roland, personally. Age would be about right, too. Not sure about the rest of the Ka-tet - I would hope for a nice mix of relatively unknown actors in those roles.

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cceverett | 3 years, 4 months ago
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I always thought Clint Eastwood would be the perfect Roland.  But that was many years ago.  I believe that Clint is too old now.  I think it would have to be an unknown actor.

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