There is a film made of your life. Who would play the leading role?

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   kingbynameposted 15 years ago

   I guess this is a two-part question.
   
   Who would you want to play you?  Of all the screen legends I'd probably opt for Steve McQueen or one of the French New Wave actors like Alain Delon or Roger Duchesne, star of the criminally neglected classic Bob le flambeur [Bob the Gambler].
   
   These actors had the art of being effortlessly cool precisely because they never consciously tried to be cool (although McQueen liked to show-off by upstaging his co-stars).
   
   Second part:
   
   If a director had the casting vote who would they pick?
   
   In my case I reckon they might choose Norman Wisdom in his prime, maybe Stan Laurel, anyone prone to the pratfall or misunderstanding.
   
   What about you?

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      Rod Marsdenposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      The guy who painted Blue Poles might be my choice but by the time my story gets interesting there will be a new slew of actors around so who knows. On second thoughts maybe I'd like someone like Basil Rathbone to play me. He did a great Sherlock Holmes and Holmes was always experimenting with the arts including writing. I am a bit of an historian as well as writer so that should be taken into account, too. 
      
      
      
      
      

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      starme77posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I don't think anyone would want to play me , so I most likley would be stuck as myself lol

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   Leelinposted 15 years ago

   Any of the "big dogs" of acting lol
   
   If they picked I suppose it would be Brad Pitt jus cus I'm so good looking!

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   AEvansposted 15 years ago

   Audrey Hepburn she was elegant, classic and charming she carried herself gracefully and also had a great sense humor.

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   h.a.borcichposted 15 years ago

   Well, I would have to say Jamie Lee Curtis. For years when I had short hair I was always told I could be her double

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   tantrumposted 15 years ago

   Betty Page

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      cosetteposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      
      
      Zooey Deschanel, Parker Posey or Jennifer Connelly for me.

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         tantrumposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Wow !! Zooey !

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   prettydarkhorseposted 15 years ago

   Audrey Tautou -- French actress

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   Himitsu Shugishaposted 15 years ago

   Eddie Murphy

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   Cagsilposted 15 years ago

   I wouldn't permit a film to be made of my life. Hence, the lead role would go to no one.

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      tantrumposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Oh ! It doesn't matter !
      I'm sure it would be too boring !

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         Cagsilposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         I wouldn't go that far, but you're right it doesn't matter.

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         prettydarkhorseposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         LOL< dont be mean to CAGSIL<, he can be like Russel Crowe, A Beautiful and Fertile Mind"

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            tantrumposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            It was only 1 of my jokes !
            I couldn't resist !

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            Cagsilposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            
            
            Thank you PDH

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      Ghost32posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Makes sense...but what if they made an UNAUTHORIZED version?  You know, 'cause you're so appealing to the public and the tabloids and the paparazzi, and they know they'd make gazillions....

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   camloposted 15 years ago

   As far as looks are concerned, I think I'd choose Tom Cruise, even though I don't like him. And he is only a tiny, tiny bit better looking than me. But would he manage the British accent?
   
   The Director would probably choose a slimmed-down version of Rowan Atkinson ...
   
   Hmm -- Tom would have to lose quite a bit of weight, too.

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      prettydarkhorseposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      LOL< I like Mr bean..

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         camloposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         So do I -- a lot more than I do Tom Cruise

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    Poppa Bluesposted 15 years ago

    Probably Jack Nicholson!

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    Chloe Comfortposted 15 years ago

    Alyssa Milano - I've been told by more than one person that we look somewhat similar. We are both Italian, native New Yorkers, same coloring (hair and eyes) - I think she'd be able to pull it off.

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       Himitsu Shugishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Wow, can I be the co-star?! Just kidding.

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    caranoelleposted 15 years ago

    First part:
    Who would you want to play you?
     
    Angelina Jolie, I love that womans lips.  But I want her curves back for the role.  The emaciated look is not good on her.
    
    Second part:
    If a director had the casting vote who would they pick?
    
    Clea DuVall

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    cosetteposted 15 years ago

    hee hee i love her. she's kind of quirky...

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    Hauntyposted 15 years ago

    First a book and now a film? lol
    
    Steve Buscemi

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    theageofcakeposted 15 years ago

    I would WANT Phil Seymour Hoffman.  I would probably get Jack Black.

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       mega1posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       kinda forces you to take a realistic look at yourself, huh! :

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    Lisa HWposted 15 years ago

    They're all different ages, but Meg Ryan (because of "type" and age), Jennifer Aniston (type and coloring).  Possibly Sally Field, if her hair were lightened or Kelly Martin (if it was about my earlier days).      The casting person would probably go with Jennifer Aniston (or else an unknown, of course).

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    tony0724posted 15 years ago

    Al Pacino , no real reason I just like his movies !

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    Here to Helpposted 15 years ago

    I would have to choose Heath Ledger to play myself. If only for the amazing job he did as the Joker.
    
    However, if it wasn't my choice then the role would probably go to Jake Gyllenhaal (we look somewhat alike) or Steve Carell (we have a similar sense of humor).

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    Colebabieposted 15 years ago

    Christina Ricci, Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore, or Ellen Page
    
    and Natalie Portman is a great director too! So is Drew Barrymore!

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    tony0724posted 15 years ago

    Why Brad Pitt of course ! We look so much alike .

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    Leta Sposted 15 years ago

    Well, it would have had to be Katherine Hepburn.  The long brown hair/blue eye thing, and she was independent and classy in everything she did.

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    Rose Westposted 15 years ago

    I might end up with Anne Hathaway ... classy yet clumsy.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    although this is going to make me sound very conceited, but i've often fantasized about my life as a movie, sometimes.  not because i think it would be like a blockbuster or anything like that.  Or that i have self deluded dreams of stardom and fame.  No, i just think of how great it would be, so people could finally understand me as a person.
    
    Personally, i wouldn't mind seeing either jeremy piven play me in a movie, since he's not a freaking super model, but he looks more like a regular average looking guy. which is basically what i am.  im not a great looking guy, but im certainly not ugly either.   So he already has that look about him.  then as far as acting speed goes, he was able to play a conservative, nerdy, neurotic guy in the HBO FILM, "Don King: Only in America."  Which fits my personality to a "T" in real life.  That's why if i had to pick one actor to play me, then I would pick him out.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    plus, to add to that.  i can see my dad being played by burt young, since he not only has the same look but his portrayal of paulie, in the "Rocky" series, is exactly how my dad is in real life.  Then I would cast michelle yeoh to play my mom.  she doesn't look exactly like my mom, but i think she could pull it off since she is a great asian actress. 
    
    my brother and the rest of my friends i've met over the years that played key roles in my life, whether good or bad, i'll have to think about it.

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    Shay Govaraposted 15 years ago

    Mos Def! He's a great actor and has a lot of qualities like myself.

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    bojanglesk8posted 15 years ago

    I would play me.

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    habeeposted 15 years ago

    Either Roseanne Barr or Kathy Bates. OR maybe Delta Burke would be a better choice since she has the Southern drawl.

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       KCC Big Countryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Habee, great choices.  I also put Camryn Manheim in that category when I think of those women.  Watcha think?

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    Ghost32posted 15 years ago

    Umm...to play me:  Kevin Costner.

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    McMissyposted 15 years ago

    So amazing! I was discussin this the other day with my sister - she said Reese Witherspoon would play me... interesting.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    i think kirsten dunst would play my sister in law, since she looks some what like her.

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    Paradise7posted 15 years ago

    I'd love it if Angelina Jolie would do the part.  I don't care what the trash mags say about her, I think she's great.

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    mega1posted 15 years ago

    I think Drew Barrymore would do a good job of me, but I doubt if she would find the role up to her usual quality.  In reality it would probably have to be some B-grade total unknown, maybe an unknown porn-star!    not because there'd be much sex or anything, but just because they would be willing to speak my ridiculous lines and there would be absolutely no plot!  :

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       Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       you could always get anna farris to play you, she's always willing to say ridiculous lines in her movies all the time. 

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