Casting for 11/22/63
James Franco has been cast for the part of Jake Epping/George Amberson in the production of 11/22/63 to be broadcast on Hulu.
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Feb 13, 2015 12:53AM
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I am the unpopular opinion. Even though James Franco is a good actor, I can't envision him as Jake Epping.
It's good that this is moving forward, not sure about Franco, though. Guess I'll wait and hope for the best.
Sweet. Can't wait for the movie... I hope hope hope it's almost as good as the book
I just had an aneurism out of sheer excitement... no wait, I was holding my breath. Those are great news!!!!! :D
I think franco will do fine. I agree with a post I saw on facebook. don't get seth rogen involved. the story is not about drugs and stupidity
Wowsa! H should be good. He can do serious, he can be funny and he can also be very moving. I am already picturing him in the last scene of the book, he can pull that off. So looking forward to this production because I love the book so much.
Really good choice! Can NOT wait :-)
Excited to see this! Loved the book! I think James Franco is a great actor; he has amazing versatility. Can't wait!
great choice! he will definately give depth that this character has!!!
I have no complaints! He's been good in the dramatic roles I've seen him in.
Surprising choice to me, but he might be ok. I pictured more of a Lee Pace type.
Cindy wrote: "Surprising choice to me, but he might be ok. I pictured more of a Lee Pace type." He's supposed to be very tall. In my mind, he looked more like Jared Padalecki, but no one asked me for my opinion, lol. Lee Pace would have been a nice one too!
wow getting 112263 made into a movie or mini series is a dream come true for me. i cant wait!!!! hope they do it up right and dont cut it to shreds.
Michelle Only Wants to Read wrote: "Cindy wrote: "Surprising choice to me, but he might be ok. I pictured more of a Lee Pace type." He's supposed to be very tall. In my mind, he looked more like Jared Padalecki, but no one asked me ..." Yes! I can see Jared Padalecki as a great fit for the role, too! I loved the book and saw Jake/George more along the lines of these type of guys...Tall & not so Franco-y. HA. But I'm sure he'll do fine and not like I have a say anyhow! LOL.
Jeff wrote: "wow getting 112263 made into a movie or mini series is a dream come true for me. i cant wait!!!! hope they do it up right and dont cut it to shreds."SO excited (right along with you) and hoping they won't do to the story what they did to "The Dome".... we were just so sad and confused when we realized the mini series had been completely changed from SK's book. Ugh... guess that's what happens when you sell the rights to a novel. But here's hoping 11/22/63 will be extremely close to the original story line :-)
My favorite Stephen King book! (And that's saying something, I've loved them all.) I'm beyond excited that this will be adapted to film. James will be great!
This was a wonderful book, I hope the movie gets it right, there is so much to it, although I don't have high hopes, and James Franco isn't who I pictured, I was expecting someone older, but there is a good chance he'll do well. 11/22/63 deserves a good page to screen adaptation, so does Stephen King.
Can't wait for this to come out....hope they stay true the book....not like 'Under the Dome'...yikes!
At first I was calling the tv show "Under the Dome" "The Drama Dome" but after last season I came full circle on this show. It's like the show is the book under a microscope. It's quite brilliant actually and really entertaining. Kudos to King and the television writers.
I am pleased with the decision but the casting of 11/22/63 (a book which sits alongside The Stand as an all time King favorites, means little if the script and production are not at least overseen by the Mr. King himself.
If they stay true to the story when making 11/22/63 into a series or movie like they did for the green mile it would be soo amazing. unfortunately King really doesn't seem to care what happens to his work when it goes to film or tv. This story may be my favorite,so I really hope HBO or some other outfit that has the chops to do it right picks it up. As far as James Franco is concerned- playing the lead.. I think he maybe to young and doesnt strike me as right for the part. I cant think of a replacement at the moment.. I suppose im sick of seeing parts go to overly young "A" list pretty -actors. there are tons of worthy actors. It Certainly could have been a far worse choice like Brad Pit or Tom Cruse.In the end It will all-depend on the direction, production comp. and money / effort put into it. Green Mile is the benchmark as far as Im concerned.
