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Who would you like to see play Matthew in the movie, if one were made?
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Nicole wrote: "There is only one Matthew, Joe Manganiello. He is everything that embodies Matthew Clairmont." I love Joe, but he seems too big to be Matthew and too warm! Vampires are cool and Joe is all heat - no amount of make-up could hide that. I also wonder if an actor already playing one supernatural character would want to play another?
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Jennifer wrote: "I don't get the Richard thing either. Matthew is supposed to be breathtaking and foreboding! Remember, all creatures are scared to make him angry. Maybe my standards are too high, idk?"I think "high" is in the eye of the beholder. I think you don't picture it because you don't know his work, or you are going by different set of standards set in the character description. To each their own. I'm #RA4MC all day. ;)
Sheila makes a great point about Joe. Way too hot blooded and American for Matthew. The author's description pretty much lays a trail straight to Richard Armitage's door.And while we're at it Hugh would make a great Walter Raleigh since Walter and Matthew look like brothers. ;-)
Kshitija wrote: "I think Richard Armitage or maybe Hugh Jackman?"Yes to both. In that order.
Jennifer wrote: "I don't get the Richard thing either. Matthew is supposed to be breathtaking and foreboding! Remember, all creatures are scared to make him angry. Maybe my standards are too high, idk?" I like this video as a demonstration of the breathtaking and forboding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMr0ad...
Jean wrote: "Sheila makes a great point about Joe. Way too hot blooded and American for Matthew. The author's description pretty much lays a trail straight to Richard Armitage's door.And while we're at it Hugh ..."Brilliant idea. I think many of the other's ideas are based on American actors and they don't necessarily equate the old European appeal that RA has, just the good looking part.
Sheila wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I don't get the Richard thing either. Matthew is supposed to be breathtaking and foreboding! Remember, all creatures are scared to make him angry. Maybe my standards are too high, ..."Great video!
Richard Armitage would make an incredible vampire...but don't see him as Matthew. What about Henry Cavill? Sorry if someone has already posed that suggestion. I do think he'd be awesome in the role.
Thanks for the video. I can see where you are coming from. I'm sure whoever they choose will do a great job. I am more concerned about the script. Even the best actor cant save a movie with stinky writing.
The script is in the hands of David Auburn, a Tony award winner. The author has indicated she's pleased with his selection. DiNovi and Greenspan are the producers. Women who are storytellers
Jean wrote: "The script is in the hands of David Auburn, a Tony award winner. The author has indicated she's pleased with his selection. DiNovi and Greenspan are the producers. Women who are storytellers"sounds good!
Jennifer wrote: "Jean wrote: "The script is in the hands of David Auburn, a Tony award winner. The author has indicated she's pleased with his selection. DiNovi and Greenspan are the producers. Women who are storyt..."Can't wait to read who and when...
Richard Armitage is a good one.....this is going to be hard for the director....i feel sorry for them to have to chose between such wonderful actors...
Hijinee wrote: "Richard Armitage is a good one.....this is going to be hard for the director....i feel sorry for them to have to chose between such wonderful actors..."Hijinee wrote: "Richard Armitage is a good one.....this is going to be hard for the director....i feel sorry for them to have to chose between such wonderful actors..."
Hijinee wrote: "Richard Armitage is a good one.....this is going to be hard for the director....i feel sorry for them to have to chose between such wonderful actors..."
I hope the directors have chosen actors who really fit the parts and not based solely on a typical American box office draw.
The guy who played the new superman
I still think Sam Witwer would be perfect for Matthew.
It's been 2 years since the discovery of witches came out and to this very day, I still think Michael Fassbender would be perfect or even Ben Barnes! Not entirely sure who would be perfect for Diana but I sure do hope they don't cast a Kristen Stewart wannabe... PLEASE Warner bros, be smart about this. :)
Someone tall, thin and lithe although I'd never object to Fassbender.
Henry Cavill... He was in the Tudors and he is very handsome and a fantastic actor. Unfortunately in the lastst superman they did not use his awesome acting skills.
These are great suggestions. Michael Fassbender is a great choice, the best choice for the heavy lifting of the acting part, but he maybe would look too German for all the Frenchy Frenchness the character is supposed to be. This Gaspard Ulliel person's look is just right, although maybe way too young to have that much presence, menace, and maturity (we cant all be Barbra Streisand in Hello Dolly). Richard Armitage doesnt have the face, but that can be overcome (helloo Renee Zelweggers entire career). Maybe not a popular choice, but I think crazy James Franco has the energy of someone who's been lingering about for centuries, that could be suddenly jolted back to life by the love of a compelling and powerful woman....
Hugh Jackman is perfect. but he's too little overexposed. you would just be seeing Hugh Jackman. but the physicality is just what she described, and we know he can pull it off beautifully
Matthew Macfadyen
Henry Cavill would be perfect imo! He has a British accent but also speaks French and is an amazing actor! Hopefully he's not too tied into the Superman franchise...
Benedict Cumberbatch, through both books I never pictured anyone else.
I would definitely go with Richard Armitage. He has such a range that would make him ideal for this.
If it was 20 years ago I would say Michael Nouri. I pictured him when he was younger when I read the book. I pictured Justin Bartha as Marcus.
Paul, I find it absolutely inexplicable that you are so totally against Richard Armitage as Matthew, to the point of disparagement, but you pronounce that Hugh Jackman is perfect. There is more than a passing resemblance between the two. #RA4MC
True but they do act very differently
yeah they do look alike, i was mistaken.... I always get Richard Armitage and Dominic Cooper swapped in my head. Richard is a great choice. but I wasnt disparaging Dominic, he's great.. just making a lil Zellweger jab ;)
Paul wrote: "yeah they do look alike, i was mistaken.... I always get Richard Armitage and Dominic Cooper swapped in my head. Richard is a great choice. but I wasnt disparaging Dominic, he's great.. just making..."I like your humor, Paul...glad to see another Armitage fan!
Cindy wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "I was maybe thinking Patrick Dempsey?!?!"I like Patrick Dempsey, but don't see him as Matthew...not European enough or something. Still like Richard Armitage."
I love Patrick Dempsey, but he looks too American! Love Richard Armitage for Matthew!
Raven wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I agree Richard Armitage is the man for the job."Absolutely :) !"
100%. I don't think I can watch the movie if it's not Richard Armitage!
I agree with someone a little older like Hugh Jackman, even Christian Bale or Jude Law. Can't wait for the movie. The second book was awesome too.
Kfinneron wrote: "I agree with someone a little older like Hugh Jackman, even Christian Bale or Jude Law. Can't wait for the movie. The second book was awesome too."Didn't think of Jude Law. He would be good..
Eddie Cibrian as Matthew and Rachel Bilson or Brandi Bucharest as Diana.
Michael Fassbender or Henry Cavill i think could portray a good Matthew. The actor casted must be of a certain age to be able to portray all 3-4 movie sequels. So they can't possibly choose an exactly the same age actor as the book character. Movie logic guys. Plus they gotta appeal to the 16-30+ age target audience in order for the movie to be a success. What do you guys think?
Joseph Fiennes, tho he might be a bit short in height.
Benedict Cumberbatch. He's all I can picture reading the first book.
Henry Cavill or Armie Hammer
Fassbender! Hands down. No question. He is who I pictured when I read the books. Wouldn't mind Benedict Cumberbatch in the role, or Tom Hiddleston. Hiddleston rocks the dark hair, and he has also played a brooding, tortured vampire before. But he's got to be British (or European) with the appropriate amount of gravitas.
Benedict Cumberbatch..?
For me it would have to be Aidan Turner ( Mitchell the vampire from Being Human)
I agree with Joseph Fiennes...I do think Fassbender could pull it off...if Clive Owen were a little younger...
My favorites are Henry Cavill, Bradley Cooper
I pictured Matthew as a broad-shouldered fellow, capable of a few brief emotional moments, but largely the warrior type. I'd like to see an unknown get the role, but I think Daniel Craig could pull it off.
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