I
answered some questions in a writer’s forum recently about my latest book. “If
your latest book was a movie, who would direct? Who would star as the lead
characters? What song would play during the ending credits?” My answers went as
such:
“Who would direct?”
“Who would star as the lead
characters?”
Bonnie Neman: Emma Stone or Taylor Swift. The character is a brilliant young woman who's mother forced her into beauty pageants for just about her entire life. The result is that she's dedicated herself to science and discovery, to obsessively prove herself as more than a smile on a stage.
Bonnie Neman: Emma Stone or Taylor Swift. The character is a brilliant young woman who's mother forced her into beauty pageants for just about her entire life. The result is that she's dedicated herself to science and discovery, to obsessively prove herself as more than a smile on a stage.
Javier Costello: Adrien Brody would actually bring a lot to the character
with all his little expressions and mannerisms. He's a scientist at the end of
his rope, forced by his corprose bosses into the impossible task of designing a
shrink ray. His story is that of a man in a rut, and I'm reminded of Brody in The
Brothers Bloom.
Douglas Houser: Tom
Cruise, Matthew Fox, or Jim Caviezel. The character is a self obsessed, care
free administrator type. He needs to be smooth, slimy, and have a killer smile.
Cruise would be an easy first choice, but the other two could be interesting in
the part.
Gerald Hume: James
Earl Jones, Ian McKellen, or Patrick Stewart would all be perfect for the part.
The character is the president of what is essentially this sci-fi geek's dream
playland, and the character needs that fatherly, soothing voice. Also, on film his
voice has to be just as exciting as when you when you discover exactly what
Hume is...
“What song would play during the ending credits?”
I totally support Emma Stone and offer Aubrey Plaza for your consideration. I second Adrien Brody and think maybe even Jeff Bridges or John Goodman for Hume.
ReplyDeleteAubrey Plaza would be a pretty interesting choice for Bonnie. I'm thinking of the beauty pageant episode of Parks & Recreation. I've only ever seen her play dark and moody characters, so it would be fascinating to her as someone who lights up the room with her smile. Good call! I also wish I had thought of it sooner, but Anna Torv would be another great choice.
ReplyDeleteJohn Goodman is a great choice for Hume too. I can't believe I didn't think of that. I'm thinking Jeff Bridges would actually be better as his choice of Javier or Doug. He could do either of those roles in his sleep.
The real question is who do you get to play Phil, and how do you put him in the background of every single scene (or camera shot if possible)? Just throwing out ideas but Joshua Jackson, Martin Freeman, Paul Giamatti, Vince Vaugn, Samual L. Jackson, Lee Pace, Jeff Daniels, and Gwynneth Paltrow would all have highly unique takes on the characters.