Ian Curtis film update — Forum Archive

19 Jul 2004, 01:52

This was headline news in the BBC Manchester site

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/3904983.stm

19 Jul 2004, 03:01

does anyone imagine which "well known" actor could play the role of Ian C? :scratch:

19 Jul 2004, 03:15

Its between Robbie Coltrane and Samuel L Jackson :rofl:

19 Jul 2004, 03:58

Originally posted by henke 7 Its between Robbie Coltrane and Samuel L Jackson

:laugh:

19 Jul 2004, 04:26

I've worked it out. And its a belter!

Clue 1: Which MAJOR star when interviewd recently sounded off about his love of listening to John Peels show while he nipped over the pond to do some filming or something. So Radio 1 invited him to stand in for the great man?

Clue 2: His name 'Rings' a bell.

Clue 3: It would be ace if they asked his short fat gardener to play Barney.

The Answer!

What do you think?

19 Jul 2004, 04:31

Bolx! The link didnt work, i'll try another. That'll teach me for trying to be a smart arse!

here

19 Jul 2004, 06:52

the problem with him is that he is pretty short. he is 5'6", and Ian was 6'3".

19 Jul 2004, 07:23

Originally posted by 5 8 6 the problem with him is that he is pretty short. he is 5'6", and Ian was 6'3".

They let Sylvester Stallone play Judge Dredd!

Same height difference, surely? :nod:

19 Jul 2004, 07:28

Originally posted by henke 7 Its between Robbie Coltrane and Samuel L Jackson

I said, Love will tear us apart... muthafucka!

19 Jul 2004, 10:23

When it said "huge star", I could be skeptic, but Tobey McGuire seems to be it more than Elijah Wood.

Although "huge star" ?

Plus, wouldn't it be better if the actor would be british?

Hire Ewan McGregor :D

19 Jul 2004, 10:29

I say they hire Trevor to play Ian...I hear he works for pennies a day!!!

19 Jul 2004, 11:02

Not sure about this. I quite liked the bloke who was in 24HPP. It need not be a big star just for the sake of promoting the movie, although it's reassuring to know he's done his homework.

19 Jul 2004, 11:24

Originally posted by Spotnick

Hire Ewan McGregor :D

you took the words right out of my mouth,must have been while you were kissing me :laugh:

seriouisly though we want a proper english actor not sum kilt wearing scotch bastard! ewan mcgreeeeegor looks more like gillian than ian anyways! regards :nuts:

19 Jul 2004, 11:27

just heard on the beeb that its rowan atkinson (aka mr bean) :laugh: now cmon hands up those who think that there is a similarity :evil4:

19 Jul 2004, 12:53

A "famous" facw would ruin it,whats the point in havin Obi-Wan Kenobi as Curtis? Stick with the 24HPP fella.

19 Jul 2004, 14:22

C'mon, they can't take the same cast as 24HPP... :nuts:

19 Jul 2004, 14:24

I'll play the role; I'm a bit taller than Ian, I don't have that sickeningly white skin, and I don't have blue eyes, but who the fook cares about details anyways.

The major star will be Fred Durst :evil4:

Or Depardieu

19 Jul 2004, 14:24

Originally posted by mike powell just heard on the beeb that its rowan atkinson (aka mr bean) now cmon hands up those who think that there is a similarity

:clap: Two hands up clapping. The film may as well be a comedy.

19 Jul 2004, 16:05

Ok, starting the rumor now, It's tobey Mcguier, he just needs to learn the accent and learn how to act.

19 Jul 2004, 18:38

I can see it being Toby Mcguire although he seems a bit short and fat to play Curtis. I think Elijah would be better but then again he's short.

19 Jul 2004, 19:39

So if the guy is an american (well, it's an american producer, how the hell can they appeal without a person known in America?, US thinking of course)

So, I clearly remember we had this talk when 24HPP was on the run...

So the contenders were:

Wes Bentley (from American Beauty)

Tobey Maguire

Elijah Wood

And I'll add a new one to the list...

Jake Gyllenhaal!

BTW, he's 6' tall ;)

19 Jul 2004, 20:48

Yeah, I'd vote for Maguire, McGregor, or one of those others.

19 Jul 2004, 21:21

dammit...give it to Trevor...Tabsy...whatever the hell his name is!!!

20 Jul 2004, 01:55

DReams never end, no he looks nothing like Ian Curtis.

20 Jul 2004, 03:08

Originally posted by Leigh maude I've worked it out. And its a belter!Clue 1: Which MAJOR star...

Sorry mate, it isn't me. :\ohwell:

20 Jul 2004, 09:03

Jude Law has been mentioned in the past

20 Jul 2004, 11:16

Originally posted by Jeff I say they hire Trevor to play Ian...I hear he works for pennies a day!!!

Actually, I've been listening to more ska-influenced New Wave on film sets.........during my day-job as gaffer :(

But I suppose I could give it a try, let me get my dead-fly dance in proper shape.... :singer: :spin:

20 Jul 2004, 11:18

Originally posted by BigDipper Jude Law has been mentioned in the past

That's a possibility I could see, but Mr. Frodo also bears a bit of a resemblence to...I'm sorry, Elijah bears a resemblence to Ian. Same with Tobey Maggs. :shrug:

As long as it's not one of the Baldwin brothers...... :nonono:

20 Jul 2004, 11:32

Originally posted by Taboo # 7 > Originally posted by BigDipper> Jude Law has been mentioned in the past

That's a possibility I could see, but Mr. Frodo also bears a bit of a resemblence to...I'm sorry, Elijah bears a resemblence to Ian. Same with Tobey Maggs. :shrug:

As long as it's not one of the Baldwin brothers...... :nonono: I agree, I'm looking forward to Ian Curtis being played by Keenen Ivory Wayans

20 Jul 2004, 11:39

Originally posted by Tristan > Originally posted by Taboo # 7> > > > Originally posted by BigDipper> > Jude Law has been mentioned in the past>

That's a possibility I could see, but Mr. Frodo also bears a bit of a resemblence to...I'm sorry, Elijah bears a resemblence to Ian. Same with Tobey Maggs. :shrug:

As long as it's not one of the Baldwin brothers...... :nonono: I agree, I'm looking forward to Ian Curtis being played by Keenen Ivory Wayans

Don't laugh.....the Wayans are all-powerful :nod:

They could have you killed for not going to see "White Chicks" :headoff: