Ummm mighty Wayans brothers don't be mad; I have not gone to see White Chicks... 
Phew I have not been struck down by lightning, and I guess the almighty Wayans are appeased that I watched Don't Be A Menace the other day.
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Originally posted by Server Error in "/" Application
Local boy Jimmy Caveizel probably wasn't listening to a whole lot of JD/NO on the set of the Jesus Chainsaw Massacre and that golf movie, both his most recent flicks. At any rate, he'll never beat me for Chairman of the Skagit County Order.
Originally posted by frumpe i was thinking rowan atkinson too
Yes, he'd be perfect for the scene in Debbie's book in which Ian gets his head stuck inside of a Christmas turkey and hilarity ensues! :D
HOLLYWOOD heart-throb Jude Law is set for a return to Manchester - to play tragic Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis in a film about the celebrated singer.
Producers of the biopic say they have lined up a "huge name" to play the lead role.
And ex-Joy Division star Peter Hook says he believes 32-year-old Law, who was in Manchester to film a remake of Alfie last year, is the front-runner to play the role of Curtis.
US-based production company Claraflora is producing the as-yet-untitled film. It is based on the book Touching From A Distance, written by Curtis's widow Deborah.
Claraflora was unavailable for comment. Producer Todd Eckert would only say that the company was talking to an actor who was "huge" and also bore a physical resemblance to Curtis.
The guessing game to identify the actor who will take the role in the Manchester-based production is now in full swing.
Eckert gave one further clue to his identity by saying the actor in question has just finished a couple of films and the only music he listened to was Joy Division and New Order.
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Hook, the bass guitarist who formed Joy Division with Curtis in 1976, told the Manchester Evening News: "The whisper I've heard is that Jude Law will probably play the role. It's not a bad choice.
"The film is being made by Hollywood, but what's important is that they get the story right.
"I don't know why the guy who played Ian in 24 Hour Party People can't do it, because he was absolutely brilliant. When our drummer Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked."
Sean Harris - who played Curtis in 24 Hour Party People - has not been approached to play him again in the forthcoming film.
Other possible contenders for the role could be Irish-born bad boy actor Colin Farrell, Star Wars heart-throb Ewan McGregor or Mancunian Max Beesley, from Burnage.
But Hook said he didn't think any of them would be suitable for the role.
Eckert told the BBC: "We are speaking with an actor who is huge and looks rather a lot like Ian. He has just finished a couple of films in which the only thing he listened to was Joy Division and New Order.
"Should this guy ultimately agree that he is going to play Ian, it would make it a much bigger film. Ian Curtis is one of the most important figures in the history of music."
Producers say the film would be made in Manchester.
Curtis killed himself in 1980, and the other members of Joy Division, including Hook, went on to form New Order.
I can understand why Mr Harris is being overlooked. A 'big name', while not necessarily important to JD die hards, could boost the promotability and scope of the film. Just as long as it's done right.
A good actor (which I believe Jude Law is) that has access to Debbie and Nathalie Curtis will have all the luxuries to get his caracter well....
The "other" movie won't have Debbie Curtis to help them...
Having a big name will help the visibility of the movie, hence visibiliy of the band, hence help them with the new record (although it SHOULD be released WAY before the movie), help them to get $$$ and do promotion and tour...
Everybody should be happy with this...
Scan from Mr GaryMac
http://media.neworderonline.com/Files/Literature/men_20040721_iancurtis.pdf
Originally posted by Subhuman Too old? Law is 32. How old was Curtis when he died?
He was 23.
I think Law would be an excellent choice. Also, Mr. Jake Gyllenhall(sp) would not be a bad one either. Law may be almost 10 years older but come on folks, it's hollywood. They will make him look younger. I vote Law.
Since when has Barney started playing the drums then???
Hook, the bass guitarist who formed Joy Division with Curtis in 1976, told the Manchester Evening News: "The whisper I've heard is that Jude Law will probably play the role. It's not a bad choice.
"The film is being made by Hollywood, but what's important is that they get the story right.
"I don't know why the guy who played Ian in 24 Hour Party People can't do it, because he was absolutely brilliant. When our drummer Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked."
Originally posted by The DoN Since when has Barney started playing the drums then???> > > Hook, the bass guitarist who formed Joy Division with Curtis in 1976, told the Manchester Evening News: "The whisper I've heard is that Jude Law will probably play the role. It's not a bad choice.> > "The film is being made by Hollywood, but what's important is that they get the story right.> > "I don't know why the guy who played Ian in 24 Hour Party People can't do it, because he was absolutely brilliant. When our drummer Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked."
Didn't catch that. Maybe they've rotated the band again, so Barney's on drums, Hooky's singing, Steve's on bass, and Phil is in another part of the world.
To be honest, I don't see the resemblence 
But it will bring in the chicks who love Jude. I like him pretty well (thought he was brilliant in AI), so hopefully he'll be able to do it. If not.......Samuel L. Jackson is always available.
Shut you mouth/But I'm talking bout Ian/We can dig it :D
Originally posted by His Holiness, The Pope > Originally posted by The DoN> Since when has Barney started playing the drums then???> > > > > > > > > Hook, the bass guitarist who formed Joy Division with Curtis in 1976, told the Manchester Evening News: "The whisper I've heard is that Jude Law will probably play the role. It's not a bad choice.> > > > "The film is being made by Hollywood, but what's important is that they get the story right.> > > > "I don't know why the guy who played Ian in 24 Hour Party People can't do it, because he was absolutely brilliant. When our drummer Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked." >
Didn't catch that. Maybe they've rotated the band again, so Barney's on drums, Hooky's singing, Steve's on bass, and Phil is in another part of the world.
I guess he meant: "When our drummer**,** Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked".
He just forgot Steve's name and said "drummer". Ya know... that drummer...
hmmm.... what do you think? i hate to say it but Elijah has better look, if he wasn´t too short he would be perfect! 
According to IMDB, Jude Law has already agreed to do 2 movies in 2005.
However this means that will be released in 2005, so basically, it means nothing 
He's 5'11", so he's a good fit, just put him with black hairs and he'll do the job I'm sure.
I always thought of him as a clone of Leonardo Di Caprio however...
However, his salary was 10M$ for Cold Mountain, can a movie about Ian Curtis has such a budget? 
Originally posted by Server Error in "/" Application > Originally posted by His Holiness, The Pope> > > > Originally posted by The DoN> > Since when has Barney started playing the drums then???> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hook, the bass guitarist who formed Joy Division with Curtis in 1976, told the Manchester Evening News: "The whisper I've heard is that Jude Law will probably play the role. It's not a bad choice.> > > > > > "The film is being made by Hollywood, but what's important is that they get the story right.> > > > > > "I don't know why the guy who played Ian in 24 Hour Party People can't do it, because he was absolutely brilliant. When our drummer Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked." > > >
Didn't catch that. Maybe they've rotated the band again, so Barney's on drums, Hooky's singing, Steve's on bass, and Phil is in another part of the world.
I guess he meant: "When our drummer**,** Bernard and I saw him we were gobsmacked".
He just forgot Steve's name and said "drummer". Ya know... that drummer... How could he possibly forget the name of "the most obnoxious man in rock"?
Jude Law, Ewan McGegor, Colin Farrel are all too old. Surely the producers will want someone who can play Ian Curtis from a boy in his mid teens to a 23 yrd old man. All the afore mentioned are in their 30's. My mate Mel also suggests Cillian Murphy from 28 Days Later. Although we both agree he's not a big star (yet).
Originally posted by Jason Nooteboom I think Law would be an excellent choice. Also, Mr. Jake Gyllenhall(sp) would not be a bad one either. Law may be almost 10 years older but come on folks, it's hollywood. They will make him look younger. I vote Law.
NOOOO!!! All that fucking Gyllenhall lad can do is wander around looking semi-stoned. He's shit.
His sister, on t'other hand.......ooooh, I'd like to do terrible things with her. Really terrible......
Originally posted by Doctor Clayhead > Originally posted by Jason Nooteboom> I think Law would be an excellent choice. Also, Mr. Jake Gyllenhall(sp) would not be a bad one either. Law may be almost 10 years older but come on folks, it's hollywood. They will make him look younger. I vote Law.
NOOOO!!! All that fucking Gyllenhall lad can do is wander around looking semi-stoned. He's shit.
His sister, on t'other hand.......ooooh, I'd like to do terrible things with her. Really terrible...... I agree. I take it "Secretary" is a flick in your personal collection? :D
It certainly is. I do have vague plans to write something on it, but like most of the other 20 or so "works in progress" I have, this is largely a half-formed idea floating around aimlessly in my addled brain. But someday, David, someday.......;)
what about christopher eccleston (the new dr who!)?
(the guy wilson talks to under the bridge in 24 hrpp)
looks something similar,same sort of build.
he was also in gone in 60 seconds.
just a thought.
regards
Originally posted by Doctor Clayhead It certainly is. I do have vague plans to write something on it, but like most of the other 20 or so "works in progress" I have, this is largely a half-formed idea floating around aimlessly in my addled brain. But someday, David, someday.......;)
I suppose you'll be breaking out the Deleuze and Gaylyn Studlar (she's one of my favorites) for that one. *sound of knuckles cracking*
By the way, you ever listened to the band The Faint, who are very *AHEM* "faintly" heard in the movie as the band that Spader's character is listening to on his headphones while running the treadmill when the little lady comes over? They're quite good! (shameless plug) I'll send you a few of their albums if you haven't.
Was reading in the free 'Metro' newspaper, on the train in to work this morning, that Jude Law has been confirmed for the part of Ian Curtis and is apparantly looking forward to 'showing off' his vocal skills.
I reckon Jude Law will do a good job and would definately have been my choice out of the more high profile actors.
