Avengers Movie: Captain America Ashamed to Wear the American Flag? Not Exactly…
by John Nolte
A lesson in why it’s important to read the whole story; because after reading the first two paragraphs my blood was at full boil:
But director Joe Johnston and the team at Marvel Studios have a plan for “The First Avenger: Captain America,” which is due in Summer 2011: They’ve added a new wrinkle to the classic mythology to explain why a scientifically enhanced super-soldier would venture out in the WWII battlefields in a costume that leans a bit heavy on the old Betsy Ross imagery.
“The costume is a flag, but the way we’re getting around that is we have Steve Rogers forced into the USO circuit. After he’s made into this super-soldier, they decide they can’t send him into combat and risk him getting killed. He’s the only one and they can’t make more. So they say, ‘You’re going to be in this USO show’ and they give him a flag suit. He can’t wait to get out of it.”
Captain America “can’t wait to get out of” wearing the American flag? Captain America’s too cool for the American flag?
Because we all know how stripping Superman of his Americanism (and masculinity) worked out for that franchise, right? Before you explode like I did, read on…
“When he does go AWOL, he covers up the suit but then, after a few things happen, he realizes that this uniform allows him to lead. By then, he’s become a star in the public mind and a symbol. The guys get behind him because he embodies something special.” …
In the first USO sequences, the frustrated patriot will be wearing a [costume] version that is closer to the classic Jack Kirby-designed costume, but then later as the super-soldier hits the war zone he will be wearing a sturdier, more muted version that he makes himself that is more like battle togs. The stripes across his mid-section, for instance, will be straps, not colored fabric.
“He realizes the value of the uniform symbols but he modifies his suit and adds some armor, it will be closer to the Cpa costume in some of the comics in more recent years . . . this approach, it’s the only way we could justify ever seeing him on a screen in tights, with the funny boots and everything. The government essentially puts him up there as a living comic-book character and he rips it off and then reclaims some of its imagery after he recognizes the value of it. We think it’s the best way to keep the costume and explain it at the same time.”
One way to tell what a film is “about” is through the protagonist’s character arc. Generally, what they come to realize through the story is — for good or bad — the moral of the story. From what we’re being told here, part of Steve Rogers’ arc will be in coming to appreciate what the American flag stands for and symbolizes.
I like it. I like it a lot.
Now, if they can just avoid casting a meterosexual.
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Oooh, I think I'll like this movie! I can't wait! I hope they cast a somewhat macho guy too.
Glad to hear this. I can see so many ways they could go wrong with this character. Good to see they avoided this one.
Glad to hear this. I can see so many ways they could go wrong with a character like this. Good to see this is the direction they are headed in.
Only one person can play this role….MICHAEL YON !!!
I actually wrote a post on my site rebelcomix.com regarding this. You're right, I should have finished the article, but after reading the first half I couldn't stomach going on. While I respect your point, I have to say I still disagree with it.
There's no real reason to make this hero's journey of revelation. The character of Steve Rogers undergoes experimentation because he's the ultimate patriot. He believes in what he is doing and thus inspires the soldiers around him. Why is he going AWOL in the first place?
The whole reasoning for the costume is that Rogers is painting a target on himself, defying the Nazis to come after him. Sorry, these changes don't make sense.
He goes AWOL because he wants to get to the front where the fighting is, and away from the USO freakshow. I'm okay w/ it as long as in the end, Cap is the super patriot the left HATES.
[...] After reading this article on Bighollywood.com, I realized that I should have finished reading the second half of the LA Times [...]
All I have to say is that, they can't do much worse than the 1990 version where the Red Skull was Italian and somehow became a Mob boss. Also Matt "Son of J.D." Salinger's rubber ears will not be missed.
God Bless Captain America!!! DOWN WITH THE RED SKULL!!!
"Now, if they can just avoid casting a meterosexual."
PLEAZZZE!!!!!!! No wonder I hate the "naughts." (With all due respect to Blink 182) The Blink 182-wannabees…its not cool for guys to weight under 100 lbs. and whine like a bunch of girls.
WTF was up with this genre. The chicks were the rockers and the dudes were the whiny beeeetches. Leave metrosexuality to the Japanese. There is a reason they are metrosexual. Their economy has sucked for 15 years. They don't know what else to do other then act gay. It's okay for homosexuals to act gay. But not you.
I'm okay with chicks rocking. Joan Jett was sweet. I'm not okay with guys who look like Karen Carpenter and try to sell me Steve Vie or Joe Satriani.
Sorry John. Had to blow off steam.
Now, if they can just avoid casting a meterosexual.
Knowing how Hollywood works, they'll probably cast Sam Rockwell or Gerard Butler when they should cast Steven Crowder.
I know I shouldn't but I'm going to give the director the benefit of the doubt on this one. Why? #1 Marvel has done an excellent job of protecting its characters and made great films since they took over financing. #2 Johnston seems to be more referencing the sticking point of any realistic comic book movie – Men in Spandex. I think his comments seem to be about how to get him into a realistic costume that isn't an exact replica of the comic book spandex. I can see someone feeling silly in spandex (as opposed to the stars and stripes). He seems interested in developing a real story behind Captain America's evolving character which sounds good. #3 Johnston has already been taken out of context after saying Captain America has no superpowers. Fandom went into riot mode after that one
Here is the URL to the Los Angeles Times article in question:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/...
Joe Johnston is a pretty good film director who came out of the ILM effects factory. His credits include The Rocketeer and October Sky which are both entertaining period pieces that balances human drama with the visual effects.
On the surface, the scenario about the USO seems weird, but if the objective is to show the evolution of Steve Rogers into Captain America, then that is a hero's journey that film audiences will be eager to undertake.
Adam Baldwin is a good actor (i.e., Jayne from <i.>Firefly shows his range) , but according to the article, Joe Johnston is looking at five or six actor ranging in age from 23 to 32. Maybe Mr. Baldwin can be Steve Rogers' drill sergeant. That would be awesome casting, and I'm sure Mr. Baldwin would sink his teeth in that role.
Overall, given the fact that there has been so little information on this particular Marvel film production, I am encouraged by what little I have read thus far.
That SO works…!!!
Its EXACTLY the kind of role Adam Baldwin needs…
I hope someone is paying attention… and in the next post he puts up, EVERYONE PUSH IT…
Captain America…Adam Baldwin…
Was that a tingle…?
One of the best lines in the first "X-Men" movie is Wolverine saying, "…you people actually go out looking like this?"
And the retort from Cyclops, "What were you expecting, yellow spandex…?"
Well, perhaps, if enough "advice" is tossed out there on the Net, the producers will cast an appropriate "type", and not shoot themselves in the wallet.
TWO WORDS……………
The ROCK
Crowder is way more metrosexual (looks-wise) than either of those guys. The tight shirts, the poofy hair, etc, etc.
how to ollie…
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Too bad Ted Nugent is too old for that part.
Captain America “can’t wait to get out of” wearing the American flag? Captain America’s too cool for the American flag?
I’m relieved this isn’t a theme in the movie but it is with many liberals, specifically American born leftwing ingrates. While in college a friend and I were trying to start a clothing company [surf/skate clothing] and the first image I designed for a shirt was our company name in bold with the American flag within the text. I ended up doing this for several images; the most popular was probably a pot leaf with the American flag in it. Point is most Americans take pride in the American flag, particularly immigrants like myself. And the American flag is a beautiful, majestic flag. Other than The Cross it is the most recognized symbol in the world.
It sounds like Captain America's suit will be similar in style to the new Batman's. Can't go wrong with that. I can't wait to see what Cap America does in a war zone.
USO?
Can we wistfully await his very own musical/dance number a la Spider-man 3?
Or Steve Rogers aptly played by Clay Aiken?
Oh, to dare to dream…
Sounds like a perfectly good approach to adapting a costume that would look a little silly coming straight off the page. Personally, though, I'm waiting for stills from Thor…they MUST keep the winged helmet!
Too old, sad to say.
"Truth, justice, and the American Way."
Also known at Leftnut blogs thus:
"And the two (sic) saddest day in my life was when I found out that the American way has nothing to do with truth and justice."
Well, if it is not a metro-male, I guess that leaves out Obama!
Check out the links in this:
http://livingfortruth.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/ho...
Jim Caviezel is my pick – he's got the acting range, the 'passion', and a certain patriotic quality that exudes 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going.'
His age (41), though, may disqualify him.
He believes in what he is doing and thus inspires the soldiers around him. Why is he going AWOL in the first place?
The whole reasoning for the costume is that Rogers is painting a target on himself, defying the Nazis to come after him.
_IF_ they can manage to get someone who's a decent writer and understands patriotism, and loves the Captain, they might be able to pull it off.
Something like… he wanted to be stronger, for exactly the reason you pointed out– painting a big target on himself and DOING something, but they refuse to let him do anything, so his role could be filled just as well by any random muscle-boy off the street. Then, in the middle of one of the shows, there's an attack on the base– and he's ordered to run away like, oh, say the obligatory Cute Or Sexy Little Singer from the USO show.
Instead, he goes AWOL, stripping off the suit to get past everyone else, and goes out to fight the attack.
Area gets cut off, the USO caravan is captured, the officers all get disabled one way or another, he tries to lead and nobody listens; best way to re-introduce the uniform would probably be via the shield, after that– it's big, it's got that huge star on it…maybe make it part of his USO show that he can throw it to great effect.
There are SOME ways it can be made to work… I fear it won't be treated well, same as Nightcrawler's Catholicism, but I can hope!
Oh lord was that movie terrible.
I don't mind if they're going to alter the storyline regarding the Captains suit. Johnston's idea is pretty clever. It's a nod to the original material, but it allows them to make the story a little more realistic.
I agree. The full L.A. Times article says they're screening six guys ages 23 to 32. Our beloved Adam Baldwin is 47. Alas.
Gerard is too old—40, but Steve needs to bring the voice down a couple of octaves before he would be cast in anything resembling an adult male.
He is funny and amusing,and unlike Leonardo DiCaprio, he might actually look like an adult and sound when he is thirty.
Channing Tatum? Let him redeem himself after GI Joe….but probably someone with real acting chomps would be better….anyone can bulk up.
Yes! And in that version, Captain American WOULD NEVER WEAR HIS SHIRT!!
Great actor, definitely too old. He and Billy Crudup consistently do good work, but they disappear into their roles so so much they almost leave no impression…they sort of lack star power, and sadly, I don't think either brings any box office mojo.
Ah, but you haven't seen fans gone wild unless you're old enough to remember when the news hit that MICHAEL KEATON would be playing Batman!
This captain America sounds like he'll have to struggle with the Don't ask/ don't tell policy. I ask – what does Hollywood have against making money on Patriotism.
Maybe Hollywood can get Justin Timberlake to place Captain America. That way they can take advantage of the whole USO thing.
October Sky was superb! It's exactly the kind of serious love of the craft (and the subject matter) that's needed to pull off Captain America. I have to say, I'm for the idea of him coming to the costume reluctantly. A lot of things were accepted in the comics that look flat out stupid in real life (I'm one of the few who loved what they did to Gallactus in Fantistic Four…..who wanted to see an enormous man with a funny hat who magically flew in space and ate planets?). Back in that time, there's absolutely no way ANYONE would seriously consider dressing like that for any reason, let alone to be feared as a dangerous opponent. Good for them to try to be true to the subject matter without ignoring the reality of the time.
If only….instead we get him in Doom and the Tooth Fairy movie. What a waste of a fantastic talent. {sigh}
I guarantee that if you met Crowder in real life you wouldn't say that… He's 6'4" which Butler, Rockwell, etc. can never attain, looks like the comic book character of Steve Rogers, and is a relative unknown that would not take away from seeing Captain America as [insert name of famous actor here].
Hey, you can always give Crowder a buzz cut.
I thought Neal McDonough was slated to play Captain America?
That was so perfect! Hugh Jackman owned that role as much as Christopher Reeve owned Superman. Hopefully they'll find a way to improve the writing if they're going to continue to make Wolverine prequels. I'm also hopeful for the Deadpool movie. Word is that Ryan Reynolds is a big fan of the comics and has enough creative control in his contract to force them to avoid stupid Hollywood shortcuts.
I would've said Channing Tatum had he not already screwed himself with G.I. Joe.
The downside of having Crowder as Captain America is the fact that when they have to get all of the "Avengers" together in one movie, he'd tower over the rest of the actors… every scene would require Robert Downey, Jr., Edward Norton, et. al to stand on milk crates next to him.
ok. and why is bucky wearing his uniform?
I have been a faithful Cap fan for awhile, but the most recent issue introduced new 'villains': a clueless mob of Tea Partiers that Cap's old partner Sam (who happens to be black) couldn't infiltrate. Just the most disgusting portrayal of people that one would think they wouldn't want to turn off to buying their product. So, no, I have NO faith in Marvel being able to produce a decent film involving a symbol so tied to America.
I blogged about what actor will step into the role of Captain America back in October of 2008. I previously picked actor Mark Valley before I learned that he's in his 40s. Another actor is perfect as Cap is the actor Alan Ritchson of "Blue Mountain State" on Spike Channel.
http://underthehill.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/capt...
Few years ago, I had a discussion with a comic book writer who wrote some issues for Marvel's Captain America. I told him that there should be a parallel of America's and Nazi Germany's quest to build the first atomic bomb with the quest to develop super soldiers. The Nazis failed to create one but produced the Red Skull and the Americans succeeded with Steve Roger becoming a super soldier. The comic book writer thought it would make a great analogy for the Captain America movie.
Channing Tatum? The one with the #1 movie this weekend that'll go down as the movie that knocked Avatar out of the top spot after 7 weeks? I don't think he needs redeeming…probably too expensive now!
Until we conservatives have our own studio so we can produce and distribute our own tradition films out to the public all this will change. These leftist are nothing but fascist who refuse any other opinion on film out there. ITs all their way or nothing. They will never shoot a pro American film the way Captain America is suppose to be shot. They will tweak it so its not what we all know and grew up with. Until we find our own funding and have someone with the single minded will to pull this off and this person has to defy the entire system to set up a complete new film studio that has nothing to do with Hollywood. A film factory that delivers films that praise and honor the traditions of America. The vast conservative majority is out there hungry for these films, THE PASSION proved it all we have to do is supply the demand. Then we can attack these leftist malcontents on film as they do us, why should they have all the fun.
This sounds good. Im really looking forward to this. Only problem is who they will cast. Hope they cast someone good.
I had the same reaction until I read more of the article. I agree that it's an interesting approach, and one that has potential. Perhaps in the current cultural climate, the hero's rediscovery of the values the flag symbolizes will resonate strongly with audiences.
As other commenters have pointed out, the success of this particular venture will depend heavily on the casting and the final screenwriting, perhaps more so than is usual for a "superhero" movie. If handled correctly, this would be an outstanding role for Adam Baldwin's talents. I'd also enthusiastically put forth Ben Browder (Farscape). Both have great range and chops. Alas, Hollywood will probably declare both "too old" without a second thought–curses!!! The Jim Caviezel suggestion has merit, too, though despite his talents, he's not the first who comes to mind.
That and he has the charisma of… I can't think of an inanimate object with less personality than Channing Tatum.
Unfortunately, they're right. Baldwin is awesome, but too old. Honestly, as long as it isn't some Tim Robbins/ James Cameron nutball, does it matter who the actor is? As long as the actor does a good job and doesn't spew some leftist bs during the publicity tour, I don't care who it is.
I haven't read anything since the 5th issue of the dreadful Reborn series. That's sad to discover. It's kind of typical though. Marvel jumped on the Obama band wagon faster than anyone.
adam
Unfortunately that version of Captain America died out sometime in the 50's. Marvel has since then taken Cap on these introspective arcs throughout the comics where he questions America, questions what he is doing, questions the evil corporations and politicians etc. I think for a while they actually had Cap give up the siuit and sheild because the gubment was controlled by bad guys (at least then they did not just say Republicans). Then he comes back to true America which is always following a meme set out by the left coincidently enough.
Oh they are subltle about it, I think Marvel understands that Cap as a brand is to important to risk by having him trash America head on but look closely enough you can see the subtext. It would be too much to ask to have them leave this out of the film.
I dunno
Bruce Willis did a pretty good job in Surrogates.
Excellent choice, totally agree.
Micheal Yon or Adam Baldwin? That is a hard choice.
Ben Browder. But, he's the same age as Adam Baldwin.
I thought the 1990 movie got it right…very right… up until Cap got frozen, and then it was pretty bad. (Nice seeing Billy Mumy in it, too.) This one? If Joe Johnston's doing it, I am feeling fine. Joe's got a heckuva track record of feel-good movies that I love, like Honey I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, October Sky (a beautiful movie) and JP3 (Jurassic Park 3 is in some ways the best one because it doesn't have Spielberg's weaknesses).
You know it'll be Leonardo DeCaprio. They wanted the little weasel for Iron Man, now they can force him down our throats as the Sentinal of Liberty.
Not to mention, Caviezel actually donates to Republicans
. I'd hate to see this role go to some 'progressive' who hates the country & capitalism, but doesnt mind making money from them..like Clooney.
As long as it isn't someone like Ben Affleck. Ruined Daredevil for me. (My favorite hero)
Now, if they can just avoid casting a meterosexual.
This is key in my humble opinion….however the current crop of hollywood leading men leave alot to be desired. The only actor that I can think of that might fit the bill is Russell Crowe and he's getting to old for roles like this.
The effeminate twits of Twilight and other movie just make me pine for the good ole days of John Wayne, Eastwood, and Lee Marvin.
They are still calling it "The First Avenger" which helps dilute the name "Captain America." And there are rumors The Invaders will be in the film to include other characters that don't have "America" in their name. Do you really think a straight-up Captain America movie can be made in this day and age?
Bite your tongue!!
I'll take your word for it. Much like the Twilight movies, I've been happily avoiding him.
Was thinking more like mike baker.
Adam Baldwin as Cap??? That is a two fisted, @$$ kicking, smart thinking, great actor I can support! I have been a Cap fan since my dad got me my first 4 comic books as a kid for a road trip: Captain America, Batman, Sgt. Rock, and Spider-Man. Honestly Baldwin's the only man I have heard mentioned as possibly playing Cap-the rest have been weak sisters. How do we draft him into this role?
Nah, Adam should play The Red Skull. He does Bad Ass better than anyone. And he does EVIL even better. And there were few more evil than Red Skull.
I don't think Cap has the same sacrosanct name recognition the way Superman, Batman or Spider-Man do, so putting "First Avenger" in the title makes sense, especially since they're trying to build an Avengers film/franchise. Setting it in WWII keeps Cap in touch with his roots, although I suspect WWII isn't the studio's idea of a marketing tie-in dream so he'll get thawed out in the present day pretty quick.
Here's to hoping Marvel goes belly-up! The old Reb Brown stuff was better than this crap! Somebody needs to run Maerel execs out of town on a rail.
I like "Awesome", but he's not big enough for C.A. imho.
For some reason I've always liked Joe Johnston. Probably since he was an illustrator on the original "Star Wars" in the 70's. As a kid, I treasured my copy of the "Star Wars Sketchbook".
Oh, please – ADAM BALDWIN, ftw! He's got the physique, the political stance [GG] and most importantly the acting props for this role. If it's not too late, PTB, make it so!
how about John Cena? get him some acting lessons and he'd probably do well.
I think it's pretty much guarenteed that they'll choose a metrosexual. This is Hollyweird we're talking about. There aren't any Christopher Reeves left. Maybe I'll be wrong, I hope so.
Yes, because what an already "difficult-sell" franchise needs is to be dealing with a fallout from his next blog about Muppet communism halfway through production…
I agree with Under The Hill about actor Mark Valley being a good choice. Didn't he graduate from Westpoint?
And John, speaking of casting metrosexuals, what about the talk of Brad Pitt playing Marshal Matt Dillon in the movie remake of the TV show Gunsmoke? They can't be serious.
Setting aside his profession, he DOES look the part, and he CAN act – he played a pretty convincing soldier in "Black Snake Moan." You KNOW he had to be good in that movie, because it had a topless Christina Ricci and people actually NOTICED that he was even there…
Joe Johnston directed the very patriotic "The Rocketeer", where even the mobster wouldn't betray the country to the Nazis.
I think the idea of making Cap a USO performer is idiotic. I can see the government deciding that he's too valuable to risk in the fighting but then deciding the best use for someone with Cap's abilities is to turn him into a sideshow act? Not so much. Just make the costume a psychological warfare ploy. A constant reminder to Hitler's master race that there is an ubermann and he's an American.
And for the record, Cap doesn't wear spandex. He wears scale armor. It not only looks good but it protects him as well. If it were me, I'd probably go so far as to have it be a body armor prototype developed by a young Howard Stark and Obadiah Stane that proved to be unfeasible for mass production. Of course if it were me I'd have Cap go on a mission with Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos as well.
Adam Baldwin's cool, but maybe too old. Brian Geraghty?
Captain America is the ultimate patriot and its disgusting that they are tweaking his origin to be PC (don't want to "offend" the rest of the world). As a DC comics fan (Batman my fav. character), it looks like Marvel is going to make the same mistake Warner Bros. did with the Superman movie (removal of Superman fighting for the AMERICAN WAY). Joe Johnston is giving Cap's creators Joe Simon and Jack "King" Kirby the finger by changing his origin.
Release two different cuts of the move, one for the foreign market, and the other for the good old US of A. But make sure our cut of the movie has Captain America as the Ultimate Patriot.
Kevin Alejandro might work. I actually think Seann William Scott could do it as well. 'The Rock' would be a great choice but he may be just a little too old.
I'm thinking Leo DiCaprio or Chace Crawford or Neil Patrick Harris type will be cast.
Yes, please! Yum.
Maybe a stretch…Ryan Gosling. He has the chops, and seems to be able to dial the intensity level up or down as necessary and I don't recall that he's ever received an outright bad critique except where there was a question of miscasting. Just a thought…
Wow, that's lame.
Just tell the stupid story. I hate what they did with Cap in the books. They killed him off after a plotless crossover that made him into some cartoonish grunt. I don't really care about the movie anyway, I just want to read a stupid comic book that isn't about twenty other books I don't care about.
Justin Timberlake gives me the willies.
I'm was born north of the border and I learned to love America by reading Captain America comic books. He was the only one I knew who could kick someones ass while lecturing about our founding fathers at the same time.
I have to say, I have mied feelings about this. On the one hand, the story sounds incredibly, only-in-Hollywood stupid. And completely counter to wat Captain America was originally about (as has been said, it was a big bull's eye to taunt the Nazi's)
On the other hand, Joe Johnston does a good job with movies. Even when the scripts not great, he still does a good job directing, so much so that I contantly wonder why he doesn't get better, and a bigger projects. He did a great job with the Rocketeer which was set in a similar time period, and even had some good, old-fashioned anti-nazi pro-Americanism (mobster's line "I may not make an honest buck, but I'm a 100 percent American, and I don't work for no two-bit Nazi." Paul Sorvino rules!) Plus, Iron Man was definitely pro-American, and Iron Man 2 looks like it might even be pro-business ("I'm sorry, I've privatized peace"). Hell, even the Incredible Hulk which has the military as villain, wasn't completely anti-American, or even anti-military, just anti Thunderbolt Ross.
I remember it…but at the time, Michael Keaton had "Mr. Mom" dogging him…
Nowadays, I think Keaton and Bale are the only "Batmen" there are…
Everyone else has been a poser…
Dwayne Johnson has found his niche in comedic roles nowadays…and his own iconic status would bump into Cap…
I had the same reaction until I read more of the article. I agree that it's an interesting approach, and one that has potential. Perhaps in the current cultural climate, the hero's rediscovery of the values the flag symbolizes will resonate strongly with audiences.
As other commenters have pointed out, the success of this particular venture will depend heavily on the casting and the final screenwriting, perhaps more so than is usual for a "superhero" movie. If handled correctly, this would be an outstanding role for Adam Baldwin's talents. I'd also enthusiastically put forth Ben Browder (Farscape). Both have great range and chops. Alas, Hollywood will probably declare both "too old" without a second thought–curses!!! The Jim Caviezel suggestion has merit, too, though despite his talents, he's not the first who comes to mind.
I second that motion…
Madam Secretary please call the question
Until we conservatives have our own studio so we can produce and distribute our own tradition films out to the public all this will change. These leftist are nothing but fascist who refuse any other opinion on film out there. ITs all their way or nothing. They will never shoot a pro American film the way Captain America is suppose to be shot. They will tweak it so its not what we all know and grew up with. Until we find our own funding and have someone with the single minded will to pull this off and this person has to defy the entire system to set up a complete new film studio that has nothing to do with Hollywood. A film factory that delivers films that praise and honor the traditions of America. The vast conservative majority is out there hungry for these films
I nominate Kevin Sorbo!
What fallout?
Chris E said: "I can't think of an inanimate object with less personality than Channing Tatum."
I hope not! Tatum will star in the movie of "The Eagle of the Ninth" based on Rosemary Sutcliff´s novel for children set in Roman Britain. (I recommend her elegiac "Sword at Sunset", written for adults, which is her take on the Arthur legend)
One sure way to ruin such a movie is to cast some American looking pretty boy . The other is to introduce contemporary, pc thinking.
I agree, he has a feeling for this kind of material, a sense of wonder and adventure. This becomes obvious when you compare JP2 and JP3. I´m really looking forward to The Wolfman (which will be darker, obviously, but the trailer seriously rocks)
That´s a recommendation. Every actor should undergo this ultimate test of his screen presence …
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