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Why isn't Nathan more popular?

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:39 AM

KEVAR


Now I have been a Nathan Fillion fan since his "two guys and a girl" days. He is one funny, charming, talented guy. Yet, he doesn't seem to be hitting the big time in the way he should be. Tom Cruise? please, can he just go away. Nathan is FAR more talented than a majority of the male leads out there. So what gives? Thoughts?


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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:41 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION


Because stars are made by the movie companies. If they put the resources behind him he could the be the biggest star in Hollywood.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:42 AM

COPILOT


I don't know but I say we kill George Clooney and Tom Cruise and see what happens.

An I carried such a torch

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:50 AM

DEEPGIRL187


George Cloney isn't so bad, but Tom Cruise should be burned at the stake.

It's true, Nathan should be a bigger star. The depth of character he shows in his work is ten times that of many A-list actors.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:57 AM

MONKSDAD


I kinda like that he isnt a big star, I mean dont get me wrong I wish nothing but the best to him but I kinda like that fact that he is our little secret. I worry that if he gets mega star huge than he will forget about the browncoats.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:01 AM

SILENCE


Quote:
Originally posted by copilot:
I don't know but I say we kill George Clooney and Tom Cruise and see what happens.

An I carried such a torch


I support any idea that involves killing famous people I don't like! How about we add Britney Spears to the mix just to see what happens?

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:04 AM

KEYOKE


There a lots of great actors who don't ever seem to make it out into the open. The main qualifyer for being a BIG star though is looks. The stars are made by the studios, and the studios don't want you if you don't have the look.

Also, has anyone thought that maybe, like John Malkovich, he simply doesn't WANT to be that big?

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:04 AM

COPILOT


Well...It would keep her from breding some more so I say let's go. You get the AK I'm more of a sniper kind of girl. Did you see the last episode of American Dad by any chance?

An I carried such a torch

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:09 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION


I think that as long as he is making money (and judging from the list of pilots he has done, the man is working) and doing what he loves, he is probably at a good point.

I am afraid that they will start giving him the crap blockbuster rolls that get boring after awhile and then he would no longer have fun.

Look at Adam Baldwin. He works ALL THE TIME and yet, I bet he can go out in public. Thats having your cake and eating it too!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:01 AM

DEEPGIRL187


Quote:
Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
Look at Adam Baldwin. He works ALL THE TIME and yet, I bet he can go out in public.


Not if I'm anywhere around...

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:07 AM

THESOMNAMBULIST


He will. All in good time...

Many of those who have been mentioned loafed about for years in the lower echelons before they became popular.

Although is that really what you want to see? Personally I'd prefer Nathan to be a more low key actor. Well known but certainly not in your face, as the Cruises, Clooneys or Pitts of the world.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:50 AM

FOLLOWMAL




The man is certainly talented enough and good looking enough to make it big. We all know just from watching the BDM that Tom Cruise can't hold a candle to Nathan. Not only can he make us laugh and in the case of us women- want him, but he can truly move us to tears. Hollywood will understand the depth of his talent one of these days.

I think his big break is right around the corner.. perhaps the BDSequel?

And I don't think it'll hurt for his star to rise... he'll be able to choose what he does. And I don't think the man can leave Serenity anymore than we can.

Plus, he's so good looking, how much longer can those folks in Hollywood keep him out of sight?!



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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:51 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION


Its jealousy. Thats what it is, they are jealous of the deliciousness that is he.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:56 AM

VINTERDRAKEN


I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:17 PM

SIMONB


Quote:
Originally posted by Vinterdraken:
I dont think Nathan will ever forgett the Browncoats, hes a big fan of the show himself and seems to love playing Mal, and if they gave him boring blockbuster movies so star in I think he would simply say no. The man seems to try to work in projects he likes.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!


Yeah, I agree - he's one of us at heart and I don't think he'd ever get to turning his back on the browncoats or the 'verse.



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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:33 PM

QUEENOFTHENORTH


It's because he's Canadian. No, I'm just kidding. It's just because he hasn't had that big blockbuster movie yet. Once he's in a movie that hits it big, then the bigwigs will notice him and go, "hey, check this guy out, let's hire him". Also it's because he's Canadian.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:04 PM

NCBROWNCOAT


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I just saw Saving Private Ryan Saturday evening for the first time in several years and I was blown away by the brief appearance Nathan had as the "wrong Ryan". I've never seen a male actor breakdown and cry so well. It's usually so fakey, but not our boy Nathan. By the end of that minute I was practically crying too.

Just adds to his appeal-it seems he can do anything acting wise and the face and body help too! LOL

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:10 PM

FOLLOWMAL


Oh, NCBrowncoat, his performance in that is startling. It actually does exactly what it is supposed to do, you are just heartbroken for this young man. Not a fake moment there.. you really BELIEVE that he is Minnesota Ryan.
He does a fantastic job! And how come S. Spielberg isn't making a movie with Nathan?

You know, I don't know if you have a special fondness for Nathan or not, NCBrowncoat, but if you're interested in joining the Appreciatin' Nathan crew over on the Browncoat Board, PM me or drop me a line at followmal@gmail.com. We have quite a crew of Nathan lovers or Mal-oholics over there. We're always happy to have new members and we have a lot of fun.




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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:13 PM

FOLLOWMAL


Quote:
Originally posted by queenofthenorth:
It's because he's Canadian.


Once he's in a movie that hits it big, then the bigwigs will notice him and go, "hey, check this guy out, let's hire him". Also it's because he's Canadian.


Hey, they sure do know how to grow 'em HOT in Canada, Queen!! Talented too!!

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:41 PM

SIMONWHO


Remember, Clooney had years of working in the wilderness in all manner of crappy roles before he ended up in ER (second time anyway). Nathan is definitely growing a base, plus now he has two good leading roles in motion pictures under his belt, it'll be interesting to see where he goes from here.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:06 PM

SUZFROMOZ


Who knows the logic of hollywood? The very fact that Firefly got axed shows a lack of common sense around that neck of the woods. I definately agree that nathan has everything it takes to make it really big - looks, talent charm etc. Every female I have shown firefly to has been blown away by Nathan......

I wish him all the best, but I tend to agree it about maybe not everyone wanting/needing to be with that A-List group - privacy issues, decent roles etc etc

I was watching that latest sliver interview yesterday, and Nathan was explaining how he got the job - he said it was because he wore a kilt to a premier ! See, like I said, no logic in hollywood.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:15 PM

LANCER


I think Nathan will hit it big soon! he is the next Ford except, better cause he is Nathan. :)

Well, here I am

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:41 PM

MILFORD


He's not more popular because he's not an ass, pardon my French. In order to make it big in Hollywood you either have to be shallow as a Frisbee or a complete jerk. He's niether.

Personally I think it's just a matter of time before he's a top-dollar movie hero. We can only handle so much of Keanu's mono-syllabic babbling (Though I did like Constantine, though I might have been the only one) and eventually Harrison Ford is going to die. Nathan is a great choice to fill the summer blockbuster role.

For FollowMal's sake I hope it comes true soon. Personally I don't mind him taking time off between Firefly seasons and Serenity sequels to make some good stuff.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:02 PM

BELOWZERO


Quote:
Originally posted by copilot:
I don't know but I say we kill George Clooney and Tom Cruise and see what happens.

An I carried such a torch


Are we limiting it to just those two? I for one am SICK to DEATH of Brad Pitt as well.

Hmmif we take out Britney Spears and Jessica Whatsherbucket from Dukes of Hazzard would that make it easier for Jewel, Summer, Gina and Morena, too?
*evil grin*



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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:36 PM

FLAUTISTFIRST


Interesting idea

*ponders quietly*



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Thursday, May 18, 2006 6:21 AM

QUEENOFTHENORTH


Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:

Hey, they sure do know how to grow 'em HOT in Canada, Queen!! Talented too!!

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal


*looks around modestly*

Well, I don't know about that . . .

Oh, you were talking about Nathan, weren't you? Well in that case, yes.

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Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:00 AM

RUGBUG


Quote:
Originally posted by milford:
and eventually Harrison Ford is going to die.


Oh.My.Gutbuster.

I personally wouldn't wish hitting it big on Nathan (unless that's what he wants). If he's working and enjoying himself, why add all the crap that comes with celebrity? In this day and age, it has got to bite the big one. Papparazi have no shame.

I wish him just enough celebrity to get the roles he wants and to get recognized ocassionally but be able to blend in when desired.

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Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:27 AM

MILFORD


Well said. Nothing would be worse than seeing ol' Nathan Shaterized, girdle and all, just to keep paying the bills.

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