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What Hollywood superstar would you like to see in Serenity ?

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Friday, December 31, 2004 4:03 AM

The people in Firefly already have done a fantastic job, great set design, wonderful sound and some incredible acting talent.

So let's say the Big Damn movie does wonderful, but there are plans to make the next one shine even brighter by attracting the mass public who still don't know the show, and by having a big actor/actress Firefly will be seen by more of the public in fireflyII - Serenity2. Maybe Joss decides to bring in a big star hollywood, maybe a bounty hunter, or to fill the role of whatever...be it one of those high-class fancy people who have lots of money and duel with swords, or maybe another person with perhaps some kind of psychic powers, or a big movie star or maybe Asian/Foreign film star, or someone who will play an Alliance commander.

Who would you pick ?

Anthony Hopkins -
great talent and made very good films
Chow yun fat -
HongKong movie star
Julia Roberts -
has had a lot of mainstreme sucess
Morgan Freeman -
has done some splendid acting
Peter O'Toole -
man of great professional skill and knowledge
Laurence Fishburne-
done passionate and skilled roles plus I'm sure he's seen the Firefly DVDs
Christopher Lee -
if you need a person playing monsters and villains this is the man
Maggie Cheung -
another Chinese talent and she's done very elegant roles
Gabriel Byrne -
very skilled and has done some nice work
Elizabeth Hurley -
made many successes in her film work

Do you think some of these folk would do very well or
Anyone else that you think might play a good role in a Firefly movie ?

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Friday, December 31, 2004 7:28 AM

JAYNEZTOWN

Hard to say
Clint Eastwood for a sherif, Gong Li China's famous actress, the lovely Halle Berry , or Max von Sydow ?

One of those big name actors might have to be given a smallish role so that their input doesn't distract from the overall direction of firefly. It might be that just two or even one big movie star is enough

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Friday, December 31, 2004 8:08 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Trigger. Just imagine those wushu sequences.

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Friday, December 31, 2004 9:49 AM

SHAMBLEAU

Sandra Oh. Not a superstar, except in my book, but a good actress and English is her native tongue.

Xiang Xi Li (sp?), from Crouching Tiger and other films. Her English isn't bad, I understand.

Pierce Brosnan could be a great villain.

shambleau

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Friday, December 31, 2004 3:03 PM

DTUCK

I always liked the idea of Christopher Walken, as some kind of slightly obsessed, high-ranking official on either side, Alliance or Independent, and I would absolutely love the idea of Bruce Campbell (granted he's considered a B-movie actor, but come on, he's better than some well known A-movie "stars") as anyone, preferably a fellow transport-ship captain or a swarthy businessman.

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Friday, December 31, 2004 3:26 PM

ECGORDON

There's no place I can be since I found Serenity.

I don't want to see any superstars anywhere near Serenity (excepting the fact that our BDHs are going to be superstars soon).

But some good character actors in juicy roles is another thing altogether. How about Gary Oldman, Lance Henrikson, Terry O'Quinn, or John Glover?

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2005 4:22 PM

RAT

Laurence Fishburne would be shiny.

FYI I am not a

Matrix fan!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2005 7:24 PM

HENKINS

I have to second the motion for no Hollywood superstars in the movie (as they tend to distract viewers from the intimacy of the story). However, for arguements sake, I wouldn't mind seeing Harrison Ford (is he still a superstar?) do a two-minute cameo. Might be amusing.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2005 8:39 PM

EBONEZER

Quote:
Originally posted by henkins:
However, for arguements sake, I wouldn't mind seeing Harrison Ford (is he still a superstar?) do a two-minute cameo. Might be amusing.

Took the words right outta my mouth.

Also, 2 words: Rip Torn.

I have no idea what he'd possibly be, but he amuses the hell outta me, and then I'd be amused, and that would be, uh, good.

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Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:33 PM

SSJ4BLACKBELT

Tom Cruise!! I want Tom Cruise on Serenity! That would be crazy. He could do a Collateral-like role as a contract killer.

Or maybe Bruce Willis could be an Alliance Fed that realized that the Serenity Crew is worth fighting alongside of. I'd slay puppies and kittens to see that one.

I'd also like to see Jason Statham (Transporter) or Jean Reno.

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Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:45 PM

EBONEZER

Oh! Two more words: Dennis Quaid (or however you spell his name) That would be spiffy.

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Sunday, January 9, 2005 6:11 PM

PBI

No superstars, please! Good character actors, on the other hand, sure, but Firefly just wouldn't be Firefly with a recognizeable big star on board.

If you can survive death, you can probably survive almost anything.

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Sunday, January 9, 2005 6:30 PM

QUICKSAND

There is only ONE Hollywood and International Superstar I want to see acting in the feature film epic sci-fi story Serenity:

Joss Whedon.

(qs)

although props to the person who said "Sandra Oh," cuz that's arthouse enough to not distract from The Cast, while still bein' suh-weet.

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Sunday, January 9, 2005 9:16 PM

11THHOUR

Quote:
Originally posted by henkins:
I have to second the motion for no Hollywood superstars in the movie (as they tend to distract viewers from the intimacy of the story). However, for arguements sake, I wouldn't mind seeing Harrison Ford (is he still a superstar?) do a two-minute cameo. Might be amusing.

Depending on what Mal's family backstory is, I'd love to see Harrison Form portray Mal's father!

11thHour

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Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:05 PM

NEEDLESEYE

Cameron Diaz: as (one of) Simon's ex-girlfriends he runs into, and she's a nightmare! LOL! I can see Simon run!

James Earl Jones: Zoe's father.

Tom Hanks: Wash's brother... the crew finds that all Washburn's have the same sense of humor.

Sure, Harrison Ford can be Mal's father , I'm with everyone on that.

Vin Diesel: as one of Niska's henchmen... or a Reaver.

Kevin Spacey: Reaver.

David Bowie: Space Monkey

Keeper of Jayne's goggles. 8)

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Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:12 PM

CAITE

See I'm torn here. While big names would draw more people, I feel as though Julia Roberts and Morgan Freeman are just a bit too recognizable as *themselves* that some people may have trouble forgetting who they are and believing in the character...

that's just my 2 cents though, I could be wrong

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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:11 AM

FREMDFIRMA

I'd love to see Joss as one of Badgers thugs.

While watching The Train Job with commentary, it occured to me that since Joss found a decent guy to play Badger (A role he originally kind of wanted himself), why couldn't they have stuck him in there as one of the thugs... the guy behind the typewriter for example ?

Just a thought,
-F

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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:31 AM

JUSTMIKE

You know, I can't think of anybody that I'd like to *see* in a Joss production. I'm sure he and his crew will choose better performers than I could.

On the other hand, I'd love to *hear* Alison Krauss & Union Station, or maybe Mark Knopfler. Knopfler has prior film scoring experience (Princess Bride) and his work over the last few years has carried just the right mood, I think.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:01 AM

EMBERS

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
I don't want to see any superstars anywhere near Serenity (excepting the fact that our BDHs are going to be superstars soon).

I would enjoy seeing minor characters from other Whedonverse shows come on board (briefly)
just as Jonathan Woodward was great in The Message
I would get a huge kick out of some other character actors
who only the fans will recognize:

Camden Toy could be a Reaver,
Adam Busch could play some sneak theaf,
Tom Lenk could play another genus from 'the academy'
only his brain sugery was completed...and successful....

LOL

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Wednesday, January 12, 2005 5:39 PM

DIRTYBROWNCOAT

Personally, I'd kind of like to see it the way it is now - relative unknowns getting their opportunity to shine and show the world just how damn good they can be.

Simon: You...you came for us.
Mal: You're on my crew.
Simon: Right. I guess I just didn't...you don't even like me.
Mal: You're on my crew. Why we still talking about this?
-Safe

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Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:32 AM

OLDFAN45

Quote:
Originally posted by SSJ4BlackBelt:
Tom Cruise!! I want Tom Cruise on Serenity! That would be crazy. He could do a Collateral-like role as a contract killer.

Kinda like this one...only if Tom's killer plays Jayne's one true long-lost love, too. >snort<

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Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:15 PM

DIETCOKE

Might be fun to see Johnny Depp as a pre-River Alliance experiment, gone horrribly wrong...

Ioan Grudduff as a boy whore...

Or how about Richard Simmons as the ship's fitness coach?

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Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:44 PM

GAVIDA

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
But some good character actors in juicy roles is another thing altogether. How about Gary Oldman, Lance Henrikson

Oldman would remind me too much of 5th Element, hehe

But Lance Henrikson and Bill Paxton would be great in the sequel.
I think they could play anything from shady fugitives to hired mercenaries (either hired by Mal or another party).

Or some other people from the Colonial Marines from Aliens.... Jeanette Goldstein (Vasquez) and Michael Biehn (Hicks)

They are no superstars but I think they would fit in quite well.

Even can imagine them all together in uniforms and browncoats as some lost squad on a backwater planet/moon were they still think that the war is going on :)

Keep flying,
Gavida

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Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:35 PM

the movie is not the Series. Only the facts have been changed, to irritate the innocent; the names of the actors and characters remain the same

Quote:
Originally posted by 11thHour:
Depending on what Mal's family backstory is, I'd love to see Harrison Form portray Mal's father!

Think of the potential for the gag reel, depending on who else might be in town while Harry's on set.

Keep the Shiny Side Up

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Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:51 AM

DACUTE1

Halle Berry won't do it unless she's the staring role. Personally, I would say none. Our BDH are the superstars. Let the script and the acting sell the movie not a "superstar."

Kaylee: Wash, tell me I'm pretty
Wash: Were I unwed I would take you in a manly fashion
Kaylee: 'Cause I'm pretty?
Wash: 'Cause you're pretty

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Thursday, January 27, 2005 4:33 PM

FARSCAPEPKWARS

Ok, I've got some names for you, they ain't superstars but I reckon some of these folks might be very good as perhaps an Alliance commander or a former General from the core or something. I reckon one of they should only be given a small role but this might work out very nicely

http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=161249
Mitch Pileggi known from X-files

http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9906/10/sopranos/
James Gandolfini - ie Mr Tony Soprano

Steven Williams - Xfiles star
http://film.purger.com/faq/xf/3232.htm

http://unterhaltung.freepage.de/cgi-bin/feets/freepage_ext/41030x030A/
rewrite/voglerdenis/crusher.htm
Gates McFadden- Star Trek doctor

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1808523437&cf=pg&photoid=506636&i
ntl=us
Jerry Doyle from B5 as Garibaldi

http://centerstage.net/stumped/Interviews/bruce-campbell.html
Bruce Campbell , Xena, evildead, BrisoCounty...

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Monday, January 31, 2005 5:38 PM

JAYNEZTOWN

Quote:
Originally posted by henkins:
I have to second the motion for no Hollywood superstars in the movie (as they tend to distract viewers from the intimacy of the story). However, for arguements sake, I wouldn't mind seeing Harrison Ford (is he still a superstar?) do a two-minute cameo. Might be amusing.

Harrison Ford might be very cool

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Wednesday, February 9, 2005 10:39 PM

BLUEBOMBER

I think it'd be cool to see some actors from other good sci-fi series or movies. I see Sigourney Weaver as an Alliance bigwig, or Brent Spiner as a shady dealer with a big job for the crew. I think if you're gonna have guest "stars" (though I agree that casting 'big name superstars' dilutes the integrity of the film), they should be from the sci-fi universe because they (generally) understand that the vision, as well as the fan appreciation, is (generally) more important the fame (though it IS nice to make that mad ca$h).

All that said, I think it'd be interesting to see Wash visited by an old buddy from back home, played by Will Smith (sci-fi veteran and Alan Tudyk's "I, Robot" castmate).

DJ

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Monday, February 14, 2005 2:22 PM

REGINAROADIE

Well, Bruce Campbell definitly, but I'm more interested in other tv sci-fi vets and character actors showing up in the movie.

Like one bit of stunt casting I'd like to see is Robert Picardo aka. The Doctor off of VOYAGER. And he'd be involved in the Simon plot-line. Maybe as a former teacher from his Medacad days or a relative or something like that.

I just think that it would be funny to see one sci-fi tv doctor (and a hologram, no less) conversing or criticizing another.

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Monday, February 14, 2005 8:13 PM

GUNRUNNER

Gordon Michael Woolvett AKA Harper from Andromeda would be good. He's the one of the few solid actors on that show and makes its viewable. A crazy, horny, tormented, and occasionally not so nice guy like “The Harper” would fit right in on Serenity.

Hell I was cheering for him to pull the trigger when he had his gun aimed at Kevin Sorbo in a recent episode.

Bruce Campbell and 'The Doctor' on Voyager would be neat too.

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Monday, February 14, 2005 11:30 PM

INDIGO

Mmmh... Johnny Depp, the lost Tam brother--something wicked and sad.
Kevin Spacey as a Niska shadow. James Spader in the same... does a fine wicked, wicked man

and yummy.
Chow Yun Fat, yes.
Oh heck, I need to think of more, but 'tis late.

Listening to Praga Khan/Lords of Acid, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Tricky and feeling tre, tre shiney.

I used to be confused, now I'm just not sure.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2005 8:47 AM

LISTER

Has anyone heard of any big-name actors who were fans of the show? I just wonder if they put the word out they were looking for a particular part in the second movie if certain actors would ASK to be in it. It would be nice to have a big-name actor who really cares that it does well from a personal standpoint instead of just a professional one.

Run to the Tower, and call out the Magus
If he has caused this, we'll tear out his pages
Throw him in shackles, AND REMOVE HIS HANDS!
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Tuesday, February 15, 2005 10:00 AM

THATWEIRDGIRL

I don’t want Serenity overshadowed by big name actors…but I’ll play along.

Quote:
needleseye
Kevin Spacey: Reaver.
David Bowie: Space Monkey

*snort* Spacey as a reaver, perfect. And Bowie as anything would rock.

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Dtuck
Bruce Campbell

I think this is a no-brainer. He’s classic. Love him. He could be a moon sheriff or one Inara’s clients. Picture Mal’s look when he sees Bruce sauntering towards Miss Inara.

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justmike
Alison krauss

The Union Station would be an excellent addition to the Serenity soundtrack.

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reginaroadie
Robert Picardo

That would be too funny. However, Picardo can do more than play doctor. A Badger associate perhaps?

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Indigo
James Spader

Second the yummy thought.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Jeffrey Combs. Maybe Ron Perlman could pop up somewhere...he's been around the sci-fi world a bit. How about Bai Ling, Carolyn McCormick, or Missi Pyle?

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Sunday, May 22, 2005 2:40 PM

THEGERG

I don't think hollywood stars should be in it at all. One of the things I like most about the whole Firefly universe is how the ordinary people are shown to be extraordinary.

Add an extraordinary face to the mix and it would seem false.

But if we're going for the extraordinary - how about putting in a spaceship that everyone knows! I would definitely find it interesting if the original Enterprise is suddenly seen orbiting a nearby planet or if the TARDIS hoves into view, only to dematerialise seconds later!

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Sunday, May 22, 2005 3:37 PM

DIETCOKE

I would like to see Tom Cruise playing an evil letcherous hump or a person who is an insult to the psychotic low life community. I want to see him play a very bad man!!! Just 'cause everything he does draws a box office and I want a big box office.

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Sunday, May 22, 2005 3:42 PM

HERO

How bout The Rock?

Not really a superstar, but I've enjoyed all his movies (even The Rundown, well almost).

H

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Sunday, May 22, 2005 7:14 PM

KMS

I'd like to see Randy Quaid and Bill Paxton as Jayne's brothers, 'Carol' and 'Matty'

KMS
'We're not obsessed, we're focused'--Gizzie

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