Thread "Who would play the Padre - Joseph Breen?" in forum "Cowboys and Aliens II Forum"

Posted at 3:12PM, Dec. 30, 2007

Well,

We've had some discussion about who would play Zeke in the movie, but what about some of the other characters? Let's start with Joseph Breen first.

Who do you think would play his character best?

What do you all think about Curtis Armstrong? He might be good comedic relief and would fit the role rather well…

Here's a link - http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1408/Events/1408/CurtisArms_Ausse_415412_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Armstrong,%20Curtis

Thoughts?

Posted at 6:12PM, Dec. 30, 2007

He *does* have a great look, though since I don't think I've ever seen him in anything, I can't officially put in a vote of confidence. :)

If Zachary Levi were older, I think he'd be fun in the part–again for the comedic ability and convincing nervousness. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1157048/

James Spader (who was in Stargate ages ago) http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/6490/Events/6490/ActorJame_Steve_14815282_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Spader,%20James could work, and I could imagine Ed Norton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001570/ as a possibility.

Posted at 8:12PM, Dec. 30, 2007

Actually,

I like Ed Norton or James Spader. Either of them would work pretty well.

As for Curtis Armstrong - have you never seen Revenge of the Nerds? He was Booger! Or any of the multitude of John Cusack movies from the 80's?

Posted at 9:12AM, Dec. 31, 2007

When I was drawing him, I had actually thought of John Cusack as playing him.

Posted at 9:12AM, Dec. 31, 2007

Y'know, John Cusack actually has done a western. That might work really well!

Posted at 12:01PM, Jan. 2, 2008

I think I saw Revenge of the Nerds once, ages ago. I don't remember the characters though.

John Cusack could be cool, so I'd put him in the top three. (I still like Ed Norton and James Spader. *g*)

Posted at 2:01AM, Jan. 3, 2008

well even though those are all great picks, my idea of the Padre would be somebody more along the lines of Simon Pegg. If you think Curtis Armstrong would be a great comedic relief, just think what Pegg would be like. The guy is absolutely brilliant, and if you haven't seen him in any films, check out any of the following (my personal favorite is Shaun of the Dead).

Simon Pegg: http://imdb.com/name/nm0670408/

Movies starring him:
Shaun of The Dead - http://imdb.com/title/tt0365748/
Hot Fuzz - http://imdb.com/title/tt0425112/
24 Hour Party People (just a little, as the journalist) - http://imdb.com/title/tt0274309/

Posted at 8:01AM, Jan. 3, 2008

Oh, tbad, good call. Simon Pegg should definitely be on the list.

Heck, he cracks me up in his trailers. I'm really curious how he'll be as the new Scotty. :)

Posted at 10:01AM, Jan. 3, 2008

Man, I didn't think of Simon Pegg. He'd be great! I agree completely!

Posted at 3:01PM, Jan. 15, 2008

Hmm. Somebody also suggested Thomas Hayden Church. I think he could be really great too.

Posted at 4:01AM, Jan. 16, 2008

the only movie i saw starring Thomas Hayden Church is "Over the Hedge", so all I can say about him is that he does have a very expressive voice. My vote stays on Simon Pegg

Posted at 10:01AM, Jan. 16, 2008

Oh man, you never watched Wings? Or that western on AMC he was in with Robert Duvall? He's pretty good. He's been in allot of movies (though the only other one I can think of right now is Sideways). But, I think either him or Simon Pegg would fit really, really well.

Posted at 3:01AM, Jan. 17, 2008

nope, not only have I never watched Wings, but I never even heard of it. As for the western (and I know this will make me sound like a heretic because the comic is about cowboys and all), I never was a big fan of the genre.

Posted at 7:01AM, Jan. 17, 2008

Actually, that makes me feel like we've overcome an aversion, so we must be doing something right! :)

Posted at 9:01AM, Jan. 17, 2008

Thomas Hayden Church also played Sandman in spider-man 3. . . just saying. I could actually see him playing Zeke.

Posted at 4:01AM, Jan. 18, 2008

Nope, haven't seen Spiderman 3 either.. never was a big fan of those movies (I did enjoy the animated series when I was a kid, though).

Posted at 9:01AM, Jan. 25, 2008

I'll second (third?) Ed Norton. Good choice.