if there was another movie based on the book, what actors would you pick?

first of all, when I say another movie, I mean to say - a really good movie that sticks to the plot.
perhaps they would have to make 3 films, just like The Lord of the Rings, if they want to make a good movie.
Now, as for the cast:
Hugh Jackman as Monte Cristo (I know he's too old, but maybe they could hire a
younger actor for the part before Edmond is imprisoned)
Mercedes - Penelope Cruise
Danglar (if this is how it's spelled) - Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge)
Albert - Josh Charles (Dead Poet's Society)
now you, give me your ideas! :D

Hey!! I was thinking (before reading your post) that Hugh Jackman would be the perfect one for the Count!!

I saw Gérard Depardieu as the count. Fantastic! But if we are looking for really English speaking one, I would go for Daniel Day-Lewis. A little mysterious, dark as the count should be, looks like he has suffered a lot...

Mercédès in the French version was played by Ornella Muti, but Penelope Cruz would not be a bad choice. What about Isabella Rosselini? Maybe a little old... Or maybe Catherine Zeta Jones?

I'll keep thinking about it. Very interesting topic...

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by manolia

Hey!! I was thinking (before reading your post) that Hugh Jackman would be the perfect one for the Count!!

---

Lol! So did I!! Weird. Speaking of Jackman (and getting out of topic here for a sec) 2 of my flatmates didn't know who he was! Outrageous!!

Anyway, I've already planned a way to remedy that, as soon as I can get them to watch a couple of his films...


Daniel-Day Lewis wouldn't be too bad either...or maybe Gary Oldman?

As for Mercedes, I don't know...don't agree much with Penelope Cruz.
Hmmm...can't think of someone at the moment.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by vheissu

Lol! So did I!! Weird. Speaking of Jackman (and getting out of topic here for a sec) 2 of my flatmates didn't know who he was! Outrageous!!

Anyway, I've already planned a way to remedy that, as soon as I can get them to watch a couple of his films...

---

:lol: My best friend didn't know who he was and i took her to the theater and she found out :lol: ;) He is a fine actor (just perfect for this role) and he is eye candy ;)

[QUOTE=vheissu;535570]or maybe Gary Oldman?QUOTE]

I second that!

Gary Oldman as Edmond Dantes and Daniel Day-Lewis as Fernand Mondego.

I don't like Penelope Cruz as Mercedes. I will have to come back to her. But I like Hugh Jackman as Dantes would work.

Hmm maybe we should take Matt Damon out of typecast and put him as Mondego???? Wonder how the two would be together though...hmmmm. :p I am partly joking unless anyone else thinks it's a good idea, then I'm not joking.

[QUOTE=NickAdams;535601]

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by vheissu

or maybe Gary Oldman?QUOTE]

I second that!

Gary Oldman as Edmond Dantes and Daniel Day-Lewis as Fernand Mondego.

---

I third it!! I forgot about him! Good suggestion.
I can't help wanting Anthony Hopkins in it somewhere but I fear he's too old.
Would Banderas fit somewhere, provided that he can act in a dramatic fashion and also loose his accent? Shame that he would be too young for Fernand...

And Haydée I thought to be alright for someone dark like Hale Berry.

Ok I'm getting carried away here. :blush:

Ooooooh, I just thought of another actor that would also be good for the role of Monte Cristo - Gil Bellows (he played Billy in 'Ally McBeal') :D

Edmond Dantes - Adrian Grenier, I have only seen his work in Entourage so I don't know his acting competence for the tortured Monte Cristo role.

http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1508099.jpg

The Count of Monte Cristo - Daniel Day Lewis, I have no doubt about his acting competence.

http://www.martin-scorsese.net/henan...g_daylewis.jpg

Mercedes - Marion Cotillard(because I don't know the name of the actress I had in mind)

http://images.killermovies.com/g/ago..._cotillard.jpg

Albert - Ryan Gosling

http://www.lecinema.ca/images_cache/23238_150x200.jpg

Hayde - Mila Kunis, she is a princess, I don't care what anyone says.

http://www.zvents.com/images/interna...sample_method=

Mondego - Someone suggested Matt Damon, somehow I think that could work.

http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news..._mattdamon.jpg

Danglar - Brad Dourif(because I can't remember the name of that one actor who is either french or british who has really baggy eyes)

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_object...rad_dourif.jpg

Villefort - Ralph Fiennes

http://www.tvguide.com/images/pgimg/ralph-fiennes1.jpg

I would choose Edward Norton for Count Monte Cristo. I think Edward Norton possesses all the mysteriousness that the Count does.