who should Play Roland

[jebus5000]

Well in my opinion best person to play Roland is Karl Urbanhttp://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OuKIMUeA20M/TKCr4_oDX_I/AAAAAAAAEB0/cmyLeJt0KNw/s320/karl-urban-black-hat-priest-2011.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.celeb-square.com/2010/09/trailer-tuesday-priest-2011.html&usg=__UNLw0HEFG-zYUjhAVTc1hPJQ63k=&h=237&w=320&sz=11&hl=en&start=19&zoom=1&tbnid=KxNLSEKNlaa2cM:&tbnh=110&tbnw=153&ei=q9U4Tey_LYr4swPqnKTYAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dblack%2Bhat%2Bpriest%26um%3D1%26hl%3D en%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1013%26bih%3D538%26tbs%3Disch: 10,400&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=364&vpy=124&dur=452&hovh=189&hovw=256&tx=140&ty=82&oei=oNU4TaS7FpOasAOSvdmMAw&esq=2&page=2&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:19&biw=1013&bih=538

[arsepoetica]

Dennis Quaid. Google his name under google images. He's the right age and build, and if you've ever sen the movei Wyatt Earp, he can play a cowboy type.

[arsepoetica]

This picture from the Waste Lands has always been the Roland I picture in my head:

http://www.scificincinnati.com/images/wastelands_10_roland_bullet.jpg

And this is Dennis Quaid:

http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2009/03/25/dennis-quaid.jpg

or:

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2007/11/21/va1237278428469/Dennis-Quaid-file-5760821.jpg

[sam peebles]

I HATE the pictures of Roland in the Wastelands. He looks like David frickin' Hasselhoff.

I can't see Dennis Quid as Roland, sorry. I think there's a similar thread for this somewhere. My vote goes to Viggo Mortensen, number one. I'd prefer Clint Eastwood, of course, but he's too old now. Maybe Clint as Cort, calling them maggots?

[muskrat]

OY, with the Viggo Mortensen! He's a dang fine actor, sure...but he just AIN'T Roland to me...don't know why...I think it's the butt-chin.

[boogerb53]

NO ONE....THESE MOVIES SHOULD NOT BE MADE!!!! THEY CAN NEVER LIVE UP TO THE ONES THAT PLAY IN MY HEAD AS I READ THE STORIES!!! *marsha...my medication pleeze...and a nap*

[boogerb53]

Well in my opinion best person to play Roland is Karl Urbanhttp://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OuKIMUeA20M/TKCr4_oDX_I/AAAAAAAAEB0/cmyLeJt0KNw/s320/karl-urban-black-hat-priest-2011.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.celeb-square.com/2010/09/trailer-tuesday-priest-2011.html&usg=__UNLw0HEFG-zYUjhAVTc1hPJQ63k=&h=237&w=320&sz=11&hl=en&start=19&zoom=1&tbnid=KxNLSEKNlaa2cM:&tbnh=110&tbnw=153&ei=q9U4Tey_LYr4swPqnKTYAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dblack%2Bhat%2Bpriest%26um%3D1%26hl%3D en%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1013%26bih%3D538%26tbs%3Disch: 10,400&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=364&vpy=124&dur=452&hovh=189&hovw=256&tx=140&ty=82&oei=oNU4TaS7FpOasAOSvdmMAw&esq=2&page=2&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:19&biw=1013&bih=538

Only on stilts....

[Divine Q]

Clint Eastwood would have been the perfect Roland.. but yes he is too old :(

[muskrat]

How 'bout this:

Roland--younger Clint Eastwood
Eddie--James Dean
Suze--Billy Holiday
Jake--gosh, you know, I really dont give a damn who plays Jake
Walter--Richard Widmark
Jonas--Lee Marvin
Cort--John Wayne (with a shaven head...wouldn't that be a riot?)
Balazarr--Edward G Robinson
Steve Deschain--Humphrey Bogart

you see where I'm going with this? Have the whole thing directed by Sergio Leonne, or John Huston, with a Morricone soundtrack and were in buisness.

[AntD NineNineteen]

Just watched a movie I never heard of before on Netflix a few weeks ago called Centurion and kept thinking throughout the film that the lead actor (Michael Fassbender) would make a good Roland. It was actually a pretty good movie too.

[chris2-4]

Man, I gotta tell you, you have some of the best choices I've seen so far ! Too bad It will never be !

[Cthulhu4u]

You know what, I don't care if he is 180, get Eastwood in there. Too bad Lee Van Cleef is dead or he could be Eldren Jonas. Man, if this movie could have been made in the 60s, that would have been the ultimate cast.

[Crysm]

113121131111313
Two Words: Timothy Olyphant

[CoolhandLocke]

Can't get down with Olyphant...good actor but he get's a no for Roland for me. Was great in deadwood he'll always be Seth Bullock to me, not Roland...just my opinion though

[lorydarlin]

I think it should be Viggio Mortenson. Hands Down

[gniknehpets]

I am going with...Aaron Rodgers! Packer fans unite! He's got the steely determination, the gunslinging attitude and that disgusted look he gets when he screws up would work perfectly for Eddie's silliness which drives Roland nuts.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

It's some job for a young actor to pay Roland as Will Dearborn, don't you think?

That's a part that could make or break a career IMO.

Long days and pleasant nights

[king family fan]

Clint Eastwood type is the image i get. But Clint is to old,so who would be alot like him?

[the 19]

Roland live in italy...Roland is KIM ROSSI STUART...please looking on google for her picture...:wink2:

[Rachek]

Roland.. i've got 2 suggestions:
1: Gregory House (yes from that tv show)
2: my more serious suggestion is Tchéky Karyo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tch%C3%A9ky_Karyo

It's gonna be such a daunting task to cast and properly portay this character, part of me wishes this movie will never get made. Goodluck!!

[CoolhandLocke]

I'm happy with Bardem (now) if we actually get him. If not we could go for Jeffrey Dean Morgan aka The Comedian from The Watchmen. They even look similar he's like a poor man's Bardem. Just kidding he's a great actor I've seen him in lots of films :smile2:

[steelhorseclub]

I like Bardem, but I also like the idea of Jon Hamm.

[DoctorSwerve]

James Caviezel would be interesting as Roland. He almost has a Clint-like quality.

http://staff.washington.edu/meganw/boy/caviezel5.jpg
http://www.beyondhollywood.com/uploads/2010/08/3491.jpg
http://img.poptower.com/pic-15025/jim-caviezel.jpg?d=1024

[Dave303]

i dont understand why anytime i suggest stephen moyer as roland to my friends they shoot me down. he's dark haired,haggard and gaunt looking but at the same time youthful,slim build, and he's a fine british actor,with quiet,brooding acting sensibilities. ironicaly enough, i think his performance in true blood isnt a good example of how good an actor he is. sometimes the 'vamp' acting can be a bit cheesy maybe.
oh, and arron paul(from breaking bad) as eddie, also a fine actor. i can really see both of 'em in those roles.
and michael massee as the man in black,
and daniel day lewis as oy, He's that good an actor!!!:-) jus kidding!!!

[muskrat]

Man, you guys have sold me on James Caviezel! He'd make a Christing good Roland (heh heh)...he looks about the way I picture ol' boy in my head whilst reading.

[blunthead]

...and daniel day lewis as oy, He's that good an actor!!!:-) jus kidding!!!

:laugh:! And he'd win an Oscar! I still like Bardem. I know he has a different look than Roland as described in the books, but I think it is the acting along with what the audience perceives as the appropriate look that wins the day in movies. It is all about suspension of disbelief.

[jebus5000]

well yeah thats true, but they can make him look taller than he actually is like what they did for arnold Swarrazneger

[Moderator]

And Michael Clarke Duncan when he played John Coffey.

[vickita]

Two Words: Timothy Olyphant
AWCS
I'm shouting amen from the choir loft on that one.

[blunthead]

well yeah thats true, but they can make him look taller than he actually is like what they did for arnold Swarrazneger

They have always had to do that for a lot of actors. For Alan Ladd they would dig a trench for the other actors to stand or walk in when they were in a shot or scene with him. I was watching an Oscars pre-show years back. The interviewer was talking to Tim Robbins and saw Clint Eastwood nearby and asked him to join them. Tim Robbins quick had to get up on a box when Eastwood came over! I do not mean to make fun, it is just that movie success depends largely on audience perception of what is acceptable.

[Moderator]

Did you really mean Tim Robbins? He's tall--I've seen him in person here in Bangor. Just checked and he's reportedly 6'4" and I'd say that was accurate. Clint Eastwood had been 6'4" in his younger days but is now reported at 6'2".

[blunthead]

Did you really mean Tim Robbins? He's tall--I've seen him in person here in Bangor. Just checked and he's reportedly 6'4" and I'd say that was accurate. Clint Eastwood had been 6'4" in his younger days but is now reported at 6'2".

That's how I remember it, but if he's 6'4" then it must have been someone else. :oo:

[Moderator]

Now, if it was Tim Roth, that I could picture happening. :smile2:

[mstay]

After watching the Oscars I'm not so sure I could buy into Javier Bardem as Roland. The look would be fine - with blue contacts of course - but his accent is really strong. Maybe he is able to hide it like some other actors do?

[blunthead]

Now, if it was Tim Roth, that I could picture happening. :smile2:

Clint Eastwood would just have to lift him. :laugh:

[Cannedice]

I've never read the Dark Tower series. My brother has. He thinks they're great, so I've added them to my things to read list. Based on the suggestions other people are making, I think Josh Brolin might be a good pick. He did a good job as the villain in True Grit. He's about in his late 30s or early 40s, I think. Dennis Quaid, on the other hand, is about 50. Is Roland that old? If so, Harrison Ford would be too old. What about George Clooney? He's not a great actor, but he did an excellent job in Michael Clayton. Maybe he would be able to connect with the character of Roland equally well.

[Moderator]

Clint Eastwood would just have to lift him. :laugh:

:laugh:

[~Ally~]

I've never read the Dark Tower series. My brother has. He thinks they're great, so I've added them to my things to read list. Based on the suggestions other people are making, I think Josh Brolin might be a good pick. He did a good job as the villain in True Grit. He's about in his late 30s or early 40s, I think. Dennis Quaid, on the other hand, is about 50. Is Roland that old? If so, Harrison Ford would be too old. What about George Clooney? He's not a great actor, but he did an excellent job in Michael Clayton. Maybe he would be able to connect with the character of Roland equally well.

I hope nobody here will tell you how old Roland is, that's something for you to ponder when you experience his quest.
As for Clooney? Nope! I love his handsome face but the character of Roland needs a GREAT actor to portray him. That's what he (we) deserve.

[Churchill502]

I think Hugh Laurie would fit perfectly with those piercing blue eyes of his, and he always has that scruffiness look about him. He does great with masking an accent as well if needed. I dont really think an accent is really going to be a problem for anyone. A role like this would really give Hugh Laurie the chance to show off how good of an actor he really is, only problem would probably be everyone waiting for him to say something witty and smart ass like, like he does in House but hey that should be ok right? I also think Josh Brolin would be really good for this role, he always seems to have that western, gunslinger quality about him. just some thoughts.....just sucks we gotta wait a couple of years to actually see this:sad:

[ladiechels]

I wish wish wish this cast were possible. So good with Roland, Eddie, and Susannah.

[ladiechels]

Ah! I thought I was the only one who considered Hugh Laurie. Some of the other suggestions are pretty good too--Brolin for instance. I made a list (with pictures) of my favorite nominations to play Roland: http://ology.com/screen/dark-tower-casting-options-roland-deschain

Thoughts? Such a shame that Eastwood is too old to do it.

[tashariddle]

I HATE the pictures of Roland in the Wastelands. He looks like David frickin' Hasselhoff.

I can't see Dennis Quid as Roland, sorry. I think there's a similar thread for this somewhere. My vote goes to Viggo Mortensen, number one. I'd prefer Clint Eastwood, of course, but he's too old now. Maybe Clint as Cort, calling them maggots?

i agree completely! and my first though (besides Clint Eastwood) was Viggo Mortensen as well. i like the idea of Clint Eastwood as Cort!

[ComeUntoSweetDeath]

My top choices are either Hugh Laurie or Viggo.. nobody fits the bill in my opinion but those two

[Robinjoy]

Clint Eastwood would have been a great Roland! :) I rather like the idea of Hugh Jackman as Roland.

[Robinjoy]

Oh yes, both these guys would be good also. I lean toward Hugh Laurie myself. I think Hugh Jackman would be good too.

[jacobtlong]

Christian Bale, Hugh Laurie, or Daniel Day Lewis would have my vote. :) I'm pulling mostly for Bale because he sounds like Clint Eastwood when he does the Batman voice and the guy can act, too. That can't hurt.

[DoctorSwerve]

I think that all of you who think that Javier is too soft and not scary should really rethink your position. This guy is perfect for Roland. He has proven that he can be scary and mysterious. With a cowboy hat, he'd be perfect for Roland. If you look at the pic of Clint at the bottom, imagine Javier with the same get-up. He would fit right in.

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2007/12/javier-bardem.jpg
http://www.thatfilmkid.com/storage/mullet-javier.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=129648901807 6
http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2008/02/25/1111115/640603-javier-bardem.jpg
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOcLR9WMncbKoDvkgKuI4o-uw-0W0hi5zGGVLGelgn-I_4Kzd0&t=1
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sWyNOD2tp1c/TAQtDQjLZ5I/AAAAAAAAAKw/X1wvwc21ppw/s400/Clint-Eastwood-Picture-western1.jpg

[Elemeno P]

Is Viggo (http://thefilmstage.com/2011/03/26/viggo-mortensen-drops-snow-white-and-the-huntsman/) back in the race?

[texascane]

Had to weigh in... British fellow from House is faaaaaarrrrr to soft to play Roland. I could never see Laurie gunning down the possessed inhabitants of Tull. Actually, I could never see him wielding a six shooter outside of a pathetic, attention drawing attempt at false suicide. Bring on Christian Bale, and failing that draw, Viggo. Remember: Roland is killing machine, not an cranky old codger. Also, Bale and Viggo both have the acting chops to pull this one off.

[-Iris-]

I think Josh Holloway would be a good Roland.
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[ineke]

Iris, you have my vote too!!
But he can leave the flowers.:laugh:
Ineke

[Eamo]

I agree, you just have to look at the tv series they did of The Stand to see that it can't be made right!!

[SCano]

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cowboys_and_aliens_daniel_craig-535x802.jpg

[SHEEMIEE]

I've never read the Dark Tower series. My brother has. He thinks they're great, so I've added them to my things to read list. Based on the suggestions other people are making, I think Josh Brolin might be a good pick. He did a good job as the villain in True Grit. He's about in his late 30s or early 40s, I think. Dennis Quaid, on the other hand, is about 50. Is Roland that old? If so, Harrison Ford would be too old. What about George Clooney? He's not a great actor, but he did an excellent job in Michael Clayton. Maybe he would be able to connect with the character of Roland equally well.


i have never read the dark tower books but heres my choice ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

sure thanks for that input then !

[JohnDalglish]

i have never read the dark tower books but heres my choice ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

sure thanks for that input then !

Hi,

I think you missed a '?' LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[Jack Torrance]

Did Javier ever officially accept the part? Which by the way think he would be an excellent choice for the part. Although the Spanish accent may be kind of funky.

[Moderator]

I've posted a message in the News Forum (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/21478-Dark-Tower-Casting-News?p=443036#post443036).

I just watched No Country for Old Men this weekend and I couldn't detect any trace of his accent in that part.

[Elemeno P]

I've posted a message in the News Forum (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/21478-Dark-Tower-Casting-News?p=443036#post443036).

I just watched No Country for Old Men this weekend and I couldn't detect any trace of his accent in that part.

Have to agree with you there. I just recently saw the movie too and didn't notice the accent.

[muskrat]

I saw N.C.F.O.M too, didn't notice an accent. What I DID notice was a stone-cold killer who had an ageless quality that, with a decent haircut and the proper clothes, would make a great Gunslinger.

[srroberts]

While reading the books, I imagined the characters- - - - -javiar, Brolin- - -both good actors, but Viggo has proven his ability to vascilate between the very quiet desperation of his "The Road" character, and the kingly voice of Aragorn with great dramatic effect. To me, he IS Roland- - - -and Shia LeBeouff is most definitely Eddie. Susannah: Zoe Salandar, as she has immense physical prowess as the Susannah character must have. Jake- - - -somebody new with some "grit" for his age- - -can't be too much of a pretty boy. Pere Callahan would have been played very well by Richard Harris, if he were still with us. Gotta be Viggo to get the desperation and exhaustion over.

[SALDESCHAIN]

ROLAND DESCHAIN=LIAM NEESON.VERY TALL VERY UGLY .FOR ME HE IS THE BEST.

[Elemeno P]

Talk about running with a story.

Do a google-fu and it's everywhere.

[kingricefan]

ROLAND DESCHAIN=LIAM NEESON.VERY TALL VERY UGLY .FOR ME HE IS THE BEST.

Ouch! Hope Liam isn't a member here.:grinning:

[kingricefan]

I've posted a message in the News Forum (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/21478-Dark-Tower-Casting-News?p=443036#post443036).

I just watched No Country for Old Men this weekend and I couldn't detect any trace of his accent in that part.

I haven't seen any of Javier's movies (that I know of). I just hope they do change his eye color. My vote still goes to Viggo tho. (Man, this is getting to be like the same as the Twilighters- are you in Camp Edward or the other guys????? :laugh:)

[SHEEMIEE]

ROLAND DESCHAIN=LIAM NEESON.VERY TALL VERY UGLY .FOR ME HE IS THE BEST.

i'll have some of what you are on !!

i cant name 1 good film he has been in lately were he plays something different-
Taken a sad angry dad-

Afterlife a sad angry morgue man -

Unknown a sad anrgy assassin-

all the same drab boring character - unless you want him running about in a mask like Darkman- a sad angry madman.!!

no..... stay well clear form that one AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON NICHOLAS CAGE!!!

[omm poppa mow mow]

Someone that's read the series.

[Moderator]

It looks like it's pretty much a done deal that Javier Bardem will play Roland. They are working out some of the final points for the contract but he has signed on in principle.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Well, I think that's great news, thankee Ms Mod.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Brian]

Me too. Its going to be epic.:oh:

[Elemeno P]

Let the avalanche of rumors, speculation, leaks, etc. start now on the other characters.

Here's to hoping they're already picked and just waiting for JB to sign.

[Terry B]

ROLAND DESCHAIN=LIAM NEESON.VERY TALL VERY UGLY .FOR ME HE IS THE BEST.

I love Liam Neeson. Not ugly and could do a great job as Roland. I loved him as Hannibal Smith in the A Team.

[kingricefan]

i'll have some of what you are on !!

i cant name 1 good film he has been in lately were he plays something different-
Taken a sad angry dad-

Afterlife a sad angry morgue man -

Unknown a sad anrgy assassin-

all the same drab boring character - unless you want him running about in a mask like Darkman- a sad angry madman.!!

no..... stay well clear form that one AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON NICHOLAS CAGE!!!

Ever seen that Jodie Foster movie Nell? He was good in that and he wasn't sad or angry or an assassin.

[muskrat]

Schindler's List--nuff said!

Dont see him as Roland, though.

Funny thing; I was watching Schindler's List a few nights ago, first I've seen it since the late nineties or so, and God help me, I cried like a little girl at the end! Sheesh...I'm getting mushy in my later years.

[SHEEMIEE]

12001

this is the fella for the job !!!!!!!!!

[SHEEMIEE]

Schindler's List--nuff said!

Dont see him as Roland, though.

Funny thing; I was watching Schindler's List a few nights ago, first I've seen it since the late nineties or so, and God help me, I cried like a little girl at the end! Sheesh...I'm getting mushy in my later years.

ah yeh - he didn't play the sad or angry man their much then !

(but yeh i have to admit was aspine chiller muskie)

[rojas_1007]

I've been reading the forum and in my opinion, I feel that Daniel Craig would be a much better pick for Roland. He has those piercing blue eyes and rugged look...
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What do you think?

[audrey]

A I mentioned in another post, I would actually prefer a no-name actor. And please, for the love of all things holy, keep Roland's eyes BLUE. I think I would fall flat on my face, if the opening shot was a Roland with brown eyes (or any other color for that matter) O.o

[tracyd]

That's a good idea! I always picture Clint Estwod, when he was younger, but he would make a really good Cort!

[Patricia A]

I like this guy, Lucas Bryant, for Roland.
Young Clint Eastwood?

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/plcarmstrong/LucasBryant-1.jpg

[All A Ghost]

Honestly, I think Javier could really pull off Roland Deschain. I mean, just take a look at him in his recent film "Buitiful", look at how long his hair is and how intense he seems in his still shots, the man is tall and is in shape, and to me he marks the key features that would be needed to hold fans into a man who has a long, unsettling past of horrors, murder, and trials beyond compare...Hopefully, Javier Bardem will take the part of Roland, and also these movies had better be rated R because the books were not written to be, in my opinon, a damn PG-13 movie script-post.

http://dietsinreview.s3.amazonaws.com/diet_column/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Biutiful-Javier-Bardem.jpg

[kfelty5]

Mark Harmon, hands down!

[Patricia A]

I've still got Lucas Bryant suck in my craw... sounds bad but it's true.

Here's Lucas Bryant as young happy Roland,
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/plcarmstrong/LucasBryantSmilingRoland.jpg
note the blue eyes.

and here's serious Roland by Lucas Bryant
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/plcarmstrong/LucasBryantSeriousRoland.jpg
Long tall and ugly. The ugly part is ironic humor.

[kfelty5]

Stephen Moyer is a fine choice indeed. What do ya think about Mark Harmon? He's my pick for sure.

[kfelty5]

After seeing Haven i have to agree...but Roland the younger 20ish version at Jericho. Maybe too young for the rest of the story when he's 30ish 40ish? Mark Harmon however...

[JohnDalglish]

What do ya think about Mark Harmon? He's my pick for sure.

Hi,

Aye, so we've noticed.

Welcome to the MB, and keep posting!

Long days and pleasant nights

[All A Ghost]

JAVIER BARDEM

http://www.bestwaytoloseweightever.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/661e0_Biutiful-Javier-Bardem.jpg

[kjstoner]

Im with jebus5000. Karl Urban would be the best bet. Watch the new movie Priest with him in and as soon as you see him tell me he wouldnt make a perfect Roland Deschain. If not him then Gerard Butler only if he can slim down and lose all the muscle. But thats just my opinion. Also in the movie Priest Karl Urban does resemble a young Clint Eastwood.

[Homer403]

Arnold Swartzenegger would fit the role

[fanorp]

Since Roland is modeled after Clint Eastwood and he is too old how bout Hugh Jackman Hes a great action Guy and To me he closley resembles a Young Eastwood Especially when he squints!

[adamj]

while yes I am new here I have been reading and loving this series for years. I have heard a lot of great suggestions for the role of Roland as just wanted to throw out mine and see what people think. So how about Hugh Laurie I think he fits the physical demands and the intensity the role would require.

[K4driver]

Hell on Wheels has let me see an actor who would work perfectly for Roland:Anson Mount, Shame he is a main character in Hell on Wheels andwould not have time for DT

[Vol]

Tom Selleck is the perfect Roland.

He has all of the features, (tall, lean, aged, grizzled, and steel blue eyes (almost)) and has a great resume of western movies.

[Mojo*mofo]

Paul Blackthorne. I saw him in Special, and there is a part at the end where it hit me- Oh crap, he could do Roland! With the exception of the blue eyes, I think he would be a good fit.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0085860/

[wick]

Josh Brolin anyone agree

[sfgal7]

Karl Urban
Daniel Craig
Jeffrey Dean Morgan

[since75]

There is a new show on NBC on Thursday night at 10:00 called Awake. A policeman is living (dreaming) in 2 realities, in one, his wife lived through the accident, in the other reality, his son lived through the accident. I do not know this actor, don't remember ever seeing him before, but as soon as I started watching all i could think of was 'he is Roland'. Put a weather beaten hat and jeans on him and give him the gun... that man is Roland. Check it out...

[Becks19]

I have to say Clint Eastwood.
I know he is "old", but, so is Roland.

[J.T. Adams]

I have to say Clint Eastwood.
I know he is "old", but, so is Roland.

Good point.

[sfgal7]

That's Jason Isaacs (he was Malfoy's dad in Harry Potter). I like him... Interesting suggestion!

[EAST COASTER]

I think that Liam Neeson should play Roland and Johnny Depp could play the young Roland in Wizard and Glass.
How about Owen Wilson as Eddie?

[ghost19]

NO ONE....THESE MOVIES SHOULD NOT BE MADE!!!! THEY CAN NEVER LIVE UP TO THE ONES THAT PLAY IN MY HEAD AS I READ THE STORIES!!! *marsha...my medication pleeze...and a nap*


Amen. I'm sure it will happen eventually, but personally, I hope these stay off the big screen or any other screen for that matter.

[ghost19]

Just watched a movie I never heard of before on Netflix a few weeks ago called Centurion and kept thinking throughout the film that the lead actor (Michael Fassbender) would make a good Roland. It was actually a pretty good movie too.

Wasn't that a great flick? Beginning to end blood and guts....and yes, the lead guy would make a decent Roland I believe....

[Liasis]

Roland should be played by Jason Stratham! mmmm

[champ1966]

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Stephen Moyer of True Blood fame,he's got that weather worn look which would be perfect

[sacreeta]

Clint Eastwood y'all. He was Stephen's inspiration for Roland in the first place, when he took Stephen's breath away seeing him on the big screen. Stephen is lucky that Clint is still with us, he is getting on, but who else is rugged, weathered and a true cowboy, still kicking after John Wayne. I started a post rooting for Clint, please join me.

[sacreeta]

yeah that guy does have a sinister look about him.. chilly

[masana82]

Roland should be played by Jason Stratham! mmmm


If Roland were known as bald, shorter and uglier - yeah!


Seriously, Roland is a far deeper character than any (maybe the only) character Stratham has ever portrayed. The generic action movie star won't work here.


Clint Eastwood would be my first choice, since he is semi-retired on acting, or at least retired from roles such as of a gunslinger, I would pick Toby Stephens. Stephens has the right age, right looks (portrayed a younger version of Eastwood's character in Space Cowboys) and good acting skills.

[cgroszasu]

Russell Crowe would be good

[Truman]

Christian Bale would be great...he is dark...

[champ1966]

I would to see Clint Eastwood do a cameo as Jamie Jaffords of Calla Bryn Sturgis

Believe it or not he is old enough.He was born on the 31st May 1930.By my calculations that makes him 82 in 30 days time.A tad too old to play Roland me thinks

[Snookem]

I think that Liam Neeson should play Roland and Johnny Depp could play the young Roland in Wizard and Glass.
How about Owen Wilson as Eddie?

not sure about Roland but Adam Storke (Larry, in the stand) would make a great Eddie....I think...

[OneWhoWaits]

There is a guy on Game of Thrones, Iain Glen, who I think would make an excellent Roland.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/RoyalSloane/IainGlenn.jpg

For a better look at him, go to the HBO site, then Game of Thrones, and then cast and crew.

If you've been watching this show, what do you think?

I think he brings a certain presence to a scene, what few he is in.

[marleyboy4945]

Eastwood would have been all to perfect. Man. Kurt Russell or Val Kilmer maybe? Both did very well with Tombstone. You know, some people may think I'm crazy but I think Johnny Depp could pull it off.

[not_nadine]

some people may think I'm crazy but I think Johnny Depp could pull it off.

Then it would turn into another Johnny Depp movie.

[gargoylefun]

I would really like to see Josh Brolin play Roland, I didn't realize it till I saw him recently that he is what I pictured in my head when I read the books.

[MrsBook]

Since Roland is modeled after Clint Eastwood and he is too old how bout Hugh Jackman Hes a great action Guy and To me he closley resembles a Young Eastwood Especially when he squints!

I was thinking Hugh Jackman myself, mostly because he can act and he looks rugged. He got a similar look down in Van Helsing (albeit goffic-ized), though definitely not the feel. I also just like him as a person, through him some work!

[ScoutsMom]

I just registered only to tell you how much I agree with that! While reading the book I knew that there was someone I had seen who would make a perfect Roland with his presence and charisma but I couldn't remember who and where it was. It was just in the back of my head somewhere. Now that I watch Game of Thrones again I know it was Iain Glen. Well, we have to take Russell Crowe, I fear, anyway :/

[Jojo87]

I was seeing picture of this man and start immediately to think of Roland
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[EliteMonkey]

Daniel Day Luis = Roland. End of discussion. Moving on....

[MrsBook]

Daniel Day Luis = Roland. End of discussion. Moving on....

Daniel Day Lewis is kind of a crazy method actor, who knows what he'd do to get in character for Roland.

[MrsBook]

I was seeing picture of this man and start immediately to think of Roland
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I believe that IS Russel Crowe.

[blunthead]

Okay, this I what I think should happen: Get Clint Eastwood while he's still alive. He should be Roland. They could include (extremely-well edited) stock footage from Eastwood westerns. (I'm serious.) CGI can do anything, now.

That's all. That's who I think should be Roland.

[momone53]

I believe that IS Russel Crowe.
Yeah, in 3:10 to Yuma

[Anders77]

I think Tom Berenger would fit the role as Roland.

Cheers,

Anders

[gunslinger girl]

I totally agree with you. When he played Magneto in X men First class he was quite cold and when he smiled he scared me a little which makes me think he would be a great Roland if we rough him up a bit :)

[gunslinger girl]

16305 Fassbender all the way :)

[Cowboy]

He has to have a sense of rugged ugliness about him, correct? I still say me.:grinning:

[sswolf]

robert carridean, he is roland, rough and tough and tall and lanky, and he has the attitude in the movies he played in. that is if he is still alive, i think he is!

[mjs9153]

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4843482608173745&pid=15.1 yeah woulda liked Clint earlier in his career,he woulda been the man,think Viggo Mortenson could do it okay now..

[mjs9153]

robert carridean, he is roland, rough and tough and tall and lanky, and he has the attitude in the movies he played in. that is if he is still alive, i think he is!http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4769471753946413&pid=15.1
Robert Carradine? you mean the guy from Revenge of the Nerds?Tho it would be cool to here Roland snort out a dorky laugh..heehee just kiddin..:grinning:

[sswolf]

i mean the carradine that played in the older westerns, with the kinda long hair, and always looks dirty in the films, maybe that is david carradine, well i may have the name wrong altogether, i will look it up and post the for sure! i can never keep up with actors names, except for jonny dep! lol!

[sswolf]

16334 david carradine, this is roland, he looks just like descibed in the book!

[weavel]

Absolutely Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad, easily portray all but the young teen Roland.

[mjs9153]

i mean the carradine that played in the older westerns, with the kinda long hair, and always looks dirty in the films, maybe that is david carradine, well i may have the name wrong altogether, i will look it up and post the for sure! i can never keep up with actors names, except for jonny dep! lol!
yeah I was just kiddin with ya wolf,tho i think guys like that are getting a little too old for Roland..of course that is my thought,everyone has their ideas on the perfect characters..most movies based on books just don't cut it for me,the one series that was awesome in my opinion was the lord of the rings series..

[avog2008]

ANDREW LINCOLN(the walking dead)

[fushingfeef]

After seeing Daniel Day Lewis in the Lincoln movie, I'm sold on DDL. But it doesn't seem like the type of project he would do, particularly with the television tie-in series.

[shipwreked]

Sam Elliot.. with a hangover.

[Sundrop]

Sam Elliot.. with a hangover.

I love Sam Elliot.....but, like Eastwood, he's a bit too old in my opinion

[Becks19]

I love Sam Elliot.....but, like Eastwood, he's a bit too old in my opinion

Yeah he is a bit old.....Grr! He would have made a great Roland!! (plus he has a killer voice!! I can just imagine Roland sounding that way.. gruff, gravelly and trail worn)

[CCAL]

the age thing that gets me is how rolands age isnt the issue so much (imo) and drawing from kings inferences as well. time is well -different- so theres some elbow room I think. I just saw hugh jackman in an interview showing how versitile (sp) he is as an actor/performer. I must take back anything I may have saidin protest about him and russell crowe as well. both have proven themselves & would be great in theire rolls. whatever character they might choose. there are so many actors that could be terrific in these king movies. its just exciting to think of it.
cant get over that I thought russell crowe was short & chubby though :oo:

[Autumn Gust]

I haven't read every post on this thread since it was started, so maybe someone's already suggested it, but how about Jeremy Renner?

[Fearon]

I would suggest Daniel Craig. The reason being his performance in cowboys and aliens.
I did say his performance and not the movie. Discuss.

[kaushalsingh]

May be Javier Bardem can.what do u think guys?.

[Moderator]

Javier Bardem was set to play Roland but has since left the project. Russell Crowe was the last name associated with the part but whether that will be the final selection by the time it finally is produced remains to be seen.

[TowerSeeker1980]

Holy wow.... there have been a few reasonable options so far, but I have to say some of these opinions are worthy of a bullet....lol Shia Labeof as Eddie? REALLY!?!? Johnny Depp as a YOUNG Roland in Megis? OMFG.... he is almost as old as Clint at this point and Roland was supposed to be 15 at that point. Javier Bardem does have a certain chisle to him, but you guys are missing one important fact there.... ROLAND IS WHITE. Not just white, but PALE AS HELL. He is supposed to be tall, lanky, borderline sickly looking. Here are some reasonable options.

Roland- pref. an unknown, but if had to be known .... Daniel Craig, Josh Brolin, Anson Mount,Thomas Jane,Sean Bean,Jim Cavezil
Will Deerborn - Tom Welling or as much as I hate to say this... Zach Efron... those eyes.....
Eddie - Joeseph Levitt, Jared Leto, Jake Gyllenhall, Luke Evans, orlando bloom
Susannah - only one I'm at a loss for... Halle and Jada are too old...lol Rosario Dawson? Nevia from Spartacus maybe?
Jake - Dakota Goyo (real steel) ,
Cort - easiest casting EVER..... RON PEARLMAN.... MAGGOT
Cuthbert - any choice for Eddie that isn't used.... kinda 2 sides of the same coin.
Alain - Tom Felton
Jonas- Gary Oldman, or perhaps..... Clint?
Walter- Fisher Stevens...best evil smile in hollywood...and laugh. Julian McMahon, Robert Knepper
Stephen Deschain - now HE could be Dennis Quaid.....
Gabrielle Deschain - Lucy Lawless makes a great trecherous bitch.
Rea of the Coos - would have to be CG... only old lady that you could maybe get to say c*nt is Betty White.
Father Callahan - Robert Duvall, James Caan
Balazar- Jon Polito
Jack Andolini - James Gandolfini


yeah.... may have given this a bit of thought a time or two.... *whistles*

[sswolf]

i have never read lord of the rings, but i hate feeling like i am betraying stephen king when i do stray from his books, is it a good series?

[OneWhoWaits]

Well since no one else has mentioned it, I thought it should be noted that David Carradine is dead. I believe that would leave him out of consideration for the role of Roland. His brother Robert was the guy in Revenge of the Nerds. His other brother Keith played Wild Bill Hickock on Deadwood, among many other roles. All three were in The Long Riders. Good movie about the James/Younger gang.



http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/RoyalSloane/Wildbill.jpg

Keith Carradine as Wild Bill

[Sundrop]

Thinking out of the box just a little......Dwight Yoakam. He's alive, and definitely tall enough.

And just for Frank.......Johnny Depp would make a F I N E Roland :laugh:

[Moderator]

Thinking out of the box just a little......Dwight Yoakam. He's alive, and definitely tall enough.

Would never happen as long as Steve has anything to say about casting.

[Sundrop]

Would never happen as long as Steve has anything to say about casting.

:laugh:

[not_nadine]

Is there something I don't know about Dwight Yoakman? I know the name..

[Bev Vincent]

One would hope to have a real actor in such a demanding role.

[Sundrop]

One would hope to have a real actor in such a demanding role.

Haha! Well, I did say that I was thinking out of the box.....maybe waaaaaay out of the box would have been more accurate :biggrin2:

[Bev Vincent]

I think I can see the box in the distance...with my binoculars...

[Moderator]

I think I can see the box in the distance...with my binoculars...

Can you also see that it's a cold day in hell? :wink2:

[Sundrop]

I think I can see the box in the distance...with my binoculars...


Can you also see that it's a cold day in hell? :wink2:


:laugh: :laugh: This is why I love you guys!!!!! ♥

[OldDarth]

Would never happen as long as Steve has anything to say about casting.

Yay Steve! :cool2:

[Terry B]

Ms. Mod - I read on an HBO site that Warner Bros. decided to not do the Dark Tower movie and HBO is not interested. Is this correct information? Also, there was mention that Russell Crowe was once the top choice to play Roland until Bardiem came into the picture. I've checked the main site here and have seen no mention of the DT movie.

[Moderator]

Ms. Mod - I read on an HBO site that Warner Bros. decided to not do the Dark Tower movie and HBO is not interested. Is this correct information? Also, there was mention that Russell Crowe was once the top choice to play Roland until Bardiem came into the picture. I've checked the main site here and have seen no mention of the DT movie.

Warner backed out but I'm not sure what the status is for HBO. If they've decided to pass, I missed it. Bardem was the first one slated to play Roland but has been replaced for consideration by Russell Crowe. The news stories about the movie are probably buried in the archives as there has been a lot of news since the last update back around August which is that the movie may be produced in association with Media Rights Capital (the company that produced Ted).

[Mary19]

I like Russell Crowe for the role if it ever gets made. I'm still hoping Ka will intervene and leave this one alone, I'm not sure everyone will get it. It would be a tragedy if people talked about what a horrible movie it was because it is an epic adventure. I will however keep an open mind, that's what we do in Canada!:wink2:

[blunthead]

Thinking out of the box just a little......Dwight Yoakam. He's alive, and definitely tall enough.

And just for Frank.......Johnny Depp would make a F I N E Roland :laugh:...yer serious, aren't you? That's so scary.

[Terry B]

Warner backed out but I'm not sure what the status is for HBO. If they've decided to pass, I missed it. Bardem was the first one slated to play Roland but has been replaced for consideration by Russell Crowe. The news stories about the movie are probably buried in the archives as there has been a lot of news since the last update back around August which is that the movie may be produced in association with Media Rights Capital (the company that produced Ted).

OOPS - sorry I misspoke - HBO IS interested. I did not do my due diligence. Thanks for the other info.

[blunthead]

Is there something I don't know about Dwight Yoakman? I know the name..
In terms of who should be cast as Roland, try this exercise: get quiet, close your eyes, and say the words "dwight yoakum". If your eyes aren't opened after doing this then you're deaf.

[Brucellosis]

If were considering C&W musicians .. I'd say Trace Adkins got Roland written all over him

[Mia Deschain]

I nominate Anson Mount..... :blush:

[commala1999]

Jeff Fahey from Machete. He's tall, lean, and has icy blue eyes. And based on the character he played in that movie, I think he'd have no problem tackling this role. Anyone but short, swarthy, Javier Bardem! However, I'd rather they not try to turn the series into a movie and television show. It'll never translate well. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001194/ <---Jeff Fahey's Imdb page.

[Tim D.]

So far nobody I've seen in Hollywood matches the Roland I see in my head when I read the books. Viggo Mortensen projects that aura of melancholy that I associate with Roland's personality but he doesn't physically look like the Roland I imagine. I think they should find some new up and comer to play Roland, someone who can play the role without the baggage of fame and numerous other roles.

[travilanche]

Anson Mount is fantastic in Hell on Wheels, and he would make a great Roland. Doubt anyone who is on the casting team has even considered him though as he is fairly unknown at this point and I'm sure they'll go for big stars even though they should go with unknowns.

Besides Anson Mount I would choose one of the favorites, like Viggo Mortennson or Hugh Jackman.

Eddie Dean though has got to be Aaron Paul or it is a fail.