Blaze into a movie?

[Door and Demon]

Is it just me, or does Blaze seem like it would be an instant movie hit (a la Green Mile or Shawshank)? I'm not quite done reading it, but it seems like it has all the right elements for a movie.

[LadyLyn]

I read this a little while ago, and yes...I think you're right. I think it could be made into a fairly decent movie. Albeit a sad one...but I won't spoil anything as you've not finished it just yet.
I do agree that it has all the elements for a good movie though.

But who to cast as Blaze? Hmmmm....not to sure on that aspect. Any ideas on who you'd like to see in that role?

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes, I agree completely, and it's just the right length for a cinema movie IMO.

But can you imagine casting for Clayton Blaisdell?

Long days and pleasant nights

[LadyLyn]

Very true John, I actually have difficulty in casting any King character really. No one individual ever truly lives up to the ones that I see in my mind ya know...

The only one that ever came the closest for me personally was John Coffey. The actor that was chosen for that particular role was almost smack on the money IMO.

[Door and Demon]

Jeez, I have no idea who could be cast for the part. They would have to be 6' 4" at the very least. I can't even think of any super tall white actors. Anybody else have some suggestions?

[deluxe]

I agree. It should be made in to a movie.

[Tery]

I agree. Blaze would make a great film. As for who could play him... how about Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock? He's actually a pretty decent actor.

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

Tom Hanks was in my mind at the time of reading Blaze. Well, he isn't 6"4 but he is at least 6.

And he is a great actor, IMO.

Or Thomas Haden Church, who played The Sandman in Spider-Man 3. He looked very damaged in his role. Also a great actor, and does look a little "fractured." :wink2:

As for George Rackley, I have no idea.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Door and Demon]

The Rock is fantastic, though, he's only 6'3". And, he would have to have a pretty good make up job. I was thinking maybe Brendan Fraser, but he's the same height. I can't think of too many tall (over 6'5") white actors.

[Door and Demon]

Honestly though, I've looked it up, and there is no chatter or even a whisper of a rumor for movie. How is that possible? In this day and age, everything is rumored to be in movie development...

[Door and Demon]

Ok, just got the perfect guy for Blaze. Vince Vaughn. He's 6'5" and has the rough look. Plus, he's got the range to play a dramatic part (see Into the Wild).

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

I agree with Door and Demon. Vince Vaugn would work. :smile2:

Long days and pleasant nights

[Sterling]

I have yet to read Blaze, so to be quite honest I'm not really aware of his traits such as personality or age, but I will throw out the fact that Tim Robbins is white and about 6'5.

[Door and Demon]

I just finished the book. Wow. There are several parts in the book that gropes for the heart in the darkness, and then gently squeezes. The paragraph in the book where it's written Blaze had a child is short, sweet, and sad. More so because you get the feeling the emotion roller coaster in the book is about to reach the crest. Actually, that part reminded me of DT7. Ands of course, at the the very end, where Bachman writes about birds on a wire taking flight going to "wherever that birds go to" is just beautiful. And of course, the explantion of the Joe IV's distress at seeing the "wrong face" is simply bull's eye. Bachman has such a talent for simplifying emotions to their most basic tenet. God, this has to be made into a movie...

[Door and Demon]

Tim Robbins is a good choice, but he may be a bit old for it.

[jenboxer77]

[/URL][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gary_Sinese_at_National_Press_Club_Feb_2009_cropped.jpg"] (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898546/)I think Blaze would be a great movie. When I read this story, I already had the actors picked out in my head. I imagined Pruitt Taylor Vince (left) at Clayton and Gary Sinise (left) as George. I think if I saw other actors play the parts I would be dissappointed!

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[JRLauer]

I thought Blaze was a good story. I'd love to see a movie adaptation of it.

[Door and Demon]

[/URL][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gary_Sinese_at_National_Press_Club_Feb_2009_cropped.jpg"] (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898546/)I think Blaze would be a great movie. When I read this story, I already had the actors picked out in my head. I imagined Pruitt Taylor Vince (left) at Clayton and Gary Sinise (left) as George. I think if I saw other actors play the parts I would be dissappointed!

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What a coincedence that Gary also played a "George" in "Mice and Men". Coincedence in two ways: One, same name of character, and two, Blaze is a tribute to the book itself. But you are right on in putting forward Gary as George. The Pruitt fellow, I'm not familiar with, though he sort looks the part. Can't figure out how tall he is though. Blaze would have to be very tall without a doubt.

[jenboxer77]

Pruit is a little under six feet, so that probably wouldn't work, I guess it was just his face. I think Gary is pretty short though. It might work? Those two faces just stuck in my head??!! John Malkovich might work too? He is 6'1...
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[ally88]

Hi..I totally agree with this thread, Blaze would (should) make an excellent movie:smile2:

I felt so torn for Clayton's character, that guy always had such a bum deal in life, for some reason the part where we find he was an extremely bright child before his fathers abuse really affected me.:sad:

I especially loved all the flashback sequences and if that could be successfully captured on screen it would be amazing. This is definitely one of my all time favourite stories.

[Frizz]

I thought it would make a good movie as soon as I got done reading it. John Malkovich for Blaze IMHO.

[Door and Demon]

Hey Frizz, I forgot how much I loved that little puppet from Oeiseaux (spell?) in your avatar. Simply adorable video.

[LongWalker]

I think Bill Fagerbakke (m-o-o-n, that spells moon) would be great for this part as Blaze.

[tillyn]

I enjoyed the book myself, and i think it would make a good movie. (always depends on who's making it though.)

[Girl87]

After I've finished Blaze I start to think that movie of Blaze would be great. I just love the book. It only take a week to read Blaze.

[The Outsider]

If they stick to the story (not hard) it would be a hit, and I would love to see it.

As for actors, someone's suggestion of the guy who played sandman in spidey seemed a good choice. I mean, he kind of has the look of a dumb brutish sort of guy, which is Blaze. Vince Vaugn might work, too.

And for George, even though this guy is probly too old, I always pictured Joe Pesci (Harry) from Home Alone. I don't know why.

[doowopgirl]

Is it just me, or does Blaze seem like it would be an instant movie hit (a la Green Mile or Shawshank)? I'm not quite done reading it, but it seems like it has all the right elements for a movie.

Couldn't agree more, but it would have to be done right

[Perse Jr.]

The whole time I was reading Blaze, I pictured Blaze and George in my mind as Joe and Ratso from Midnight Cowboy.

http://blogs.theage.com.au/schembri/midnightcowboy.jpg

Of course, Voight and Hoffman are too old now. Vince Vaughn might be able to pull it off....hmmm...food for thought.

[M2H]

If I were making the movie adapation, I just grab a cast of unknowns to do it. Fresh faces with a decent budget would make the film a hit. Whenever they cast big celebrities in these roles, too much expectation comes.

[davemelnick]

xactly LadyLyn...if Blaze is decided to be a movie, I hope SK has a key decision in who will be the characters, etc. :grinning: