Justin Bieber as Jake?

[DoctorSwerve]

I've heard people on other message boards talk about the possibility of Justin Bieber playing Jake. I don't like his music, but if the kid can act, he probably would be a great choice. He looks like he is 5 years old as a teenager for crying out loud.

[brandnewfan]

Mmmm.....nope!

I would HAAAATE this casting choice, were it to actually happen. It's actually nothing against the kid personally or professionally (I even find that dumb "Baby" song annoyingly catchy) but can you imagine all the teeny bopper girls rushing to the theater opening night? I'm not sure who the majority of the audience for the films would be--actual King/DT fans or Bieber fanatics...As the cousin of one such with the Bieber Fever, I can tell you they've got themselves an Empire lol

[JohnDalglish]

I'm not sure who the majority of the audience for the films would be--actual King/DT fans or Bieber fanatics...As the cousin of one such with the Bieber Fever, I can tell you they've got themselves an Empire lol

Hi,

As long as they've got a buck I doubt if Follywood cares.

Although I suspect that his fifteen minutes will have long expired before the film airs.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Winston Churchill]

The thought of watching Justin Bieber get run over by a Cadillac, falling into the abyss under the mountains, being beaten by Gasher, and then getting hit by a van may be EXTREMELY appealing; however, I still must disagree with him being cast as Jake, if for no other reason than because Jake is supposed to be the most bad ass kid of all time.

[sfgal7]

He's to old anyway, you need a ten year old... Especially if it becomes a series on HBO....

[Becks19]

He's to old anyway, you need a ten year old... Especially if it becomes a series on HBO....

Not to mention, the personality of Bieber does not jive with Jake's at all.

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Jake is a tough kid who has been through hades, who's wise beyond his years. I just dont' think squeaky voiced Bieber can pull that off.

[Davor Manojlovic]

No... Please... No Justin Bieber!!! If they do this, then they can put the whole disney club family in there... I can't wait to see the movie and I hope they will finally push it through, but for this one they sould pick high class actors in it. Bring Justin back to the kindergarden.

[Elemeno P]

Nothing against Bieb's, but Jake's role is huge and would probably need at the least an actor with experience.

Just my take.

[~Ally~]

Never! The kid may look "young" now but this series is going to take years to complete and he is likely to mature rapidly within the next few years. Plus, he is a "musician"--I almost barfed writing that, just felt wrong, anyhoo--and it would be nice if a role this big went to an up and coming/unknown actor who will have time to dedicate to a series while enjoying the learning experience.

So much speculation over who will play whom...yet still no official answers from the "Howard" camp. Kinda gives me the unsettled feeling these movies may never be made.

[Dana Jean]

NO. Although he might fit the physical look-- I couldn't stand the thought of the movie turning into one big Biebergasm for preteens.