Dravin Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Beefche and I read Alma 44 last night and got to talking, because of Moroni's moxie, during about what actor we think could capture what we picture to be his presence and delivery (we're easily distracted). We soon got diverted into basically talking amongst ourselves about what actors we would get to play various people in a hypothetical Book of Mormon movie. And don't just think about looks, there is make-up for that and also artistic licence (if say a black actor would just be perfect for a role) also consider their range and screen presence. I figured I'd share the diversion with all y'all. There pretty much aren't any rules, name any actor living or dead, and if specify an age if they aren't living (current age will be assumed if they are living). We didn't get very far but I figured I'd share what we decided, oh and feel free to expand with things like director, screenplay writer, cinematographer and the like. What we came up with (our distraction was brief, even there I have ADHD): Captain Moroni: Viggo MortensonMoroni's Guard: Dwayne JohnsonZerahemnah: Vin Diesel My own addition: Abinidi: Alec Guinness (Older) Quote
Jenamarie Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Lehi: the actor who originally played Dumbledore (yes, I know he's dead) King Noah: Tim Curry Quote
Windseeker Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Korihor - Brad Dourif (Grima Wormtongue from LOTR) Nephi - Cameron Hicks (Alphas) Edited August 9, 2013 by Windseeker Quote
pam Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Captain Moroni: Viggo Mortenson Oh yes!! Be still my heart. Quote
Dravin Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Lehi: the actor who originally played Dumbledore (yes, I know he's dead)King Noah: Tim CurryThat's fine, so's Alec Guinness. BTW, I'm loving Tim Curry as King Noah.Note: Feel free to provide an alternative actor if you think of someone you feel fits a role better. Edited August 9, 2013 by Dravin Quote
pam Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Certainly there is a role for Shemar Moore too. :) Quote
Lakumi Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Lehi: the actor who originally played Dumbledore (yes, I know he's dead)King Noah: Tim CurryRichard Harrisnot sure where he'd go but I suggest Reb Brown for everything:lol: Those Lamanite blacksmiths...make some pretty good helmets Quote
Wingnut Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 King Noah: Tim CurryLove this!!Certainly there is a role for Shemar Moore too. :)Ammon. Quote
Jenamarie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 I'd like to see Sean Astin in there somewhere. Maybe one of Nephi's younger brothers? Or Enos. Quote
Jenamarie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Oh! Tom Hiddleston (Loki from Thor) as Amalikiah or Zerahemna. (or any one of the Nephite-turned-Lamanite Kings/Generals from the book of Alma) Quote
Wingnut Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 I'd like to see Sean Astin in there somewhere. Maybe one of Nephi's younger brothers? Or Enos.He'd be a good Enos.Now, where to fit Matt Damon?Come to think of it, though I suggested that Shemar Moore could be Ammon, I think a really awesome Ammon would be Jason Statham. Quote
beefche Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 I'd like to see Sean Astin in there somewhere. Maybe one of Nephi's younger brothers? Or Enos.Nephi's faithful brother who doesn't get mentioned much, Sam? Quote
Jenamarie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Nephi's faithful brother who doesn't get mentioned much, Sam?I was thinking that, but it seemed too obvious. I wanted to give him a less "faithful sidekick" roll. Quote
Jenamarie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Now, where to fit Matt Damon?Amulek? Or Gideon. Quote
Connie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 How 'bout Sean Connery as King Benjamin. Can't you just hear him saying, "when ye are in the service of your fellow beings?" Oh yeah, so cool. Quote
dahlia Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Captain Moroni: Viggo Mortenson You can stop right there! I'm not completely familiar with all of the figures in the BoM, but I don't see how you can go wrong with Viggo in any role. Quote
Dravin Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Posted August 10, 2013 You can stop right there! I'm not completely familiar with all of the figures in the BoM, but I don't see how you can go wrong with Viggo in any role. I'm not sure how we'll he'd pull off Abish or Sariah, but I must admit I've not seen him in drag . Quote
NightSG Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 How 'bout Sean Connery as King Benjamin. Can't you just hear him saying, "when ye are in the service of your fellow beings?" Oh yeah, so cool. Actually, that would work, but I was thinking mid 70s Connery as Captain Moroni.Would certainly have done a lot more good for his career than Zardoz, and he really had the ideal presence for it then.Now for the real question; where do you cast Johnny Depp? Quote
Dravin Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Posted August 10, 2013 Actually, that would work, but I was thinking mid 70s Connery as Captain Moroni.Would certainly have done a lot more good for his career than Zardoz, and he really had the ideal presence for it then.Now for the real question; where do you cast Johnny Depp?Amulon. Quote
skippy740 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Dennis Hopper as 'Shiz'. (Just thinking of the movie "Speed".) Quote
bytor2112 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Chuck Norris as Teancum Edited August 11, 2013 by bytor2112 Quote
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