So here is my dream casting for the movie. Let me know if you agree, or who you would cast! Details below about the contest if you send me your dream cast.
I'll start with Aramis, since the actor I want to play him immediately popped to mind. Vincent Cassel would embody Aramis' duplicitous nature, switching from religious fanatic to charming ladies' man in the snap of a finger. He's also sexy as hell. The man is Aramis.
Porthos, the fun-loving powerhouse who likes to spend money as much as he likes women tends to be played by portly actors, when really, he towers over his fellow musketeers and has brute strength. I'd love to see Cyril Raffaelli cast as Porthos.
D'Artagnan is difficult because he's quite young in the story, but I'm not familiar with a lot of young French actors, so my first choice is Romain Duris, who plays charming and romantic so well, and I can entirely see him swashbuckling across the screen as he defiantly challenges the musketeers into accepting him into their ranks.
Of the musketeers, I've saved Athos for last. He is my favorite. Somber, wise and has a bitter past that won't let go of him. He is D'Artagnan's reluctant mentor and always a friend. I think Jean Hugues-Anglade would play him well, though I don't see him as physically fitting the character. Anglade is slight while Athos is well-built and probably taller.
Fanny Ardant must play Milady. (Even though Faye Dunaway owned that role.) Ardant can play wicked devious well, and yet embue it with a tragic, lingering innocence that will put Athos onto his knees.
Constance? Perhaps Ludivine Sagnier. Though I could entirely see her playing Milady as well.
Cardinal Richelieu could be played by Lambert Wilson. I'd really like to see what he can do with the role.
Now it's your turn! Cast The Three Musketeers with your favorite actors. I can't wait to see who you pick. And to make it more interesting, I'll turn this into a contest. I'll draw two winners in a week to win the set of: ANGEL SLAYER, FALLEN, and ASHES OF ANGELS. But sure to include an email address in your post in the comments!







3 comments:
Hi Michele....
Interesting question..Now, off to hunt down the actors ;)
Ooh!
Three Musketeers (in no particular order) :
I'd opt for : Ian McKellan (As in 1982 scarlet pimpernel) to be the first ;) (Here's a cute pic of him : http://abouttocharge.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/5001.jpg)
The second :
Antonio banderasas as in Zorro! (too many pics to choose from ;) )
And third.. Sean Connery (How can there be any movie without him ;)) as he appeared in the Highlander 2 movies...
And yeah, a pic : http://billwardwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Highlander-Connery-Ramirez.gif
On heroines, I'm really partial to Angelina Jolie ;) I dunno if she'll be good to play Milady...but I need her in ;)
Constance..umm... Kirsten dunst ! I think she can play the part!
For Cardinal Richelieu...Ah, tough choice. but then, I have a new found love...And that's Michael fassbender! So I had to have him in somehow !!!
This was so much fun..and took more time than I anticipated ;) But then, this is what I call as summer fun !!! Thanks for allowing us to play directors... ;)
Count me in for your fab giveaway.... judimello AT gmail DOT com
My Cast for the The Three Musketeers would be.
Aramis ~ Gerard Butler (He is just HOT and would be believeable at having girls fall at his feet as well as being able to pray for someone's soul).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124930/
Porthos ~ Johnny Depp (He is good at playing a guy who likes his ale and his women. Part Captain Jack Sparrow part Donnie Brasco).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/
Athos ~ Hugh Jackman (His look when he has his hair shoulder length).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413168/
D'Artagnan ~ Orlando Bloom (His look from The Pirate Movies would be perfect).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089217/
Milady ~ Emily Blunt (I have loved her since The DevilWears Prada and think she would be perfect for this part).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289434/
Constance ~ Emma Stone (I think her oppisite Orlando would be a great combination).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1297015/
Cardinal Richelieu ~ Jeremy Irons (He is so awesome at playing a bad guy).
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000460/
This was so much fun. I really enjoyed picking actors to fit the roles. I was also using the 1993 version of The Three Musketeers for my frame of reference. I LOVED that version.
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Ray Stevenson (who played Titus Pullo in HBOs Rome) as Porthos.
Gerard Butler as Aramis
Eric Bana as Athos
James franco as D'Artagnan
Amy Adams as Constance
Jennifer Connelly as Milady
And the Cardinal...who could do it better than Tim Curry (?!?)...Alan Rickman!
But your choice for Aramis, Vincent Cassel, is spot on. I decided to go meatier and with a different but just as sexy accent!
I had so much fun picking my cast. I'd love to be part of the giveaway, thanks. Itwasemotional (at) yahoo (dot) com
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