Re: Lyonesse (or any othersuch) Screen Possibilities

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: Donna Adams wrote: : > : On the theory Jack might be persuaded (1) that his work will inevitably be filmed, with or without the payment due his estate, (2) the likelihood a major studio would adapt any of his stories with the thoroughgoing sensitivity they deserve, is dangerously remote, and (3) that we who post here--though lacking training--will in due course and in colloquy adapt and produce the optimal film experience...I, for one, volunteer. : Donna, if you'll direct, I will crew. Now who's next: : David Pierce? Still casting a jaundiced eye at the prospect? : =========================================================== : : Cast: (words in brackets are key aspects/qualities I relate to the character): : : AILLAS (brave, strong, sombre) : *Keanu Reeves, Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp. : : SULDRUN (whimsical, attractive, a bit of a loser?) : *Gwyneth Paltrow, Jodie Foster, Winona Ryder, Uma Thurman. Young Suldrun? : : SHIMROD (capable, clever, mature, a little saucy?) : *Bruce Willis, Kevin Costner. : : MELANCTHE (quiet, mysterious, cold, stunningly beautiful) : *Demi Moore, Lucy Lawless, Salma Hayek, Gillian Anderson. : : MURGEN (powerful, quirky, mature) : *Jack Nicholson, James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Samuel L Jackson - or a pastiche of all in cameos (as he changes his appearance). : : CASMIR (great presence, selfish, regal, cruel, cunning) : *Sean Connery, William Hurt, Liam Neeson. : : SOLLACE (selfish, cold, stupid, pompous) : *Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Bette Midler. : : BROTHER UMPHRED (fawning, corpulent, lecherous, sly, pious?) : *George Wendt, Bill Murray, John Cleese, Harvey Keitel, Billy Crystal (But - alas - not John Candy!) : : MADOUC : (impudent, courageous, defiant, bold, fearless, captivating) - Anna Paquin. : : DHRUN : (angelic, hard-done-by, placid) - Maccaulay Culkin. : : GLYNETH : (sweet, brave, pretty) - Anna Chlumsky, Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet, Juliette Lewis. Young Glyneth? : : TATZEL : (caustic, confident, proud) - Uma Thurman. : : TORQUAL : (desperate, dashing, competent, bloodthirsty) - Sean Penn, Nicholas Cage, Ralph Fiennes, Matt Dillon, Daniel Day-Lewis, Arnold Schwarzenegger?, Keanu Reeves, Johnny Depp : : I know all these ppl are famous and good-looking but I don't know any non-famous actors (I'm sure there are plenty who would be as good/better - suggestions please). Big names DO attract audiences, and most actors/actresses are reasonably attractive anyway. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore might make an interesting pairing as Shimrod and Melancthe eh? : : One other thing - maybe the movie could be filmed entirely in sepia tones to add mystery! ** Donna ** (Aspiring Screenplay Writer and Director)

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