Catkal`s got a point. if pterry didnt like the actors who are playing his people then surely he could do something about it. So he must be happy about the choices. (wounder where they got a multi-legged actor to play the luggage though) respect to all those who donated to the Altzheimer charity by the way

On another thread somewhere I heard someone mentioning Jason Isaacs for the Vetinari role. Never thought about him before, but having looked at a few pics of him and seeing some of the roles he's done (Lucius Malfoy for one) I think he is very well suited to play Vetinari!

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Have mentioned this on another thread, so I'll repeat myself and annoy you all. I think Alan Rickman would be great, yet I would like to suggest John Malkovich. Or am I deluded?

Not as deluded as having David Jason as Rincewind and Sean Aston as Twoflower

Not Alan Rickman, I like him but he's too jowly. There was one perfect suggestion here: Jeremy Irons. He's got the low key humor and aloofness to make Vetinary come to life.

What!? David Jason as Rincewind? But he's Albert/Alberto Malich.. I thought he did a great job as Albert. But No Way he could be rincewind.

Miellyn

Too late. Although I thought Jeremy Irons would be perfect until I actually saw him and he put on that funny accent. Why ?

Damn Spider pig

I've been googling the movie, and I think I might like Sean Astin as twoflower, but David Jason just doesn't match up with my mental image of rincewind. He is too short and too well, not fat exactly but well-fed.

Is there somewhere where I can get to see the movie? download or buy the dvd?



Miellyn

no megan i dont think you are deluded John Malkovich would appear a good option for me personally

The DVD isn't out yet, it probably will be by Christmas if Hogfather is anything to go by... I think you can see extracts and trailers on the official website.
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Damn Spider pig

I actually liked Jeremy Irons as Vetinari. i think that he managed quite well to pass as merciless yet diplomatic and modern tyrant.

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I second Jason Isaacs...definitely didn't love Jeremy Irons. His portrayal of Vetinari was good, with his manner etc, but the accent bothered me as well.

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If we could have a 'Fantasy League' of any actors, my choice would have been Peter Vaughan who played 'Genial' Harry Grout in Porridge on BBC TV.
Just the right mix of sinister with a hint of horrific humour. He's about 85 now but in his heyday he would have been an ideal choice.

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Hugh Laurie would be ideal. Tall, austere and witty beyond belief!
Also, do you remember Jonathan Brett from the Sherlock Holmes series? He even got the temples exactly right. Although sadly dead. Amazing actor though.

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YES Hugh would be great! I find it a bit hard to picture real people playing the characters that are so familiar in my head as themselves though . Who are people thinking of for Sam Vimes? Is anyone thinking about him?

Alan Rickman would be my choice!
He is pale, well spoken, controlled, commanding, cool and looks great in black.

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