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Offline August7th

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Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« on: January 22, 2009, 01:51:20 pm »
I doubt there will ever be a sequel to Brokeback Mountain and don't really think there should be. But after reading some fan fiction that focuses on Ennis' life after Jack's death, I got to thinking -- who would I cast to play Ennis if one of those stories was filmed?

Tragically, it can't be Heath Ledger. So who else?

The first person that came to my mind was Chris Cooper.

Who else do you think would be a good candidate in this imaginary casting effort?
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Offline MsMercury

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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 01:57:47 pm »
Wow, I'd have to give that some serious thought because I can't imagine anyone else playing Ennis.
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 02:37:15 pm »
I think Bale could do it.  He has the depth to bring out the melancholy nature of his character.
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2009, 10:42:25 pm »
I dunno and I kinda cringe to even contemplate it.

Maybe Edward Norton could pull it off?
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2009, 04:23:52 pm »
I like the idea of Chris Cooper as "old Ennis"!

If they were going to have a "young Ennis" in the same film, it would get trickier, and harder to think about. I think I'd prefer Christian Bale to Edward Norton. Or how about Ryan Gosling? He's a really good actor.


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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2009, 05:13:46 pm »
Quote from: serious crayons on January 25, 2009, 04:23:52 pm
I like the idea of Chris Cooper as "old Ennis"!

If they were going to have a "young Ennis" in the same film, it would get trickier, and harder to think about. I think I'd prefer Christian Bale to Edward Norton. Or how about Ryan Gosling? He's a really good actor.


Me too. He has been in a couple of movies with Jake, too.
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2009, 05:17:28 pm »
No sequel....never......
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2009, 05:54:04 pm »

          I think Aaron Eckhardt would do a great job of it.   He really impressed me with his job in TDK.

                I also agree, no sequel.
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2009, 06:03:28 pm »
Don't like the idea much either, but if it had to be...Chris cooper is an interesting choice.

Believe it or not, and in spite of my general low opinion of his acting, i think Kevin Costner could pull it off pretty well. Costner's inablitlies as an actor are in line with Ennis' lack of communicative skills and it could work.

(PS:  just noticed this is post #944...wonder if a Porche is in the offing?   8)  )
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Re: Who Would You Cast as Ennis in a Sequel?
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2009, 06:23:34 pm »
Quote from: HerrKaiser on January 25, 2009, 06:03:28 pm
Believe it or not, and in spite of my general low opinion of his acting, i think Kevin Costner could pull it off pretty well. Costner's inablitlies as an actor are in line with Ennis' lack of communicative skills and it could work.

I think Kevin Costner can be a pretty good actor, particularly in light drama and romantic comedies. A BBM sequel wouldn't be either one, but it might work.

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