In a little lighter humor, if a movie was in the works to chronicle the life and times of Warren Jeffs, who would play his part? Looking at the many people who lived this life, who would make up the cast of everyone else? Would you fil it on location or select another small community with a similiar back drop? I will explain this later, but who would play your part in such an epic film?
To get this started I had thought John Malkovich would make a good Warren, Holly Hunter playing Flora, Richard Dreyfuss playing me! Its easy, just imagine the characters and think of a look-a-like or a stereotype. The pilot could play himself! Debbie Palmer needs a character, Winston and so on. Don't forget someone for Mark Shurtleff and Janet Napolitano. Dr. Phil can play himself as well.
Who would you cast in what role and why? Jodie Foster or Helen Hunt could play Ruth! Think of the posibilities, a cast of several hundred, then the extras, another 300-400. Charlton Heston is 79, if if health permits he could play Rulon Jeffs. If you have a better cast, tell me whom it would be?
MIB
62 comments:
Well, that's stupid.
Pretty darn big-headed too.
Dream on Napoleon.
MIB
It seems to me that you really need to do something a little more worth while. You obviously have way to much free time.
Hey dude...I nominate John Lovitz to play MIB. You remember ugly dude from Saturday Night Live.
"I'll sell ya' some tapes...I'll sell ya' some books...No cash? Don't worry, I take plastic. Yeaaah, that's the ticket!"
How about Julia Roberts as Atar_i, Billy Graham as Mugwump and Don Knotts as Sheriff Doran.
Well maybe John Lovitz, though I thought Richard Dreyfuss was more scruffy. My daughter thought Joe Pesci or Bob Hoskins could play Winston. In all seriousness who would play you? You don't have to give up your name to offer a actor. There is always Danny Divito!
As for time, that is all any of us have, use it wisely!
Boss Hog, Wow... I forgot all about him. I've seen pictures of Doran, he is more like a Steven Seagal, he is 54, how old is David?
Hey dude, Street has to play himself. I don't know any actors psychotic enough to play the little retard. Besides, he's been playing (with) hiself for such a long time.
As for me...I want Benjamin Bratt. Come to think of it, so does my wife!
What was the Deputy's name in the Sheriff Lobo series with Claude Akin? I think his name was Perkins in the TV series!
Who was the crooked sheriff in Billy Jack? He could play Kirk Smith!
Hey, MIB dude, I was just pulling your leg. OK?
Jack Nicholson could play Street. Isn't he the one that flew over the cookoo's nest ?
I had to run an erron, but another suggestion came in with Michael Jackson needing money, but who could he play? Warren comes to mind, but I haven't seen streety!
A smaller storyline was discussed with Davis Entertainment acouple of years ago. Fact being stranger than fiction, someone asked recently and got me thinking of all the posibilities. To bad Colorado City is not open to such an idea, movie people spend 50 million or more now days making a film and that would improve the areas economy very quickly.
Years ago and closer to Bountiful, I was an extra in the worlds most expensive flop at the time, filmed on location in Montana. It was the late 1970s, Michael Cimino had just finished "The Deer Hunter" and was spending a blank check with "Heavens Gate". It was a 46 million dollar flop, but it supercharged the Flathead County economy that suffered that year from failed crops.
You are probably right about the idea of a film dying, but at one time folks were serious enough to have several of us meet with them, so you just never know!
Pee Wee Herman as Warren
In a couple years Dakota Fanning would make a great 'child bride - she's 11 now.
And of course Sissy Spacek would make a great mom.
OK - you can choose Julia for me - or Charlize Theron. (but I'm not vain :))
I like Jeff Bridges for a good Texan (maybe Pilot)
Lloyd Bridges might make a crusty FLDS man
Jim Carrey or Marty Feldman might be able to be a good OTS - He does nuts really good
I think Rene Zelwegger could do a convincing Ruth.
Brendan Fraser could play Stinger
Ed Harris would be a good dramatic actor - maybe Antique or Winston
Joaquin Pheonix and Ryan Gosling might be good lost boys, but slightly grown up.
Martin Landau (is he still alive) could be Rulon
Matin Landau would be good even if he's not still alive.
I thought Martin Landau had passed, but I'm not sure, he was pretty old in "The Majestic" with Jim Carey. Actually Jim Carey would make a great Warren with those facial expressions. Marty Feldman passed in like maybe 1984. Many of the greats are gone. I think whomever suggested Benny Hill, might have to dig him up to, I thought he passed on, though the complextion might me a fit.
I recommend Tommy Lee Jones and Tom Selleck as a couple of crusty old Texas Rangers who ride into the YFZ Ranch like John Wayne and clear out Warren (played by a young Bruce Dern) and his minions.
I vote for whomever said that Pee Wee Herman should be Warren. Pee Wee is just goofy enough looking and they would have their sexual escapades to discuss off set.
How about Slim Pickins for Dan Barlow. You know how he speaks so much but says so little.
And Brian Dennehy (sp?) could be Yosemite Sam Roundy. Big gut and likes to play a tough guy. He'd be perfect.
Quoting ATAR_i, at 6/7/2005 7:19 PM
In a couple years Dakota Fanning would make a great 'child bride - she's 11 now.
She's the perfect age right now. Why wait a couple of years??? Age 11 works for a child bride.
I think the name of the movie should be "Warren or Winston - Profits from God" instead.
Pee Wee Herman - he could really capture Warren's 'man/boy love' with a genuiness that others might not be able to.
Too bad Walter Brennan is dead - he'd make a great Uncle Fred Jessop.
I like Bruce Willis for Sheriff Kirk Smith. Bad guys should play bad guys.
How about Michael Douglas for Mark Shurtleff? Michael Douglas does a great job playing a noble role.
I would like to see George Clooney in there somewhere. Could he play Sheriff David Doran? Doran looks pretty dapper from the photos I've seen.
What about James Cahn for Winston Blackmore. A Cahn playing a "con".
Do you think Little Richard could write the musical score? It would need just the right pingy-pangy touch.
I don't know, I kinda like the Grinch for the Warren role.
He's a foul one...Mr Jeffs
He really is a heel
He robs Crickers of their money
Just to hear them squeal.
Of course, Cindy Lou Who, who was only two, would only be a mere ten birthdays away from motherhood!
I should of included suggested titles, nothing is carved in stone. An epic movie like "Moses" or "Ben Hur" on the wide screen would be great, the episodes on Dr. Phil and "A Current Affair" could be trailers for the upcoming event. Most of the script is already written with the prior court cases and the cassettes, someone just needs to memorize the lines.
James Cahn is to tall for Winston, to old too!
Who would you get to play Jerald Williams?
To bad Raymond Burr has passed, he might of made a good Jack Knudson, depending on how far back the story goes. Getting that wheelchair thing down can be a real trick!
for supporting cast:
the Osmond's to play the creekers
South Park kids, warren's closest followers
Teletubbies, the washington county police department
for the runaways, just go to the Spearmint Rhino in Vegas and take your pick. whores to play whores to keep it authentic. don't want to upset warren.
stg
OK, then Richard Dreyfuss will have to play the part of Winston Blackmore, not the part of MIB.
There needs to be someone kind of affable, cute, short and pudgy to play Winston. Besides, the age would be right, too.
AND you would need to have a good actor (RD) play the part of a good actor (WB).
Works for me.
Men In Black said...
To bad Raymond Burr has passed, he might of made a good Jack Knudson, depending on how far back the story goes. Getting that wheelchair thing down can be a real trick!
Is Christopher Reeves available? (no disrespect for Christopher Reeves meant)
how could anyone leave out Charleton Heston! He played Moses, and also played Brigham Young in a movied about the Danites in early Salt Lake Mormon Days. He would be exactly the right age for Rulon Jeffs.
Possible movie title:
"Warren Does Eldorado" - a takeoff on the old "Debbie Does Dallas".
The theme of the movie could be how everyone at the YFZ ranch gets screwed - literally and figuratively.
And since there will be child brides involved, then this has to be an "R" rated movie. No other rating would work for a story on Warren Jeffs.
How about Angelina Jolie as The Governor of Arizona in that Tomb Raider garb and Nicholas Cage as a rugged Terry Goddard Attorney General of Arizona.
What about Jack Webb is he still with us? Isn't there a Joe Friday here somewhere? Nevermind deceased December 1982....
Mills Watson is still alive! from "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo" How about a young Sam Barlow? Mills is a thick or sturdy 65!
I thought it was obvious... who but steve buscemi could play warren?
Nope, I think Jack Webb is BBFN. Dan Adkroyd played Sgt. Joe Friday in the most recent re-make.
Angelina Jolie is all wrong to play the part of Janet Napolitano - MUCH too feminine of an actress to play the role of "the Janet". No, that part needs a much "crustier" actress. Someone like Kathy Bates.
But I do agree with the idea of Nicholas Cage for the AZ AG Terry Goddard. That casting would work in my opinion.
This movie could be made like the one the LDS Mormon church made about Joseph Smith, called the "Power and the Glory". But it would be about Warren Jeffs and the FLDS Mormon church and called the "Profit and the Poorly".
OOPS
I think the LDS Mormon movie was actually called the "Work and the Glory".
I guess it was a Freudian slip on my part.
But, hey, aren't both of these Mormon churches really after power and control ???
So, maybe my faux pas was the truth (that hurts).
I vote Warren as Earnest P. Warral
Stinger said...
Jay, what about getting Will Smith to reprise his role as Agent Jay of MIB?
6/8/2005 10:21 AM
Wil Smith is fine for me, as long as Michael Jackson still has a shot at Uncle Warren. You aren't suggesting that Will take melanin shots are you?
OK - Pee Wee - he has the dashing good looks - NOT
The criminal background
The ability to look totally gay
But can masquerade with women if necessary
Who is the genius who thought him up - amazing insight!
I think renee zellweger would make with black hair,a very good Lori Chatwin.She and Lori share some feistyness.
Yes Yes.The "Cold-Mountainn"Renee Zellweger wuold suit lori perfctly.
Its a really good thing you people aren't casting a movie because you suck at deciding who should be who. You guys should meet these people before you start matching them to actors. First of all why would Brendan Fraser play stinger? I think that Adam Sandler or Ben Stiller are alot closer. And bye the way nobody could play the role of Winston except himself. But then what would I know i'm just his daughter.
First Child
11th Child, Why don't you see if he would play the Role. If he would say yes I'll contact Steven Speilberg and we'll get started! That is very exciting. I've got the connection - lets do it. You could be in the Movie too - as yourself. Just post if its a go and we'll get started.
You left out one thing: The earth quake and the tornadoes. Who will play that. I do not think God was playing when they came last. Who would play with your lifes, You bumbling fools.
Lighten up and learn how to have a little fun in your life.
Life is a gift; don't go through it all full of doom and gloom.
Don't worry; be happy!
Dude who said I'm not happy with my life and who said im not having fun. I love my life and I love my family. And what does thunder and earthquakes have to do with anything? Also I have no interest in being in any movie and neither does my Father. And bye the way I am a very happy person. Ask anybody that knows me. Also we don't need anyone to play with our lives. We do a good enough job all by ourselves.
Good one Stinger. I totally agree with you.
hey stinger, in my meager, humble opinion, I think maybe Jim Carey or even Steve Martin would be a good match. What do you think?
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I think Jay should play Warren. He knows how to tape people that don't know they are being taped, keep files on them, publish facts that are just gossip, and he thinks that everyone but himself is involved in a conspiracy. Get yourself a few more woman J and you would be perfect for the job.
sorry stinger, I meant to say they would be a good match for YOU.
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GBNF said...
How about a gender-bender twist:
Anne Heche as Warren
Judy Dench as Rulon
Joan Plowright as Uncle Fred
Kathy Bates as Winston
Rosie O'Donnel as Willy Jessop
Kirsty Alley as Bishop Willy
Jane Fonda as Jay Beswick
Sandra Bullock as Stinger
Mathew McConaughey as Atari
You must of seen;
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything!...
Year: 1995
Starring: Wesley Snipes
Patrick Swayze
John Leguizamo
Stockard Channing
Blythe Danner
Arliss Howard
Jason London
Chris Penn
Director: Beeban Kidron
Genre: Comedy
Snipes & Swayze playing crossed dressers in drag! I think you're right it might attract a broader audience and what the heck, Jane still looks good in her 60's, an Erin Brockovich kind of role!
Anonymous said...
I think Jay should play Warren. He knows how to tape people that don't know they are being taped, keep files on them, publish facts that are just gossip, and he thinks that everyone but himself is involved in a conspiracy. Get yourself a few more woman J and you would be perfect for the job.
6/11/2005 10:10 AM
Ahh...
I'm J. Edgar Hoover now!
GBNF said...
If Will Smith is Agent Jay, then why not Michael Jackson as Warren, and Bill Cosby as Uncle Fred? Denzel Washington could play Dan Barlow....Queen Latifa as Flora
6/8/2005 4:57 PM
Right now I would be concerned if I was GBNF, The Southern Poverty Law Center follows these postings and who knows what could get read into such a one sided suggestion?
GBNF email me
I saw Paul Rueben or Pee Wee Herman on Mysterious Men, his makeup as Warren would be perfect!
I think that post above may be to racist or so the sharp point was made. Being that this is all in good humor is great, but considering the Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring this site, suggesting gender benders verses race issues may or may not be in good taste. With a well and undefined audience, some could take offense if we carry this casting call to far.
Its really none of my business, but thats how I read the posting. Pee Wee plays humor and Patrick Swayze cross dressed, but some actors take their selections for roles more serious in other directions.
Its just an observation...
I THINK THAT OZZY OSBORNE WOULD BE A GOOD WARREN HES UGLY ENOUGH ANY WAY. AND A REALLY BIG CREEP
I agree with stinger he defintaly has a better voice then warren
A tragic drama unfolds
Justice must play the starring role in saga of polygamist cult
Jun. 22, 2005 12:00 AM
The characters are right out of a central casting: The reclusive leader of a cult with a $100 million trust fund. Child brides forced into polygamous marriages. Lost boys run out of town so they can't compete for wives. Prosecutors whose efforts may seem slow, but whose tenacity is essential.
The setting is Colorado City, Ariz., and Hildale, Utah, twin towns where secrets like domestic violence, incest, child abuse and the sodomizing of little boys are only revealed in the hesitant voices of those who escape, and the cold phrases of civil lawsuits filed against a cult called the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The plot includes hideaways in Texas, Canada, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Mexico, where the now-missing FLDS leader Warren Jeffs may be holed up. It includes soothing promises from a Texas sheriff that he will not storm the cult's Texas compound in response to an Arizona criminal warrant issued against Jeffs earlier this month. That's because this thriller of sex, violence and greed in the name of God also includes the potential to explode into another Waco. advertisement
At least that's the fear.
Fear has long protected a group built on polygamy and cult strategies of mind control. For five decades, law enforcement officials feared the consequences of moving against a cult leader whose followers allow him to control every aspect of their lives.
That has been changing. Prosecutors have been moving, slowly and surely, over the past few years to build cases.
Earlier this month, a Mohave County grand jury indicted Jeffs on charges involving the "celestial" marriage of a 16-year-old girl to a married man. Mohave County Attorney Matthew Smith has said 10 to 15 additional cases are pending.
Smith is part of a task force that includes Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. Thanks to Goddard and Shurtleff's efforts, a Utah court is being asked today to permanently freeze Jeffs' access to the cult's multimillion-dollar trust.
A law passed earlier this year will enable Goddard to move against the cult-controlled Colorado City Unified School District, where Jeffs' puppets bought an airplane, yet bounced teacher paychecks.
In addition, there are several civil lawsuits against Jeffs, one alleging he repeatedly raped his young nephew.
Frustrated Arizonans may wonder what took so long. But a more effective question now is: What more will it take?
The pressure is on to crack a cult. It must continue.
The prosecutors who are moving against the excesses of this cult need the continued support of their communities. In addition, those communities have to be willing to help women, children and men who may emerge from a cult where they are kept uneducated and suspicious of the outside world.
The end of this drama is a long way off, but justice can prevail.
It must prevail because it is the lives, rights and dignity of real people - not characters from central casting - that are at stake.
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