...Is that Roland's gun on his hip? Dude... I know it's Hollywood and all, but his six shooters are supposed to be frigging equal to Excaliber. *grumblegrumble*
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...Is that Roland's gun on his hip? Dude... I know it's Hollywood and all, but his six shooters are supposed to be frigging equal to Excaliber. *grumblegrumble*
I thought the same thing when Tom Cruise was cast as the vampire Lestat. He did a great job though. IMO of course. I got on board with the current choice for Roland when they revealed it is a sequel to the books. For selfish reasons I admit. It leaves open the possibility of a true adaptation in the future. Reshoots this late is concerning but I expect it to be an abortion anyway so not shocked.
They did. Scott is the spitting image....time to clone Eastwood's DNA.....
I am also skeptical. The producers are calling those who question this, racists and telling them to go 'F' themselves. I believe it is a valid concern though, given that a large portion of the overall story contains serious racial tension between Odetta and Roland. He fear, anger and initial hatred of what she terms 'honkie MFer'. Not sure how they can even come close to playing that out now. It definitely will change the story line, however, they will hopefully find a way to work the animosity in.Hi everyone, first time iv posted, but long time SK fan, the long walk was my first SK adventure, and it's probably still my favorite.......I, as well as you, recently found out that Idris Elba has been confirmed as the gunslinger in the upcoming epic story that is the dark tower...........now I wasn't best pleased with this choice of casting..........I'm not racist and I am probably , ignorantly un PC without really meaning to be, bit I couldn't see it working........however, I have recently watched Luther......and he is a top actor and I'm warming to the idea of him as Roland......if it was up to me it would be Guy Pearce, or Viggo, but like I say I can see Idris doing a good job.......anyone else agree ??
Because I'll us any excuse to post a pic of him...They did. Scott is the spitting image.
This is a new story; another turn of the wheel. This is not going to be the story we have all already read. Any concerns about what type of racial tension will occur between Idris' Roland, and Odetta (if she even becomes a part of the tale this time) are completely irrelevant at this point, and have been since Sai King tweeted the "Last Time Around" image 10 months ago.I am also skeptical. The producers are calling those who question this, racists and telling them to go 'F' themselves. I believe it is a valid concern though, given that a large portion of the overall story contains serious racial tension between Odetta and Roland. He fear, anger and initial hatred of what she terms 'honkie MFer'. Not sure how they can even come close to playing that out now. It definitely will change the story line, however, they will hopefully find a way to work the animosity in.
Yes, the likeness is incredible, especially the profile.Because I'll us any excuse to post a pic of him...
...I knew he was the image of pop, just that he was never in the running unfortunately.....Because I'll us any excuse to post a pic of him...