Something that every movie maker or screen writer has done, (whether they care to admit it or not) is to fantasy cast one of their projects. In the build up to the new project (Project 12 Days) I'm going to play the game with you guys now. In the past I have cast John Cusack and Winona Ryder as my principle leads. I even went as far as choosing to entice Leonard Nimoy back into the Directors chair for the Sci-Fi epic, "No Earthly Connection". a script that I never finished but, once photoshopped, the poster looked brilliant.
I am picking three scripts (out of 12 for those of you paying attention) and will give you a brief plotline and the fantasy cast.
If you're sitting comfortably I'll begin.
VAMPIRE ROSES
"Nunwood Vampire Justine McVey has a date with a secret admirer."
As seen in: Star Trek DS9, The Dead Zone, X Rated, Metal Tornado.
There are a couple of reasons why I'd cast Nicole as my Justine McVey. First and foremost is that she is a lovely actress who has an innocent, wide eyed quality to her that fits with the vision I have of Justine. I don't mind admitting that part of my decision to cast is the little crush I have on her and it would be lovely to meet her on set. :) Justine is innocent and sweet. Sexy and vicious. Nicole is cute, determined and smart. Together they could be formidable.
Starring Lee Evans as Donald
As seen in: The Medallion, Mouse Hunt, Doctor Who.
Donald is a wonderfully weird character. A man who has fallen in love with a Vampire to the point where he carries pictures around with him. Manic and geeky. The role needs to go to someone who can pull it off without being bad strange. Someone with a charm and likeability so you can see beyond the weird obsession to the love and affection that Donald has towards Justine. Everyone loves Lee Evans, his turn as Dr Malcolm in Planet Of The Dead is just the right side of Geek to make him loveable.
A PRESENT FOR ELIZA.
"The Voice, allows Eliza, the survivor of his latest game to choose her own Christmas present."
Starring: Helena Bonham-Carter as Eliza.
As seen in: Planet Of The Apes, Big Fish, Fight Club, Alice In Wonderland
Eliza is a fragile, damaged young lady. taken from the streets as a teenager she has been forced to take part in vicious games to appease The Voice. Eliza has survived several brutal rounds and seen everyone around her die in the process. As victor she has lost her mind, but her prize is a chance to live in the darkness. If anyone can play the role, it's HBC. Twitchy, on edge and despite the fact that her mind is broken into a million little pieces still gorgeous. This could be another Marla Singer and she still looks hot in an eye patch.
MESSAGE TO THE GREAT BEYOND
"A young Wiccan tries to contact her lost boyfriend."
Starring: Ellen Page as Danielle
As seen in: Juno, Inception, X-Men III, Super
Anyone who's seen Juno will appreciate that Ellen Page gives a great performance as the wise ass child growing up quickly. There's a lot of things to be negative about, mostly the song and undertone of Jason Bateman's character bordering on obsession with a young girl. Danielle is a girl in control of her own life, knowing what she wants and is willing to experiment to get it. This episode calls for a strong spine of comedy, the central character should be moody and have a bit of a tantrum when things don't go their way. Credentials that exist in Page's Juno more than in anybody in the dodgy follow up 'Jennifer's Body'.
So there you have it. If money/location were no object that's the cast I'd be looking at for these episodes. I'd be interested in hearing about your thoughts on who you would cast based on these loglines.
I've already got Catherine Tate in mind as a busty barmaid in a Zombie flick and Winona Ryder and John Cusack in a Sci-Fi epic. So don't go steeling them!!
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