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Post by krakenslayer on Apr 14, 2009 14:48:24 GMT -5
If Phantasm 5 was to have a budget on a par with the second film and, like that film, had to bring in one or two well known or up-and-coming names to give it a little more mainstream billing cred, what actors would you like to see appear, and in what sort of roles?
(NOTE: I'm not talking about replacing key players in the series, I'm talking about supporting cast)
How about Jamie Lee Curtis as a romanitc foil for Reggie? She's well known, has strong horror cred, and is about the right age (and is presumably still considered attractive by someone).
Or what about more youthful actors? Let's face it, the cast are not getting any younger and most financiers are likely to want one or two names for the under-30 crowd. Jay Hernandez from Hostel and Quarantine as a sidekick to Reggie? Or Dominic Monaghan, from Lost and Lord of the Rings, who has already starred alongside Angus in the fantastic I Sell the Dead?
Your thoughts?
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Post by bigphan1990 on Apr 14, 2009 21:50:28 GMT -5
Seeing where Part 4 end, I think tha cast should be A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm.
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Post by d77 on Apr 15, 2009 8:33:54 GMT -5
That's a good question, I would prefer someone totally unknown for new characters - age un-important really IMO.
As a side note (especially if the proposed 5th film would be the last) if it were possible to tie in some past characters i.e. Jody, Rocky and Tim for example, who are presumably still alive, that would be very interesting.....could include the fortune teller's granddaughter as well or at least an explanation for her scream.
I guess I'm saying that new actors are less interesting at this point (again- in my opinion) with so many other loose ends/characters remaining from prior films. Slightly off topic.....I could be wrong, but to me the whole "everyone interprets their own meaning" etc. etc. only goes so far - then things become too vague - still, I guess new (supporting) actors are necessary but I'd prefer unknowns.
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Post by OblivionGoon on Apr 15, 2009 11:57:36 GMT -5
Seeing where Part 4 end, I think tha cast should be A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm. I'm pretty sure that he meant side actors. Like Rocky, Tim, Liz, etc. I would prefer another guy to tag along with the gang. Not a kid, but just some normal joe that can kick ass if needed. We have already seen the femme fatale and hang on kid routine, time for something different.
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Post by d77 on Apr 16, 2009 7:42:05 GMT -5
Right......I was referring to the supporting cast too - it would just be interesting and tie things together a bit if someone popped up that had already been mentioned or seen in one of the past films. Again, just my 2 cents.
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Post by DustinM on Apr 16, 2009 16:19:14 GMT -5
D77,
I just erased your signature because according to the ProBoards Terms of Service, all text written on the forum must be in English.
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Post by krakenslayer on Apr 16, 2009 17:35:00 GMT -5
D77, I just erased your signature because according to the ProBoards Terms of Service, all text written on the forum must be in English. Wow, that seems a little... anal. (on the part of ProBoards, not you) fgsafg gtg sdsds tghdd < Look, it's not English! Ooooo! ;D
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Post by DustinM on Apr 16, 2009 17:45:26 GMT -5
D77, I just erased your signature because according to the ProBoards Terms of Service, all text written on the forum must be in English. Wow, that seems a little... anal. (on the part of ProBoards, not you) fgsafg gtg sdsds tghdd < Look, it's not English! Ooooo! ;D Well apologies, mate. We're a pretty easy going bunch here and the house rules are lax. It's the federal (ProBoards) that we have to enforce regardless of what we think about it. Still glad to have D77 here though! Especially good to see the Russian phan-base get some representation!
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Post by cryptkeeper2529 on Apr 16, 2009 18:19:41 GMT -5
It's kind of a hard thing to think about given the status on the actual film, but I w as pretty game for Bruce Campbell coming in as a new protagonist alongside Reggie I thought was a really cool idea. I kinda pictured most of the movie taking on place on the red planet and in buildings and stuctures much like in Phantasm II, so aside from a few little things most of the cast would be the primary. I personally don't think Bill Thornbury should be back though; I mean, I think he should have an extended cameo or something as this is the last movie, but I had always found his appearence in Part 3 a little unneeded and As of Phantasm IV he has now died twice...even for Phantasm, coming back from that is a bit much.
I would love to see paula Irvine come back, wether the part is evil or a sinciere return, but given her part in Phantasm II and the head taken away something needs to happen. Rocky I think should make an appearence of some sort, but I don't really see it happening. Other than that....I'm not totally sure
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Post by crazychurchill on Sept 17, 2009 16:34:03 GMT -5
Hey I'm new.
Correct me if I'm wrong because I've only seen Phantasm 4 once, and that was about 10 years ago or so now, but isn't Michael technically dead now and possibly one of the Tall Man/Lady in Lavender Entity's suits?
Also outside of a brief cameo I really wouldn't put Jody in too much of Phantasm V, honestly I think his character's journey is done.
The only previous cast member I'd bring back would be Reggie. Outside of him to be truthful a new younger cast would be needed. A. Michael Baldwin could return as one of the Entity's new suits.
Also depending on how long it takes to make it the part of the Tall Man make either have to be be small, or recast depending on the age and health of actor Angus Scrimm.
It'd be nice to get actors back from the previous films even if they weren't playing the same characters and were more or less doing cameos. Like Kathy Lester, or Samantha Phillips. Paula Irvine may be a little hard to get back these days considering she retired from acting in 1994 and hasn't done anything since. However anything is possible.
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Post by OblivionGoon on Sept 17, 2009 16:51:33 GMT -5
BLASPHEMY!
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Post by gopher in heat on Sept 17, 2009 17:07:10 GMT -5
Hey I'm new. Correct me if I'm wrong because I've only seen Phantasm 4 once, and that was about 10 years ago or so now, but isn't Michael technically dead now and possibly one of the Tall Man/Lady in Lavender Entity's suits? Also outside of a brief cameo I really wouldn't put Jody in too much of Phantasm V, honestly I think his character's journey is done. The only previous cast member I'd bring back would be Reggie. Outside of him to be truthful a new younger cast would be needed. A. Michael Baldwin could return as one of the Entity's new suits. Also depending on how long it takes to make it the part of the Tall Man make either have to be be small, or recast depending on the age and health of actor Angus Scrimm. It'd be nice to get actors back from the previous films even if they weren't playing the same characters and were more or less doing cameos. Like Kathy Lester, or Samantha Phillips. Paula Irvine may be a little hard to get back these days considering she retired from acting in 1994 and hasn't done anything since. However anything is possible.
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Post by crazychurchill on Sept 17, 2009 17:46:07 GMT -5
Well I guess I'm winning people over already! ;D
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Post by OblivionGoon on Sept 17, 2009 21:00:09 GMT -5
It's nothing personal, crazychurchill.
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Post by crazychurchill on Sept 17, 2009 21:42:29 GMT -5
Oh don't worry Goon, I didn't think it was, I figured it was more goofing off then anything else. However I still stick by my opinion that they'll need to infuse new young blood into the series. Plus somebody has to get naked and shake their T & A, and I don't want it to be Michael, Reggie, Jody, or the Tall Man.
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Post by DustinM on Sept 18, 2009 0:03:15 GMT -5
crazychurchill, So wonderful to have you here at Phantasm Community. Many here are quite fond of Angus, several even know him and many more have met him at screenings/conventions. Suggesting he be recast won't make you too popular around these parts.
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Post by crazychurchill on Sept 18, 2009 18:15:45 GMT -5
crazychurchill, So wonderful to have you here at Phantasm Community. Many here are quite fond of Angus, several even know him and many more have met him at screenings/conventions. Suggesting he be recast won't make you too popular around these parts. I'm not saying he should be recast, I love Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man. However what I was saying was considering the actors age and health by the time they finally get around to doing a fifth Phantasm movie his part may have to be reduced, or the dreaded idea of recast may have to become a real possibility. He's 83 right now, if it takes another four or five years that would make him 87 to 88. Listen if Angus is healthy and ready to go then that's the way I like it, if not then they'll have to figure a way around it.
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Post by hemicuda on Sept 22, 2009 11:25:21 GMT -5
Someone on imdb suggested they shoot some scenes with him on a greenscreen so they would work them into PV in the event he was not in good enough health to return when/if they ever get around to making it. That's probably not a bad idea. We all want to see more Angus but I could accept a reduced role for him if Mike is to become the new Tall man. Still, best case scenario is... Angus is still ready to go when the time comes.
I'm excited about Bubba 2 but I wish Don would make PV first. I understand Bubba seems like a better business choice at the moment though
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