Judge Dredd Movie is Green Lit!

[HOO-HAA]

I haven't seen Avatar but that picture, alone, proves he has the 'gurn' (Irish colloquial term?) for it.

MY money would be on Bateman. Plus, I think he'd do a geat job of it.

Just tell him to play Dredd like Batman, only with less marlboros in the voice.

[dweezil2]

In no particular order, my prefered potential Dredd actor list would go something like this:

[Mike Gloady]

Wot, no Matthew Fox?

*ducks*

[Tim Tailz]

In no particular order, my prefered potential Dredd actor list would go something like this:

I think Kurt Russell would be a good Dredd.

[GlovePuppet]

I would like to see a GOOD Dredd film.

[HOO-HAA]

In no particular order, my prefered potential Dredd actor list would go something like this:

I think Kurt Russell would be a good Dredd.

Agreed - I think he'd do an okay job.

[TordelBack]

Hmmm, I'm coming round to the idea that Kurt Russell might work - he missed out on Han Solo, he deserves a go at Dredd.  I'm afraid I'm firmly in the 'older, slower Dredd' camp (I think it'd give the film a more unique character than just another superhero actioner), and Kurt's what? About 60? 

[dweezil2]

Hmmm, I'm coming round to the idea that Kurt Russell might work - he missed out on Han Solo, he deserves a go at Dredd.  I'm afraid I'm firmly in the 'older, slower Dredd' camp (I think it'd give the film a more unique character than just another superhero actioner), and Kurt's what? About 60? 

He could certainly replicate the Eastwoodisms.
IMDB.COM has got his birthday down as 17th of March 1951, so he's nearly 59.
So a pretty good fit for a current set Dredd film.
Getting the casting right is essential to the film's success, so lets hope they make the right choice.
I'm pretty excited to find out who they go for.

[George Dread]

Hmmm would Kurt want to in sans helmet or is he more about the character acting?

[HOO-HAA]

Hmmm would Kurt want to in sans helmet or is he more about the character acting?

That's the thing - I think since V for Vendetta (hell, even Corpse Bride and Avatar!), actors may not be as precious about getting their faces on screen...

[Dog Deever]

I'm not about to trawl through 85 pages, has anyone suggested Nick Nolte?

[HOO-HAA]

I'm not about to trawl through 85 pages, has anyone suggested Nick Nolte?

He looks the part... and he showed a darker side, that could be Dredd-able, in the Ang Lee Hulk movie.

Thing is, I'm not convinced they're going to want to do a 65 year old Dredd for this movie, much as we'd like it to remain true to the current comics. I think we'll be looking at something more in line with Dredd's 'lost files' era. Hopefully in a good way, of course.

[Colin_YNWA]

The big problem with an older actor playing Dredd is its going to have to be a very physical part so its hard to imagine a geniune old actor getting the part? Not to say these days you can't have an old Dredd as I'm sure make-up etc will fill do the job of aging people just I don't think we'll see an old actor playing the part?

[spireite68]

Christopher Lee played Count Dooku in AOTC and ROTS and he is in his 80's but they got round the problem with his physical role by employing stunt men and CGI.

[Colin_YNWA]

Errr that's a very good point actually and while I could try a feeble attempt to defend by point, in honour of the fact that this is the internet and I really shouldn't admit to being wrong so easily, by saying there's a difference between a smaller part and carrying the film I'd only make myself look silly wouldn't I.

Good point well made sir.