Ok, why would they cast Leonardo DiCaprio (who is short and baby faced and goofy looking) to play Howard Hughes (who was tall and chiseled and handsome).
Thinking maybe Tom Welling woulda been a good choice. Hadn't really heard of this guy, but found his picture while looking for pics of Leo. Where have I been that I missed him?
UPDATE: I should point out that I think all of the casting looks weak. Kate Beckinsale, though certainly beautiful, does not work as Ava Gardner. Cate Blanchett, though certainly talented, seems in the previews to do a lousy Kate Hepburn. Gwen Stephani may be able to present a reasonable facsimile of Jean Harlow, not sure how her acting will be - I have high hopes for her though.
side note: SG's oldest son thinks of himself as a bit of an Ashton Kutcher look-alike. I have always thought he was much better looking than that - in fact the only thing they have in common is bad haircuts. Now I think he looks a bit like Tom Welling. Don't know if he would agree.
Posted by Vox at December 6, 2004 03:36 PM | moviesI like Leo, I think he is a good actor. I thought he was tall? I was actually going to post about this movie and how it is one of the few movies that look decent this year. Though the hunk you posted looks mighty nice too.
Posted by: Lori at December 6, 2004 04:37 PMOooh, I've never liked Leo. OK as an actor, but nothing special..or very few special roles anyway. Never saw Gilbert Grape, but heard he was good in it. Can't think of anything where I was really impressed with his work, but I remember a lot of movies where I thought he was poorly cast (Titanic being the top of that list)
I do think his Alexander might be more believable than Colin Farrel's - if they go forward with that production.
Posted by: Vox at December 6, 2004 05:13 PMJust looked at that Alexander link - one of the forum posts is "Tom Welling to replace Leonardo?" Funny coincidence
Posted by: Vox at December 6, 2004 05:15 PMI've never been a huge Leo fan either, but I've heard good things about Aviator so far. Tom Welling is quite the hunk! Too bad I don't watch Smallville.
Posted by: yayaempress at December 7, 2004 06:27 AM
