Who would make a good Doc?

[Marcus Tee]

Who do you think would be a good actor for the role of Doc Savage?

(BTW: when is Arny's term up anyway?)

[c***@mchsi.com]

Post by Marcus Tee
Who do you think would be a good actor for the role of Doc Savage?
(BTW: when is Arny's term up anyway?)

Brendan Fraser looks like the character on the covers of the old
pulps. As long as the story is strong and not goofy or too much
comedy, he could pull it off. See stills from the Mummy movies.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
I'm sure there's others that might fill the bill but so far, this guy
would work for me. Instead of the hollering character he plays in the
Mummies, a reserved, strong, commanding presence would work from BF.
Just purchased the DS movie dvd on ebay last night. Way too hokey,
but , hey, it's Doc Savage.

[c***@mchsi.com]

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

[Kent Allard]

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Good shots, but Brendan Fraser is 40 already, maybe 42 by the time we see the
movie and pushing 45 in time for the first sequel.

Like Arnie, I think the ship has sailed for this actor in a halfway believable
action adventure movie.

Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight. I think you'd end up
with a situation like Bill Murray in "The Razor's Edge" or Adam Sandler in
"Punch-Drunk Love". Audiences have certain expectations from big stars and the
box-office would suck when Brendan Fraser fans let everyone know that Doc Savage
is nothing like the Mummy movies.

[Anim8rFSK]

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Good shots, but Brendan Fraser is 40 already, maybe 42 by the time we see the
movie and pushing 45 in time for the first sequel.
Like Arnie, I think the ship has sailed for this actor in a halfway believable
action adventure movie.
Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight. I think you'd end up
with a situation like Bill Murray in "The Razor's Edge" or Adam Sandler in
"Punch-Drunk Love". Audiences have certain expectations from big stars and the
box-office would suck when Brendan Fraser fans let everyone know that Doc Savage
is nothing like the Mummy movies.

There's a Brendan Fraser clone making bad SciFi channel movies.

[c***@mchsi.com]

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Good shots, but Brendan Fraser is 40 already, maybe 42 by the time we see the
movie and pushing 45 in time for the first sequel.
Like Arnie, I think the ship has sailed for this actor in a halfway believable
action adventure movie.
Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight. I think you'd end up
with a situation like Bill Murray in "The Razor's Edge" or Adam Sandler in
"Punch-Drunk Love". Audiences have certain expectations from big stars and the
box-office would suck when Brendan Fraser fans let everyone know that Doc Savage
is nothing like the Mummy movies.

Unlike Murray and Sandler, Fraser can act. He's done more serious
stuff than the Mummy(s).

His age could be a factor but he's a young looking guy, decent shape
and tall. How old was Doc anyway? Ron Ely looked at least 45 when he
was playing the part...and when it wasn't too campy, he was Doc.
I guess we'll see and have to hope for the best. This could be really
cool if Hollywood doesn't stink it up.

[Kent Allard]

Post by c***@mchsi.com
Unlike Murray and Sandler, Fraser can act. He's done more serious
stuff than the Mummy(s).

Can't speak to this since I haven't seen "Punch-Drunk Love" or much of anything
with Sandler. Bill Murray's gotten a lot of good press for "Broken Flowers" &
"Lost in Translation" but again, I haven't seen them.

Post by c***@mchsi.com
He's done more serious stuff than the Mummy(s).

I've only seen him in comedies, action adventures (with a lot of comedy), and
cameos. Still, ask any man on the street and IF they know his name, they'll know
him for Mummies, Looney Tunes BIA, Dudley Do-Right and George of the Jungle.

Point is, what are audiences going to expect from him...

[c***@mchsi.com]

Post by Kent Allard
Point is, what are audiences going to expect from him...

He went from School Ties which was serious, to Encino Man and
established a name with both and it didn't affect what fans thought of
him either way. He's done more comedy but none his roles took away
from whatever present role was. A household name like he has would
bring a younger generation into the role and bring Doc Savage back to
a household name. That's just my thoughts. I'm not his agent.
Do you have any ideas? The blonde dude from Fast & the Furious comes
to mind but seems too young to me, but in the long run could work
sequels. I can't think of anybody else offhand.

[c***@mchsi.com]

What about John cena? He's 31. Knowing Raimi, he'll get Adrien
Brody(great actor but a small slim guy(although he could play Brig.
Gen. Theodore Marley 'Ham' Brooks). What about Ben Affleck? Big,
tall, hair can be lightened.

[faurote6]

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What about John cena? He's 31. Knowing Raimi, he'll get Adrien
Brody(great actor but a small slim guy(although he could play Brig.
Gen. Theodore Marley 'Ham' Brooks). What about Ben Affleck? Big,
tall, hair can be lightened.

I was posting over on Flearun about this guy -- an actor named Conan
Stevens

http://www.conanstevens.com/

The man is 7' tall and looks the part -- an excellent visual
interpretation of Bama's paperback. I don't know if he can act, anyone
familiar with him?

[rgurskey]

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What about John cena?  He's 31.  Knowing Raimi, he'll get Adrien
Brody(great actor but a small slim guy(although he could play Brig.
Gen. Theodore Marley 'Ham' Brooks).  What about Ben Affleck?  Big,
tall, hair can be lightened.

I was posting over on Flearun about this guy -- an actor named Conan
Stevens
http://www.conanstevens.com/
The man is 7' tall and looks the part -- an excellent visual
interpretation of Bama's paperback. I don't know if he can act, anyone
familiar with him?

Remember how all the women in the stories fall for Doc. This gun isn't
good looking enough to pull that off.

[c***@mchsi.com]

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Post by faurote6

What about John cena?  He's 31.  Knowing Raimi, he'll get Adrien
Brody(great actor but a small slim guy(although he could play Brig.
Gen. Theodore Marley 'Ham' Brooks).  What about Ben Affleck?  Big,
tall, hair can be lightened.

I was posting over on Flearun about this guy -- an actor named Conan
Stevens
http://www.conanstevens.com/
The man is 7' tall and looks the part -- an excellent visual
interpretation of Bama's paperback. I don't know if he can act, anyone
familiar with him?

Remember how all the women in the stories fall for Doc. This gun isn't
good looking enough to pull that off.

Looks aren't all of what the girls were falling for in Doc, it's the
power, both physical, attitude, presence and security.
Here's a youtube of him. I emailed him and let him know of the
movie...if it's really him.
His acting may need work, but as I watched this...you are right, he's
got that Bama look...maybe too tall but it could work.

[Marcus Tee]

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What about John cena?  He's 31.  Knowing Raimi, he'll get Adrien
Brody(great actor but a small slim guy(although he could play Brig.
Gen. Theodore Marley 'Ham' Brooks).  What about Ben Affleck?  Big,
tall, hair can be lightened.

I was posting over on Flearun about this guy -- an actor named Conan
Stevens
http://www.conanstevens.com/
The man is 7' tall and looks the part -- an excellent visual
interpretation of Bama's paperback. I don't know if he can act, anyone
familiar with him?

I suppose, if we want the film to be a "B" movie, this guy would be
fine. But can he lose the Aussie accent? Can he act? The lines spoken
in the YouTube viddy were in some other language. Still didn't look
like much of an actor.

As for Frasier, he's a pretty good actor but I can't see him as the
Savage type. We might as well go with Matt Keeslar for that matter.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444832/

I'm thinking someone with some intelligence. Sure he has to look the
part but Doc was a genius, a doctor, an authority in SOOO many fields.

I have a bad feeling they are going to miscast this part. And that
would make it just as bad as Pal's version. I'd hate to see that.

[c***@mchsi.com]

Post by Marcus Tee
I'm thinking someone with some intelligence. Sure he has to look the
part but Doc was a genius, a doctor, an authority in SOOO many fields.

True about the intelligence but that would be up to the writers more
than the actor.

Has anyone seen Fraser's serious work? He comes across very
intelligence where he needs to and very stupid when asked. It's up to
the writers and directors. Keeslar looks too "soap opera" but he
could work, too, I guess.

Maybe they'll announce soon. Any links to the buzz of the movie and
even the movie website?

[Chris]

On Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:40:49 -0700 (PDT), Marcus Tee

Post by Marcus Tee
As for Frasier, he's a pretty good actor but I can't see him as the
Savage type. We might as well go with Matt Keeslar for that matter.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444832/

Having been enjoying the heck out of "The Middleman" I was
thinking Keeslar myself.



Chris

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[c***@mchsi.com]

I've never seen the show but I watched a few clips. He could work. I
especially like the fact that on that show, he's wearing an outfit
close to what Richard Henry "Dick" Benson, "The Avenger" wore on the
covers of those books.

Is this show still on? I'm starting to watch it if it is.

[c***@mchsi.com]

Just saw the Middle Man...I'm now a fan. I forgot about Sorbo, what
about him as Doc?

[faurote6]

Post by c***@mchsi.com
Just saw the Middle Man...I'm now a fan. I forgot about Sorbo, what
about him as Doc?

I thought he might be good also, but he's 50 this year. Also thought
Adam Baldwin might be good, but he's around 45-46. If it's going to be
a one shot movie,OK...but if the powers that be are thinking franchise
they'll probably want to go younger

[c***@mchsi.com]

Adam Baldwin...one of my favorites..."My Bodyguard".
He's still going to look like he does for the next who knows years.
The guy never changes. He has a commanding presence.
What about Nathan Fillion? He's a little short and 39 though.

[Kent Allard]

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Adam Baldwin...one of my favorites..."My Bodyguard".
He's still going to look like he does for the next who knows years.
The guy never changes. He has a commanding presence.
What about Nathan Fillion? He's a little short and 39 though.

New, young unknown with talent.

Don't look at body builders. Find your "Doc in the rough" and build him up for
the movie. They really beefed up those guys for "The 300" (never saw the movie
so i can only hope that they weren't wearing plastic body-suits).

[Anim8rFSK]

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Just saw the Middle Man...I'm now a fan. I forgot about Sorbo, what
about him as Doc?

I suggested Sorbo a decade or so ago, but he's kinda old now too. :(

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Chris
On Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:40:49 -0700 (PDT), Marcus Tee

Post by Marcus Tee
As for Frasier, he's a pretty good actor but I can't see him as the
Savage type. We might as well go with Matt Keeslar for that matter.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444832/

Having been enjoying the heck out of "The Middleman" I was
thinking Keeslar myself.

I was amazed last night to see that he's taller than Kevin Sorbo!

[Anim8rFSK]

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Good shots, but Brendan Fraser is 40 already, maybe 42 by the time we see the
movie and pushing 45 in time for the first sequel.
Like Arnie, I think the ship has sailed for this actor in a halfway believable
action adventure movie.
Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight. I think you'd end up
with a situation like Bill Murray in "The Razor's Edge" or Adam Sandler in
"Punch-Drunk Love". Audiences have certain expectations from big stars and the
box-office would suck when Brendan Fraser fans let everyone know that Doc Savage
is nothing like the Mummy movies.

Unlike Murray and Sandler, Fraser can act. He's done more serious
stuff than the Mummy(s).
His age could be a factor but he's a young looking guy, decent shape
and tall. How old was Doc anyway? Ron Ely looked at least 45 when he
was playing the part...and when it wasn't too campy, he was Doc.
I guess we'll see and have to hope for the best. This could be really
cool if Hollywood doesn't stink it up.

Doc was born the turn of the century; he'd be (more or less) 33 in the
first book and 48 in the last.

Ely was born in 1938, which makes him about 36 when he shot Doc Savage.

[c***@mchsi.com]

Post by Anim8rFSK
Ely was born in 1938, which makes him about 36 when he shot Doc Savage.

Wow, well I have the dvd ordered so I'll be able to see him in it.
Maybe since I saw it several years ago I thought he looked older. The
age of forty used to seem old till I got there and passed it.

[Anim8rFSK]

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Ely was born in 1938, which makes him about 36 when he shot Doc Savage.

Wow, well I have the dvd ordered so I'll be able to see him in it.
Maybe since I saw it several years ago I thought he looked older. The
age of forty used to seem old till I got there and passed it.

hee hee

[Chris]

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Ely was born in 1938, which makes him about 36 when he shot Doc Savage.

Wow, well I have the dvd ordered so I'll be able to see him in it.
Maybe since I saw it several years ago I thought he looked older. The
age of forty used to seem old till I got there and passed it.

Well, until it shows up there's a few pictures. here:

http://members.fortunecity.com/clark_savage/



Chris
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Doc Savage and more at:

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[c***@mchsi.com]

Chris,
Thanks. Brings back memories.

[c***@mchsi.com]

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight.

School Ties comes to mind but I'd have to dig on some other serious
stuff. It's just not coming to me(and that may be where you're right,
not as memorable).

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http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3198916864/tt0859163
http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/doc-savage

Besides, I can't think of any role that he played straight.

School Ties comes to mind but I'd have to dig on some other serious
stuff. It's just not coming to me(and that may be where you're right,
not as memorable).

Check out Fraser in "Gods & Monsters" and the Best Picture winner "Crash."

[Marcus Tee]

Did anyone catch Keeslar in Middleman last night? I hadn't noticed
how buff he is. And that Snake Pliskin take cracked me up. But I'm
beginning to warm up to the idea that this guy could actually do the
part and pull it off.

Marcus Tee

[Anim8rFSK]

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Did anyone catch Keeslar in Middleman last night? I hadn't noticed
how buff he is. And that Snake Pliskin take cracked me up. But I'm
beginning to warm up to the idea that this guy could actually do the
part and pull it off.
Marcus Tee

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I had *no* idea what he was hiding
under the Middlesuit. I really wasn't certain it was even him at first.
He's got the size, and he's also got that "you don't notice how big he
is until he's standing next to a normal person" bit going for him too.

[Chris]

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Post by Marcus Tee
Did anyone catch Keeslar in Middleman last night? I hadn't noticed
how buff he is. And that Snake Pliskin take cracked me up. But I'm
beginning to warm up to the idea that this guy could actually do the
part and pull it off.
Marcus Tee

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I had *no* idea what he was hiding
under the Middlesuit. I really wasn't certain it was even him at first.
He's got the size, and he's also got that "you don't notice how big he
is until he's standing next to a normal person" bit going for him too.

IMDb says Keeslar is 6'2". It also says Kevin Sorbo is 6'3" but
Keeslar sure looked at least the same height if not a tad taller in
the episode they were in together.

Either way, when it comes to reasonably known actors as Doc I think
Keeslar could do a bang up job.


Chris
--
Buckaroo Banzai - Highlander - Ceirdwyn - Kolchack - Buffy -
Doc Savage and more at:

http://members.fortunecity.com/lost_giant

[Anim8rFSK]

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Post by Marcus Tee
Did anyone catch Keeslar in Middleman last night? I hadn't noticed
how buff he is. And that Snake Pliskin take cracked me up. But I'm
beginning to warm up to the idea that this guy could actually do the
part and pull it off.
Marcus Tee

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I had *no* idea what he was hiding
under the Middlesuit. I really wasn't certain it was even him at first.
He's got the size, and he's also got that "you don't notice how big he
is until he's standing next to a normal person" bit going for him too.

IMDb says Keeslar is 6'2". It also says Kevin Sorbo is 6'3" but
Keeslar sure looked at least the same height if not a tad taller in
the episode they were in together.

Yeah, that was the first time I realized how big Keeslar is; he was
definitely bigger than Sorbo. I was expecting him to come up to Sorbo's
nose.

Post by Chris
Either way, when it comes to reasonably known actors as Doc I think
Keeslar could do a bang up job.

BTW, there are several MIDDLEMAN comics. The first series reads like a
storyboard for the pilot episode.

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Joshua Gates from Destination Truth on Sci Fi would be a good
candidate and he really is a world traveling adventurer.

Saw the Middleman and you are all right. Dude's built and got the
chops.
Hope he in the running.

Funny but I'm about to send this post and my validation code word is
"Bronsman"...man of bronze?

[Anim8rFSK]

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Post by Marcus Tee
Did anyone catch Keeslar in Middleman last night? I hadn't noticed
how buff he is. And that Snake Pliskin take cracked me up. But I'm
beginning to warm up to the idea that this guy could actually do the
part and pull it off.
Marcus Tee

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I had *no* idea what he was hiding
under the Middlesuit. I really wasn't certain it was even him at first.
He's got the size, and he's also got that "you don't notice how big he
is until he's standing next to a normal person" bit going for him too.

Hey, how about Natalie Morales as the Mayan Princess?