From: CDOMS@VAX1.UMKC.EDU
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.misc
Subject: Watchmen Survey
Date: 23 Jul 92 00:25:00 GMT

Greetings! I was at 'lost' as to where to put this item for discussion.
MISC seemed as good as any, but I need to give a little background info
first.

Back when Alien3 was being hotly debated in the MOVIES list, Todd Perlmutter
wrote "wouldn't Lance Hendrickson make a great Rorschach (Watchmen).  I 
agreed with Todd and we have been discussing the Watchmen ever since then.

THE SURVEY

The question for all of you is this: If the Watchmen made it to the 'visual
medium' who would you like to see act in it?  Yes, I know this was probably
discussed prior to me signing on to this discusion list, but new actors
have appeared, and can be considered for the role.

Let's add a couple of twists to this survey.  Include a list of deased or
elderly actors (those who would have been perfect in their prime) that you
would have liked to have seen in a role.  Al, include your suggestions
actors that are "far fetched" choices - Remember to justify your answers.

While, we're on the topic- Who would you like to see direct the Watchmen
(same catagories as stated above apply).  And would you prefer the Watchmen as 
a Movie? or TV Mini series?

Todd and I have put together a list of possible actors.  They are as
follows:

(CA) = Current Actors, (DOA) = Dead/Older Actors (sorry couldn't resist
on the DOA :) :)  ) and (FF) = Far Fetched Actors.

COMEDIAN:

(CA) Rutger Hauer - if you dye his hair dark, make-up job, could look
                    the part, needs to lose the accent, or work on 
                    developing an American accent.

(CA) Robert De Niro - After "Cape Fear" need we say more?

(CA) Randall "Tex" Cobb - The biker from Hell from "Raising Arizona"
                          He looked like the Comedian there, just needed
                          a hair cut.

Others: Gary Busse (sp) or Nick Nolte.

DR MANHATTAN:

(DOA) Yule Brenner - Alan Moore's nodel for 'DM'.

(FF) Dolph Lundgren - More for physique that for his acting ability,
                      (One can always dub a voice in :)  )

Options: F/X create 'DM' like in T2.

NITE OWL (DANIEL)

(CA) Richard Masur - Played a govt type in "Under Fire", various other
                     Average Guy roles.  He looks like Daniel.

(CA) Steve Landisberg(sp) - Dietrick of "Barney Miller". Also looks like
                            Daniel.

(DOA) Steve Allen - About 15 years ago, he would have been perfect.

OYZMANDIAS

(CA) Rutger Hauer - He looks the part.

(CA/FF?) Patrick Swayze - After his role in "Point Break", he could do
                          it.

RORSCHACH

(CA) Lance Hendrickson - Aliens, Alien3, also have seen him in a movie
                         with red hair, and he has played 'crazies'
                         before.

(CA) William DeFoe - I got this idea after I saw him in "City of Fire"

(CA) name? - The actor who plad LarryDaryl & Daryl) on "Bob Newhart"
             and was in "Blade Runner"

SILK SPECTRE (LAURIE)

(CA) Megan Gallagher - Rousso (sp?) of "Hill Street Blues"  She looks
                       right for the part and is a good actress.

Other possiblities? - Sharon Stone and  ?? from "Total Recall".  I don't
                      think they look right for the part.  But anyone
                      who can make it look convincing that they are beating
                      crap out of Arnold cant be all bad :)

MINOR CHARACTERS:

PSYCHIATRIST:

(CA) John Hancock - the Black judge from "LA LAW".

JANIE:

(CA) Mary Elizabeth Mameno (sp) of "Abyss" and "Robin Hood".  Her
                               looks are wrong for Laurie, but I think
                               she would be great for Janie.

DIRECTORS:

(CA) James Cameron - He can direct/write well developed strong characters
                     and handle F/X effectively

(CA) Johnathan Demme - "Silence of the Lambs"

(CA) Paul Verhoven (sp) - "Total Recall" and "Robocop"

(CA/FF) Tim Burton - He maybe too dark and styliztic for some tastes.

(CA/FF)Coen Brothers - "Raising Arizona" and "Barton Fink" etc. They
                          could give it that "barton fink feel" :) :)
                          Actually, I think they could do justice to the
                          Watchmen and yet make it uniquely their own.

TV OR MOVIE?

Personally I would prefer a TV mini series, cause I'm afraid any movie
would be chopped down to 'bare bones'


Well that a start.  No **flames** for any suggestions please.  The FF
category sholld give people an opportunity to promote the obscure or
ricous.  ing forward to hearing other folks suggestions.

Carol Doms
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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