say this film hits the box office at the top...

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Posted by LILPIMP5J at spider-wm055.proxy.aol.com on June 29, 2000 at 15:12:50:

In Reply to: My ONLY post ever about FLETCH casting..... posted by Darth Dobbin on June 29, 2000 at 15:05:01:

If Jason Lee were to star in it and it became a huge blockbuster, then it would shoot up his status, and he'd become a huge star. His career opportunities would skyrocket. I say Lee's a prime choice, he deserves it. (but it IS Kevin's choice, and I'm sure any choice he makes would be a fine one)

: Okay, Everybody's keen on Lee, and for good reason. He's the secret gem in the Askewniverse crown, as of yet undiscovered by the Big Leagues and Multi-Multi-Multi-Million-Dollar-Budget-Filmmakers of the world.. I too, am keen on him; dude is funny and likable, and has great timing...

: BUT-

: What with this being a non-askewinverse-askew venture, maybe a central casting of a non-askew regular might add peanut butter to the chocolate, so to speak.

: 1)JOHN CUSAK- been around since forever, only now acknowledged as a great actor... After opening HIGH FIDELITY, and with GROSSE POINTE BLANK, has some bankability(Unlike Lee's BANKY-bility, which nets him our collective love.), and can get those magazine covers. A cool guy from all outward appearances, and can handle wordy dialogue by making it his own delivery. Adds creedence to Kevin's filmmaking as well, deflects some critics waiting to pounce after giving praise for DOGMA.

: 2)EDWARD NORTON- hollywood and critical wunderkund, this guys got more buzz than an angry hornets nest, and the skillz to boot. Again, adding an accepted and acclaimed amazing actor to the rosters of VA, at this new juncture, may be the "synergy" [that's for you, Tom, my friend. :)] needed to get this a big, big PR boost. Also, after KEEPING THE FAITH, dude proves to be good at comedy timing.

: 3)WILL SMITH- After his dramatic turn at Jim West, he has proven himself to be able to jump the race barrier in terms of "surprise casting." Add to this the visual joke of having him play Young Chevy Chase in the "bookends" that you spoke of, and you've got box office, and comedy gold.(Just kidding. Actually, casting Brian Lynch after his breakaway role as COMIC BOOK PANELIST in CHASING AMY would make more sense.)

: Anyway, I'm sure you have your own plans, and this is all sound and fury, signifying if not nothing, than at least "not too much."

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It's NOT going to be top box office Tishel Aromatic 15:53:32 6/29/00 (7)
- Why not? Team LaFours 16:59:08 6/29/00 (2)
  - Re: Why not? Tishel Aromatic 17:19:45 6/29/00 (1)
    - Re: Why not? LILPIMP5J 18:03:22 6/29/00 (0)
- It's all about the buzz, (& the benjamins, natch) Darth Dobbin 16:23:34 6/29/00 (3)
  - Shaft bad? I thought Siskel was dead... DidntICUonCNN 16:57:27 6/29/00 (1)
    - not untill Shaft in Africa rudy 18:47:21 6/29/00 (0)
  - Re: It's all about the buzz, (& the benjamins, natch) Tishel Aromatic 16:29:55 6/29/00 (0)

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: If Jason Lee were to star in it and it became a huge blockbuster, then it would shoot up his status, and he'd become a huge star. His career opportunities would skyrocket. I say Lee's a prime choice, he deserves it. (but it IS Kevin's choice, and I'm sure any choice he makes would be a fine one) : : Okay, Everybody's keen on Lee, and for good reason. He's the secret gem in the Askewniverse crown, as of yet undiscovered by the Big Leagues and Multi-Multi-Multi-Million-Dollar-Budget-Filmmakers of the world.. I too, am keen on him; dude is funny and likable, and has great timing... : : BUT- : : What with this being a non-askewinverse-askew venture, maybe a central casting of a non-askew regular might add peanut butter to the chocolate, so to speak. : : 1)JOHN CUSAK- been around since forever, only now acknowledged as a great actor... After opening HIGH FIDELITY, and with GROSSE POINTE BLANK, has some bankability(Unlike Lee's BANKY-bility, which nets him our collective love.), and can get those magazine covers. A cool guy from all outward appearances, and can handle wordy dialogue by making it his own delivery. Adds creedence to Kevin's filmmaking as well, deflects some critics waiting to pounce after giving praise for DOGMA. : : 2)EDWARD NORTON- hollywood and critical wunderkund, this guys got more buzz than an angry hornets nest, and the skillz to boot. Again, adding an accepted and acclaimed amazing actor to the rosters of VA, at this new juncture, may be the "synergy" [that's for you, Tom, my friend. :)] needed to get this a big, big PR boost. Also, after KEEPING THE FAITH, dude proves to be good at comedy timing. : : 3)WILL SMITH- After his dramatic turn at Jim West, he has proven himself to be able to jump the race barrier in terms of "surprise casting." Add to this the visual joke of having him play Young Chevy Chase in the "bookends" that you spoke of, and you've got box office, and comedy gold.(Just kidding. Actually, casting Brian Lynch after his breakaway role as COMIC BOOK PANELIST in CHASING AMY would make more sense.) : : Anyway, I'm sure you have your own plans, and this is all sound and fury, signifying if not nothing, than at least "not too much."

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