Who Should Play Copernicus?

Hyfen_Underskor · February 19 2013, 07:17 PM

As far as appearance, if that were a significance, I would choose Nick Nolte:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ni...Kopernikus.jpg

He certainly has an intensity, but I'm not sure that kind of intensity would work with a possible movie (Whether it's in the works or not, I don't know).

I would choose Richard Dreyfuss or Robin Williams. They would/add humor to the movie, and they both are good at personally driven roles. They're both good at playing the role of someone with a purpose.

sojourner · February 19 2013, 07:24 PM

Just about any good actor would be a good pick. It's not like Copernicus brings an associated image to mind like if you ask someone who should play Superman.

Asbo Zaprudder · February 19 2013, 09:02 PM

Nick Nolte has the enormous chin, I guess. Robin Williams - god, no. But what's exciting about Copernicus? De revolutionibus orbium coelestium wasn't even published until about the time of his death, so the Inquisition couldn't get their hands on him. In fact, the Catholic church showed very little interest in undermining the heliocentric theory until the time of Galileo, 60 years or so later.

The Borgified Corpse · February 20 2013, 03:33 AM

Asbo Zaprudder wrote:

In fact, the Catholic church showed very little interest in undermining the heliocentric theory until the time of Galileo, 60 years or so later.

This is why the role would be so hard to cast. Actors don't believe in heliocentrism. Most leading men view themselves as the center of the universe.

junxon · February 20 2013, 03:47 AM

phil collins

Flying Spaghetti Monster · February 20 2013, 04:48 AM

A good dog. Like one born in the late 40's, early 50's. A dog that has a mad scientist as an owner

Hyfen_Underskor · February 20 2013, 09:15 AM

Asbo Zaprudder wrote:

Nick Nolte has the enormous chin, I guess. Robin Williams - god, no. But what's exciting about Copernicus? De revolutionibus orbium coelestium wasn't even published until about the time of his death, so the Inquisition couldn't get their hands on him. In fact, the Catholic church showed very little interest in undermining the heliocentric theory until the time of Galileo, 60 years or so later.

Unfortunately a movie like this could turn out to be along the lines of "Inherit The Wind". The Scopes Monkey Trial apparently wasn't viewed as interesting enough, so a very loosely related movie took it's place.

Carcazoid · February 20 2013, 09:21 AM

Flying Spaghetti Monster wrote:

A good dog. Like one born in the late 40's, early 50's. A dog that has a mad scientist as an owner

Ya beat me to it.

Owain Taggart · February 20 2013, 08:52 PM

Christopher Walken. The shape of his face and facial features are very similar.

The Borgified Corpse · February 23 2013, 10:21 PM

Carcazoid wrote:

Flying Spaghetti Monster wrote:

A good dog. Like one born in the late 40's, early 50's. A dog that has a mad scientist as an owner

Ya beat me to it.

Me too. But then, it doesn't take an Einstein.

February 19 2013, 07:17 PM	#1
Hyfen_Underskor Lieutenant	Who Should Play Copernicus? As far as appearance, if that were a significance, I would choose Nick Nolte: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ni...Kopernikus.jpg He certainly has an intensity, but I'm not sure that kind of intensity would work with a possible movie (Whether it's in the works or not, I don't know). I would choose Richard Dreyfuss or Robin Williams. They would/add humor to the movie, and they both are good at personally driven roles. They're both good at playing the role of someone with a purpose.

February 19 2013, 07:24 PM	#2
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Who Should Play Copernicus? Just about any good actor would be a good pick. It's not like Copernicus brings an associated image to mind like if you ask someone who should play Superman. __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...

February 19 2013, 09:02 PM	#3
Asbo Zaprudder Rear Admiral Location: Chairman of the bored	Re: Who Should Play Copernicus? Nick Nolte has the enormous chin, I guess. Robin Williams - god, no. But what's exciting about Copernicus? De revolutionibus orbium coelestium wasn't even published until about the time of his death, so the Inquisition couldn't get their hands on him. In fact, the Catholic church showed very little interest in undermining the heliocentric theory until the time of Galileo, 60 years or so later. __________________ "It is a lonely life, the way of the necromancer... oh, yes. Lacrimae Mundi - the tears of the world."

February 20 2013, 03:47 AM	#5
junxon Fleet Captain Location: I'm a Romulan now. Romulans are cool	Re: Who Should Play Copernicus? phil collins __________________ I'm your Venus, I'm your fire, At your desire, Captain. - Mr Spock Hello to Jason Isaacs!

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Flying Spaghetti Monster Vice Admiral Location: Flying Spaghetti Western	Re: Who Should Play Copernicus? A good dog. Like one born in the late 40's, early 50's. A dog that has a mad scientist as an owner __________________ Life of Pi is the most pleasant film I've ever not cared at all for.

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February 20 2013, 08:52 PM	#9
Owain Taggart Commodore	Re: Who Should Play Copernicus? Christopher Walken. The shape of his face and facial features are very similar.