Casting The Movie: The Game
August 31, 2005 by Thundercat
Filed under Rants & Reviews
With the notion that Style’s upcoming tell-all book about the seduction community "The Game" as been optioned by Sony to be made into a movie, I thought it’d be fun to do throw out some casting ideas about what actors should portray certain people in the community. So here is my dream list when it comes to the ultimate casting of the film.
Director: Judd Apatow — The 40 Year Old Virgin
I gotta admit, I loved The 40 Year Old Virgin. I think writer/director Judd Apatow really understands how guys think when it comes to women, and he could tell the story of The Game with a lot of honesty and heart. Admittedly, this probably won’t happen, as the producers will undoubtedly get a woman to direct the feature as a way to deflect the criticism from all the fem-nazis about the movie being misogynistic. But one can dream…
Style: Cillian Murphey — Batman Begins, 28 Days Later
After seeing this guy in Batman Begins, I’m convinced he’s a really engaging actor who audiences can really love. He really displayed a sense of intelligence and manipulation in that movie, while in others he can certainly show he has heart and feelings. That’s why I think he’d be the perfect choice to play Style in the movie version. He’s talented enough to make a character the audience could really like and enjoy. Sure, he doesn’t look a thing like Style, but if you shave that guy’s head and have him say "Hey Man" at the beginning of every sentence, he’ll embody the character better than anyone else out there, guaranteed.
Mystery: Johnny Depp — Pirates Of The Caribbean, lots of other stuff.
I might be going out on a limb here since any movie made based on The Game probably couldn’t afford Johnny Depp, but he has been known to "buck the system" before and take smaller roles in order to do quirky characters, and let’s face it, you don’t get quirkier than Mystery! I think JD would take the time to research the character and do it right. I can totally see him walking around in platform boots, fuzzy top hat, long black leather trenchcoat, goth make-up, and a wicked Canadian accent all the while talking about "Female Grouses" and "Backwards Merging." In my mind, there is no better choice.
Tyler Durden: Seth Green — Without a Paddle, The Italian Job
I’ve heard Tyler refer to himself many times as a Seth Green look alike, and he’s right! Seth Green would totally be able to nail the character of Tyler Durden. I mean, he’s short, like Tyler. He’s got tall hair, like Tyler. He can act really spastic, like Tyler. He’s got a high-pitched squeaky voice, like Tyler. In fact, he’s like Tyler in all respects, except in penis size, which Tyler claims we weighs in at 2 1/2 inches, so in that category Seth Green might have him beat. But regardless of that, he’s the perfect choice! You put this guy in a sk8ter boi jacket and some NuRock boots, and have him walk around asking everyone if they think David Bowie is hot, you’ve got the best Tyler impersonator this side of the globe.
Papa: John Cho — Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle, American Pie
Who better to play a little asian guy than… a little asian guy! John Cho is pretty much the only young asian actor I can think of who could nail the character of Papa. I could see him walking around with Seth Green, trying to pick up women in his fast-talking lower-lip-biting style. Of course, you have to have a Paris Hilton cameo just so you can see John approach her and strike out. There also has to be a scene in the movie where John goes to his room and has ten "interns" sleeping on the floor doing all the slave labor for RSD.
Lisa: Natalie Portman — Star Wars Prequels, ’nuff said.
Having met and hung out with Style’s girlfriend Lisa, I can tell she’d be a tough one to cast. You need a real leading lady with a lot of wit, a good sense of humor, who’s also very pretty, all the while displaying that "I don’t give a fuck" rocker-chick attitude. So after much thought, the only actress I could come up with is Natalie Portman. I think she’s talented enough to display all those traits. Plus, you factor the "She’s Darth Vader’s Girlfriend" coolness factor into the equation, you’ve got every wanna-be pick up artist loser’s fantasy rolled up into a nice, neat package for them to whack off to! You can’t miss! Though she probably would be too expensive to get for this movie, she has been known to do low budget fare before like she did in the film Garden State.
Juggler: Owen Wilson — Wedding Crashers, Shanghai Noon
I can’t think of an actor who is better suited to the low-key, laid back style of Juggler than Owen Wilson. He comes across as someone who’s really sweet and thoughtful, the kind of guy who takes life as it comes to him, so who better to play Juggler? Not only that, but Owen Wilson would do a great job of showing the other side of the PUA spectrum, a great contrast to Johnny Depp’s Mystery.
David DeAngelo: Pierce Brosnan — James Bond, 007
What better guy to embody Cocky/Funny than James Bond himself? I could totally see Pierce Brosnan up on stage in some conference room, drawing on a flip chart with his black marker, and asking for "courtesy laughter" after every joke he says. Throw a pair of glasses on the guy, he’ll even look like David DeAngelo! But the best part of this is seeing his delivery of classic David D lines on women. That alone would be worth the price of admission.
Some Random AFC: Jon Heder — Napoleon Dynamite
Ever since I saw Napoleon Dynamite, I’ve been extremely impressed with Jon Heder. I think he’s incredibly entertaining to watch, and personally, I can’t think of an actor better suited to play a typical AFC. Can you imagine his character going to a workshop to learn how to pick up women? He’d be the perfect guy! We can see him going through his peacocking stage and all that fun stuff. This would be the guy the audience gets to experience the teachings of all the pick-up gurus through. He’ll be that guy who goes to every seminar and workshop. Hopefully, by the end of the movie he’ll either have a girlfriend, or be selling his own ebook on some pick-up method he made up himself.
MINE’99: Will Farrell — Anchorman, Old School
I think that there would be no one in the world who could better portray MINE’99 than the genius that is Will Farrell. In my opinion, he could absolutely nail the attitude of an aging loser who makes his living off of trying to teach guys how to hypnotize women. Can you imagine how funny it would be to see him running hypnotic patterns on women? Or better yet, him trying to teach other guys how to run hypnotic patterns? It would simply be too funny for words! Not only that, but to watch Will Farrell flip out as MINE’99 does whenever someone calls him a fraud would be priceless. I’m sure the add libs alone would make this movie one worth watching! Of course, we have to have a scene where we see Will Farrel doing Yoga.
Thundercat: The Rock — The Rundown, Walking Tall
Since I’ve always pictured myself as a half-black, half-Samoan pro wrestler-turned actor, I can’t think of anyone more appropriate to play me than The Rock. Sure, I’m not really IN the book, but should I be deemed worthy to be in the movie, there should be a scene where the Rock sits down at his computer and writes up something true and ultimately disparaging about MINE’99 on his blog, so we can see the appropriate follow-up scene of Will Farrell melting down and calling The Rock nasty names and making fun of his dad. Then at the end of the movie, the Rock can give Will Farrell the People’s Elbow during the credits. (hey, this is my dream list, I can cast who I want!!!)
Okay, so that’s my list. What’s yours? Share it in the comments.
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LOL
ross- ben stein “bueller”
Steve piccus -Kris Kristofferson”from blade”
david x- Dennis Franz “detective sipowitz”
Hypnotica-henry rollings
oh yeah
dave riker – havey kietel
ROFLMAO!! you ass thundy LOL
How about Ross Jeffries played by Ben Stiller since we have Owen Wilson and Will Ferrel in the cast already?
You need to drop your beef with RJ. You’re losing integrity.
I am have been reading this site for about 2days. I had forgotten about it. This community is full of prick waving “wannabe” alpha male types. The notion that thundercat would be worthy of the rock is ridiculous. I just read a blog somewhere on this site where you had totally chumped out on some phone sarge. I understand this is you blog and can do and say whatever you want, but lets get back on target about the best methods to move through the world and interact with the people we choose
yes giant dildos are issued at the door. please return them on the way out
Actually, I think the most appropriate actor for Ross Jeffries would be his Hollywood stunt-double…..
EUGENE LEVY!!!
You know something funny . . .
I was thinking about this the other day before I even read this. I was thinking about how much David DeAngelo reminded me of Kumar from Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle. Seriously.
Why not get the guy who did Kumar from that movie to play David D. in this one?
As for the role of Lisa, you’ll probably have to find someone else. I don’t think Natalie Portman can cut it regardless of the money.
I would love to see Ben Stein as Ross Jeffries! Although Eugene Levy (the dad from the American Pie series), would be a good option too. But Ben Stein is known as a bit of “reserved” character that it would be MONEY to see him in that role. (Of course it’d be money to see Eugene Levy in that role too as he’s typically played these more conservative and reserved types as well).
Hypnotica should show up as himself. He seems like a pretty cool guy. Henry Rollins is cool too.
Johnny Depp as Mystery . . . that’s the best match on the list!
Vega
Rockstar Type R 99x
@ Scott: I think that was just a joke.
Eugene Levy would be a PERFECT match for Ross. But of course, this cast would NEVER be assemble in a movie like this. And Thundy. Is it a fact that the book has been picked up to be made into a movie??? Because the movie I think would have a bigger impact on PU than the book. Now THAT would change a few things.
LMAO @ the Pierce Brosnan – David D. Joke. LOL!
I think the main character should be a frustrated lesbian, how about ellen degenerate???
tossers
quote:
You need to drop your beef with
RJ. You’re losing integrity.
Posted by: BG | Sep 1, 2005
2:04:58 AM
AGREED. Stop this lame shite Thundercat.
Nah, keep it up TC.
It aint lame… but it is entertaining. And let’s face it, RJ brings it on himself with his lack-of-tact approach here.
Also, I would have thought there’s far more integrity in standing up for what you believe in and holding your ground in the face of this sort of opposition. Cave in to them and you risk losing the sort of integrity they claim you’re already loosing. IMHO
Ben Stiller playing ANY of these characters would be funny as shit. His role in Dodgeball is a classic.
There is no gordon, why?
Because completely useless characters aren’t included in movie scripts.
They have no impact on the story.
How about Ray as the guy that gets drinks thrown in his face all the time?
How about Ray as George from Seinfeld? No, George lucks up now and then.
I got it…Ray as the Bron Loser in the comic script.
HAHAHAHAHA
is a big screen movie or some low budget production?
it can be whatever you want it to be Ndog
Style looks like Moby, without the money.
Oh he has the money. He got paid a 6 figure sum for distribution of the game in the UK alone. He is less of a weiner than moby though.
QUOTE:
Canongate Books Wins The Game
Canongate Books has bought The Game by bestselling author Neil Strauss, for an undisclosed six figure sum.
The Game is Neil Strauss’ fourth book. He previously co-wrote the bestselling The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, the autobiography of Marilyn Manson and The Dirt, the true story of Mötley Crüe – one of the classics of its genre.
“We are delighted to be publishing The Game. It tells the story of the author’s life among a group of self-styled pick-up artists,” commented Andy Miller, Commissioning Editor at Canongate Books. “It’s an extraordinary, funny, frequently jaw-dropping memoir which will be read and studied by men and women alike.”
Canongate beat several publishing houses including Random House and HarperCollins to win The Game and plans to publish in early 2006 with an ambitious and original marketing and publicity campaign.
Regan Books via HarperCollins will publish this Autumn in the US.
is that Newman guy from Seinfeld the same guy that gotten eaten by those little dinosaurs in Jurrasic Park?
Vega, Yes.
FYI: http://www.imdb.com
Years ago, the idea of casting a movie for usenet came up. A quote from Odious, in reference to Ray Gordon:
“I think they’d have to bring in jim henson’s creature shop, because no
human actor would be able to actually get their head up their own ass.”
Loved the casting ideas — my only ish was with the main character. The guy from High Fidelity, who was Jack Black’s partner at the record store — that would be a good Style. Todd Lousio.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521974/
I went to the signing tonight at Book Soup here in H-wood. Strauss was there with his gal, and was very pleasant when I spoke to him. I had recently sent him a fan e-mail which he remembered and referenced specifically.
I wish I knew what people looked like in the community, ever Asian guy I saw was a potential Pappa, every tall guy — is that Mystery? Two very odd energy dudes in cartoonish get-ups showed up pretty late. They had me curious.
I was standing in line behind a gaggle of girls, and it’s a long line, I’m bored, I feel like chatting, so I asked if they had been picked by the group to read The Game and report back to the coven. I told them I was the designated reader for The Rules for my group of guys. We laffed and connected, but I had to overcome the fact that they were intensely supicious of all males in the room — imagine that! One dude came up to them and ran some hard-guy routine. He was quickly dispatched with a “we seem to be at a impasse” by one of the ladies. I’ve got silver on my left hand, so it’s all just good fun to me, in fact I love flirting in social situations now because nothing is at stake for me.
Guy, Guys…Ross Jeffries MUST be played by the EUGENE LEVY, the dad in American Pie.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen his picture and thought it was Ross Jeffries
Y does he make fun of your dad all the time?????????/
HAHAHAAAA!! The People’s Elbow!!!
I say Napolean Dynamite as TD… the resemblance is too similar… lol. For me… even though I am only “kind of” in the book – I would be honored if Mark Paul Gosselar (Zack on Saved By The Bell) came out of retirement!
Toecutter – Jude Law
ExtraMask – Mike Myers
Sweater – Russell Crowe
I also think the indian dude from Short Circuit 2 needs to be in there somewhere… and I’d like to see the guy who stared in The Invisible Man playing Gunwich.
I am at a loss – not being in the LA area, I have only seen a few pictures of various players.
But think of the women, too. It should be a festival of 10′s, the best starlets Hollywood has to offer. (And the cast will hit on all of them, just for authenticity.)
Wouldn’t it be funny if some had actually been bagged by the PUG’s portrayed in the movie?
I can see the audition now: He started with a three stack of openers, followed by push-pull using a let’s get married, now we’re broken up routine, then he ran the cube, and took me to another club…
This is horrible. I hope Sony drops it or theu have to rewrite the script to make it more appealing to women and AFCs.
I hope it totally bombs in the theatres and goes straight to video.
What a fucking shame.
As an entertainment ‘toy’, however, the magic of the 3D and Nintendo’s usual fabulous build quality and playful software
mark it out as something special. 5 of the best
video games with the worst graphics: Final Fantasy 7 – PSX.
” Select “Play – Station 3 Controller” and go to Properties.
Cheers, Loads of data.
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