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Who Should Star In A Heavy Rain Movie?
New Line have optioned the movie, who should star?
Written by Jon Denton, 27 February 2010
After supersleuth Superogatory uncovered New Line's short optioning of Heavy Rain, it got me thinking. Just who would play each of the game's four main characters, and the supporting cast? Let's get stuck in...
Ethan Mars
Ethan is a fairly quiet chap, small in stature and frame, with a kindness in his eyes and a fire in his belly. If Heavy Rain is made into a major Hollywood film, Ethan would likely be its main protagonist, so the studio would probably rather hang the picture around an established name. Unfortunately, the obvious name is Tom Cruise - he fits the bill perfectly - but if New Line fancied going in slightly edgier direction, a Clive Owen type could work.
Top Pick: Tom Cruise
Our Pick: Clive Owen
Others: Jon Rhys-Meyers, Jake Gyllenhaal
Norman Jayden
He's sharp, cocksure and quick-witted, but also pretty screwed up. You'd need someone who can deliver a powerful line while masking an inner torment, and someone who would be happy to play second fiddle to the more dominant characters. Mark Wahlberg's performance in The Departed is a touchstone here, as is Mark Ruffalo in Zodiac. Perhaps a younger actor like Ryan Gosling could fit the bill though - he certainly has the range.
Top Pick: Mark Wahlberg
Our Pick: Ryan Gosling
Others: Casey Affleck, Jeffrey Donavan
Madison Paige
Jacqui Ainsley does a tremendous job in the game, but probably wouldn't get the nod in a high-profile flick. Madison is all about strength and unassuming sexuality, so an actress known firstly for her emotive powers than her looks would be ideal. Maggie Gyllenhaal would be ideal, but perhaps there's room for An Education's Carey Mulligan?
Top Pick: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Our Pick: Carey Mulligan
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Scott Shelby
Shelby requires a physically large screen presence that's capable of warmth and kindness, the kind of thing John Goodman used to hoover up fifteen years ago. Now, perhaps a James Gandolfini would be a better fit?
Top Pick: James Gandolfini
Our Pick: James Gandolfini
Others: Micheal Chiklis, Brian Cox
Supporting cast...
Lauren Winters - Catherine Keener
Charles Kramer - Charles Dance
Gordi Kramer - Paul Dano
Mad Jack - Rampage Jackson
The Doctor - James Cromwell
Motel Clerk - Clint Howard
Shaun Mars - Max Records
Lieutenant Blake - Carlos Bernard
So what do you think? Any more obvious fits?
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