Jimi Hendrix Biopic

boo boo · 06-30-2010, 02:49 PM

Yeah I wouldn't want Prince as an actor.

But he would at least be a good choice for dubbing the guitar parts, though having the actor be someone who can actually play the guitar would add to the authenticity.

Still they would want someone with star power so if it ever gets made it will probably be a high profile african american actor. Will Smith wouldn't be a bad choice, he's a really good actor actually. He's a little old for the role but compared to the aforementioned actors he looks like he could pass for being in his 20s and he's the closest to Hendrix in physical resemblance.

If they picked Eddie Murphy I wouldn't be able to control myself.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-30-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Still they would want someone with star power so if it ever gets made it will probably be a high profile african american actor. Will Smith wouldn't be a bad choice, he's a really good actor actually. He's a little old for the role but compared to the aforementioned actors he looks like he could pass for being in his 20s and he's the closest to Hendrix in physical resemblance.

If you can handle him sampling the fuck out of a bunch of Hendrix tunes to make the obligatory tie in pop song.

Plus I think he's a shit actor.

mr dave · 06-30-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

If they picked Eddie Murphy I wouldn't be able to control myself.

they were names for PAST considerations.

as in, Eddie Murphy's name only came up in the early 80s when he was one of the hottest actors out there. still riding high from SNL and looking to establish some diversity as an actor. it's not like he was in consideration 6 years ago against Andre 3000. same with Will Smith, odds are the most serious talks happened just as he was stepping out of being the Fresh Prince of BelAir and starting into more diverse movie roles before becoming becoming the Fresh Prince of Action Heroes.