You Make the Call Game: Romantic Comedy
You should know the game by now. If not, take the chance to review. This is for a movie that's set to start production [the actual filming part, anyway] in late 2006. Therefore, there's some choice in your stars. But remember, too, that this is a long-term role: you're also betting, in part, on the careers of your stars, since it won't make it into theatres until at least late 2007.
The movie is a romantic comedy that tries to emphasize the comedy aspect in an attempt to court a male audience to a genre that skews heavily female-- thus establishing a profitable 'date movie' scenario. Therefore, the guy should get top billing while the girl will get a chance to steal the America's Princess Crown from Rachel McAdams or Jennifer Garner or Anne Hathaway or whoever will have it then. So who's your leading couple? And keep in mind-- who might have chemistry? There's also a fun grandma supporting role that I'll let you pick, too. Whee!
*Sorry about the lack of pics, but the site's been loading really slow for me, from several computers, and slow-loading sites are the bane of my existence. I may add some later, and they will be present in later posts.*
RYAN REYNOLDS Vs. CILLIAN MURPHY Vs. WENTWORTH MILLER Vs. TOPHER GRACE
Ryan did his time in television, in mediocre movies, and now he's on the verge of superstardom. Or is he?
Cillian Murphy, after a spate of bad-guy roles, could use the image rehab of a romantic comedy to make him a true star.
Will we remember who Wentworth Miller is in two or three years? I guess that's partly up to you.
Topher wants movie respectability-- and with that comes the ritual debasing of oneself with periodic, hopefully profitable romantic comedies.
ANNA FARIS Vs. ALEXIS BLEDEL Vs. MANDY MOORE
You might know Anna as the star of the Scary Movie series [she just signed up for #4]. She's in the upcoming gay cowboy flick with Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllehalaal, plus I thought she was perfect in "Lost in Translation".
This week, Alexis ranks #2 on IMDB's StarMeter as Sin City saturates the DVD market and Gilmore Girls kicks off another season. Alexis has some movie cred with her past roles, but will she disappear once Gilmore ends in a season or two?
Mandy Moore bumbled her singer-to-actress transition only recently, when she couldn't successfully play herself on Entourage. And she was a cold fish with her Adrian Grenier chemistry. But she's sweet and cute and pretty hot-- could she be ready to be a grown-up rom/com star.
BETTY WHITE Vs. BEA ARTHUR Vs. CLORIS LEACHMANN Vs. Whoever Else Won't Be Dead in late 2006.
Please, to these three stars-- don't die soon. Because I will feel absolutely terrible for making that joke. And you're all great-- remember, it's a testament to your stardom that a fresh generation of assistant recommends you over all older actresses in the game. With that, I give you the latest installment of the Assistant/Atlas You Make the Call Game.
Comment lines are now open.
posted by Assistant Atlas at 1:00 AM
5 Comments:
I'll take Ryan Reynolds, because he has the look and attitude for guy comedy -- Mandy Moore, because Anna Faris is too funny and Alexis Bledel is too sexy -- and I'd go for Betty White in sweet lady role or Cloris Leachmann in crazy lady role.
12:43 AM
Tough call, not knowing more about the project. But are the options for a guy comedy meets rom comedy really this limited? Ryan Reynolds?! Even if his career takes flight, which it just might, I'd never go with him. Even though he absolutely got the look and attitude down. Too much attitude, and projecting too little charm, warmth and depth.
There must be other guy comedy actors out there, there are a few on television, maybe pick one there, a new Ashton Kuchter. Or try to find a new Sean William Scott among supporting roles in features.
There's of course a reason Cilian Murphy is somewhat typecast. Really talented though.
Topher Grace could probably build a Tom Hanks career out of romantic comedies, to bad he wouldn't help much in attracting the coveted male audience here. But I would still go with Topher and then try to market the hell outta the premise/setup/story.
For the girl: Anna Faris. She can act and she could appeal to both audiences (both sexes and also both genres). And she can take direction enough to not be too funny. If not her, then Alexis Bledel, and then Mandy Moore. But they all seem like good choices.
For the fun grandma: Kathryn Joosten. Liked her in Housewives, and she would transform the role into something other than just the typical Bea Arthur character
6:32 AM
I think it would be hilarious to see Cloris Leachman go head to head with Anna Faris for the affections of Topher Grace.
1st draft logline: Two women in the office - the old secretary and the young executive eager to make her mark - both fall for their new boss and scheme to outdo the other for his affections.
Directed by Mel Brooks or the Farelly Brothers. Written by me, of course.
11:54 AM
I'm gonna toss in a few more options if I might...
Ryan Gosling for the lead, he can do comedy (Breaker High/Young Hercules), he's done romance (the Notebook) and he can do creepy (that movie with Sandra Bullock). I think if we can get him the right script, he's gonna be big.
And I'll second Kristen Bell, who is a gigantic star waiting to happen...
And for the loving grandma, Janet Wright (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942476/) who is absolutely hilarious in Corner Gas. And come on, you know they're gonna film it up here in Canada anyway, so you'll need the Candian content... (and Ryan's a canuck too :) )
12:13 PM
Interested in Anna Faris? Anna Faris. See more of his movies at Most Wanted Movies.
12:52 AM
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