Who would you cast as Morrissey in a film about his life?

[Fulham Road Lights]

Well?

[Quiffaa]

unfortunately, it doesn#t work this way round, but I'd have chosen young Richard Burton for 90s onwards

[Jukebox Jury]

Will Young

Jukebox Jury

[Stanley the 2nd]

Michael Sheen. Is an expert at impersonating famous people and would probably resemble Moz with a bit of make up and a quiff.

[mozsupportsrovers]

Michael Sheen. Is an expert at impersonating famous people and would probably resemble Moz with a bit of make up and a quiff.

i was going to say Micheal Sheen as well, brilliant actor

[Quiffaa]

Afraid there is too much of bambi in his smile (Mr. Sheen) and don't believe he has frinkpotential, sorry!
Should play the singers from Green Day or the Killers

http://squallyshowers.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/michael-sheen.jpg

Jonathan rhys meyers with a chin implant, anyone?

[CrystalGeezer]

You know how Cate Blanchett did Dylan? How about an actress?

[Quiffaa]

Great, but who?
*thinks suddenly of tilda swinton and kate winslet*

[vaca peluda]

You know how Cate Blanchett did Dylan? How about an actress?


Victoria Wood. Well, for starters they're both Northerners.

[VacancyForABackscrubber]

Blatantly this guy

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/489461301_635f2b305f.jpg

[celibate]

Well?

Jose Maldano the la SWEET AND TENDER HOOLIGANS singer

dunno him, but don't know a current actor who can do him as a singer
and as Morrissey look-alike-a-bit

Johny Depp maybe, nah:(

[mcrickson]

Michael Sheen. Is an expert at impersonating famous people and would probably resemble Moz with a bit of make up and a quiff.

Glancing over this quickly, I read it as Martin Sheen and thought, boy, he'll need more than a BIT of makeup...

http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/martin_sheen_270707/martin_sheen_029_wenn1486466.jpg

:D

But I sort of like the prospect of an "I'm Not There"-esque scenario, with different actors/actresses playing different bits of his life. Except NOT like "I'm Not There" in the potentially confusing breakdown of little bits of Mozzer's attitude and lifestyle and expounding THEM into separate fictional life stories, thus making it not really a biopic at all :o



Johny Depp maybe, nah:(

:ha-no:

[Gregor Samsa]

If one gets to pick anybody from the entire history of film I'll go for Dirk Bogarde or James Dean. Both iconic enough, both incredibly handsome, both brooding and not too unlike Mozzer. Looks-wise.

[joe frady]

Youth ~
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/RyanConnor.jpg
Ryan from Corrie

Prime ~
http://www.hartmann-marcel.com/_images/celebrities/58_1_daniel_day_lewis__q.jpg
Danny boy

Vintage ~
http://img2.allposters.com/images/MMPH/175325.jpg
Stan the Man

:thumb:

[snowfallsoon]

the other night Phill said Bruce Campbell from Burn Notice looked like him.

[Je Suis Julie]

Looks and intensity-wise, Daniel-Day Lewis? (Well, in buff mode, not haggard, scruffy or bald mode).

http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/4/7/3/9/2/7/MTS2_Vera_Marina_878974_daniel_day-lewis.jpg

But I really can't think of anyone who could capture Morrissey's voice.
And the elusive "Frink" factor.
He's just too distinctive.
I think most modern actors would resort to parody *cringe*

EDIT: Joe, I see we are in agreement!!!

[Anaesthesine]

Ben Whishaw, no question.

In photos there is a slight resemblance, but in body language the likeness is sometimes uncanny.

Not only that, but he's a Morrissey fan - he based his Sebastian Flyte on Moz.

Here's a clip from an interview about his role as Keats in Bright Star (in which he was superb):

x3pXZhxpyW0

Also, the man loves cats...

[Girl-with-the-Thorn]

Will Young

Jukebox Jury

He has been looking quite Moz-esque recently.

Perhaps Joaquin Phoenix? There is a pretty strong resemblance, and he did his singing bit in Walk The Line. Although he did recently announce retirement.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:VzXyiE32QhyrVM:http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/joaquin-phoenix.jpg

[VacancyForABackscrubber]

He has been looking quite Moz-esque recently.

Perhaps Joaquin Phoenix? There is a pretty strong resemblance, and he did his singing bit in Walk The Line. Although he did recently announce retirement.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:VzXyiE32QhyrVM:http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/joaquin-phoenix.jpg

A close likeness

http://memetrics.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/joaquin_phoenix_06.jpg

[mcrickson]

Shit..Joaquin would be better than I thought..:eek:

[MMXII]

Starring and directed by the young Quentin Tarantino..

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/376/q/quentin-tarantino.jpg
http://www.beyondhollywood.com/stillsx/2007/09/quentin-tarantino-heroes.jpg

[Poppy Full]

Perhaps Joaquin Phoenix? There is a pretty strong resemblance, and he did his singing bit in Walk The Line. Although he did recently announce retirement.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:VzXyiE32QhyrVM:http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/joaquin-phoenix.jpg

My mother watched Walk The Line recently, and said the same thing. :thumb:

[Troy]

There is no one beautiful and handsome enough - or with a streak of wild naturedness about them.

However, there is one person that comes a lowly 'second' - no offence intended. But I will cast . . . .

JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS

He is a blue blood Irish actor with real blue eyes, and can portray a 'wild' natured character with subliminal excellence.

JR-M - will be my choice for my film.

:thumb:

[MissGladys]

There is no one beautiful and handsome enough - or with a streak of wild naturedness about them.

However, there is one person that comes a lowly 'second' - no offence intended. But I will cast . . . .

JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS

He is a blue blood Irish actor with real blue eyes, and can portray a 'wild' natured character with subliminal excellence.

JR-M - will be my choice for my film.

:thumb:

he is so handsome!
http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/cinema/news/atores/jonathan_rhys-meyers.jpg

and he is soo handsome tooo:
http://goremasterfx.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/joaquin_phoenix.jpg

they both have the eyebrows for it :)

[Poppy Full]

he is so handsome!
http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/cinema/news/atores/jonathan_rhys-meyers.jpg

and he is soo handsome tooo:
http://goremasterfx.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/joaquin_phoenix.jpg

they both have the eyebrows for it :)

...and suddenly, a Morrissey biopic seems like the greatest idea since sliced bread. :love:

[Troy]

Great photos - oh yes! I think our beloved Morrissey would absolutely approve of our choice.

:)

:sweet:

thank you for such superb images to confirm let's say his . . . suitability.:thumb:

[hand in glove]

I'd say James Dean, but since that's not quite possible, I'll have to go with Joaquin Phoenix as well.

Actually, if I really had to cast someone, I'd go to Ireland and post a casting call - find NEW talent! :thumb:

[hand in glove]

There is no one beautiful and handsome enough - or with a streak of wild naturedness about them.

However, there is one person that comes a lowly 'second' - no offence intended. But I will cast . . . .

JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS

He is a blue blood Irish actor with real blue eyes, and can portray a 'wild' natured character with subliminal excellence.

JR-M - will be my choice for my film.

:thumb:

This is a good choice, too. I mean, he was good as a young Elvis. I think he could pull it off if he had to. I feel the same as you do, though - I don't know of any actors who are as beautiful and talented as Morrissey. That's why I'd have to look for someone new...

[mcrickson]

...and suddenly, a Morrissey biopic seems like the greatest idea since sliced bread. :love:

Grr, iknowright, this thread is making me get my hopes up for something that probably hasn't even been put on the table yet :mad: :o

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

Blatantly this guy

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/489461301_635f2b305f.jpg

Hell. No. BTW, the guy at far right looks like a Joey impersonator.


Prime ~
http://www.hartmann-marcel.com/_images/celebrities/58_1_daniel_day_lewis__q.jpg
Danny boy

I don't know if Day-Lewis could be "made down" to look young enough, but he's certainly a good enough actor to do Morrissey justice. Except that portraying Morrissey would require a fundamental understanding of Morrissey and I don't think anyone has that, not even Himself.


He has been looking quite Moz-esque recently.

Perhaps Joaquin Phoenix? There is a pretty strong resemblance, and he did his singing bit in Walk The Line. Although he did recently announce retirement.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:VzXyiE32QhyrVM:http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/joaquin-phoenix.jpg

Phoenix could do it, if the sacrilege of a Californian playing Morrissey could be borne.

The point is that resemblance in a still photograph is only a fragment of what is needed. We need to see how the actor comes alive as Morrissey.

But I'm not sure there should be a film about Morrissey. That's why there are albums. Just go listen to those, he put everything in there.

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

My sister has been pestering the world with Dr. Who updates on Facebook. She said the new Dr. should play Morrissey. Any thoughts?

[leedoggpimp]

joe dallesandro

[joe frady]

You know how Cate Blanchett did Dylan? How about an actress?
Morrissey thought so too, once upon alongago.
Suggested this female actor, long passed ~
http://web3.seventymm.com/Images/ActorImage/234723.jpg
Dandy Nichols

[hand in glove]

My sister has been pestering the world with Dr. Who updates on Facebook. She said the new Dr. should play Morrissey. Any thoughts?

Well, sadly he's almost out of a job, isn't he? Hmmm, I quite like David Tennant, but I'm not sure he'd give Morrissey justice. He's got great hair, though!! :D

[Girl-with-the-Thorn]

Actually, if I really had to cast someone, I'd go to Ireland and post a casting call - find NEW talent! :thumb:

Me too- if I was casting a biopic I'd probably look for an unknown first before going with anyone 'already famous'.

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

Well, sadly he's almost out of a job, isn't he? Hmmm, I quite like David Tennant, but I'm not sure he'd give Morrissey justice. He's got great hair, though!! :D

I meant the new guy, the next Dr. I don't know if the new season is on in the UK, though. I can't remember his name.

[Peeks]

I'm not saying that he looks EXACTLY like him but I think this guy kinda resembles a young Morrissey, he just needs a little makeover and you can sorta see it. eh?

http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Va_Vh/Vampire_Diaries/season1/vampire-diaries56.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/301zu6h.jpg

[Dave]

Granny from Beverly Hillbillies would have been great. Since she's not around I would cancel the film.

wait, no.... Lil Wayne!

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

I'm not saying that he looks EXACTLY like him but I think this guy kinda resembles a young Morrissey, he just needs a little makeover and you can sorta see it. eh?

http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Va_Vh/Vampire_Diaries/season1/vampire-diaries56.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/301zu6h.jpg

Who is that guy? Sorta see it? I see it. Esp. the second picture.

[Girl-with-the-Thorn]

I meant the new guy, the next Dr. I don't know if the new season is on in the UK, though. I can't remember his name.

It's Matt Smith I think. :)

http://iwentthere.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/wut.jpg

[mcrickson]

wait, no.... Lil Wayne!

T-Pain :D

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vzKPiEHT9vg/SaM17yFZLKI/AAAAAAAAPP8/rGUfkeCRGRw/s400/T-Pain+3.jpg

[brutalityobscene]

the other night Phill said Bruce Campbell from Burn Notice looked like him.

Yay! That would have been my choice. One day I plan to write a z-grade sci-fi movie called "Morrissey Vs. the Martians" starring Bruce Campbell. . . stupid fantasy.

[Danielledelu]

I don't know if anyone agrees, but it just came to me that Quentin Tarantino may be suitable, he's also an oddball character. It would would be an interesting person to play an interesting roll. Not sure if he's quite as subtle as Morrissey haha.
http://miguelvaca.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/quentin-tarantino.jpg

[Danielledelu]

Oh..Someone already said Tarantino, well. I agree with you hah

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

It's Matt Smith I think. :)

http://iwentthere.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/wut.jpg

Yes, that's the guy. Although... the more recently posted one (with the CW tag on the image) was freaky close to the Viva Hate Morrissey. That second picture... I've never seen anyone look that much like him--even the shy smile.

[troubleluvsme]

I'd love to see Tarantino give it a shot.

[gretchenraine]

Lee Pace!! Nice eyebrows and he's at a good age right now for playing all the ages, too.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/gretchenraine/misc/leepace.jpghttp://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/gretchenraine/misc/leepace2.jpg

[Peeks]

Who is that guy? Sorta see it? I see it. Esp. the second picture.

His name is Paul Wesley (had to look it up:p) but he's from the Vampire Diaries show on the CW. When they show him in shadowy scenes he reminds me of the Seasick Moz video! I'm glad someone else sees the resemblance too!

[neuro]

Ben Whishaw, no question.

In photos there is a slight resemblance, but in body language the likeness is sometimes uncanny.

Not only that, but he's a Morrissey fan - he based his Sebastian Flyte on Moz.

Here's a clip from an interview about his role as Keats in Bright Star (in which he was superb):

x3pXZhxpyW0

Also, the man loves cats...

This guy seems lovely. Haven't seen him before...

[neuro]

I think the acting ability and energy is more important than perfect likeness. Ethnic British though obviously. Preferably Irish...

[Happy Maudlin]

Blatantly this guy

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/489461301_635f2b305f.jpg
Spitting image of morrissey

[dailyalice]

http://compulsions.tv/cast/andrew-clemons/
With a quiff, this guy might pull of a young Morrissey.

[DIRTYHARRY]

http://www.hartmann-marcel.com/_images/celebrities/58_1_daniel_day_lewis__q.jpg

Contradictory to what some of you guys think, Daniel Day Lewis looks very Morrissey like. Remember, a biopic is not supposed to be an episode of Stars In Their Eyes! The actor needs to channel the energy, personality of the character and add visual likeness to some extent.

However, I would like to see some new freshly picked talent. I really really loved the black and white film Control about Ian Curtis and his band Joy Division...

[joe frady]

Christy Nolan? Hawkeye bloke? Gerry Conlon? Newland Archer? "I drink your MILKSHAKE"? Pieces of piss!
I like to see him try and recreate 'Live In Dallas'. :)

[maladylingerson]

Young Moz: Got to be Patrick Wolf.

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5671/patrickwolf2.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/patrickwolf2.jpg/) http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/patrickwolf2.jpg/1/w400.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img682/patrickwolf2.jpg/1/)

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9510/patrickwolf1.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/patrickwolf1.jpg/) http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/patrickwolf1.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img37/patrickwolf1.jpg/1/)

[Viva Tom]

2 Years ago iw ould have said Robert Pattinson, but he's too well known as Mr Cullen now. I see the Joaquin Phoenix comparrison, that's a good one.

Lets face it we'll never beat this match...

Jim Morrison:
http://irom.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/jim-morrison3.jpg

Jim Morrison in The Doors Movie (played by Val Kilmer)

http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/123/41/untitled.0.0.0x0.245x384.jpeg

[JoanOfArc]

Daniel Day-Lewis

[Bona Drag]

And how about Mr. Isaak?

[Mad Vespa]

Danny Boyle! Did anyone see the Film 4 trailers?! :thumb:

[Mad Vespa]

And how about Mr. Isaak?

Aye - but he doesn't look like that any more!!

[Reelaround]

Mark Kermode

[King Leer]

I've always thought D.D. Lewis would be fantastic playing Morrissey, and yes, he does look very much like him (even down to his smile lines) except for an admittedly massive difference in the nose. With CG as it is nowadays you wouldn't even need prosthetics -- you could film him as is.

To the user that does the perfect Photoshop mock-ups of Moz as different characters -- do Lewis' face w/Moz nose. Por favor.

[goinghome]

I was watching a surprisingly good film, 'Sunshine Cleaning' made last year, which started with a man going into a gun-shop and blowing his head off. I discovered that the actor's name is Christopher Dempsey and he bears some likeness to Morrissey -
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0218716/bio

Also, doesn't Paul Tibbets, the pilot who carried the atom bomb into Hiroshima in Enola Gay, look a bit like him in the picture on this page?! -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay

If it's not love, then it's the bomb...:eek:

[Oktette]

I'd cast David morrissey as Mozman at some age.
would be perfect..
http://www.troikatalent.com/images/large_images/Morrissey_David.jpg

& then albert finney as future moz, wich would be the eldest version of Mozman, looking back at his life..
http://iamatvjunkie.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451c17f69e2010534c3040c970c-300wi
..
lolers,, there might be changes:P
thou that mozfan-unknown-young-actor should definiyly play the you/smith era Moz.

[King Leer]

Resurrecting this thread in light of the 103.1 radio show's call for potential names to play young/"mature" Morrissey in a film.

I think this guy might have been mentioned before, but UK actor Ben Miles looks like he could play a great Vauxhall~present day Moz. He played opposite Kevin Spacey (another potential mature SPM) in Richard II.

[leedoggpimp]

richard davalos

[Patrick!]

robert pattinson. not joking.