And most importantly, they better not choose someone who refuses to play Mitch Rapp as is because it wouldn't be keeping in line with Hollywood's liberal views. I mean God forbid we actually have a main character that's actually a patriot and cold heartedly assassinated MIDDLE EASTERN TERRORISTS (not russians).
I think a big named actor like Gerard Butler who has already made his mark as the famed King Leonidas in 300 would be a mistake. Not to beat a dead horse but his accent is hard to mask at the best of times. He's sort of along the right idea for a Mitch Rapp but I think for the best effect, we need a young up and coming star who can make his mark as THE Mitch Rapp... someone we have never seen before.
Butler would be good if he can trim down and get the accent right. Accents are his downfall. Bana has the right body type and his role in Blackhawk Down tells me he can do it. Collin Farrell is too much of a pain in the ass and a puss to do a good job. I can imagine him bitching about cultural sensitivities during filming and he probably wouldn't stick with it through multiple films.
on the vinceflynn website poll for the star of the movie, hugh jackman is on there,,, wtf, no.. either butler, bana, or mark whalberg, but would prefer butler,,,, i just want this movie to hurry up and be out, or at least another book, i love them all
Dominic Purcell would be a great pick. He seems to have ALL of Mitch Rapp's characteristics. He's even a southpaw! Talk about bad ass. Watch a few episodes of Prison Break and you'll have a new front runner.
We at GBDotNet were updated a while back that Gerry was "considering it." With
new names cropping up, I suspect he has turned it down for whatever reason. I don't think either Donovan or Fox have enough screen or box office power to handle this. This actor has to totally eat up the screen. Only the Butler eyes, face,and persona can do that. Bana might be an adequate 2nd choice, but he's
@jusjackie gerard is scottish, bana is my #1, more of the build of an assassin, as well as he has experience as playing a delta force operator in black hawk down.
@jusjackie i do like gerard butler a lot. and originally was all for him. but then someone brought up the name Eric Bana, which, let's no lie, would also be a great candidate, more of the body type if you ask me, plus after his role as "hoot" in Black Hawk Down, I totally see him as Mitch Rapp. However at the book signing i went to, Vince Flynn was saying the produces are pushing for an american actor, what do you think of Jeffrey Donovan?
Yeah i agree. I think Butler would be the perfect fit for Mitch Rapp. Wonder if he could dish out the arabic as well as Decaprio did in Body of Lies? Dont get me wrong i dont picture decaprio as Mitch Rapp, just saying he did a great job in Body of Lies.
And most importantly, they better not choose someone who refuses to play Mitch Rapp as is because it wouldn't be keeping in line with Hollywood's liberal views. I mean God forbid we actually have a main character that's actually a patriot and cold heartedly assassinated MIDDLE EASTERN TERRORISTS (not russians).
nsswan84 2 weeks ago
I think a big named actor like Gerard Butler who has already made his mark as the famed King Leonidas in 300 would be a mistake. Not to beat a dead horse but his accent is hard to mask at the best of times. He's sort of along the right idea for a Mitch Rapp but I think for the best effect, we need a young up and coming star who can make his mark as THE Mitch Rapp... someone we have never seen before.
nsswan84 2 weeks ago
Don Frye or Tom Sellck as Stan Hurely!
Morepullups 4 months ago
Butler would be good if he can trim down and get the accent right. Accents are his downfall. Bana has the right body type and his role in Blackhawk Down tells me he can do it. Collin Farrell is too much of a pain in the ass and a puss to do a good job. I can imagine him bitching about cultural sensitivities during filming and he probably wouldn't stick with it through multiple films.
mousadawgs 4 months ago
on the vinceflynn website poll for the star of the movie, hugh jackman is on there,,, wtf, no.. either butler, bana, or mark whalberg, but would prefer butler,,,, i just want this movie to hurry up and be out, or at least another book, i love them all
jstar3293 5 months ago
to bad they are starting with american assassin an will only be looking for actors in their mid to late 20s, god i hope they dont pick taylor lautner
packr72 6 months ago
Dominic Purcell would be a great pick. He seems to have ALL of Mitch Rapp's characteristics. He's even a southpaw! Talk about bad ass. Watch a few episodes of Prison Break and you'll have a new front runner.
gangstagumbo504 7 months ago
Jon Hamm
cowboys22218 9 months ago
I have 1 of 3 in my mind... Butler, Bana or Collin Farrel ... Think of SWAT ... I think he could pull it off (:
chrisivf2010 10 months ago
Gerard butler is definitely the face of Mitch rapp in every way
TheManAtWar82 11 months ago
We at GBDotNet were updated a while back that Gerry was "considering it." With
new names cropping up, I suspect he has turned it down for whatever reason. I don't think either Donovan or Fox have enough screen or box office power to handle this. This actor has to totally eat up the screen. Only the Butler eyes, face,and persona can do that. Bana might be an adequate 2nd choice, but he's
Australian. I'm still hoping for Butler.
jusjackie 1 year ago
@jusjackie gerard is scottish, bana is my #1, more of the build of an assassin, as well as he has experience as playing a delta force operator in black hawk down.
bigreddawg91 1 year ago
I think Gerry would be ideal for this role. It will be a shame if he doesn't
decide to do it.
His characterization is beyond reproach. He would bring this character to life like
he has all of his characters.
shirsange 1 year ago
Gerry is THE ONE no question. Nobody works harder than him on his
characters, and I think IF he wants it, and the $ is there, it's his. Thanks
guys for agreeing with me. Keeping fingers crossed.
jusjackie 1 year ago
@jusjackie i do like gerard butler a lot. and originally was all for him. but then someone brought up the name Eric Bana, which, let's no lie, would also be a great candidate, more of the body type if you ask me, plus after his role as "hoot" in Black Hawk Down, I totally see him as Mitch Rapp. However at the book signing i went to, Vince Flynn was saying the produces are pushing for an american actor, what do you think of Jeffrey Donovan?
bigreddawg91 1 year ago
I concur...I think Butler would be great as Rapp....
Jims88c4 1 year ago
i always had a vision of what Rapp looked like while reading Flynn's books. I think Butler would be great! I cant wait for the premier!
GeneralUser1926 1 year ago
Yeah i agree. I think Butler would be the perfect fit for Mitch Rapp. Wonder if he could dish out the arabic as well as Decaprio did in Body of Lies? Dont get me wrong i dont picture decaprio as Mitch Rapp, just saying he did a great job in Body of Lies.
mistesoblend 1 year ago