October 10 2005
James Marsters wants to be Dresden
in "The Dresden Files", a pilot for Sci-fi channel. On his site they are asking his fans to contact the producers, now that the project has been greenlighted. He has brought the character to life in the audiobooks and he is the 1st choice of the author Jim Butcher.
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SpookyRiverFan | October 10, 14:43 CET
The more supernatural detectives on the telly, the better.
Simon | October 10, 14:49 CET
zeitgeist | October 10, 14:53 CET
herb | October 10, 14:59 CET
Heheh poor Keanu, he does try so hard. And from what I know Dresden is indeed a more benign LA-based version of John Constantine. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing James in a show like that either. Providing they make it good of course and not turn it into just another watered down Nightstalker/X-Files rip off.
Hmm, "Zeitgeist productions present Simon's Socks. Starring in: Constantine II, To Hell in a Laundrybasket!!"
*Crickets chirping*
What!? Come on, 'laundrybasket'! That's good stuff!
EdDantes | October 10, 14:59 CET
And I say 'yay' to James as Dresden. I haven't finished listening to the audio books I have, but what I've heard sounds like he'd be perfect for it.
Rogue Slayer | October 10, 15:04 CET
I'm not sure how this sort of thing looks to industry folks and casting directors. I know Halle Berry asked her fans on her website to help her lobby for more screen time in the next X-Men movie and I thought it made her look like she was coming from a position of weakness. I don't think that's an image and Oscar Award winning actress should put forth. Certainly, there's nothing wrong with garnering fan support, but there are less overt ways to go about getting it than posting a message on your website asking fans to campaign for you.
On the other hand, having Firefly fans campaign certainly helped in the case of getting the Serenity movie.
It just seems to be one of those things where, if your not careful, it could work against you.
I wish the website looked more polished and took into consideration that it is more than just his fans that may be looking at it. Hey Steve, need a web person? Email me! *grin*
killinj | October 10, 15:08 CET
Mehitabel | October 10, 15:11 CET
The series reminds me of a Chicago-y version of the St. Louis-based Anita Blake books (with a lot less sex) in that every time he extricates himself from one situation, he winds up making compromises and deals that place him in another situation.
I think Marsters could make a go of it. He can certainly pull off the tough-guy thing and the bits of humor there.
Isn't Sci Fi working on another offbeat detective series based on Anonymous Rex? What's next, a Mongo novel?
Ocular | October 10, 15:15 CET
Simon's Socks? Sounds good to me. Is there an IMDB profile yet? Can I start rumors that the Socks are dating Lindsay Lohan? Or filling her bra?
And yeah, JM would make an absolutely loverly Harry.
punkinpuss | October 10, 15:30 CET
sandyg | October 10, 15:46 CET
Would the couple then be known as Socksay? Or Slohan? *Sorry, was digging deep there!*
I enjoy the Dresden books and think they'd make a neat series. Harry's character also reminds me of the main characters in the old Alistair MacLean spy novels and movies (Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, etc). The main guy, always getting the S*%t kicked out of himself, but never giving up. James obviously doesn't quite fit the physical description of Harry, but I think he could probably pull the character off really well.
I would think he'd at least get the chance to audition, since he has done the audio books. I also think it's safe to assume that his manager is well aware of how vocal fans can be - after Angel and Firefly/Serenity and thinks its a good thing.
I emailed Jim Butcher's site awhile back asking about the project (exactly because I saw the mention on JM's site and NOT on Jim Butcher's). They expressed some reservations about writing to the network bigwigs, wasn't sure it was a good idea either. Not sure how I feel on the issue. I'm not a network bigwig, but I think unless I received TONS of mail on a subject, I'd more than likely just say, whatever and not pay attention to it either way.
[ edited by Grace on 2005-10-10 23:03 ]
Grace | October 10, 15:51 CET
kishi | October 10, 15:59 CET
Apparently it starts filming on 19 November so it wont be long before we know.
*fingers crossed*
lynnie | October 10, 16:07 CET
Slohan has my vote ;)
zeitgeist | October 10, 16:13 CET
He's just about perfect for it too. I'll be checking out the series either way if it gets picked up.
evilhandissues | October 10, 17:02 CET
spikeylover | October 10, 17:45 CET
Isn't that Eric Clapton's nickname?
*crickets.. tumbleweed..*
Bad Kitty | October 10, 19:42 CET
I know how you feel. Tough crowd....;-)
Btw I heard some people complain that James is too short since Dresden is described as very tall. Let me point out that Wolverine is supposed to be a short guy, but they got a tall drink of Hugh to play him and that worked out fine.
EdDantes | October 10, 19:50 CET
Isn't that Eric Clapton's nickname?
Hehe, is it wrong that I found that funny? Will I get a tumbleweed in my mouth if I smile too widely?
Paul_Rocks | October 10, 20:11 CET
Yes, EdDantes, even Jim Butcher has said that the height issue is a non-issue as far as he's concerned. He'd much rather see an actor cast who can bring the character to life. Of course, Hugh Jackman wasn't well-known when he was cast as Wolverine and the fanboys couldn't resist picking that nit. And now? It's hard to imagine anyone who'd be yummier, er I mean, better as Wolvie.
Harry Dresden is a wonderful character and I think Marsters would do a terrific job as Harry.
punkinpuss | October 10, 20:21 CET
RavenU | October 10, 20:34 CET
Knuckleball | October 10, 20:53 CET
kathylovesspike | October 10, 20:56 CET
angel fan | October 10, 21:34 CET
amystar | October 10, 23:56 CET
If Constantine can go from a Liverpudlian living in London to an American in the US, from blonde to dark haired and from multi-layered to Keanue Reeves I can cope with Harry being a bit shorter than in the book. I mean at first they wanted to change his name to Erik. 8-{ Plus I don't know many six and half foot actors who could play Harry as well as JM could.
Crossing fingers, legs and eyes.
lynnie | October 11, 07:39 CET
James is the authors pick and he wrote it and all the rest is about hoping he found a producer and director that 'gets' his books.
I hope it works out for them both. Can anyone imagine a young Jon Voight playing Ben in The Graduate? No, no, no it had to be Dustin Hoffman.
BforBeth | October 11, 08:09 CET
Well said. To me, getting to the heart of the character is much more important than surface characteristics. How long did it take for most people to realize just how UN-tall James really was? (don't even mention the age OR nationality!) So, if anybody can make me think they're a six and half foot tall, gangly, hawknosed dude, it'd be James.
I'm sure if there is a duster involved (while an integral part of Harry, it may be sacrificed in the movie/series, you never know what they writers will decide to keep or get rid of) they'll make sure it isn't a duplicate of Spike's. 'Sides, one would think that by now that thing would be trademarked or copyrighted or something! :) I can just as easily see Harry in a beat up ole leather biker jacket.
"I dunno. I kinda like "Socksay", which could be "sexy" spoken in a verra verra bad foreign accent. "
That's exactly what I pictured when I was making up that little bit of nonsense!
[ edited by Grace on 2005-10-11 15:55 ]
Grace | October 11, 08:51 CET
spikeylover | October 11, 09:22 CET
lynnie | October 11, 10:08 CET