CAST THIS: John McClane Jr.
Oct. 13, 2011
We received a treasure trove of information yesterday about the upcoming DIE HARD 5, now awkwardly titled A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD. Moreover we learned that the film will be out in early 2013, and has a plot where John McClane heads to Russia to rescue his son.
So naturally, that begs the question of which actor has it in him to play the son of one of the greatest action icons of all time. Who has what it takes to take on the McClane name and become JOHN MCCLANE JR. for this film?
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The problem? We don’t exactly know much about McClane’s son. The fact that he needs rescuing implies that he’s isn’t quite the badass his father is yet, as John McClane would likely escape Russian capture by murdering his entire guard contingent and stealing a submarine and driving it home.
Also unknown is the exact age of McClane Jr. Judging on the timelines of the other films, in 1984, Jr. was a young child. So today he’d probably be around thirty. You’re a thirty year old dude and you need your badass supercop dad to come save you? But according to plot rumors, “everything is not as it seems.” Interpret that how you will.
I don’t think it’s entirely out of the question that they could be introducing Jr. here to see if they can spin-off a “next generation” franchise that has his son getting into messes he must kill his way out of. Future action star grooming perhaps?
Last Time: POINT BREAK
Well, I learned that no one really wants to see a POINT BREAK remake after my column last week, but as always, that in no way means that it isn’t happening anyway. Out of everyone, who were the two picks that stood out?
1. Utah – Joseph Gordon-Levitt 2. Bodhi – Matthew McConaughy
Well, can’t say I disagree with either of those. I think good old Matthew might be a TOUCH too old for the part, even if he is a born surfer, but I could definitely see him fitting in. I still, however, cannot see this movie actually being a good idea, and neither can most of you from what I’ve seen.
So, how about John McClane Jr?
| Extra Tidbit: | Remember James Bond Jr? |
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| Source: | JoBlo.com |
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Duh
Easy
Shia Labouf
Jensen Ackles is a good fantasy choice!
Jensen Ackles is a good fantasy choice!
My second choice would be Chris Evans.
My second choice would be Chris Evans.
Ageism Schism Jism
It's Paul. Has to be.
It's Paul. Has to be.
Honestly, does Willis need the money? Because that's the only reason I can see for another one of these being made after the extremely, disappointingly, dull DH4.
Honestly, does Willis need the money? Because that's the only reason I can see for another one of these being made after the extremely, disappointingly, dull DH4.
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Aaron Paul
UPDATE: And I may be right!
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UPDATE: And I may be right!
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Ben Foster FTW
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Anyways, Hollywood seems to be cramming Taylor Kitsch down everyones throat, and if John Carter or Battleship don't find an audience, he could use the role.
Anyways, Hollywood seems to be cramming Taylor Kitsch down everyones throat, and if John Carter or Battleship don't find an audience, he could use the role.
hmmm...
I would love to see Sons of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam get the role though...
I would love to see Sons of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam get the role though...
May as well cast Shia LeBouf as John's college dropout, douchebag, greaser son.
May as well cast Shia LeBouf as John's college dropout, douchebag, greaser son.
Aaron Paul
Tom Hardy
Oh...
Die transporter harder
UNKNOWN
It would just be weird to see Ben Foster or Ryan Gosling or whatever and besides we go to see DIE HARD to see BRUCE WILLIS kicking ass and being the star of the show, casting an unknown with give a good chance at the role being a good supporting character yet NOT taking the light away from Willis, which is something that should NOT be done
It would just be weird to see Ben Foster or Ryan Gosling or whatever and besides we go to see DIE HARD to see BRUCE WILLIS kicking ass and being the star of the show, casting an unknown with give a good chance at the role being a good supporting character yet NOT taking the light away from Willis, which is something that should NOT be done
Aaron Paul
My choice: "Unknown"
Jensen Ackles
New idea...
Dean Winters as Mayhem!
Actually fuck that, he needs his own movie.
"I'm John McClane's son and my job is easy, kill a terrorist and bang his Mom."
I know Dean is 47 but who cares.
Actually fuck that, he needs his own movie.
"I'm John McClane's son and my job is easy, kill a terrorist and bang his Mom."
I know Dean is 47 but who cares.