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Hartnett is Gunslinger
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by: Tony Lang Sep. 11, 2009

Hartnett looking a little baked...

Reassurance right off the bat for Stephen King fans: Hartnett is NOT going to play the author's iconic DARK TOWER character; nothing against Josh at all, but I really don't see him in that part.

The film called GUNSLINGER is instead a "revenge-driven tale set in the near future in the snowy wasteland of a post-apocalyptic America" to be directed by BLOOD:THE LAST VAMPIRE helmer Chris Nahon. Can't say I've seen it yet so feel free to tell me if that's a good thing.

Hartnett will play one of two brothers who set out to avenge their parents' death at the hand of a vicious gang. 'Cause if you can't get another MAD MAX, you get Josh Hartnett. Cautionary tale I guess.

Now, back to DARK TOWER, what the f*ck is going on??? Where's Sam Raimi when you need him???

Source: Variety

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Extra Tidbit: I might be the only one, but I enjoyed HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE. Made me appreciate Hartnett a little more. Plus it had a cameo by the amazing Martin Landau.

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xphoenixx
1:02PM on 09/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
awesome
i love josh hartnett, and i'm lookin forward to seein him in somethin new. he's been playin it low-key lately with a few indie films, which he did great with, but i'd like to see him in something bigger. he's a great actor, i'm lookin forward to seeing where this goes.
i love josh hartnett, and i'm lookin forward to seein him in somethin new. he's been playin it low-key lately with a few indie films, which he did great with, but i'd like to see him in something bigger. he's a great actor, i'm lookin forward to seeing where this goes.
 
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KINGWEE
2:56AM on 09/13/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
we'll see...
The reason i like Hartnett is because he's following the Brad Pitt template. He is a handsome dude who makes cool movies for dudes. To my knowledge he has never made a "chick-flick", maybe u could count WickerP but it def wasn't cheesy and girly, unlike all the bullshit Matt Mconnaghy is makin these days.
The reason i like Hartnett is because he's following the Brad Pitt template. He is a handsome dude who makes cool movies for dudes. To my knowledge he has never made a "chick-flick", maybe u could count WickerP but it def wasn't cheesy and girly, unlike all the bullshit Matt Mconnaghy is makin these days.
 
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skip_m
8:21PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Roland Casting
I've been casting this film in my head for the greater part of the 15 years since I first read "The Gunslinger." I've been on and off and have made changes often, but here is the current list.



Jake - Freddie Highmore (Haley Joel Osmont had the part for the late 90's, but Highmore has it now)



Suzanne (et al) - Rutina Wesley (would love Angela Bassett 20 years ago,...
I've been casting this film in my head for the greater part of the 15 years since I first read "The Gunslinger." I've been on and off and have made changes often, but here is the current list.



Jake - Freddie Highmore (Haley Joel Osmont had the part for the late 90's, but Highmore has it now)



Suzanne (et al) - Rutina Wesley (would love Angela Bassett 20 years ago, and Halle Berry is the obvious choice... but if you've watched one episode of "True Blood" then you know Wesley has the chops and is born for the part)



Eddie - Ryan Gosling (is as perfect a fit as you can get for Eddie)



Roland - Dennis Quaid has the chops and can play grissled well, but if I can dream I'd say that Robert DeNiro can bring the true gravitas to the role.



Thoughts?!??!
 
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JoeCool
8:10PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i like hartnett in pretty much everything for some reason, probably a man crush, but i would like to see clive owen in the lead for dark tower
i like hartnett in pretty much everything for some reason, probably a man crush, but i would like to see clive owen in the lead for dark tower
 
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cerealkiller182
6:19PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hollywood Homicide had quite an ending. I wish the pace of the whole movie was like that.
Hollywood Homicide had quite an ending. I wish the pace of the whole movie was like that.
 
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RyFranzese24
5:34PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree, Mr. Lang. Hartnett was good in Hollywood Homicide.
I agree, Mr. Lang. Hartnett was good in Hollywood Homicide.
 
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fnorori
4:24PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This great news. Harnett is one of my favorite actors and while the premise sounds familiar to many movies that are coming out about post apocalyptic America, it will still be good nonetheless...
This great news. Harnett is one of my favorite actors and while the premise sounds familiar to many movies that are coming out about post apocalyptic America, it will still be good nonetheless...
 
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scamai
4:06PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
tidbit
Hollywood Homicide is the only movie I've ever walked out of the theater on; though I do like Hartnett for work like Wicker Park.
Hollywood Homicide is the only movie I've ever walked out of the theater on; though I do like Hartnett for work like Wicker Park.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:59PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Lucky f**k
The highpoints of his career were Blackhawk Down and inserting his penis in ScarJo. Oh, and I loved 30 Days of Night!
The highpoints of his career were Blackhawk Down and inserting his penis in ScarJo. Oh, and I loved 30 Days of Night!
 
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HumbletheGIANT
1:04PM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Gunslinger
Hartnett doesn't have what it takes to be Roland. Roland should be played by someone that's got more ruggedness to him... I once seen someone say Josh Halloway for the part, and he looks it, but I'm afraid if he gets it, all I'll see is Sawyer. And if Stephen King thinks JJ Abrams is the man to make it happen, I'm siding with the King.
Hartnett doesn't have what it takes to be Roland. Roland should be played by someone that's got more ruggedness to him... I once seen someone say Josh Halloway for the part, and he looks it, but I'm afraid if he gets it, all I'll see is Sawyer. And if Stephen King thinks JJ Abrams is the man to make it happen, I'm siding with the King.
 
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OrangeRush 2112
10:19AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
post apocalyptic
whats up with all the post apocalyptic movies recently? did this start with armageddon almost 10 yrs ago - is this really leading up to 2012???i would list all the recent disaster movies but i gotta down in my bomb shelter and check the expiration dates on my twinkies.
whats up with all the post apocalyptic movies recently? did this start with armageddon almost 10 yrs ago - is this really leading up to 2012???i would list all the recent disaster movies but i gotta down in my bomb shelter and check the expiration dates on my twinkies.
 
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Captain Thorpe
8:31AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I liked Hollywood Homicide too, seen it a couple of times on TV.
I liked Hollywood Homicide too, seen it a couple of times on TV.
 
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Marko Darko
8:19AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jim Caviezel...
...always thought he would make a perfect Roland. Bombardier's eyes.
...always thought he would make a perfect Roland. Bombardier's eyes.
 
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Wakkidus
7:08AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I also liked Hollywood Homicide. Just sayin'.
I also liked Hollywood Homicide. Just sayin'.
 
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critic_h8er
5:30AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
1--Unfortunate this movie will be called GUNSLINGER and have a character being a lone traveler in a desolate setting, and NOT have it actually be THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER.



2--Josh Hartnett is a bit young for it, true, but too bad he's not playing ol' Roland.



And 3--Holy monkey, someone else enjoyed HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE? Damn...I don't feel so lonely anymore.
1--Unfortunate this movie will be called GUNSLINGER and have a character being a lone traveler in a desolate setting, and NOT have it actually be THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER.



2--Josh Hartnett is a bit young for it, true, but too bad he's not playing ol' Roland.



And 3--Holy monkey, someone else enjoyed HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE? Damn...I don't feel so lonely anymore.
 
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Weird_Kitty_Cat
5:14AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Blood: The Last Vampire was terrible. There were VERY few decent things about it, I'm glad I didn't pay. I agree on Darabont, but Sam could take it to some cool places too.



-Endless Meghan
Blood: The Last Vampire was terrible. There were VERY few decent things about it, I'm glad I didn't pay. I agree on Darabont, but Sam could take it to some cool places too.



-Endless Meghan
 
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kacarer
4:49AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i don't know about Josh Hartnett but Frank Darabont is the man when it comes to Stephen King adaptations..
i don't know about Josh Hartnett but Frank Darabont is the man when it comes to Stephen King adaptations..
 
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Sulaco
4:15AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
1- Blood: The Last Vampire is shit. 2- Hollywood Homicide made me respect nothing about Hartnett. 3- I don't see Sam Raimi being the guy for the Dark Tower job- why would he be? His name is always tossed around with horror, rightfully so, but his horror is VERY specific, he's not the man for this gig.
1- Blood: The Last Vampire is shit. 2- Hollywood Homicide made me respect nothing about Hartnett. 3- I don't see Sam Raimi being the guy for the Dark Tower job- why would he be? His name is always tossed around with horror, rightfully so, but his horror is VERY specific, he's not the man for this gig.
 
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solidsnake58
3:38AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The only man I trust with The Dark Tower is Frank Darabont. I'm nervous about what JJ Abrahms is going to do with it.
The only man I trust with The Dark Tower is Frank Darabont. I'm nervous about what JJ Abrahms is going to do with it.
 
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SpiralEye
3:36AM on 09/11/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Phew. Dodged that one...
Thanks for getting that out of the way in the first paragraph. You may have just saved my monitor from complete destruction.
Thanks for getting that out of the way in the first paragraph. You may have just saved my monitor from complete destruction.
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