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Olivia Thirlby will be the law alongside Karl Urban in Judge Dredd remake
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by: Paul Tassi Sep. 3, 2010

I'm not too terribly thrilled with the idea of a JUDGE DREDD remake. I'm fine with Karl Urban I suppose, but with VANTAGE POINT's untested Pete Travis behind the lens, I'm a bit skeptical.

Well, we haven't heard much about the project in a while, not since Urban was cast a month ago, but now we know who will be his second lead. JUNO's Olivia Thirlby will play Judge Cassandra Anderson, who according to the script is "a telepathic rookie who shadows Dredd."

Thirlby is a great actress, as she further proved in THE WACKNESS after JUNO, but this seems like a bit of a departure for her. I actually probably would have been more upset if they'd picked some bombshell for a role, as Thirlby has a more subtle look that will hopefully work with the rather dark tone promised from the film.

It's hard to believe the original JUDGE DREDD came out in 1995. I just recently rewatched it and it seems way more dated than even that. It's an awesomely bad movie, and I just don't know if a serious take on it will go over well. What do you think?

Source: Variety

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Extra Tidbit: I'm looking forward to seeing how they redesign the uniforms.

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shelman2392
7:25PM on 09/06/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
She is way TOO YOUNG!
I'm curious to see how this does as I like Karl Urban, but Olivia just seems to young for the part. Here's hoping.
I'm curious to see how this does as I like Karl Urban, but Olivia just seems to young for the part. Here's hoping.
 
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Inside_A_Fireball
11:50PM on 09/05/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Olivia's stunning & unique, both in physical appearance, and ability. I'll give any movie a try as long as I can geek at her, especially when it's material such as this.
Olivia's stunning & unique, both in physical appearance, and ability. I'll give any movie a try as long as I can geek at her, especially when it's material such as this.
 
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Couch Potato
10:27PM on 09/05/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Judge Death?
Does Judge Anderson = Judge Death being in the movie (probably at the end?)? Good gravy I hope so. Now if we can all forget about the previous movie attempt and focus on the awesomeness that was the comic it will be all good.
Does Judge Anderson = Judge Death being in the movie (probably at the end?)? Good gravy I hope so. Now if we can all forget about the previous movie attempt and focus on the awesomeness that was the comic it will be all good.
 
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Racci
8:52AM on 09/05/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How many of you actually know that Dredd is based on a comic book? It's not a remake of the 1995 film. Yes, the comic book has telepaths and other supernatural elements.
How many of you actually know that Dredd is based on a comic book? It's not a remake of the 1995 film. Yes, the comic book has telepaths and other supernatural elements.
 
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The_Soloist
10:38PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Remake or reboot is gonna be good. After seeing Urban kick ass in Doom and Star Trek, I have complete faith in him that he will be a memorable Judge Dredd.
Remake or reboot is gonna be good. After seeing Urban kick ass in Doom and Star Trek, I have complete faith in him that he will be a memorable Judge Dredd.
 
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kraki
7:10PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
@Derrida, I haven't seen the script but considering who wrote it and that Wagner is involved, I'm hopeful. Maybe Judge Death pops up at the end, a la Joker"s card? @Jester: I guess you haven't read the comics? Anderson is one of the most famous Judges...
@Derrida, I haven't seen the script but considering who wrote it and that Wagner is involved, I'm hopeful. Maybe Judge Death pops up at the end, a la Joker"s card? @Jester: I guess you haven't read the comics? Anderson is one of the most famous Judges...
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kraki
11:17PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I recommend Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham, wicked story and amazing art by Bisley at his very best...Batman/Judge Dredd: Die Laughing has some great Joker and Judge Death moments.
I recommend Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham, wicked story and amazing art by Bisley at his very best...Batman/Judge Dredd: Die Laughing has some great Joker and Judge Death moments.
 
The Jester
8:12PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I didn't know that there were comics. I'll look them up. Thanks for the tip!
I didn't know that there were comics. I'll look them up. Thanks for the tip!
 
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The Jester
6:10PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Psychic sidekicks? Really? Is the next step to make Dredd a space alien?
Psychic sidekicks? Really? Is the next step to make Dredd a space alien?
 
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Derrida
5:56PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
They should do Judge Death storyline
The current screenplay isn't really up to snuff though it's better than the Stallone version
The current screenplay isn't really up to snuff though it's better than the Stallone version
 
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kraki
4:12PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Its unbeliavable that they are finally making a Dredd film that actually intends to stay true to the comic, the cinematic potential is awesome. That the creator John Wagner is involved, and Danny Boyle's DNA Films, and that they mention Blade Runner as an inspiration, are very positive indications. Thirlby is gorgeous and should make a fine Anderson, cant wait to see the uniform on her.
Its unbeliavable that they are finally making a Dredd film that actually intends to stay true to the comic, the cinematic potential is awesome. That the creator John Wagner is involved, and Danny Boyle's DNA Films, and that they mention Blade Runner as an inspiration, are very positive indications. Thirlby is gorgeous and should make a fine Anderson, cant wait to see the uniform on her.
 
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ElderPredator
4:08PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Great stuff....
I'm sure she'll be awesome...........but she's no Diane Lane.
I'm sure she'll be awesome...........but she's no Diane Lane.
 
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Terminal_83
3:08PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm all for this casting move. I think this will end up being entertaining as all hell. Thirlby is gorgeous.
I'm all for this casting move. I think this will end up being entertaining as all hell. Thirlby is gorgeous.
 
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razgriz21
3:03PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What a beauty and glad to see her getting work.
What a beauty and glad to see her getting work.
 
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vesaker
2:58PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hmmm
interesting. She has a nice smile, that's for sure.
interesting. She has a nice smile, that's for sure.
 
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Noct
2:45PM on 09/03/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm optimistic, though I'm not sure sure why. I would love a rough and dirty movie. I hope it doesn't come across as too studio. It might be good if it's less polished. So far, good and interesting cast.
I'm optimistic, though I'm not sure sure why. I would love a rough and dirty movie. I hope it doesn't come across as too studio. It might be good if it's less polished. So far, good and interesting cast.
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