What If...You HAD TO recast QL

[Kal-El]

With news that George Clooney & Vince Vaughn are contenders to play Thomas Magnum in the planned 2007 theatrical movie version of one of Don Bellisario's other creations 'Magnum PI'

It firstly begs the question, Why don't they just use Tom Selleck? After missing out on becoming a bonefide big A list "movie star" playing Indianna Jones due to his forced commitment to the show, he is now going to miss out on playing Magnum in the big screen version of said show because he's not a bonefide big A list celebrity (this is the definition of irony)

Secondly, it begs the question, IF they were going to make a big screen version of Bellisarios other (and much better) show - Quantum Leap and they HAD TO recast the roles of Sam Beckett & Al Calivicci with big A list celebrity movie stars, who would you pick?

Please note: i emphasized HAD TO, so no "i would never recast these roles" or "i'd prefer if they didn't make the movie at all if they're going to recast" Lets assume they are making a movie and they are recasting it (wether you like it or not) and you're the casting director...who would you choose...

My Choices:
Sam Beckett: Clive Owen (Sin City, Closer)
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Other contenders: Tom Hanks, Viggo Mortensen

Al Calivicci: Al Pacino
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Other contender: Billy Bob Thorton

[Dman176]

Very interesting question. I'd have to think on that one a bit...

If I think of anyone, I'll post it here.

Damon

[leaper1]

Under duress, but I think if I had not seen Dean make the role so much his own, Anthony Hopkins would have made a good Al.
He is a very versatile actor, despite being branded as Hannibal Lecter in most people's minds.

As for Sam, that is going to take a bit more thought, but 'Tom Hanks' ugh, no thank you!

[tina_als_girl]

Sam: no idea... maybe, er, Michael Shanks? Not an A-list actor, though... Honestly, I really don't know...

Al: I kinda like that idea of Pacino; for some reason, I keep seeing Kevin Kline popping into my head...

Joy

PS: I still think they shoulda had George Clooney as Jim West in the '99 Wild Wild West movie; Sonnenfeld was an idiot for passing on him!

PPS: I'd rather see George as Magnum than Vince (*shudders*).

[leaper1]

Sam: no idea... maybe, er, Michael Shanks? Not an A-list actor, though... Honestly, I really don't know...

Al: I kinda like that idea of Pacino; for some reason, I keep seeing Kevin Kline popping into my head...

Joy

PS: I still think they shoulda had George Clooney as Jim West in the '99 Wild Wild West movie; Sonnenfeld was an idiot for passing on him!

PPS: I'd rather see George as Magnum than Vince (*shudders*).

Yeah, Michael Shanks is underrated, I think he could play Sam sympathetically (though the role will always be Scott's in my mind and in my heart).

And definitely George for Magnum.

[Al's Handlink]

Maybe Robin Williams for Al. Maybe Tommy Lee Jones, or Sean Connery

Tom Hanks as Sam would work. Maybe James Woods

John Travolta could work as either charecter.

I don't know, I just see Scott as Sam and Dean as Al. Andybody else would just seem like a letdown.

[Kal-El]

Some new thoughts:

* The Magnum PI DVD's must have sold really, REALLY well to justify a movie version...shame we can't say the same about QL...

*I don't know if Bellisario is involved with the movie as a writer and/or executive producer - but it's just another thing to take his time away from a possible QL project...

...But on the positive side maybe if he is involved in both capacities and the movie is a BIG, BIG BOX OFFICE SENSATION, then Universal Studios will be like "Don, what other tv shows of yours can you translate to the big screen for us..."

Highly unlikely, but hey, maybe my little hypothetical won't be so hypothetical after all...

Ok so, we got some good suggestions so far for the two leads.
What A-lister's would you hire for...
*Donna
*Beth
*Gooshie

My choices, in order:
* Jodi Foster
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* Kristin Scott Thomas
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* William H Macy
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[QL Nut]

* The Magnum PI DVD's must have sold really, REALLY well to justify a movie version...shame we can't say the same about QL...

Not to go off-topic, but I don't think that it's because of the DVD sales that a movie is being made. I think it has more to do with the fact that Hollywood has been completely out of ideas for years now, hence why there are mostly remakes, biopics, sequels, movies based on true stories, and resurrected franchises. And that's a large reason why I barely ever go to the movies anymore. To be fair, every once in a while something original comes along, though. OK, end rant. :)

[tina_als_girl]

Ok so, we got some good suggestions so far for the two leads.
What A-lister's would you hire for...
*Donna
*Beth
*Gooshie
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Okay, now THIS one is interesting...

For Donna, funnily enough, Teri Hatcher could do it! She's a definite A-lister nowadays with Desperate Housewives.

For Beth, I kinda see Catherine Zeta-Jones as the younger version (or even older, with the magic of make-up).

For Gooshie, Philip Seymour Hoffman jumps to mind (probably based on my only experience of watching him in a movie, and that's "Twister"). Or maybe Gallagher?

Joy

[RossBeckett]

Michael Shanks(nods head). I can't tell you how many times I've pictured Michael Shanks playing his Daniel Jackson character in an alternate version of QL. Therefore, I guess I could get used to Shanks playing Sam Beckett. I've also to admit that I sometimes picture Amanda Tapping as Dr. Samantha "Sam" Carter in QL with Jackson as her observer. Yes, in my mind, he would make a good QL character. Maybe Amanda Tapping and RDA(=Richard Dean Anderson). The latter still being Colonel/General O'Neill as the observer. He is just more like Al IMO.(e.g. his dismissiveness when it comes to the technical things about the project) What if the Air Force was in charge of PQL?

A-List actors:

I think John Travolta would make a good Al, not Sam. Billy Bob Thornton would be good too. For Al, that is. Oh, and don't forget Bruce McGill who was one of the candidates for Al when QL was being cast in the late 80s.

For Sam; Viggo Mortensen. I'll think of some more and post them later.

Steve
RossBeckett

P.S. Something to ponder: Nathaniel "Lothos" Lothoman as Goa'uld. ;)

[Samantha Beckett]

For some reason, I'm picturing Matthew Broderick as Sam. Viggo would be a good candidate too. Dustin Hoffman is in my head too...prolly as Al. I'm on medication so my brain is all messed up. But those are my medicated choices.

Samantha Beckett

[tina_als_girl]

For some reason, I'm picturing Matthew Broderick as Sam.

Okay, with that, you just have to know the following was coming:

Matthew Broderick as Sam, Nathan Lane as Al.

It's *perfection*!

Joy

PS: Wouldn't it be cool if they made a broadway show out of QL and had Matthew and Nathan star? (or Scott reprising as Sam, and Nathan as Al [since we know that Dean isn't quite the singer his daddy was...]).

[Dman176]

Matthew Broderick as Sam, Nathan Lane as Al.
You know something? That IS a perfect combination! I could see that working as long as I suspend my disbelief that Nathan Lane is straight. :roflmao:

After thinking on it for some time, I sort of thought of Charles Grodin as Al. He was very funny in Midnight Run and The Great Muppet Caper. And even though MJ has him "virtually" cast as Lothos' former alter ego, Nathaniel Lothoman, I think Michael T. Weiss could probably portray a decent Sam Beckett. His role as Jared in The Pretender wasn't too far removed from the type of character that Sam was.

As for Al Pacino...yeah, I can kind of see that too. Actually, come to think of it, he'd make a great Lothos too. Evil personified, the devil incarnate...after watching Pacino in The Devil's Advocate, it ain't so hard to imagine. :bat

Damon

[Lightning McQueenie]

You know it didn't click until I read it here that the Teri Hatcher on Desperate Housewives was the same as the Teri Hatcher from Superman (and Quantum Leap). You're right, she would make an AWESOME Donna. I can just see her somehow ending up in the control room naked LMAO!

And while we're on the subject, why not have the girl who plays Teri Hatcher's daughter on Desperate Housewives play the daughter that Donna and Sam conceived when Sam made it home in the Leap Back.

[Lightning McQueenie]

As for Sammy Jo - I would love to see Jessica Alba playing that part (as long as she had darker hair so she looks more like Sam and Abigail.

[tina_als_girl]

You know something? That IS a perfect combination! I could see that working as long as I suspend my disbelief that Nathan Lane is straight. :roflmao:
Well, I recently saw an old episode of "Mad About You" wherein Nathan played an old professor of Helen Hunt's and he was known for The Stare--he could simply stare at a woman and drive her to... um... yeah. I didn't really have difficulties beleiving him as a straight guy... Plus, he did a fine job in Producers playing straight-but-latently-gay (Max and Leo are SOOOO a couple! LOL They're just swimmin' in de Nile). I could believe him ogling Ulla.

So, I can definitely believe Nathan as a lady-ogling Al. Plus, remember that in the almost 100 episodes of QL, we only got to see Al actually HAVE a woman in ONE episode--kinda ironic, if ya ask me. It was ironically Sam the Prudent Prince who got all the action in the series.

Ya know, if Al Pacino played Al, I could almost see Johnny Depp as Sam (yes, I do believe he could pull it off--if he goes beardless and styles his hair kinda Finding Neverland-ish, he can pull off a sweet, innocent, smart Sam). I thought Johnny and Al's chemistry in Donnie Brasco was brilliant and I could so see them doing great as Sam and Al.

EDIT: For Sammy Jo, I'm not sure who I'd go with. As I did with The Mirror Shattered, I'd cast Jessica Alba as one of Al's daughters (though only if it were Dean or Pacino playing Al).

Joy

[QL Nut]

Although it was already mentioned, I can definitely see Viggo Mortensen as Sam and Al Pacino as Al. Having just watched A History Of Violence, I can definitely see Viggo as the kind, good-natured type of character who at the same time can be very convincing when he needs to defend himself. His look even kind of fits the profile too. And Al Pacino...well, he's just a versatile actor that I can definitely see telling stories and having the same sense of humor as Al.

[Al's Handlink]

I wouldn't mind seeing Jessica Alba (or for that matter Eliza Dushku) as Sammie Jo. But I have said it before and I will say it again. The only person I see as Sammie Jo is Jennifer Garner

As for Beth, I think Annabella Sciorra would be about Perfect for the role

Terri Hatcher is an obvious choice to play Donna since she already has once, But what do you guys think about Rene Russo as Donna? I could deffinatly see that working.

As for Gooshie, Tim Allen or Christopher Lloyd

[Samantha Beckett]

As for Sammy Jo - I would love to see Jessica Alba playing that part (as long as she had darker hair so she looks more like Sam and Abigail.
ugh.......no. She annoys me.

I agree with Tom about Sammy Jo, Jennifer Garner is a perfect choice.

Hehe, only because im watching "Bones", I'm thinking of David Boreanaz...he'd be a great Sam. We all know he can kick butt when he needs too, and he has good comic timing, and SEXY to boot! :drool

And while we're on the subject, why not have the girl who plays Teri Hatcher's daughter on Desperate Housewives play the daughter that Donna and Sam conceived when Sam made it home in the Leap Back.
That's been my theory about any future stories and plot for any potential fanfics of mine, lol. (SHAMELESS SELF PLUGOSITY) I would be a good candidate, LOL. You know, aspiring actress and all. Okay, yeah right...moving on. Anne Hathaway wouldnt be a bad choice either.

Samantha Beckett

[LadyKayoss]

Ya know, if Al Pacino played Al, I could almost see Johnny Depp as Sam (yes, I do believe he could pull it off--if he goes beardless and styles his hair kinda Finding Neverland-ish, he can pull off a sweet, innocent, smart Sam). I thought Johnny and Al's chemistry in Donnie Brasco was brilliant and I could so see them doing great as Sam and Al.

Much as I find the idea of someone else playing these roles distasteful, I have to admit I wouldn't mind seeing Depp as Sam...

[ziggysego]

If it was starting Quantum Leap from the beginning (as they do in most tv cum film revivals) then:

Sam Beckett: Tom Welling
Al Calavicci: Michael Keaton

[Samantha Beckett]

If it was starting Quantum Leap from the beginning (as they do in most tv cum film revivals) then:

Sam Beckett: Tom Welling
Al Calavicci: Michael Keaton

Tom Welling.......YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dreaming :dreaming :dreaming :dreaming :dreaming :dreaming :dreaming
Micheal Keaton........MAYBE (not a big fan of his)

Samantha Beckett

[QLEAP]

How about Zac Efron for Sam...Zac is the handsome young singer from Disney's High School Musical...he even reminds me of Scott in some ways...

As for Al...well, Dean is still alive...don't dump Dean :) ;)

I had an idea though...why don't they just go on with the regular story and Zac Efron could be Sam and Donna's child from the time Sam got to go home...nobody ever thought she might have gotten pregnant..lol! (at least I don't think they did..I haven't read every post on this site)
So, Zac could jump into the accelerator as Sam's son and Dean(Al) could still be helping him if he is still around when Sam's son grows up :) I'll have to post a pic of Zac ...
Anyway, I'm rambling...I get some strange ideas sometimes..hope it made sense
Sorry if I digressed from the original intent of the post...lol!

[Samantha Beckett]

\I had an idea though...why don't they just go on with the regular story and Zac Efron could be Sam and Donna's child from the time Sam got to go home...nobody ever thought she might have gotten pregnant..lol! (at least I don't think they did..I haven't read every post on this site)
So, Zac could jump into the accelerator as Sam's son and Dean(Al) could still be helping him if he is still around when Sam's son grows up

I have had that idea! :D But I always had them have a girl named Samantha...but I have had and mentioned my theory about Donna getting pregnant after The Leap Back.

I love Zac Efron, he was fantastic in High School Musical. Id enjoy watching him...

Samantha Beckett

[QLEAP]

Thanks Samantha!:) Glad someone has heard of Zac:D ...he has so many qualities that Scott Bakula has...he is sweet and unassuming, striking good looks, talented as in he can do almost anything...sing, dance, act...:sing
It's cool that you had that idea too...I thought maybe someone did but hadn't read enough of the board to know for sure..lol! Thanks for letting me know :) Maybe Donna and Sam had twins?..a boy and a girl? :) :)

[leaper1]

Actually, if you check out the Virtual Seasons (*shameless plugosity*) the premise is that they had a boy from that night, and his name is Stephen, and he is a genius like his father.

[QLEAP]

Ok..then Zac can be Stephen..hehe! :) ;)

[Cpt Jules]

Actually, Stephen is the product of ANOTHER night in the VS world. hehehe!

Kat

[Dman176]

Actually, if you check out the Virtual Seasons (*shameless plugosity*) the premise is that they had a boy from that night, and his name is Stephen, and he is a genius like his father.
Actually, that's not entirely accurate. During the beginning of the 3rd virtual season (Season 8 ), Sam leaped into himself in May of 1995, the day before he stepped into the Accelerator in a 2-part episode called, "I Will Love You Forever." The night that he and Donna spent together in that story resulted in Stephen being retroactively born on February 12, 1996... which means that he would now be about 10 years old.

Of course, many fans have theorized that Sam and Donna might have conceived a child during "The Leap Back." As far as The Virtual Seasons goes, though, they didn't conceive a child that night. Of course (as Mike and I wrote just recently in this week's episode), the VS could be just one of an infinite number of realities that continue the QL saga. ;)

Incidentally, a younger Elijah Wood was "virtually" cast as Stephen Beckett. :)

Damon

[leaper1]

I just had a really radical thought for the new person to cast as Sam Beckett -
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our very own Shane Devon!

Which sparks off the next thought -
If you had to cast Al's place regulars as characters on Quantum Leap, who would play which part, apart from the obvious one of Brian as the bartender?

[QLEAP]

:hurray: Brian would be awesome as the bartender..:hurray:

[tina_als_girl]

Seems great minds think alike, Helen, as I was telling my mom about this thread back when it first started and I mentioned that they should cast Shane as Sam if they made a remake instead of a continuation.

And here's another vote for Brian as the Bartender.

Joy

[ziggysego]

Joy for Tina, Al's girl ;)

[tina_als_girl]

lol... Well, I suppose it could work. I don't have the proper accent, but I do have the red hair!

How's about MikeKraken as Gooshie and maybe Damon as Al...? And maybe MJ as Donna... and Jennie as Beth.

Joy

[ziggysego]

Who am I? :(

[tina_als_girl]

Hmmm... Oh, I know! Move Mike to the role of Tom Beckett, and you can do the Gooshie/replacement role. I can totally see you tinkering with the control table.

Joy

[Lightning McQueenie]

I wanna be Al!!!! LOL!

i can't wait to be the invisible man in the lady's changing rooms hahahahaha.

[Clara5]

And what about me???

I know, there aren't enough female roles around for me to get in... :(

Well, I'll be happy to do any guest appearance that lasts for an episode (and not 30 seconds, lol)

Clara

[tina_als_girl]

Yeah, any number of people could be guest stars--either as Leapees or people who know the Leapee in the past, or even technicians or military present at the project.

And the best thing about guest starring is that it's a whole new character, so you can give whatever spin on it you want and it wouldn't bother the fans; playing an already-established character makes the job a lot harder because you've gotta worry about satisfying the fans...

Joy

[ziggysego]

I'd like the idea of being Gooshie. Plus, I've been told I have bad breath :( so it works! :lol

[tina_als_girl]

Shoot, if bad breath were a requirement, I could play a female Gooshie (I've got semi-curly hair and it's reddish...), LOL...

Joy

[LadyKayoss]

LOL... I think we've strayed into the realm of wishful thinking; I somehow doubt they'd give us fans roles in a QL movie.

On the other hand, if we all got together to do a fan film, we'd have a great cast for it...

[tina_als_girl]

You know, it'd be cool to write a script for a short fan film that perhaps we could film if we ever do manage to all get under one roof for an Al's Place get-together... :D

Joy

[Samantha Beckett]

*cough* aspiring actress here *cough* LOL. Who could I be? :lol

Samantha Beckett

[tina_als_girl]

Sammy Jo? Or, wait... You're a young adult, though, right? Maybe one of Al's daughters, then...?

Joy

[LadyKayoss]

I have to admit, a fan movie would be a lot of fun. And I've always wanted to participate in one!

[Samantha Beckett]

Sammy Jo? Or, wait... You're a young adult, though, right? Maybe one of Al's daughters, then...?

Joy

Yep, I'm 19...but I do have a southern accent, lol.

Samantha Beckett

[Mrs Calavicci]

As I have been reading the thread I have ben trying to picture someone else playing the lead roles but I can't! I think Dean and Scott will always be Al and Sam and nobody else could be as good!

[Semi-Automatic Leaper]

If my arm was severly twisted, more than Rumsfeld & cos foreign policy *ahem*, then i would pick Timothy Dalton for Al (hey why not, he's a very good actor, check out Possessed). As for Sam..Ioan Gruffudd. They're not exactly A-listers, but i felt A-list only might be too limiting, no offence to the original poster.

Here's Ioan's site :-

http://www.ioanonline.com/

Some of you may recognise him from the film King Arthur or the future based legal series Century City.

[Dman176]

Some of you may recognise him from the film King Arthur or the future based legal series Century City.
He also played Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic in the Fantastic Four movie. ;)

[Semi-Automatic Leaper]

He also played Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic in the Fantastic Four movie. ;)

I already knew that, just forgot to mention it :b :D

He actually went to the same school as me funnily enough!

Besides he had a bit of white hair in Fantastic Four didn't he, so could be an amusing contrast!

What if Steven Berkoff could play Al? Or even an evil observer working for Lothos?

[Kal-El]

Quote "They're not exactly A-listers, but i felt A-list only might be too limiting, no offence to the original poster"

Well, as the original poster - this topic has gone WAY off subject...ah, the folly of all msg boards...

Refer to the orginal post - the precident of casting A-listers in movies based on tv series (Magnum, Miami Vice, the rumoured Baywatch) because the orginal stars are too old but more importantly not big enough stars at the box office to ensure maximum profit.

If you are not going to get A lister's then of course just get BAKULA & STOCKWELL - it makes no sense to cast other B & C graders in a theatrical version. :wacko No offence.

Well, with the news of a Knight Rider movie staring "the Hoff" - there's hope yet! Lets just hope the trend lasts long enough that a QL movie is released.

THE END.

[Samantha Beckett]

I know this is an old thread, but this just hit me :D.

I know you think that if they can't get A listers to be Sam and Al, just get Scott and Dean. But I think if they can't get Scott and Dean, they should get people who fit the look from the show.

Okay, for Sam...Tuck Watkins. Don't know him? Watch the movie "The Mummy"...he's Mr. Burns. The one with the glasses that gets his eyes and tongue taken by the monster. He looks like he could be a good Sam. Just a thought.

Samantha Beckett

[Mesmer Ice]

You could never replace Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell

If they were going to do a big budget remake I would cast Matt Damon or Johnny Depp as Sam.Damon has the sensitive good nature like Bakula.Depp is the most versitile actor out there so he would be convinicing playing different roles.

Al I would go with someone with an accent like Michael Caine or Liam Neeson.They are both great as "father figure" roles.

[Enterprise]

Ummm, to be honest I think it'd have to be a more unknown actor like Scott was at the time to give the show a more homely feel and give it more personality. With A-Listers it just wouldn't be our Quantum Leap.

For Sam I think someone like Nathan Fillion would fit the role, he's a nice guy and seems to be a hoot on set, and also isn't really top A-list enough to make the show cheesy or a cash-in.

For Al..... gotta be... oh i'm gonna go A-List and say Liam Neeson as well, he'd just fit the role as a leader and father figure, and has a charm to him that you'd just want to listen to his voice. Plus he played minted Jedi Qui-Gonn-Jin!! Would you say no to a bloody JEDI!?!

[tina_als_girl]

Here's a not-so-A-lister suggestion for Al:

John Hannah (IMDb Page (http://imdb.com/name/nm0001314/))

He could either play Al with a fake American accent, or a reworked British/Scottish Al, or a new Observer.

All I know is that from the moment I saw a small scene from The Mummy Returns on TV last year that had John in it, I've always thought he could pass as Al.

:Love To All:
~ Joy ~

[Samantha Beckett]

For Sam I think someone like Nathan Fillion would fit the role, he's a nice guy and seems to be a hoot on set, and also isn't really top A-list enough to make the show cheesy or a cash-in.

You are now OFFICIALLY my hero for thinking of Nathan, LOL!! I :dreaming him so much. He was awesome as Captain Reynolds in Firefly and Serenity, and in that movie Slither. *sigh* Good choice... :D

Samantha Beckett

[leaper1]

I'd have to say my A-list choice for Al would be Anthony Hopkins.

That man is such a talented actor, and has the sort of good looking lived-in face that you imagine a lot of women loving - so he could do the philanderer easily.

[Enterprise]

You are now OFFICIALLY my hero for thinking of Nathan, LOL!! I :dreaming him so much. He was awesome as Captain Reynolds in Firefly and Serenity, and in that movie Slither. *sigh* Good choice... :D

Samantha Beckett

Yay!! Best of all he's going to be in next weeks LOST!!! :hmm

[Joy]

People might start yelling at me, but for some reason, I think that Crispin Glover would make an AWESOME Al. I could TOTALLY see him dressing like Al..and maybe wearing those wierd high-heeled boots of his..adding his own wierdness to Al's style...YAY! (Yes, yes, the wierd dad guy from Back To The Future. That's pretty much where everyone knows him from. Stupid Back To The Future *shakes an angry fist*)

Sam? Uhhhh...*taps into her brain* I dunno...Martin Freeman? He was Arthur Dent in the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy movie. He MIGHT make a good Sam...*tries to imagine it*

[Nytrydr]

I can't recall who suggested Richard Dean Anderson as Al, but you know, that would really work!!

Alternatively, Mandy Patinkin (a very versatile fellow himself) could play Al. I agree Mat Damon could play Sam, but I think Cary Elwes could too, or even that new Dr Who, David Tennant (though he may lack a bit of pathos, I think).

As for the Knight Rider movie - I won't even beleive that when I've seen it. Not a Hoff fan, leave him out, but William Daniels must play KITT (so must the original Pontiac Firebird) - you don't mess with KITT. Seriously

Nytrydr
Master of Sinanju

[BlueSovereign]

I can't recall who suggested Richard Dean Anderson as Al, but you know, that would really work!!

It's been a while since I was last here, but when I first started watching SG-1 RDA instantly reminded me of Al. Can't remember if it was me who suggested it here though.

[tina_als_girl]

So, I asked my mom about who she would cast in a new QL, and she and I agreed that Luke Wilson might make an okay Sam, or possibly Eric McCormack.

I myself am dead set on casting John Hannah as Al. Sure, he's Scottish and not quite as up there in age as Dean, but if they're recasting, Hollywood likes to skew a bit younger anyway.

My determination to cast John Hannah as Al led me to an idea this morning.

So, therefore, here is my *tentative* cast for a new, slightly younger QL cast... British/Australian-ized.

Sam -- Hugh Jackman
Al -- John Hannah (not tentative; this is my definite, absolute choice for Al)
Gooshie -- Hugh Laurie
Verbena -- Naomi Harris
Donna -- Minnie Driver
Tina -- Kate Winslet
Beth -- Catherine Zeta-Jones
Ziggy -- unsure...

:Love To All:
~ Joy ~

[Cruicky]

If anyone has thought of this then please forgive me, however the person I would love to see as Sam Beckett, is actually doing a similar job right now in the UK and is truly superb at it, he is good looking, humourous, a hero, etc etc just like Bakula!

His name - David Tennant!

Anyones thoughts on this idea?

[newleaper]

I don't know who I would say in a re-cast, but if it was a continuation, I really like Matthew Modine. He was wonderful in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, and made me think of Sam the whole way through.

I'm clueless on Al, though.

[tina_als_girl]

His name - David Tennant!

Anyones thoughts on this idea?

Ooo, yes, David Tennant would definitely work! In fact, I think he'd work better than my suggestion of Hugh Jackman...

:Love To All:
~ Joy ~

[wbafc]

Pity they couldn't use ARNIE. Because he could always use his famous catch phrase "I'll be back".

[LadyKayoss]

Pity they couldn't use ARNIE. Because he could always use his famous catch phrase "I'll be back".

And then they could have Danny DeVito as Al. As horrifying as that would be, the thought of Arnie in a dress and heels is hilarious.

[isz]

I can see Michelle Pfeiffer as Beth.

[angvav]

Yeah that is a good question.

I also think tom selleck has to play magnum. That role was made for him.

As i think the same for QL.

I think Sam was made for Scott.

As al for Dean Stockwell.

If I thought of recasting, I would prefer the people who were in the tv show shuld be in the film.

Yeah, I think Michael shanks from stargate sg-1 would make a good Sam.

[RossBeckett]

William Devane as the Admiral
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(Someone Unheard of) as Sam Beckett

~Steve B.