They All Want To Be Sinatra
Martin Scorcese is about to begin work on a splashy big-budget biopic of Frank Sinatra's life and every ho on this planet is willing to lick some nut in order to play Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Seriously, don't act like you haven't already e-mailed Martin Scorcese a YouTube clip of you wearing some broke ass fedora while singing "Strangers in the Night."
Everybody thinks Martin is going to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as Sinatra, because he can't take a doody without Leo in the room. But a source told Page Six that it doesn't seem likely, because Leo looks nothing like Sinatra. According to the source, Marty has narrowed it down to a few names including Johnny Depp and James Franco. Other hos in consideration are Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Connick Jr. , Jon Hamm Michael Buble, Marky Mark and Justin Timberdouche. YES, Justin Timberdouche! Can I get an extra-large order of WTF?!
I mean, Justin is a big dick, so maybe he can play Sinatra's famously large peen, but that's it! If Martin casts Justin as Sinatra, it's time to shut down the movie-making business forever. The butchery has to end sometime! We can entertain ourselves with shadow puppets around the campfire.
And if Martin is really considering that dick bag Justin, he should give this versatile actor a shot first. STAINS will work for cupcakes!
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None of the above. What did they do, tape a "People's [Most Publicized] Man Alive" list to a wall and throw darts at it???
I'd cast Sean Hayes and/or James Marsden depending on the age range.
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I vote for none of the above. Thanks Monty
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I will agree with WHATEVER Johnny Depp wants. Always.
LMAO, the dog will definitely do a better job than Jake or Justin.
I vote for Johnny or Franco.
I vote for Harry Connick Jr.
Justin Timberlake is a skinny, dorky, Anglo, Texan, homosexual-looking aids victim who hasn't gone through puberty yet, how in the hell is he even a consideration?? As for the lip syncing, if he opened his mouth and Sinatra came out, it would actually be funny. Like watching a baby talk with a man's voice on those tv commercials.
I always thought Brad Pitt could play James Dean. I always wondered why a big budget film wasn't made about him.
none of the actors in this list is right. They should keep looking.
It doesn't matter if they cast someone who can sing, they have to dub him using Frank's real voice anyway otherwise it won't work. Just like they did with Edith Piaf. JT is totally out of his league here and if they choose him for such role the movie will go nowhere...I just hope they don't bring back Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner because that was an epic fail in The Aviator. No actress in Hollywood has Ava's beauty and screen presence so no matter who they choose, that role will never be a believable portrayal.
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As much as I love Depp, I don't know that he can pull off the appearance of Sinatra... but makeup artists can pull off some amazing feats, so who knows. I heard somewhere that Scorcese wanted to do a film on George Harrison; he should save Johnny for that one.
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Submitted by Freak Speely on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 1:45pm.
I'd give the role to Franco but with DiCaprio somehow cast as Ava Gardner.
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Hahahahahaha!!!!!! Maybe Jake as Ava?
Submitted by KANYESCAPS on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 10:00pm.
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Are you serious? Chris Pine is one of the most boring, vanilla actors to ever come out of Hollywood.
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Submitted by But.Seriously.Folks on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 5:09pm.
I will marry a pig and move to Mexico City if Justin Timberdouche is cast as Sinatra. The only thing he should be cast in is The Hills Have Eyes 3 as an inbred hillbilly.
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Hahahaa! I hate Justin hillbilly too! All the self promoting " Bringing sexy" back has him thinking he's actually sexy! Please, my grandma is sexier then him anytime.
Harry Connick Jr for looks and voice but not much acting chops to headline a big movie. A Hallmark TV show yes
Marky Mark. Yeah!. Man is sooo extremely manly without being macho alpha.
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Harry Connick Jr. is a deadringer. Stains...the second choice.
JT? No comment.
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I'd like to see Harry Connick Jr. as Sinatra in his middle and later years, and a young unknown as young Sinatra.
CHRIS PINE!!! The guy who plays Capt. Kirk in the Star Trek movie?? He def has the looks, not to mention the bright blue eyes. Why would they bother casting ANY of those guys mentioned unless it's going to be "The Curious Case of Frank Sinatra-Buttons" or "Frank, the late years". Most of those guys, even though they are amazing actors are too old to be aged back in a realistic way. Even though Brad pulled it off in "Case" sorta, by the time they get this movie made it's not gonna work. Even though I haven't seen Star Trek from what I've read & see in pics (esp the GQ spread) Chris Pine is gonna be a big star. He would be perfect for it....as long as he can lip sync. As someone said, it worked for Marion Cotillard.
CHRIS PINE!!! The guy who plays Capt. Kirk in the Star Trek movie?? He def has the looks, not to mention the bright blue eyes. Why would they bother casting ANY of those guys mentioned unless it's going to be "The Curious Case of Frank Sinatra-Buttons" or "Frank, the late years". Most of those guys, even though they are amazing actors are too old to be aged back in a realistic way. Even though Brad pulled it off in "Case" sorta, by the time they get this movie made it's not gonna work. Even though I haven't seen Star Trek from what I've read & see in pics (esp the GQ spread) Chris Pine is gonna be a big star. He would be perfect for it....as long as he can lip sync. As someone said, it worked for Marion Cotillard.
Submitted by ItsJoanCrawfordBitch on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 8:37pm.
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My mistake, Jon Stewart was actually born in NY but grew up in NJ. I would say NJ formed him into the person he is today though, so that's a good thing. At least y'all didn't give Dina Lohan a Mother of the Year award. NY has to deal with that shame.
Submitted by ItsJoanCrawfordBitch on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 8:37pm.
Susan Srandon, Meryl Streep and Denzel are all from NJ? Huh, didn't know that.
Harry Connick Jr. ten years ago so, the upcoming flick is a lose situation
If they want someone who can sing as well as act, there is only one choice, Harry Connick Jr
To Freebird: I was not aware that Jon Stewart was from NJ! You learn something new everyday.
I shouldn't be so hard on the state I was born, raised and live in. There has been a ton of talent to come out of New Jersey (Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, etc.).
Unfortunately, we also spawned Tom Cruise (or Thomas Cruise Mapother IV). Thank Xenu that he lives in L.A.
If he casts Timberlake, Scorcese is dead to me!
I don't care who the fuck they cast as long as they cast someone who looks like Sinatra. I hate seeing biopics where the actor looks nothing like the character. Aviator was good, but Leo didn't look like Howard, who was pretty hot.
Bobby Cannavale has a good voice, but he's too dark to play Sinatra. Personally I don't see it among any of those actors, maybe Connick but he doesn't look like younger Frank and Sinatra/Kelly is one of my favorite periods.
Submitted by Zorba-the-Geek on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 1:46pm
Thanks for the creepy image.
None of 'em look like Sinatra!
Snideychick sez:
If they choose Harry Connick Jr. then he's going to have to go on a diet! That guy has put on major chunk, but I'd still do him.
Submitted by ferdis on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 6:27pm.
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Indeed. His performance in the aviator was outstanding.
What I love about Frank SInatra is all the things he did for sammy davis jr. I never imagined him being a civil rights kind of guy, but anyone who told him that sammy davis had to go through the back door or wasn't welcome, sinatra told them to fuck off.
He said he hated racism because it was "stupid". No other reason. Just "stupid".
So I don't know how Scorcese is going to direct a movie about Sinatra when every single movie he's ever directed has had a line in it, basically sticking it to black people. Scorcesse is a racist fucktard. I'm not the first to say this, not the last.
Anyway, I'd say Harry Connick Jr., Leo, or Franco would be my pick -- in that order.
And about singing..this INST an issue. Marion Cotillard didnt sing as Piaf. She just did what Mariah does on stage. And her Piaf was great.
IMO Leo is the best choice in the list. He is a good actor. I would never think him as Howard Hughes and he did VERY WELL. Same to Frank Wheeler. Even with the baby face, he can do that.
Hamm is sexy, but for me he is my Don Drapper. Period.
Submitted by ItsJoanCrawfordBitch on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 6:03pm.
Frankie Baby is probably the best thing to come out of NJ.
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I will give you that Frank is awesome but I will NOT dismiss Bon Jovi or Jon Stewart. True American treasures.
To Paris Herpes: James Franco actually did play James Dean in a biopic, to rave reviews. That role put him on the map in Hollywood, even though my favorite role of is and will always be him as Daniel on 'Freaks and Geeks'.
I just wonder what span of Frank Sinatra's life Scorcese is looking to cover, because his look changed drastically over his career. None of these guys listed have what it takes to play Sinatra, no matter how talented they are (note to James Franco: You're still first in line to be the father of my bebays!!). I know people might get on my ass for saying that Brad Pitt IS a really good choice. I've been comparing pictures of them and thinking about Brad in general. His facial expressions, acting style & even the way he moves. NO ONE could ever do Frank justice. And as a New Jerseyite (keep your laughs to yourself...), they need to get this right. Frankie Baby is probably the best thing to come out of NJ.
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Submitted by islandgirl on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 5:19pm.
Danny DeVito?
hahahahahaha. Chef Boyardee?
I love me some Johnny, but he doesn't look a thing like Sinatra. Nor do any of the other losers on this list. This movie has epic fail written all over it.
Submitted by islandgirl on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 5:22pm.
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That's what George Takei said. ;)
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But you guys be the judge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PXdTagZGG4&feature=related
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It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.
I will ususally always go with Depp for the win, but I don't see his playing Old Blue Eyes...Maybe Jonathan Rhys Meyers..
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Submitted by The C word on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 5:17pm.
Not that the studio would ever cast a relative unknown, but there is a singer, Matt Dusk, who could be good in this role.
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Submitted by Sheeps on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 4:38pm.
I agree. I was trying to think of an Italian-American actor from Jersey. Bon Jovi!
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Danny DeVito?
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James Franco would make a better James Dean actually.
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He did play James Dean and won a Golden Globe for it, btw.
Ok, enough pontificating, I need some liquor.
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Not that the studio would ever cast a relative unknown, but there is a singer, Matt Dusk, who could be good in this role.
He's about the right age, could be the right look, and sings that genre of music (Sinatra having been an influence):
http://www.pbcc.edu/images/Theatre/DuncanTheatre/MattDusk.jpg
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It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.
I will marry a pig and move to Mexico City if Justin Timberdouche is cast as Sinatra. The only thing he should be cast in is The Hills Have Eyes 3 as an inbred hillbilly.
Connick would have made a great Sinatra 10 years and forty pounds ago.
With that said, I'd go with Franco or an unknown.
Ok, enough pontificating, I need some liquor.
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Afta youse pay da pimp.
Well, Sheeps, since you're offering Bobby, can I just have him for myself?
I love LOVE Johnny Depp as an actor but I don't think he can pull this off. Not because he can't act, its his age.
I say James Franco or an unknown is the best pick.
Submitted by April Rain on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 4:29pm.
Bobby Cannavale is yummy but he doesn't have the Sinatra look either.
I agree. I was trying to think of an Italian-American actor from Jersey. Bon Jovi!
Leo does NOT look like the young Frankie. He was very scrawny as a young star (my mom still has her high school notebook with his huge color picture pasted in it) and Leo has a fat round face. Not even close.
Harry can carry off the vintage 40s/50s look the best of any of them.
Bobby Cannavale is yummy but he doesn't have the Sinatra look either.
I'd rather see a documentary of a person than one of these bio-pics.
harry connick, fo sho!
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Harry C. Jr. looks just like Frank's mugshot.
Oh Stains, I've missed you. lol
And what the fuck is this? I mean I like Justin but come on. He cannot act. And there is no way in hell he could play Frank.
Out of all of those choices I think Franco would be the best choice, he even looks like Frank. Although John Hamm might be a good pick only because he looks so good in a suit. :)