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Equalizer No.1
Help cast Paul 'Gangster No.1' McGuigan's film version of 'The Equaliser'.
Feb 17 2006
I recently caught up with director Paul McGuigan to discuss his new film, 'Lucky Number Slevin', and while that feature will go up next week, I've got a titbit of news I can announce today.
McGuigan, who helmed the brilliant 'Gangster No.1' as well as 'The Acid House' and 'Wicker Park', has just been signed up to direct the forthcoming film version of TV series 'The Equalizer'.
When The TOMB first covered this project a couple of months ago (click here for that story), debate was rife in the office as to who should play the title role, with everyone from Christopher Eccleston to Ray Winstone to Jeremy Irons being suggested.
And having yet to cast the role himself, McGuigan said he was intrigued to hear who Time Out readers think should step into Edward Woodward's shoes.
So here's your chance to help cast a Hollywood movie – post your ideas and comments below and let's help find the next 'Equalizer'.
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- Laura said...
- I am very familiar with Edward Woodward as "The Equalizer" I watched almost every episode years ago. I would have to say that Ciaran Hinds is definately the 'right' man. Posted on Mar 15 2006 06:04
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- Lori said...
- I'd have to agree with Ciarán Hinds. He'd be perfect. Posted on Mar 15 2006 05:08
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- mypoint99 said...
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Ciaran Hinds
Has the presence, the edge, the underlying darkness. Most recently seen as Caesar in HBO's Rome and as Carl in Spielberg's Munich. Superb craftsman. Posted on Mar 13 2006 22:58 - Report as inappropriate
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- Mike Huber said...
- What about Patrick Stewart? He's a little older than Woodward was, but he's in GREAT shape for a man his age. He chewed the scenery in Star Trek: Nemesis in fine form. He can be understated, or flare up like an exploding sun depending on the moment...I think he'd make a fine McCall. Posted on Mar 04 2006 08:47
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- EJH III said...
- Tim Dalton would be perfect.He's the right age now, certainly is a great under-rated actor, and McCall always impressed me as an "older" 007. Speaking of 007 Pierce Brosnan would certainly be a more "commercial" choice. Posted on Mar 03 2006 16:48
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- RJ Mann said...
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1) Liam Neeson
2) Pierce Brosnan
3) Tom Selleck
4) Tom Wilkinson Posted on Mar 03 2006 07:06 - Report as inappropriate
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- dodie said...
- Cloonie has the jizz of Woodward. Make him older and he´ll stay on for a while. Posted on Feb 22 2006 21:39
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- pee-wee said...
- Daniel Day-Lewis? Posted on Feb 21 2006 13:37
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- steve said...
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The Equalizer has got to be fairly old, and Paul McGuigan said he was going to keep him that age.
I think Tom Wilkinson. He's known in the US, he's been up for an Oscar, and he's great.
Or Gary Oldman; when he's not playing a mental (eg. in Batman Begins), he's a great actor. Posted on Feb 21 2006 12:10 - Report as inappropriate
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- jay said...
- Is Paul Bettany too young? He's a great actor and McGuigan would know him from Gangster No.1. Or what about Bill Nighy? Posted on Feb 20 2006 15:46
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- charmaine said...
- It has to be Christopher Eccleston, he has the edge, the cgarm and the talent to pull this off Posted on Feb 18 2006 13:08
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- Rus said...
- How about Martin Kemp. Or David Bowie for an alternate look at the role. But i think Sean Bean is only evil in american films as his only ture role is in the great Shape tv show, otherwise he tends to just play a bloke from sheffield. Posted on Feb 17 2006 17:52
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- Gazza said...
- What about Ben Kingsly? Posted on Feb 17 2006 17:02
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- MrEd said...
- How about Dr Evil himself, Sean Bean. Or that lovely cockern-y Nigel Harman? Posted on Feb 17 2006 14:54
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