Creative Engagement- Casting Volpone The Movie

            This one is easy because its something I do on my own on a regular basis.  Eventually when I am reading a book or play, I start to think about who has the acting chops to play the parts.  So with out further ado, I give you my selections for the main roles in Volpone.

Volpone-Alan Cummings

This was probably the hardest one of all.  Johnny Depp is too dark, Hugh Jackman is too likeable, George Clooney is too relaxed.  In the end I choose Alan Cummings because he has the look and the guy can act (when he isn’t being a royal pain about how much he’s getting paid and all that.)

Mosce- Andy Serkis

Although I considered more than one Lord of the Rings Alumni, it had to go to the creepy man behind Gollum.  Just look at those eyes, a fly if I ever saw one

 

Nano- Peter Dinkling

No I didn’t pick him because he’s the only actor that I know who could physically fit the role (there are plenty) but because he is the best one out there.  Go watch “Game of Thrones” you’ll see why.

 Voltore- Ben Kingsly

He might be a little old for the part (depending on the rest of the casting) but Sir Ben Kingsly is one of the best actors out there (both stage and screen) and the man looks like a vulture with out any make up what so ever.  Can you say “win-win”?

 

Castrone- Dwayne Johnson

Because The Rock is great in everything, even if he is a eunuch in this one.

 

Corbaccio- Joaquin Phoenix

He might have more than one screw loose upstairs, but Joaquin a sight to behold when he’s on form.

Bonario- Sam Worthington

His name means ‘good’, meaning we need someone with looks, muscle, and heart.  To me Sam Worthington (who has proved himself to be more than just a pretty face and an action star) is perfect for this role.  Also acceptable would be The Rock

Corvino- Brandon Lee

Because this is all fantasy anyway, I’m going to drag someone back from beyond the grave to play this part.  Brandon Lee died while filming a movie called “The Crow.”  I think the rest is pretty self-explanatory.

Celia- Rachel McAdams

Celia is described as being extremely beautiful so as far as I am concerned the only choice would be Rachel McAdams.  I don’t know if she has the acting chops necessarily, but my God is she beautiful.

I hope this was as entertaining to read as it was to write.  Any suggestions or ideas, let me know in comments.