The Public Relations People Approve ... Finally.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

The movie is finally looking like it could turn into something worthwhile.  I think we can assume that all of Section VII is behind this new development, possibly even responsible for it.  We are, after all, propaganda and public relations. See what the future of MFU may look like here

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Now if they'd recast the actor playing IK, it might look better. Think their choice is off base on that.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I don't think there's anyone remotely like IK, or our version of him in McCallum. I thought that Jonas Armstrong, from the BBC Robin Hood, would have done a good Kuryakin. Same build, similar look to our IK.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1765073/

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Not familiar with him. The current actor cast is over 6' tall? I mean, come one....

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

They're not likely to find another actor who's leading man material and less than 5'8". DMc was a fluke. The height won't be a big deal, and they won't be OUR men from UNCLE. But the movie might be good and that's the best we can hope for.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

If it's anything like all the other stuff coming out of Hollywood it will be an unsubtle, wham bam thank you mam, special effects driven, poorly plotted, so-called 'action' film. I am not surprised they have cast someone like Armie Hammer as IK, it shows their lack of care. I'm sure there is someone out there who has at least a slight physical resemblance to IK.

I went to see the latest Star Trek film the other night, and I was struck by how much effort had gone into choosing actors who mirrored the original characters both in looks and in other, more subtle ways. Why would it not be possible to do the same with MFU?

I would like to see a more 'noirish' MFU remake, more like Season 1, with a script which raises questions, not just what I imagine we'll see come next year.

Rant over ....!

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Star Trek is a very fortunate casting coup. This NS actor looks pretty good for the part, I think. Finding someone remotely like David McCallum, however, doesn't seem likely. He wasn't even very likely and they almost fired him. I think we're going to have to adjust to the tall bear of a Russian instead of our more compact wolf version.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Wolf ... mmm. Will not adjust to bear. They can keep bear and I will curl up with wolfie.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I know... Wolfie is currently in his boxers on my computer screen. He's not leaving anytime soon, either.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, but he assured me Tuesdays and Thursdays were my days! Drat, will just have to keep the beetroot soup until tomorrow I suppose.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Don't hold your breath, I have him trussed up right and proper. He isn't going anywhere.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Damn, he looks as if he's enjoying it too! Now where are my embroidery scissors ...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, you noticed that little half-grin. Or is it a half-grimace? Hmmm... that could be problematic.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. He must be admiring your handiwork (after all you are artistic).

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you for that. And, I do know how to French Braid his hair, for when it gets a little longer :D

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Oh no I can't do that! I'm sure he'll sit still for you and it'll look charming. But he'll have to come down eventually if only to change his undies. In fact I have a white wash on at the moment...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Let's see ... I suppose you can have him on wash days, and just throw him as well. I"ll take him back after he's scrubbed up and nice and pink and shiny ... sigh... I do hope he appreciates how much we care.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

Yes I think we have it settled....

[carabele.livejournal.com]

I actually like this proposed cast and hope Cavill gets the role. I think Hammer has the intensity to play Illya while Cavill as the joie le vive for Napoleon.

I am praying this cast does wind up final.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

It sounds good to me. I never had any misconception about them actually duplicating the men and how they appeared. There's not anyone remotely similar to McCallum out there, especially regarding his stature. The man was very small to have made it to leading man status.

[rosywonder.livejournal.com]

I just find it sad that after all these years we still seem to have the idea fixed in our heads that so-called 'leading' men should have a certain appearance, i.e. tall and usually dark. I found it amazing that there was so much fuss about Daniel Craig being a 'blond Bond'. That's why MFU was so refreshing (and so incredible) way back in the 60s.