I can't help it. When I read the Book of Mormon I see it as a movie. Its kinda like watching "The Testaments" crossed with "Lord of the Rings". And even though there was a previous attempt at making the Lehi-Nephi story into a feature film, I think they dropped the ball on casting. So, I present my dream team cast.
NEPHI, Teens to 20s, large in stature, strong but kind, leader, humble.
CHRISTIAN BALE
Although a dancing sissy newsie boy, the man pulled off the Caped Crusader (Batman) with ease.
LEHI, 50s-60s, patriarch, caring father, obedient, possibly short.
SARIAH, 50s-60s, mother, loving, possibly short also.
MICKEY ROONEY
Just slap a beard on the Mickster and we're off to the promised land!
ANGELA LANSBURY
At least if there are any crimes to solve, she could do it.
ABINADI, 50s-70s even 80s, ripped old man, fair skin, tolerance to heat
GANDALF THE GREY
He's got the beard, the long hair, but the ripped body...we'll need a body double. Sorry Gandy.
KING NOAH, 40s-50s, overweight, evil but spineless
WAYNE KNIGHT
The perfect villain playing the perfect villain.
AMMON, 20s-30s, fearless, bold, good with a sword, likes to maim
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY
The likeness is uncanny, plus he seems pushy, and he'd have to be to convince the Lamanites not to kill him at first.
CAPTAIN MORONI, 20s-30s, no nonsense leader, compassionate but strong, warrior
MATTHEW FOX
No nonsense leader, compassionate but strong, warrior...on a mystery island. Perfect.
SAMUEL THE LAMANITE, 20s-50s no one knows..., no fear, cat-like reflexes, booming voice
NACHO LIBRE
Athletic, which is good when dodging spears, rocks, and arrows. Very brave and comes with his own red cape.
MORMON, 40s-50s, doe-eyed prophet who watched his people destroy themselves, strong righteous leader
MICHAEL VARTAN
I just think he looks like Mormon.
MORONI, 50s-60s, loner traveling prophet, carries huge responsibility, strong willingness to do whatever it takes
RIC FLAIR
Old school wrestler with matching mane, also a buff dude but probably due to roids.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
All-Star "Book of Mormon" Movie Cast by Drew
Posted by Sarah at 8:06 PM
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Hysterical post. I laughed out loud at King Noah.
This is really funny. I wouldn't have thought of these, but most of them I totally agree with!
GENIUS!!!
I'm not sure who my fav is, maybe king noah, Sariah? I don't know I think I have to settle on Captian Moroni, no Ammon. Oh man it's gotta be Mormon, they are identical.
Just to funny.
That made my day!
I found this from a link from Rebecca's blog, and it is awesome! I LOVE it!
Drew, I don't even know you but I know your wife. my husband and I are dying laughing over Nacho Libre aand Wayne Knight. Excellent casting.
Awesome Sarah, I couldn't stop laughing - this is so funny! And BRILLIANT!
Wow, that was an awesome post! I very much enjoyed it. If you ever make a movie, I am there.
You guys crack me up! That was awesome! I am pretty sure I will never read the scriptures the same! Very funny!
that was the most entertaining blog post i have read!!!!
I had no idea modern celebrities could match Arnold Frieberg's Book of Mormon characters so well. That's kind of scary, but terribly entertaining.
I'd definitely go see the movie.
Maybe I'll read a little more now that I can imagine all of my celebrity crushes as ancient prophets.
MICKEY ROONEY! AS LEHI!? That might be the funniest thing of all time, especially with Angela Lansbury as Sariah (She was totally out of his league back in the day). Can I just pretend to be Kevin Bacon for a minute? Mickey Rooney did 3 Andy Hardy movies--and a bunch of other stuff--with Judy Garland. Judy Garland did "Harvey Girls" with Angela Landsbury (with Landsbury playing a saloon girl. In fishnets . . . and little else). Now, you've cast Landsbury and Rooney opposite each other. It's brillant. Good job, Drew!
Ok you two loonies!! This absolutely made my day. How funny!! Wayne Knight is the PERFECT Noah!
That was fun to look at :)
Wayne Knight might be unavailable, in which case I've got two words for you: Bruce Vilanch.
Just think about it.
Love the cast! I LOVE Christian Bale! You are so funny! How are you?
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