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Reply to: #651408 by koalacat
Oct 31, 2011 8:09pm
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I just saw the trailer in the theater last thursday then went to work the next day and showed everyone who's read the books on youtube on my phone lol. I'm way super excited for it! It looks awesome. Not too sure about the actor they have for Morelli... but guess we'll see how it goes when it comes out. Can't wait till then!
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Reply to: #651411 by Kryssiella
Oct 31, 2011 8:15pm
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Yeah, he's not quite how I imagined Morelli. It would be nice if they could tackle a few of the other books, but it's unlikely.
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Reply to: #651408 by koalacat
Oct 31, 2011 10:39pm
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I saw the trailer in the theater last week and thought the actors they chose for the roles worked pretty well, especially Lula! I wasn't too keen on Katherine Heigl playing the lead but I think I can get past that. I only wish they gave her a strong New Jersey accent (as I imagine her talking when I read the books).
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Reply to: #651411 by Kryssiella
Nov 1, 2011 3:02am
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Morelli looks OK to me--but Grandma Mazer is waaay too young and Ranger needs to be a WHOLE LOT hotter! Plus, in my head, Lula looks a whole lot like Queen Latifah, so I guess that's what I was expecting. Well, we'll see.
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Reply to: #651435 by WiseOldOwl
Nov 1, 2011 5:39am
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I agree about both Grandma and Ranger. I think Sheri Sheppard works ok for Lula. And am undecided about Morelli. Plus I also agree that Katherine should have a much stronger Jersey accent. I hope it works better when watching the whole thing.
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Reply to: #651408 by koalacat
Nov 1, 2011 8:45am
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That movie looks so good! :) Can't wait!
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Reply to: #651435 by WiseOldOwl
Nov 1, 2011 10:11am
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I, too, agree about Ranger!! They should let the fans do the casting that's all I got to say.

Since we are on the topic, who would you cast as Ranger if you had your say?

who would you cast as Morelli?
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Reply to: #651545 by jad_juniper
Nov 1, 2011 10:16am
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my friends & I all say The Rock for Ranger. I know that he is supposed to be low key but I can totally see him saying "Babe"
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Reply to: #651546 by Happy B
Nov 1, 2011 11:50am
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The Rock for Ranger.

He looks more the part, but I don't know if he could pull off the suave, sophisticated aspect of Ranger. I think of Ranger as a very buff Latino James Bond type--and I know who I'd pick if I were Stephanie!
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Reply to: #651424 by DoubleSaj and Old Blue
Nov 1, 2011 3:36pm
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I saw the trailer in the theater last week and thought the actors they chose for the roles worked pretty well, especially Lula! I wasn't too keen on Katherine Heigl playing the lead but I think I can get past that. I only wish they gave her a strong New Jersey accent (as I imagine her talking when I read the books).

And her hair is not nearly big enough!
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Reply to: #651619 by Force of Five
Nov 1, 2011 6:28pm
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Who would you pick for Stephanie?
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Reply to: #651668 by jad_juniper
Nov 2, 2011 5:11am
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Who would you pick for Stephanie?

I'd be brave and go for an unknown who could really pull off the character. I think the books are popular enough that you don't need a known actress to have box office success.

In the preview, I don't feel like I'm watching Stephanie Plum, I feel like I'm watching Katherine Heigl. (In general, I do like her, but I don't think she was the right choice.)
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Reply to: #651765 by Force of Five
Nov 2, 2011 5:27am
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I once went to a book signing, and Janet Evanovich said that she would love to see Sandra Bullock as Stephanie, and John Travolta as Morelli. She didn't think Morelli really looks like Travolta, but she wanted to dance with him at the party after the premiere. ;)
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Reply to: #651767 by Brandy
Nov 2, 2011 5:54am
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I think Sandra Bullock would be great if she were a tad younger.
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Reply to: #651767 by Brandy
Nov 2, 2011 6:44am
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In or discussions, we too came up with Sandra Bullock for Stephanie, Rock for Ranger (but something was still slightly off about that choice) and the guy who plays Booth in Bones as Morelli. I love the idea of Queen Latifa as Lula. Perhaps Betty White as grandma? Any thoughts on this line up?

Either way, I'll be at the theatre when this one comes out!
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Reply to: #651785 by jad_juniper
Nov 2, 2011 7:23am
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I think Queen Latifa would do an excellent job as Lula -- for sure!
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Reply to: #651785 by jad_juniper
Nov 2, 2011 7:38am
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If I could have ANYONE for Grandma, I would want Estelle Getty (who, unfortunately, has passed on.) You remember--she was Bea Arthur's mom in Golden Girls. I can SO see her in that role! Of living actresses--well, Betty White would be a good choice, but she's so well known. She's salty enough, all right.
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Reply to: #651800 by WiseOldOwl
Nov 2, 2011 11:35am
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If I could have ANYONE for Grandma, I would want Estelle Getty (who, unfortunately, has passed on.)

I do remember!! and I agree!!
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Reply to: #651845 by jad_juniper
Nov 2, 2011 6:58pm
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How about Katherine Helmond for Grandma Mazar. She was Mona on Who's the Boss?

Shemar Moore for Ranger, and Joe could be Wentworth Miller, or Javiar Bardem.

~Aurora
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Reply to: #651545 by jad_juniper
Nov 2, 2011 7:21pm
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Joe Mangiello, who plays Alcide on True Blood as Morelli. Have you SEEN this man?