Looks like they're serious about making a live-action version of the famed 80's anime series Robotech. (I'd prefer a live-action re-make of Star Blazers, but then I realized there basically is one already. It's called Battlestar Galactica) How do we know they are serious this time? Instead of the usual no-name screenwriters rumored to be penning this epic, they've hired Lawrence Kasdan to write the screenplay.
Kasdan comes with an impressive resumé. He wrote the screenplays for both Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back, so I'm tentatively excited about this project. The thing that scares me the most, however, is that Tobey Maguire's production company has the rights. And guess who will most likely play Rick Hunter. Tobey's 'aww, shucks', routine was great for Spiderman, but won't work with Rick Hunter.
So that got me to thinking about who would make a great Rick Hunter. And that led to trying to cast all the main characters from the Macross Saga part of the Robotech story. Here's my list:
Rick Hunter - Christian Bale - There's nothing this man cannot do.
Lynn Minmay - Vanessa Hudgens - She can sing and can bring that annoyance factor that is much needed for an accurate re-make
Lisa Hayes - Jennifer Aniston - Don't see it? Go back and watch some episodes again. You'll be a believer.
Roy Fokker - Owen Wilson - This one was the hardest to cast. He has to be tough yet funny and easy going. Owen fits that bill better than any of the others that crossed my mind.
Max Sterling - Jim Sturgess - As long as he doesn't break into song in the middle of a battle, he's good to go.
Miriya Parino - Angelina Jolie - Who else could play a stealthy, steamy, Ventraedi sex-pot?
Ben Dixon - Seth Rogan - Only real choice here.
Cap't Gloval - Jurgen Prochnow - A great actor who is best in command-type roles. Plus, he has that 'from everywhere and nowhere' accent to add that special touch.
Claudia Graham - Beyoncé Knowles - Hey, this is the future! You can be Beyoncé and still be on the bridge of a space fortress.
Lynn Kyle - Kyle was never integral to any part of the story. He was just there as an irritant. But if his character were included in the film, I would probably cast Zachary Quinto. Put a long-haired wig on him and let Syler loose.
Breetai - Michael Ironside - Along with Rogan, the only slam dunk on the cast.
Khyron - Keifer Sutherland - Die his hair blue and let his inner rage show..!
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