tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post8441627035618133721..comments2024-03-17T13:46:21.353-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: On the Coffee Table: Brian DaleyThe Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-56819560839620822612014-08-07T21:22:03.284-04:002014-08-07T21:22:03.284-04:00I'm very excited for #7. I'm not in count...I'm very excited for #7. I'm not in countdown mode yet. After all, it's still over a year away...The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-46576538549314198942014-08-07T21:20:38.139-04:002014-08-07T21:20:38.139-04:00I aim to please.I aim to please.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-43927333704352524552014-08-07T21:20:15.002-04:002014-08-07T21:20:15.002-04:00Absolutely. That's what happened with Harriso...Absolutely. That's what happened with Harrison Ford so it seems only fitting that it should happen again.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-6124926892010263362014-08-07T18:48:32.584-04:002014-08-07T18:48:32.584-04:00Sadly, I too, am way out of touch with real live c...Sadly, I too, am way out of touch with real live celebrity actors these days so I have no one to suggest. Though, if they made a movie I'd be seeing it with my kids, and likely love whomever was cast. I'm easy to please that way.<br /><br />And, yes we have already become anticipating Episode 7...my 5 y/o has seen the trailer about three dozen times.<br />VeronicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-21779227627266524682014-08-07T18:34:36.262-04:002014-08-07T18:34:36.262-04:00I love Han Solo and Chewie. I don't know of an...I love Han Solo and Chewie. I don't know of anyone who could take Harrison Ford's place, but thank you for using whom correctly.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-83871958724902871502014-08-07T17:37:41.140-04:002014-08-07T17:37:41.140-04:00I agree with Maurice. I would prefer someone unkno...I agree with Maurice. I would prefer someone unknown. Sometimes it's with the unknown that the viewer has no preconceptions and expectations, and if they come on board with strong talent it just wows us all the more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-70280642035301200202014-08-07T13:47:19.739-04:002014-08-07T13:47:19.739-04:00Yes, as was the case with Ford in the original. I...Yes, as was the case with Ford in the original. I actually really like Geo.'s idea: an unknown but talented stage actor ready to dig his teeth into such an opportunity.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-19917432195271842632014-08-07T13:40:25.210-04:002014-08-07T13:40:25.210-04:00Good question. I'd go for someone who's un...Good question. I'd go for someone who's unknown. You're right about Chris Pratt, but I'd like to see the role taken by someone who's personality we don't know. That way he could be a true pirate.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-35597186765428607662014-08-07T13:25:08.431-04:002014-08-07T13:25:08.431-04:00Well, okay then!Well, okay then!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-21795352948291451302014-08-07T13:17:56.918-04:002014-08-07T13:17:56.918-04:00Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the first person that cam...Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the first person that came to my mind. But I'm stickin' with JFD.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-78770291013799050152014-08-07T11:19:02.160-04:002014-08-07T11:19:02.160-04:00Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I hadn't thought of him...Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I hadn't thought of him. Excellent choice.<br /><br />There's no pleasing the fan boys where Star Wars is concerned. They're unhappy when they're not getting anything new and they're unhappy when what's new is not exactly like the originals. I still contend, though, that for all the criticism of the prequel trilogy, the casting of McGregor is the part they got right.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-14368975565124005412014-08-07T10:54:46.468-04:002014-08-07T10:54:46.468-04:00As much as I love everything Star Wars, I have not...As much as I love everything Star Wars, I have not read this.<br />As far as a young Solo...Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Jeremy Renner...It doesn't matter who is chosen the fanboys will eat them alive.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-49466539679576261602014-08-07T08:37:48.248-04:002014-08-07T08:37:48.248-04:00Actually, I find myself limited in my choices for ...Actually, I find myself limited in my choices for similar reasons. We don't go to movies much either. The Netflix queue brings them around eventually but I'm not up on the current scene the way I used to be.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-65321830288659414152014-08-07T08:25:20.509-04:002014-08-07T08:25:20.509-04:00Sadly, I don't know enough about the younger g...Sadly, I don't know enough about the younger generations of actors to know someone in his 20s to take on the role. I'm SO out of touch with celebrities these days. When I was in my 20s, I watched Entertainment Tonight and subscribed to all the entertainment mags, but as I've gotten older, I've stopped following it mostly. I rarely even go to the movies anymore.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-71930875770960597072014-08-07T07:52:38.460-04:002014-08-07T07:52:38.460-04:00I could have sworn you said Pratt but I love you s...I could have sworn you said Pratt but I love you so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. PIne's a great choice. Talk about the casting jackpot: Kirk and Solo? What's left? Next Batman, I suppose.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-20376189410900228932014-08-07T07:50:41.584-04:002014-08-07T07:50:41.584-04:00Interesting list. Of those, I'd pick Fassenbe...Interesting list. Of those, I'd pick Fassenbender, though Bloom's an intriguing idea.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-36366367130023675302014-08-07T07:48:23.739-04:002014-08-07T07:48:23.739-04:00Stage success in Chicago is still a rock-solid ped...Stage success in Chicago is still a rock-solid pedigree in Hollywood. I'd love to see it. Here's hoping!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-44741755821591111632014-08-07T07:46:09.767-04:002014-08-07T07:46:09.767-04:00Well, you know I'd love that: Childhood Geek H...Well, you know I'd love that: Childhood Geek Hits Casting Jackpot.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-89702858547996463502014-08-07T07:43:31.199-04:002014-08-07T07:43:31.199-04:00But see, I never read these growing up so I've...But see, I never read these growing up so I've gotta catch up now. Fun so far.<br /><br />D'Agosto's an interesting choice. He's got a good smile, essential.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-64679764121361151962014-08-07T05:55:17.829-04:002014-08-07T05:55:17.829-04:00For the record, I said Chris Pine not Chris Pratt....For the record, I said Chris Pine not Chris Pratt.Wikes!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17323074695336462768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-41543603828876993412014-08-07T04:31:17.843-04:002014-08-07T04:31:17.843-04:00Stephen Dorff, perhaps? Michael Fassbender? Orla...Stephen Dorff, perhaps? Michael Fassbender? Orlando Bloom? Joel McHale?Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-18122907953915523332014-08-07T03:58:58.419-04:002014-08-07T03:58:58.419-04:00For a young Han Solo? Without hesitation, Brian Pe...For a young Han Solo? Without hesitation, Brian Peccia --also known as Brian Grey. Based in Chicago, he works constantly on stage and in short films. I've known him for 10 years.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-75996807820662145682014-08-07T01:27:21.083-04:002014-08-07T01:27:21.083-04:00Ah! What a great question! (And what a fantastical...Ah! What a great question! (And what a fantastically-written post.)<br /><br />I'm gonna go wiiiiiiiiith ... <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0197855/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow">this guy</a>. :)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-77953429905358344282014-08-07T01:13:32.361-04:002014-08-07T01:13:32.361-04:00I read those when I was a kid and remember them fo...I read those when I was a kid and remember them fondly. I don't think I'd want to read them again, now.<br /><br />I'd go with Nicholas D'Agosto as a young Han. He's close enough to the right look, and I think he could pull it off. As much as love Pratt, he's not Han.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.com