So my dad sent me a screenplay to review today; it’s the film adaptation of my grandparents’ book about their harrowing experiences during the cold war. Both my grandparents have passed since the book was published in 1999, but they were involved in the conception of the flim project as well. The screenplay is being written by Sheryl Longin and Roger Simon, and seems to be nearing its final version. I think it’s pretty good so far; capturing the spirit of the story quite well. Of course film is a director’s medium, and we’ll see what becomes of it in the final translation to screen.
The most interesting addition to this latest version is a series of “present day” (well, 1986) scenes that include the grandchildren. Obviously my grandparents were always going to be portrayed, and my dad and uncle too, as little boys. But this latest addition means that there will be actors portraying the rest of the family as well. So assuming it avoids the cutting room floor, someone will play me. That’s right. Some lucky actor will try to channel the passion and charisma that is Jonathan Field. I have no idea who it will be yet, but I’m looking. Anyone have suggestions?
I must say, it’s quite odd reading lines that you yourself are saying but never actually said. I’m trying not to worry too much about the specifics as long as the tone is right. Of course my sister is portrayed as well, along with my cousin Hamo. The scene involves us watching the academy awards the year that the film adaptation of Angry Harvest (a novel my grandfather wrote with his cellmate while in prison) was nominated for best foreign language film. I have no recollection of sitting around together that night; but for the sake of storytelling it’s a nice scene.
Of course this also allows the film to open with a shot of Cher. Seriously.
I’m not sure exactly how I feel about that.
For some reason I have this idea that Steve Buscemi would make a great Jonathan Field. Plus then he’d have to hang out in the LV office for a while while he ‘researches’ the role.
I would be honored to have Steve Buscemi portray me. Acually, Sophie made this warped image of my face which has been compared to Steve Buscemi: http://www.crazyeddy.com/
Of course it would be extra awesome because he’d be playing me at age 13.
This is Kathy.
In 1986 didn’t you look a lot like Gary Coleman?
If I did I guess I should have worked at getting a job as his stand in on Different Strokes.
And Mark, stop making pretend you’re Kathy.
Anthony Michael Hall, totally!
No, wait, give it some consideration at least. He really needs the work.
AMH
He doesn’t need the work at all. He’s been the star of The Dead Zone since 2002. Anthony Michael Hall is actually doing quite write for himself.
May I suggest that you edit your post and replace Anthony Michael Hall with Andrew Mcarthy?
now you’ll be posted in IMDB as both an actor and a character.