Brian Movie Bio Announced.

[Chris Brown]

Does he mean that the script is done? Or the filming, too?

Just the script I would imagine.  We still have yet to hear of any casting, let alone filming. 

[sea of tunes]

Longtime lurker, first time poster, so forgive me if this has been covered before.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/dream-movie-casting/brian-wilson-untitlled-biopic-casting

Posted at March 26, 2012 by Marty Mason 0 Comments Although the Brain Wilson biopic (by the independent River Road Entertainment production company) was announced last summer, The Drummer was first to cast their lead. As we recently reported, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson will be played by Aaron Eckhart.

This re-found interest in the group’s unique history and divergent personalities compels us to suggest our own ideas for who should be cast as Brian Wilson.

It’s been said that they will likely go the I’m Not There route, with “…Pohlad and Wells considering multiple actors to play Wilson at different stages in his life.” Multiple casting means more fun.

Though producers are dragging their feet, the internet is buzzing with suggestions coming from film buffs to music fans alike.  We enjoyed COS’s casting suggestion, so decided to showcase the physical similarities between actor/comedian Zach Galifianakis and musical genius Brian Wilson. Our pick for a younger Wilson would be Michael Angarano, from Gentlemen Broncos fame who’s resemblance is undeniable.

Below the fold are some imagined posters. Wouldn’t it be nice?

The casting choices mentioned here are interesting.  However, I thinkt he one that I find most compelling is Luke Wilson.  He would likely have to add/subtract weight for various periods of Brian's life but I think he is an A+ actor and could definitely pull off Brian's warmth and kindness.  Probably more than most Hollywood actors.

[Lowbacca]

Longtime lurker, first time poster, so forgive me if this has been covered before.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/dream-movie-casting/brian-wilson-untitlled-biopic-casting

Posted at March 26, 2012 by Marty Mason 0 Comments Although the Brain Wilson biopic (by the independent River Road Entertainment production company) was announced last summer, The Drummer was first to cast their lead. As we recently reported, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson will be played by Aaron Eckhart.

This re-found interest in the group’s unique history and divergent personalities compels us to suggest our own ideas for who should be cast as Brian Wilson.

It’s been said that they will likely go the I’m Not There route, with “…Pohlad and Wells considering multiple actors to play Wilson at different stages in his life.” Multiple casting means more fun.

Though producers are dragging their feet, the internet is buzzing with suggestions coming from film buffs to music fans alike.  We enjoyed COS’s casting suggestion, so decided to showcase the physical similarities between actor/comedian Zach Galifianakis and musical genius Brian Wilson. Our pick for a younger Wilson would be Michael Angarano, from Gentlemen Broncos fame who’s resemblance is undeniable.

Below the fold are some imagined posters. Wouldn’t it be nice?

The casting choices mentioned here are interesting.  However, I thinkt he one that I find most compelling is Luke Wilson.  He would likely have to add/subtract weight for various periods of Brian's life but I think he is an A+ actor and could definitely pull off Brian's warmth and kindness.  Probably more than most Hollywood actors.

The reference photos don't add up. Brian during the SMiLE era looked nothing like Zach Whats-his-name. That Brian became the fat bearded crazy guy that early is a myth widely circulated among the public, though.

[pixletwin]

Never heard of Michael Angarano, but he does look a lot like Brian as a young 20 something.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

It's funny because when he was the kid in Almost Famous I thought he looked like Brian. And he was about 10 years old or something.

[SMiLE Brian]

Longtime lurker, first time poster, so forgive me if this has been covered before.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/dream-movie-casting/brian-wilson-untitlled-biopic-casting

Posted at March 26, 2012 by Marty Mason 0 Comments Although the Brain Wilson biopic (by the independent River Road Entertainment production company) was announced last summer, The Drummer was first to cast their lead. As we recently reported, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson will be played by Aaron Eckhart.

This re-found interest in the group’s unique history and divergent personalities compels us to suggest our own ideas for who should be cast as Brian Wilson.

It’s been said that they will likely go the I’m Not There route, with “…Pohlad and Wells considering multiple actors to play Wilson at different stages in his life.” Multiple casting means more fun.

Though producers are dragging their feet, the internet is buzzing with suggestions coming from film buffs to music fans alike.  We enjoyed COS’s casting suggestion, so decided to showcase the physical similarities between actor/comedian Zach Galifianakis and musical genius Brian Wilson. Our pick for a younger Wilson would be Michael Angarano, from Gentlemen Broncos fame who’s resemblance is undeniable.

Below the fold are some imagined posters. Wouldn’t it be nice?

The casting choices mentioned here are interesting.  However, I thinkt he one that I find most compelling is Luke Wilson.  He would likely have to add/subtract weight for various periods of Brian's life but I think he is an A+ actor and could definitely pull off Brian's warmth and kindness.  Probably more than most Hollywood actors.

The reference photos don't add up. Brian during the SMiLE era looked nothing like Zach Whats-his-name. That Brian became the fat bearded crazy guy that early is a myth widely circulated among the public, though.

Zach G. would work if they did a "i'm not there there" type movie where actors represent different sides of the musician's personality.

[Lowbacca]

Longtime lurker, first time poster, so forgive me if this has been covered before.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/dream-movie-casting/brian-wilson-untitlled-biopic-casting

Posted at March 26, 2012 by Marty Mason 0 Comments Although the Brain Wilson biopic (by the independent River Road Entertainment production company) was announced last summer, The Drummer was first to cast their lead. As we recently reported, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson will be played by Aaron Eckhart.

This re-found interest in the group’s unique history and divergent personalities compels us to suggest our own ideas for who should be cast as Brian Wilson.

It’s been said that they will likely go the I’m Not There route, with “…Pohlad and Wells considering multiple actors to play Wilson at different stages in his life.” Multiple casting means more fun.

Though producers are dragging their feet, the internet is buzzing with suggestions coming from film buffs to music fans alike.  We enjoyed COS’s casting suggestion, so decided to showcase the physical similarities between actor/comedian Zach Galifianakis and musical genius Brian Wilson. Our pick for a younger Wilson would be Michael Angarano, from Gentlemen Broncos fame who’s resemblance is undeniable.

Below the fold are some imagined posters. Wouldn’t it be nice?

The casting choices mentioned here are interesting.  However, I thinkt he one that I find most compelling is Luke Wilson.  He would likely have to add/subtract weight for various periods of Brian's life but I think he is an A+ actor and could definitely pull off Brian's warmth and kindness.  Probably more than most Hollywood actors.

The reference photos don't add up. Brian during the SMiLE era looked nothing like Zach Whats-his-name. That Brian became the fat bearded crazy guy that early is a myth widely circulated among the public, though.

Zach G. would work if they did a "i'm not there there" type movie where actors represent different sides of the musician's personality.

Sure. Just not for the SMiLE era or the late 60's / early 70's.

Other guy fits, sure. Right, the kid from Almost Famous.

[Micha]

When I watched "Hangover", this Zach G. guy constantly reminded me of the mid-70s Brian. Zach is too short though to actually play Brian.

[SMiLE Brian]

Crispin Glover would work if they made a movie focusing on the Landy years.

[Lowbacca]

Crispin Glover would work if they made a movie focusing on the Landy years.

No. I want Danny Glover.

[SMiLE Brian]

Crispin Glover would work if they made a movie focusing on the Landy years.

No. I want Danny Glover.

Danny as Brian- I'm getting too old for this bullying sh*t.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

Crispin Glover would work if they made a movie focusing on the Landy years.

Maybe they can have Crispin nearly kick the Landy character in the head like he did in real life with Letterman.

[SMiLE Brian]

Crispin Glover would work if they made a movie focusing on the Landy years.

Maybe they can have Crispin nearly kick the Landy character in the head like he did in real life with Letterman.

That would be awesome 

[RONDEMON]

Jack White could reprise his Elvis Presley role from Walk Hard when he meets Brian in the studio in 68 when Brian karate chopped him.

[Gcplayer]

Does anyone think Cristoph Waltz would make a good Eugene Landy?

There are some similarities:

Brian and Landy:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OxdhMnkj0Aw/TSjeKhAL29I/AAAAAAAAAMs/nH5_dihhVM8/s1600/eugenelandy.jpg

Christoph Waltz

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3641347840/nm0910607

[sea of tunes]

Does anyone think Cristoph Waltz would make a good Eugene Landy?

There are some similarities:

Brian and Landy:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OxdhMnkj0Aw/TSjeKhAL29I/AAAAAAAAAMs/nH5_dihhVM8/s1600/eugenelandy.jpg

Christoph Waltz

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3641347840/nm0910607

 

[rn57]

Waltz is a little taller than Landy but there is a bit of a similarity in looks - plus Christoph's a past master at blending sleazy and sinister, which makes him very suitable to take on playing the Svengali from Steeltown.

[sea of tunes]

I think I've warmed up more to Michael Angarano playing Brian.

[Ron]

I don't have any preference on who plays who, personally.

What I think might be an issue though is, if they make it like a typical biography, it may not work.  You can't really display what makes Brian, Brian by pointing to anything, and while I'm sure there are actors that can imitate Brian very well, nobody will be able to pull it off with all of the unspoken and assumed 'harmonies' he pulls off.  Brian can do an interview, say absolutely nothing that makes any sense, but to a Beach Boys fan, it's on another level.  Little things like mentioning Birthday Cake; or talking about "Proud Mary".... or things like in the "Beautiful Dreamer" bio where they show his buddy talking about the tee-pee in his bedroom, then cut to a video of Brian saying he used it to eat sandwiches in. 

So a straightforward Bio will miss, what to me, is the most special part about Brian.  I don't have a good answer for how to overcome this, but a movie that is more conceptual than historical may be necessary...I loved "Beyond the Sea", I know a lot of people didn't, but I think it worked very well and I'd prefer to see a movie like that than a straightforward documentary.

[sea of tunes]

I don't have any preference on who plays who, personally.

What I think might be an issue though is, if they make it like a typical biography, it may not work.  You can't really display what makes Brian, Brian by pointing to anything, and while I'm sure there are actors that can imitate Brian very well, nobody will be able to pull it off with all of the unspoken and assumed 'harmonies' he pulls off.  Brian can do an interview, say absolutely nothing that makes any sense, but to a Beach Boys fan, it's on another level.  Little things like mentioning Birthday Cake; or talking about "Proud Mary".... or things like in the "Beautiful Dreamer" bio where they show his buddy talking about the tee-pee in his bedroom, then cut to a video of Brian saying he used it to eat sandwiches in.  

So a straightforward Bio will miss, what to me, is the most special part about Brian.  I don't have a good answer for how to overcome this, but a movie that is more conceptual than historical may be necessary...I loved "Beyond the Sea", I know a lot of people didn't, but I think it worked very well and I'd prefer to see a movie like that than a straightforward documentary.

Luckily Oren Moverman isn't really known for the 'typical biopic'.  He of course wrote the Dylan biopic "I'm not There".  I am really hoping the BW biopic isn't nearly as esoteric as that, but somewhere in the middle between "Ray" and "I'm not There" would just about do it.

[coco1997]

Anyone else notice Tom Hardy bears a passing resemblance to Brian?

[rn57]

Well, let's say the movie was done more in an I'm Not There style with multiple actors playing Brian. Who'd be the female Brian (and in what context)? The black (or Latino or Asian) Brian?

[Dunderhead]

A biography that tries to go through Brian's whole life just wouldn't work, and there are just too many touchy subjects that would never be signed off on.

Just focusing on 1966 and 1967 would be much more compelling. Brian is such an enigmatic figure that making him the "star" of the film would detract from his mystery. I think it would be really cool if the movie just started out with the band on tour, focusing on Mike and the guys, maybe while they were in England enjoying all the accolades being awarded to them following the release of Good Vibrations. The whole time Brian is kept off screen, just a presence, who's reporting back to the group from LA about the music he's recording.
That would be a great first act for a Brian Wilson movie. You could have a scene of Bruce playing Pet Sounds for the British press, of the band getting flack for their square image. And the contrast between the first and second acts would be really humorous and dramatic, as the band returns back to LA and finds Brian waist deep in the madness of the Smile sessions.

When I think of casting I always come back to Jonah Hill. I really think a comedic actor would be the ideal for playing Brian, but Brian is a really difficult role, he has a very distinctive personality and speech pattern.

[Ron]

Yeah I don't get it either.  He looks like Tim Tebow, though. 

[rab2591]

Update:

http://variety.com/2013/film/news/graham-rogers-brett-davern-join-brian-wilson-movie-exclusive-1200503217/

"Graham Rogers (“Revolution”) and Brett Davern (“Awkward”) have joined “Love & Mercy: The Lives, Times and Music of Brian Wilson” as members of the Beach Boys.

Rogers will portray Al Jardine, and Davern will play Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson’s younger brother. The surf rock band formed in 1961 and became hugely successful by the mid ’60s."