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[avl]

I like Nesbitt, although aware that many seem to hate him. I'd never have thought of him as I don't think he has the suaveness that I associate with the Saint. But I would definitely like to see how he would play the role!

[Dekard77]

Watched a few episodes of The Philanthropist. It's good. A bit like The Saint. There is a very cool wink given to The Saint in the first episode. It will do well with the young audience.

[Safari Suit]

I like Nesbitt, although aware that many seem to hate him.

In my case it's not hate so much as numbness. I find it hard to get excited about the potential casting of someone who seems to be on half the times you turn on the telly.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

Wouldn't this be a golden opportunity to have a fairly unknown actor in a star-making performance? Like that Roger guy, you know.

[Safari Suit]

Or that Ian guy for that matter. Or even that Daniel guy.

[St Louis]

I would be content with Dougray Scott as an interesting pick with potential; he has a Saintly look about him at least.

Frankly, I find it hard to believe Ian Dickerson would be quite as positive about the casting if it were James Nesbitt, but I could be wrong.

I can't evaluate Robson Green fairly due to his singing career, which still makes me want to give him a slap...

[Tybre]

Rosamund Pike, Eddie Izzard, and Dougray Scott were the only names I recognized there. Of those, only Izzard and Scott fit, what with them both being male, and they both fall in line with Ian's clues. Mind, it might also be Ron Livingston (haven't heard of him, but again, I'm a bad benchmark). Anyone know how good of an actor he is?

[Harry Fawkes]

Hope they stay true to the character.

[jaguar007]

Rosamund Pike, Eddie Izzard, and Dougray Scott were the only names I recognized there. Of those, only Izzard and Scott fit, what with them both being male, and they both fall in line with Ian's clues. Mind, it might also be Ron Livingston (haven't heard of him, but again, I'm a bad benchmark). Anyone know how good of an actor he is?

I'm right with you. Ian's hints are pointing closer and closer to Dougray Scott for me. Ian said he was known in the US as well as the UK. Most of the other names mentioned are people i have never heard of.

[Mr. Blofeld]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

[danslittlefinger]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

Im in the UK but have them on DVD. Great to watch.
Dark side to George isn't there?

[Tybre]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

I watched the Saint marathon whenever I wasn't away from a TV (which I made sure wasn't often). Sanders was very good indeed, though I still place Ogilvy tops and Rog as #2. Sanders is #4 on my list now, with Hugh Sinclair (who was positively fantastic in The Saint Meets the Tiger, I thought) has earned the title of #3.

Edited by Tybre, 23 July 2009 - 02:58 AM.

[Dekard77]

Sanders better than Ian I feel . He was far more ruthless. Just my thought. Hope the new Saint is a bit tough.

[avl]

Rosamund Pike, Eddie Izzard, and Dougray Scott were the only names I recognized there. Of those, only Izzard and Scott fit, what with them both being male, and they both fall in line with Ian's clues. Mind, it might also be Ron Livingston (haven't heard of him, but again, I'm a bad benchmark). Anyone know how good of an actor he is?

Eddie Izzard as the Saint?? The mind boggles! Lets do it, just for the laugh

[Mr. Blofeld]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

I watched the Saint marathon whenever I wasn't away from a TV (which I made sure wasn't often). Sanders was very good indeed, though I still place Ogilvy tops and Rog as #2. Sanders is #4 on my list now, with Hugh Sinclair (who was positively fantastic in The Saint Meets the Tiger, I thought) has earned the title of #3.

I caught a bit of that! For some reason, the TV menu critic gave it 1 and a half stars, but, from what I saw, it wasn't so bad, except that Hugh Sinclair had a rather annoying mustache.

[Tybre]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

I watched the Saint marathon whenever I wasn't away from a TV (which I made sure wasn't often). Sanders was very good indeed, though I still place Ogilvy tops and Rog as #2. Sanders is #4 on my list now, with Hugh Sinclair (who was positively fantastic in The Saint Meets the Tiger, I thought) has earned the title of #3.

I caught a bit of that! For some reason, the TV menu critic gave it 1 and a half stars, but, from what I saw, it wasn't so bad, except that Hugh Sinclair had a rather annoying mustache.

His moustache annoyed me for all of about ten minutes. Got used to it. And it's not as bad as Andrew Clarke's...

[Mr. Blofeld]

Tybre, Ron Livingston was in Office Space (which is, coincidentally, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year).

Also, does anyone else have TCM? I just caught a marathon of classic Saint movies this afternoon, starring George Sanders; very good.

I watched the Saint marathon whenever I wasn't away from a TV (which I made sure wasn't often). Sanders was very good indeed, though I still place Ogilvy tops and Rog as #2. Sanders is #4 on my list now, with Hugh Sinclair (who was positively fantastic in The Saint Meets the Tiger, I thought) has earned the title of #3.

I caught a bit of that! For some reason, the TV menu critic gave it 1 and a half stars, but, from what I saw, it wasn't so bad, except that Hugh Sinclair had a rather annoying mustache.

His moustache annoyed me for all of about ten minutes. Got used to it. And it's not as bad as Andrew Clarke's...

True, but a mustache is a mustache, and one place it should not be is on the Saint's face.

[St Louis]

You guys are lucky to have seen the Andrew Clarke movie. Well, i'm not sure "lucky" is the word considering most people's opinion of it, but I still hope to see it one day.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

Rosamund Pike, Eddie Izzard, and Dougray Scott were the only names I recognized there. Of those, only Izzard and Scott fit, what with them both being male, and they both fall in line with Ian's clues. Mind, it might also be Ron Livingston (haven't heard of him, but again, I'm a bad benchmark). Anyone know how good of an actor he is?

Eddie Izzard as the Saint?? The mind boggles! Lets do it, just for the laugh

I can't imagine them casting a transvestite stand-up comedian in this kind of iconic "hero" role. Love Izzard, he is extremely talented and very, very funny, and it could be interesting to see him play this type of character (though not Simon Templar), but I suspect the only place it could happen is in some parallel dimension.

I'd be interested in seeing Dougray Scott in a Saint series. I always found him a bit bland, but maybe I've just seen him in the wrong movies.

BTW, is Roger's son Geoffrey Moore still a part of making this series?

[Ian Dickerson]

BTW, is Roger's son Geoffrey Moore still a part of making this series?

Very much so. An active producer...

Ian

[jaguar007]

Notice how Ian has quit letting us know if our guesses are incorrect

[Blofeld's Cat]

BTW, is Roger's son Geoffrey Moore still a part of making this series?

Very much so. An active producer...

Ian

Oops, I just read that as "an actor producer" by mistake.

[Tybre]

BTW, is Roger's son Geoffrey Moore still a part of making this series?

Very much so. An active producer...

Ian

Oops, I just read that as "an actor producer" by mistake.

Now that would be interesting

@Jaguar
Well he did ignore some of the earlier guesses to. I wouldn't put my money on it just yet.

[Simon]

Has Jack Davenport's name been mentioned? He's known on both sides etc.

(Apologies if so, the search facility thinks not)

[Dekard77]

Good call. I like him but doesn't seem to fit the info Ian gave. He is well known in the States.
Ian's last bit of info was the Golf tournament didn't have Nigel.

[Col. Sun]

Good call. I like him but doesn't seem to fit the info Ian gave. He is well known in the States.
Ian's last bit of info was the Golf tournament didn't have Nigel.

Anyone mention Dominic West yet?

[Bond Bombshell]

Nobody's mentioned West or Davenport, but that's because they're in their 30s. We already know that negotiations are ongoing with an actor in his 40s.

[marktmurphy]

Yes, I thought Paul Bettany might be a decent bet, but then he's neither in his 40's nor dark haired, so I thought better of that!

[Brisco]

Rosamund Pike, Eddie Izzard, and Dougray Scott were the only names I recognized there. Of those, only Izzard and Scott fit, what with them both being male, and they both fall in line with Ian's clues. Mind, it might also be Ron Livingston (haven't heard of him, but again, I'm a bad benchmark). Anyone know how good of an actor he is?

Eddie Izzard as the Saint?? The mind boggles! Lets do it, just for the laugh

I can't imagine them casting a transvestite stand-up comedian in this kind of iconic "hero" role. Love Izzard, he is extremely talented and very, very funny, and it could be interesting to see him play this type of character (though not Simon Templar), but I suspect the only place it could happen is in some parallel dimension.

I'd be interested in seeing Dougray Scott in a Saint series. I always found him a bit bland, but maybe I've just seen him in the wrong movies.

I don't know... Here in America, Izzard is probably (sadly?) better known for his acting than his comedy, and The Riches was pretty gritty at time. I was hoping for more humor from it. But I think he could actually be pretty good as The Saint in a really offbeat, unexpected way. That would be cool. It's certainly a much more interesting choice than Scott, who, as you say, generally comes off as bland (M:I-II, Hitman). But maybe he just hasn't gotten the right role. I certainly wouldn't write off the series if he were cast, but Izzard would be more interesting. By the way, did anyone see Dougray Scott in that miniseries The Diplomat? I think it might have been called something else in the UK. It looked potentially interesting...

Brisco

[St Louis]

You think Eddie Izzard, really? Doctor Who, maybe. The Saint, no way...