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[RivenWinner]

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Daniel Craig Lines Up Latest Project: Steven Spielberg's 'Tintin'

Will play opposite Jamie Bell in 3D motion capture feature due in 2011

Daniel Craig's 'Tintin' Set For December 2011 Release

Steven Spielberg film also stars Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Simon Pegg

Well, the Tintin franchise has finally started production today, with news that Danial Craig is set to play the pirate Red Rackham in the first film of the series.

http://www.comingsoo...ws.php?id=52288

Craig has been doing a pretty good job mixing serious dramatic roles with big tent pole films. In the graphic novel, Rackham doesn't really have a large role, so I was hoping Craig would play another character but I'm fine with this. Jamie Bell is set to play Tintin.


As a long time Tintin fan, I really hope Spielberg and Jackson don't mess this up.

[DamnCoffee]

Hang On. Isn't Thomas Sangster playing Tintin?

[RivenWinner]

Sangster had to drop out sometime ago due to scheduling conflicts. Since then, it's been pure speculation as to who would play Tintin. Today's it official though.

I really hope that they stay true to the novels and the characters.

[Qwerty]

Now on the CBn main page...

Daniel Craig Lines Up Latest Project: Steven Spielberg's 'Tintin'

Will play opposite Jamie Bell in 3D motion capture feature due in 2011

[marktmurphy]

Surprised at Jamie Bell- seems a bit old for this now.

But a 1930's-set adventure movie directed by Spielberg, written by Dr Who and general sitcom genuis Steven Moffat , the director of Shaun of the Dead (and co-starring the two stars of that) and half of the funniest show on the radio (Adam & Joe) and co-starring James Bond? This is pretty much my dream film.
Tintin? I can take or leave him, but the talent involved makes it unmissable.

And any Bond fan not up to speed on Joe Cornish's work needs to check out this

[Jeff007]

Didn't Craig ask Spielberg, pre Casino Royale, that if he became Bond, would he ever hire him again? Spielberg said yes I believe and now it's true.

[marktmurphy]

For an indie-loving actor, Craig can't get enough of those big franchises, can he?

[dinovelvet]

Great news! I don't even remember the role of Red Rackham actually, but I'm sure its been beefed up if Craig is on board.

I suppose Toby Jones will be playing Professor Calculus? And Mackenzie Crook from The (real) Office also on board? Excellent!

[crheath]

Daniel Craig in Tintin? &$%@#&@!!! Thundering Typhoons!!!!!

[dinovelvet]

Daniel Craig in Tintin? &$%@#&@!!! Thundering Typhoons!!!!!

Billions of bilious blue blistering barnacles? Its all coming back to me now...

[Loomis]

Surprised at Jamie Bell- seems a bit old for this now.

Well, I think Sangster was actually too young. I know that Tintin is commonly referred to as "the boy reporter", but I'm not sure that there's anything in the books that says he's anything other than an adult (albeit a young one). After all, he has a job (which apparently comes with the most generous expense account known to man) and his own gaff, and is a demon driver and so on, so it's not as though he's Harry Potter.

A curious thing about the Tintin books is that virtually no one seems to be married or to have a girlfriend (or boyfriend).

The Tintin purist in me does bristle at the film's title, though. It should be THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN.

[marktmurphy]

Surprised at Jamie Bell- seems a bit old for this now.

Well, I think Sangster was actually too young. I know that Tintin is commonly referred to as "the boy reporter", but I'm not sure that there's anything in the books that says he's anything other than an adult (albeit a young one). After all, he has a job (which apparently comes with the most generous expense account known to man) and his own gaff, and is a demon driver and so on, so it's not as though he's Harry Potter.

Fair point. Doesn't really matter either way of course as he'll simply look like Tintin!

[Loomis]

I think Craig would have been a far more natural choice for Captain Haddock (which Connery would have been superb for back in the day). Same-shaped nose and ears, same strapping physique. Take a look at a photo of Craig with a full beard, imagine the beard a little darker, and perhaps you'll get where I'm coming from.

[marktmurphy]

I think Craig would have been a far more natural choice for Captain Haddock (which Connery would have been superb for back in the day). Same-shaped nose and ears, same strapping physique. Take a look at a photo of Craig with a full beard, imagine the beard a little darker, and perhaps you'll get where I'm coming from.

It's basically a cartoon, though, so Graham Norton could do it and still look exactly like Haddock. Which annoyingly means that for some reason Serkis gets picked again (is he really the only actor who can do body capture?), but he can't spoil it for me- it just sounds too good.

[crheath]

Daniel Craig in Tintin? &$%@#&@!!! Thundering Typhoons!!!!!

Billions of bilious blue blistering barnacles? Its all coming back to me now...

I forgot about that one. I haven't read them in a while.

[Mr_Wint]

The only question remains: If they have Spielberg, Jackson and Craig... why not make a real film with good old-fashioned live-action?

[dinovelvet]

The only question remains: If they have Spielberg, Jackson and Craig... why not make a real film with good old-fashioned live-action?

A good question, and personally I'd much prefer to see it that way. There's nothing about Tintin that demands impossible special effects that can't be done in live action, any more than say, an Indiana Jones film.

Still, its Tintin, its Craig, its Gareth from The Office, so I'm there.

I think Craig would have been a far more natural choice for Captain Haddock (which Connery would have been superb for back in the day). Same-shaped nose and ears, same strapping physique. Take a look at a photo of Craig with a full beard, imagine the beard a little darker, and perhaps you'll get where I'm coming from.

It's basically a cartoon, though, so Graham Norton could do it and still look exactly like Haddock. Which annoyingly means that for some reason Serkis gets picked again (is he really the only actor who can do body capture?), but he can't spoil it for me- it just sounds too good.

Well basically he's Jackson's mascot, isn't he? In any case, Craig probably didn't want to be tied to another big franchise and ending up jumping back and forth between Bond and Tintin without having room to do a Low Budget Indie, so this way he can just be a part of it and do one (or will he be in two?)

And just for trivia, this seems to cement Craig's reputation as a "great guy to work with", since he's reuniting with not one, or two, but three people he's worked with before - Toby Jones, Jamie Bell, and Steven Spielberg.

[Loomis]

its Gareth from The Office

Really? Who's Crook playing?

And, no, Craig won't be returning for any more Tintin films (unless, of course, he plays someone else). Red Rackham appears only in this story (and even then only in flashback, since his character died decades before "the present day").

[marktmurphy]

Well basically he's Jackson's mascot, isn't he?

Yes, I always wonder why. I mean, he's okay- but he's just another actor. There's nothing great about him.

[dinovelvet]

its Gareth from The Office

Really? Who's Crook playing?

He's just listed in the press release :

"Bell and Craig are joined by an international cast that includes Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook."

Any guesses on who he'll be playing, Loomis? I think Toby Jones is an obvious fit for Professor Calculus, but I can't remember much about the supporting cast from that story.

And, no, Craig won't be returning for any more Tintin films (unless, of course, he plays someone else). Red Rackham appears only in this story (and even then only in flashback, since his character died decades before "the present day").

Well this is odd then. Craig showing up for what is basically a flashback cameo, yet the press release has worded it so that he's The Villain of the film. I wonder if his role has been beefed up or if they've changed the part to a modern day pirate...hmm, do we know what time period this film is going to be set in, anyway?

[deth]

I'm a little confused as to how Red Rackham merits such a big star as Craig (which he now surely is)? It's a tiny almost insignificant role in the story...

[Loomis]

its Gareth from The Office

Really? Who's Crook playing?

He's just listed in the press release :

"Bell and Craig are joined by an international cast that includes Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook."

Any guesses on who he'll be playing, Loomis? I think Toby Jones is an obvious fit for Professor Calculus, but I can't remember much about the supporting cast from that story.

And, no, Craig won't be returning for any more Tintin films (unless, of course, he plays someone else). Red Rackham appears only in this story (and even then only in flashback, since his character died decades before "the present day").

Well this is odd then. Craig showing up for what is basically a flashback cameo, yet the press release has worded it so that he's The Villain of the film. I wonder if his role has been beefed up or if they've changed the part to a modern day pirate...hmm, do we know what time period this film is going to be set in, anyway?

I don't know. I certainly wouldn't want to see Tintin with a laptop and mobile phone, put it that way. And, no, I can't begin to guess who Crook is playing.

It may be that Red Rackham's part has been beefed up, but I'm guessing it's only a small role that Craig is doing for fun and as a bit of a favour to his old buddy Spielberg (oh, and for a small amount of cash, too, of course!).

[HildebrandRarity]

For an indie-loving actor, Craig can't get enough of those big franchises, can he?

I suppose he's mixing it up? Plus from what it seems, it's not a large role so I imagine he's not getting mega bucks for doing it. Everyone likes to work...and Craig's no different, as long as he likes the script, etc.

[Pierce - Daniel]

I'm sure Craig has been pegged as the main villain. Tintin dosen't sounds like the sort of fiulm to have the depth to add flashback scenes. It's a kids film, a bit of a romp. I'm sure Craig is the film's main villain, hense the casting of such a famous actor, whether he is just in the first film or is the villain in the triogly, i don't know.

[Vauxhall]

Interesting role for Craig. Will be good to see him reunite with Jamie Bell anyway, who I think was the surprise star of DEFIANCE.

[deth]

I'm sure Craig has been pegged as the main villain. Tintin dosen't sounds like the sort of fiulm to have the depth to add flashback scenes. It's a kids film, a bit of a romp. I'm sure Craig is the film's main villain, hense the casting of such a famous actor, whether he is just in the first film or is the villain in the triogly, i don't know.

you haven't ever read the comics then have you...

[MrMoneypenny]

The only question remains: If they have Spielberg, Jackson and Craig... why not make a real film with good old-fashioned live-action?

OMG!!!! I think I just died and went to Heaven!!!!! My two biggest passions, Bond and Tintin, combined into one single movie!!!!! F'ING AMAZING!!!!

The reason why this movie is not live-action is that Herge, the author of Tintin who passed away in 1983, was never a big fan of the previous live-action Tintin films. Spielberg and Jackson want to create a unique Tintin universe without losing the Herge-style.

And for those who think this will be a kids film? Think again. Tintin is for everyone between the ages of 7 and 77 ... and beyond!

Wow, this is THE best birthday present EVER!!!! (can you tell I'm excited?)

[honeyjes]

I'm a little confused as to how Red Rackham merits such a big star as Craig (which he now surely is)? It's a tiny almost insignificant role in the story...

I think DC just likes to mix it up a bit, his name being attached to this may also have swayed the powers that be to invest in getting this made, also Daniel has a history of helping out a friend, The Jacket, Golden Compass, FOAF etc, one of the endearing things about him is he doesn't seem to forget the people who have helped to put him where he is today.

[Harmsway]

But a 1930's-set adventure movie directed by Spielberg, written by Dr Who and general sitcom genuis Steven Moffat , the director of Shaun of the Dead (and co-starring the two stars of that) and half of the funniest show on the radio (Adam & Joe) and co-starring James Bond? This is pretty much my dream film.
Tintin? I can take or leave him, but the talent involved makes it unmissable.

Entirely agreed.

[dinovelvet]

its Gareth from The Office

Really? Who's Crook playing?

He's just listed in the press release :

"Bell and Craig are joined by an international cast that includes Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook."

Any guesses on who he'll be playing, Loomis? I think Toby Jones is an obvious fit for Professor Calculus, but I can't remember much about the supporting cast from that story.

And, no, Craig won't be returning for any more Tintin films (unless, of course, he plays someone else). Red Rackham appears only in this story (and even then only in flashback, since his character died decades before "the present day").

Well this is odd then. Craig showing up for what is basically a flashback cameo, yet the press release has worded it so that he's The Villain of the film. I wonder if his role has been beefed up or if they've changed the part to a modern day pirate...hmm, do we know what time period this film is going to be set in, anyway?

I don't know. I certainly wouldn't want to see Tintin with a laptop and mobile phone, put it that way. And, no, I can't begin to guess who Crook is playing.

It may be that Red Rackham's part has been beefed up, but I'm guessing it's only a small role that Craig is doing for fun and as a bit of a favour to his old buddy Spielberg (oh, and for a small amount of cash, too, of course!).

Well hopefully one of the usual suspects will have a script review sooner or later. I'll throw out some speculation that Craig will be playing both the 'old' Red Rackham and his descendant, who is a rival/old foe of Captain Haddock.