Good news, Beach Boys lovers! Variety reports that a biopic is officially in the works for the troubled life and times of the great Brian Wilson. As with any musician biopic, securing the rights to the tunes is paramount — but Brian is on board. The film is gonna tackle every aspect of Wilson’s life, from his abusive father, to his genius recording sessions, to his years battling severe depression. Filmmaker David Leaf, who “who chronicled Wilson’s creation of the album Smile in his docu Beautiful Dreamer,” is involved in the project, ensuring Wilson will be comfy tackling the tough stuff. Says Variety:
As for airing the difficult parts of his life, Wilson said, “It’s tough, and when I see the movie I’ll be ill at ease at some of the bad parts. But I remember when we made Pet Sounds, and I knew we were up to something spiritual and special. I have that feeling again.”
The Pet Sounds of biopics? Watch out now. Even if not, it can’t be worse than ABC’s made-for-tv movie. So, as always, we wanna know: Who do you think should play our beloved Beach Boy? And as a bonus question: What do you think they’ll call it? God only knows they’ll resort to some lame song title usage.
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Jared Leto?
Either Adam sandler, Abe Vigoda, Samuel Jackson, Michael Rappaport, Carrot-top, Cate Blanchett (she plated Dylan so..), Charlton Heston, Kyle from Tenacious D, Pierce Bronsnan, Chuck Norris, Tom Selleck, Tom Sizemore, Tom Hanks, Danny Bonnaduce, Dave Chappelle, or Nick Nolte.
Damn, I was gonna suggest Leto too!
Har Mar.
Either Adam sandler, Abe Vigoda, Samuel Jackson, Michael Rappaport, Carrot-top, Cate Blanchett (she plated Dylan so..), Charlton Heston, Kyle from Tenacious D, Pierce Bronsnan, Chuck Norris, Tom Selleck, Tom Sizemore, Tom Hanks, Danny Bonnaduce, Dave Chappelle, or Nick Nolte.
Either Adam sandler, Abe Vigoda, Samuel Jackson, Michael Rappaport, Carrot-top, Cate Blanchett (she plated Dylan so..), Charlton Heston, Kyle from Tenacious D, Pierce Bronsnan, Chuck Norris, Tom Selleck, Tom Sizemore, Tom Hanks, Danny Bonnaduce, Dave Chappelle, or Nick Nolte.
Hurley from Lost, sorry I don’t know the actor’s name, looks like Brian Wilson back in the 70s when he was essentially on a acid trip for three years and weighed 300 pounds.
As for the name, they could be ironic and call it smile, after his masterpiece of course.
Ben Gibbard
Tobey Maguire, of course!
“Good Vibrations” starring that guy from Keane – coming to theaters Christmas 2008.
Heroes and Villains.
“Good Vibrations” starring that guy from Keane – coming to theaters Christmas 2008.
Oh, I just know they’re going to call it Wouldn’t It Be Nice.
Hilary Duff.
haha ian i was thinking the same thing. as for who should play him… hollywood loves if the actor can sing and perform just like the artist instead of lip synch, so uh. that kind of limits things.
if only jeff bridges were 20 years younger. twould be perfect.
The lead singer from Keane. Think it over.
What about Michael Pitt? Add a few pounds to round out the face?
Here’s the lead singer from Keane, for reference.
PETE DOHERTY!!
I vote for “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, too. but, I think they should make it a Broadway-style musical film, and put Catherine Zeta-Jones in it somewhere. Heck, Nathan Lane could play Brian!
Ok, forget what I said before. The only man on this earth capable of playing Brian Wilson on film:
Ryan Adams.
John Goodman should play Van Dyke Parks
the clear choice is dom delouise. he would really bring life to the roll!
Seth Rogan? I think that’s his name. The guy from Freaks and Geeks, 40 yr old virgin.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman. or Jack Black…who does sing,,,, badly
Is a dude going to have to fly to LA to audition for this? Because I will.
I’m calling the line for the title:
God Only Knows- 2:9
Smile- 1:4
Wouldn’t It Be Nice- 1:7
Is a dude going to have to fly to LA to audition for this? Because I will.
I’m calling the line for the title:
God Only Knows- 2:9
Smile- 1:4
Wouldn’t It Be Nice- 1:7
Wow. Was Jared Leto really that huge?
Wow. Was Jared Leto really that huge?
andy milonakis
I liked that ABC movie! It had the mom from The Wonder Years and when Dennis met the Mansons it got really creepy.
I just wasn’t made for these times 1:2
Surf’s up 1:25
Heroes & Villians 2:7
Honkin’ Down the Highway 1:1267
Colin Meloy
Rainn Wilson.
He’s already a Wilson, and he has a double chin.
Yer gonna think me craaaaaaaaazy… but I covered this a long time ago
http://ouija-boy.livejournal.com/6422.html
Seriously though.. it works.
“Life of Brian”
Josh Hartnett’s presence in a Brian Wilson bio-pic would guarantee its suckiness.
How about Jon Brion? Hmm, maybe even James Franco. Gotta think on this some more.
How about Jon Brion? Hmm, maybe even James Franco. Gotta think on this some more.
Mmmmm… Tom Chaplin from Keane fits. Fresh face, fresh air… heavenly voice !
Mmmmm… Tom Chaplin from Keane fits. Fresh face, fresh air… heavenly voice !
Mmmmm… Tom Chaplin from Keane fits. Fresh face, fresh air… heavenly voice !
I think Toby Maguire would capture Brian’s sensitivity and vulnerability perfectly and I think Alec Baldwin would be perfect as Murray Wilson!
The PERFECT choice is Josh Hartnett, He would beautifully capture young Brian’s sensitivity, plus he looks like him (yes, Brian is a good looking guy), with his.uncannily similar eyes. I love the choice of Alec Baldwin as Murry, although I was thinking of Alec as an older Brian. Although he has a brutish quality, Alec’s a good actor…I bet he could pull it off!!!