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Remake?

posted 13 years ago by lizmarie1124
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I know it is a complete faux pas to even mention a remake. This is one of my favorite movies and while I would hate a remake that ruins the memory of this beautiful movie.... I would love to see excellent remake if it was done correctly.

With that said, who would you imagine playing the Anne and Joe in a current remake?

For me it would be hands down Natalie Portman for Princess Anne.
For Joe, I could see Ryan Gosling doing an excellent job. Also, Michael Fassbender.....

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[–] barryfleckmann 12 years ago

A remake? Are you out of your frickin' mind?! OVER MY DEAD BODY! How come nobody EVER suggests a remake of a truly great painting? How are you going to improve upon Da Vinci? Rembrandt? Matisse?

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[–] IzzyTree 12 years ago

I'm re-watching the movie now. These are my thoughts:

For the role of "Princess Ann," my main requirements:
1) Extremely beautiful, with an ethereal quality which is quite unusual.
2) A sort of naive innocence.
3) Rare intelligence.

My first-choice actresses: Shailene Woodley, Mia Wasikowska, Evan Rachel Wood, or Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Other possible actesses for "Princess Ann": Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Justice, or Saoirse Ronan.

For the role of "Joe Bradley," my main requirements:
1) Very good-looking.
2) Open, honest face, with a ready and genuine smile.
3) Sexy, with an under-the-surface rakishness that comes out occasionally in a twinkle in the eyes.
4) A certain mystery in the eyes.... (cannot well describe).

My first-choice actors: Luke Evans, Adam Brody (sooo handsome, and he has that open, trustworthy face that Gregory Peck had as well... but does he have the acting chops?), or Michael Fassbender.

Other possible actors for "Joe": Paul Walker, John Simm (who doesn't quite have the square-jawed look but is quite rakishly handsome and has that seductive twinkle in his eyes... sigh...), Jake Gyllenhaal, Jude Law, or Tobey Maguire.

For the role of "Irving Radovich" (although I hope to goodness they change his name!), my main requirements:

1) Good comedic actor.
2) Not too handsome to compete with "Joe" for the Princess's affections.

Obviously, there are SLEWS of actors that fit this description. Here are some of my favorites:

Jason Segel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Shemar Moore, Nick Cannon, Chris Evans, Paul Dano, or ......

[–] Mortimer605 12 years ago

Please explain to me why should change the name of Irving Radovich? I don't get it? I always loved Eddie Albert in this movie. He was great in supporting role.
Roman Holiday is one of those films with perfect cast, script, acting and has a beautiful locations. And also has perfect names for three main characters.

[–] dblackman70 12 years ago

They did do a remake in 1987 with Catherine Oxenburg as the Princess and Tom Conti as Joe. I've never seen it, but, I can't imagine Tom Conti in the part ................. I'd love to see a remake if done properly. I have no idea who could bring the magic of Audrey Hepburn to the role, but, I have to agree that Michael Fassbender would be great. Liam Hemsworth would be okay if he was older

[–] IAmGoatboy 12 years ago

This thread made me throw up a little in my mouth.

[–] movie_fashion_girl-1 12 years ago

Me too. But don't worry, it will never happen. Just like a remake will never happen with Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, or To Kill a Mockingbird.

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[–] Quornhog 12 years ago

While I agree that "Roman Holiday" should not be remade, if it were to be remade I would change one of the two-liners from:

Princess Ann: "Did you bring me here by force?"

Joe Bradley: "No, no, no; quite the contrary."

to

Princess Ann: "Did you bring me here by force?"

Joe Bradley: "No, we came by taxi."

It's probably fortunate that I don't work in films!

Oh, and I'd cast Simon Pegg as the photographer.

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[–] Mortimer605 12 years ago

No remake please !!! And what's the point ? but if I had to choose my choice would be:

Princess Ann - Rooney Mara ( perfect choice )
Joe Bradley - Michael Fassbender
Irving Radovich - Jean Dujardin

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[–] abbywalters5 12 years ago

Remake?!? WHAT?! NO! BLASPHEMY!

What's wrong with people? Why ruin a wonderful movie with a remake?? You can still WATCH it, can you? Why spit on the acting talents of the beautiful and remarkable Audrey Hepburn and fantastic and wonderful Gregory Peck?...

...and someone mentioned the despicable ZOOEY DESCHANEL? UGH!!! I almost puked just now.

Go home and watch "The Princess Diaries" and leave the classics alone, please!

[–] watchamacallit 12 years ago

You guys are kidding right? the remake was called "Notting Hill" and it wasnt half bad!

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[–] rocker_from_the_moon 11 years ago

They already did a remake, it's called Chasing Liberty and it's pretty crappy too.

[–] hka-3 10 years ago

...and a lot of people believe Roman Holiday IS a remake of Princess O'Rourke (1943) with Olivia de Havilland. When I started watching Princess O'Rourke I said, "It's Roman Holiday!" Roman Holiday is definitely better.

I thought Chasing Liberty was decent entertainment. Jeremy Piven's character helped save it.

[–] djmaraio 9 years ago

Loved the line, "What are you selling?" And then you hear the horse. You know he was thinking, "I sell a load of crap" then he says fertilizer.

[–] glasshull 9 years ago

How about a remake with the sexes reversed? A liberated woman happens upon the escaped prince and they could be early 20 somethings?