Daniel Day Lewis to play Abraham Lincoln

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/nov/19/daniel-day-lewis-spielberg-lincoln

thoughts?

His acting is overrated, i wish i would see some new talent become abraham lincoln.

While I think both actors are fully capable of playing him....I feel like DDL does more...."interesting" roles. this seems kinda out of place for him, no?

His acting is overrated,

OmegaPillow

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His acting is overrated,

super_mario_128

Daniel Day Lewis is my favorite actor, so I'd prefer to see him in the part. I like Liam, but I don't think he's in the same league.

While I think both actors are fully capable of playing him....I feel like DDL does more...."interesting" roles. this seems kinda out of place for him, no?IronBeaver

I think the word is "varied". He never seems to want to do the same role twice, or anything particularly like it, and he absorbs just about every role he plays. I think he's the perfect choice for this frankly.

An English actor playing Lincoln? That's absurd! What's next, an American playing Sherlock Holmes?

Anyway, I hope this is at least a somewhat nuanced look at Lincoln, and not a hero portrayal. I hate it when biopics do that, particularly with presidents and other politicians.Rhazakna

From what I understand, this is supposed to be about the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.

While I think both actors are fully capable of playing him....I feel like DDL does more...."interesting" roles. this seems kinda out of place for him, no?

IronBeaver

it makes perfect sense now:

"No more slaves!"

yes, sir.LoG-Sacrament

I was hoping for Danny Devito.

He might be decent, but i think it would be interesting if they were to digitally reconstruct Lincolns face and have HIM play himself with a voiceover. That would be pretty cool i think.

An English actor playing Lincoln? That's absurd! What's next, an American playing Sherlock Holmes?

Oleg_Huzwog

British actors usually do a fine job playing Americans. Sadly the same cannot be said for Americans playing Brits.

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"] Anyway, I hope this is at least a somewhat nuanced look at Lincoln, and not a hero portrayal. I hate it when biopics do that, particularly with presidents and other politicians.Metal_Mario99

From what I understand, this is supposed to be about the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.

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[QUOTE="Rhazakna"] Anyway, I hope this is at least a somewhat nuanced look at Lincoln, and not a hero portrayal. I hate it when biopics do that, particularly with presidents and other politicians.Rhazakna

From what I understand, this is supposed to be about the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.

Well, Lincoln was a hero. I mean, the man wasn't a secret heroin addict who only saved the Union because it would make his stock go up. You can't rake muck if it's not there (though Hollywood does try).

Well, Lincoln was a hero. I mean, the man wasn't a secret heroin addict who only saved the Union because it would make his stock go up. You can't rake muck if it's not there (though Hollywood does try).

Metal_Mario99

Eh... there's always plenty of muck, even with heroes. I prefer honest portrayals of historical figures that tell the truth because it's telling the truth to those that try to white wash a villain or black wash a hero. It doesn't diminish the status of any hero to be displayed for their faults as well as their heroism. It just brings them down to earth.

All I ask for is a balanced portrayal, none of Tarantino's historical fantasia and none of Oliver Stone's political ditch digging.

You know who would make an awesome Abe Lincoln?

Bill Nye The Science Guy.

He's THE MAN.

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From what I understand, this is supposed to be about the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.

Metal_Mario99

Well, Lincoln was a hero. I mean, the man wasn't a secret heroin addict who only saved the Union because it would make his stock go up. You can't rake muck if it's not there (though Hollywood does try).

He will be amazing.

If it was actually an unbiased, factual and unskewed portrayal i may want to see it..

You know who would make an awesome Abe Lincoln?

Bill Nye The Science Guy.

He's THE MAN.

entropyecho

No, he's the Guy.

This is great news

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You know who would make an awesome Abe Lincoln?

Bill Nye The Science Guy.

He's THE MAN.

Necrifer

No, he's the Guy.

It sounds like a great fit for the role.