GEORGE MARTIN

[christine~]

Continuing on from { REPLY #10 } by yerblues1968, in another thread:



Giles Martin playing George Martin.
Excellent idea.
The only reasons I can think of NOT to pick him would be, 1)He outright refuses to do it, 2)They discover he simply cannot act ~ looks stiff, fake and wooden or it's obvious he's "acting", or 3)worst of all, he's a HAM. Hahaa. All you can do is let him try out, right?

If he "passes the audition" (to nick a quote), that would be as cool as Dhani playing George, or Julian playing John (even though Sean can LOOK more like his father, I've always been partial to Brian's godson Jules).

Hopefully, the casting director Kerry Barden will be reading these suggestions...
According to The Fifth Beatle site's news section:

Among countless major motion pictures and high-profile independent films, Kerry cast “Seven,” “Good Will Hunting,” “Shakespeare In Love,” “Sex And The City,” “World Trade Center,” “Alexander,” “Monster’s Ball,” “Chocolat,” “Any Given Sunday,” etc.

Besides clicking on Kerry's name above, try scrolling down this impressive list of credits.

I'm confident he will make the right choices.

[yerblues1968]

Hello, Eppylover

I never said he could act. He is my first choice, however, if he were an actor to portray his father. Even if he could do it, he probably would not be able to fit much time to do it with his hectic schedule. After all, The Beatles LOVE won 2 Grammys for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media & also Best Surround Sound Album, which George Martin (82) and his son Giles (38) won awards as producers during the 2008 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10, 2008. The Grammy telecast featured a special Cirque du Soleil performance from the 'Beatles LOVE' show. I was so elated when watching the Grammy Awards that night to hear that the Beatles LOVE show in Las Vegas, Nevada won 2 awards and both Sir George Martin and his son, Giles went onstage to accept the awards. That was an awesome night--and seeing Ringo Starr on stage with them, too!!

Giles may be rigid to work with, but his presentation and photographs don't seem to reflect that. Of course, I do not know him other than him being Sir George Martin's son. I trust Kerry Barden's judgment on the selection of who will portray the characters in the movie.

As far as any of the Beatles' descendants portraying their father, I really cannot imagine that. I truly cannot see any of them walking in their father's footsteps (although John Lennon's sons do look like him, even Julian sounds similar to his father when he sings). So, I get the message. The children would not do well to emulate their father even to "act" it.

However, even though this movie is a non-documentary on Mr. Epstein, may I add that whoever is selected to portray Brian Epstein should realize he is receiving a role of a lifetime. To be able to bring the many facets of his character to the screen to broaden people's understanding about his life would be very difficult. Hence, he was a homosexual living at a time when his lifestyle had to be discreet--especially with his public position with The Beatles. He, undoubtedly, went through different emotions when that revelation was exposed to those around him.

It would be truly amazing should this movie become so successful to actually garner several motion picture award nominations, especially to be nominated the Academy Award in numerous categories--and to win. This would be the ultimate tribute to the memory of Mr. Brian Epstein. Thanks.