Dream casting: Who should play the Bears?
by Kev H on Jan 21, 2010 1:30 PM CST
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PrintWhy hello! As we continue to trudge through an offseason where we're waiting for hirings, waiting for opinions, and waiting to find out who's coming back next year, we here at The Greatest Chicago Bears Site On The Planet, wanted to take some time to bring you some lighter bits of humor.
In this first session of what will be an ongoing series, we're going to "dream cast" the movie of these Chicago Bears. Given that the politics of professional football can make riveting entertainment, we thought it was only right to get in on a piece of that action.
We'll be taking professional actors, and casting them into the roles of people in the Bears organization. In this first one, let's see who could play the pivotal roles of Team President, General Manager, and Head Coach.
Team President Ted Phillips--Actor: Stephen Root
Dream casting suggests that Stephen Root should play Ted Phillips, the somewhat nervous, uncomfortable president of the team.
Stephen Root has played a number of characters that are very similar to Ted, the nervous shiftiness, the apprehension, and almost disdain for his work. I see this character as being a mix of the character 'Milton' from Office Space, and 'Gordon' from Dodgeball.
Root is one of the best character actors today, and would make a fine choice.
General Manager Jerry Angelo--Actor: Viggo Mortensen
I'm not going to lie, I primarily cast this one off of the chin. However, Viggo Mortensen is an accomplished actor in his own right. My main concern with this casting would be that Viggo Mortensen couldn't tone down the general tone of "badassedness" that gives off to be able to play the role.
Honorable mention here: Steve Buscemi. Not because they look alike, but because Buscemi is perfect as the inherently likable guy who has just a little bit of shiftiness to him.
Head Coach Lovie Smith--Actor: Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle is, in my opinion, one of the greatest working actors today.
I also believe he'd be great for Lovie Smith, and here's why. He can really nail that calm, cool exterior, but can explode at the same time. I'm thinking this happens for Lovie Smith sometime this year. Everyone who wanted to see him with passionately screaming at players on the sideline, might finally get their chance.
Unfortunately, Mr. Cheadle would probably need to put on a few pounds, but judging by the picture above, he's got the cold, dead stare down.
So what do you think? Do you agree? Do you have better options? This is something I think we can have a lot of fun with, especially with all the talent in this community.
Enjoy!
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How about Louis Feinberg, Jerome Horwitz and Moses Horwitz?
Insert Bears staff names here;
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Jan 21, 2010 1:38 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
That's a great
picture. I used to watch that show all the time. I need to go find a DVD box set or something. Brings me back to childhood.
Three Stooges
priceless.
There's shampoo for that.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 21, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
The Office
http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/5/16/877661/the-office-halas-hall
If you want to crown em...
last offseason
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on Jan 21, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
my casting
Phillips: Could be played by the guy who played Dean Wormer in Animal House.
"I am not an animal!" - Merrick
I can see the guys for Phillips and Angelo,
But, Cheadle looks too intense to play Lovie. Maybe if Cleveland from Family Guy shaved and got a haircut. Oh, and lost a few pounds.
Good stuff.
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Adrian Peterson played by Whoopi Goldberg
You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.
by ifuwannacrownem on Jan 21, 2010 1:46 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
lmao!!!
There's shampoo for that.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 21, 2010 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
know i had to ;)
You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.
by ifuwannacrownem on Jan 21, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Whenever I think of Lovie Smith I picture
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
Phillips or Angelo.
Either one could be played by Eugene Levy.
by boondock_saint812 on Jan 21, 2010 1:53 PM CST reply actions
Funny!
I was thinking the same thing. Good one!
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Outstanding picks
but I think Viggo is a bit too badass to play JA
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 21, 2010 1:56 PM CST reply actions
lmao!!!
thats perect!!
There's shampoo for that.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 21, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
your killing me..lmao
that could be anyone of the three.
There's shampoo for that.
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 21, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, No fair stealing Al Davis jokes!
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
another one: Brian urlacher played by Henry Rollins
You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.
by ifuwannacrownem on Jan 21, 2010 2:09 PM CST reply actions
lost all respect for him after everything he's done after Black Flag.
You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.
by ifuwannacrownem on Jan 22, 2010 9:20 AM CST up reply actions
What, pray tell, was wrong with his work in Season 2 of Sons of Anarchy?
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
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Exactly...
Rollin’s kicked butt in his portrail of a white supremist…he was nearly perfect in SOA.
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
by WisBearsFan34 on Jan 22, 2010 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
what about his work in Bad boys II
j/k
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Jan 22, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
You realize he was playing a part...
In real life Rollins is the opposite of a racist… I agree Black Flag was the best thing he’s ever done. Six Pack!!!!
But if it did, it'd be pretty damn amazing.
You have to admit, zombie-Olsen would be fun to watch.
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8 TDs in 2009
Tied for 4th in the league..
This comment has no real validity.
Unless we sign Martz. Then yeah, probably likely.
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Totally nailed
if he was still living.
"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.
Unfortunately, Mr. Cheadle would probably need to put on a few pounds, but judging by the picture above, he’s got the cold, dead stare down.
And if he doesn’t, just botox his face.
Hey! Maybe that’s why Lovie’s so stoic?
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
"I don’t care if Belichick wins twenty Super Bowls. He’s an asshole." - Da Coach
Don Cheadle is way, way too charismatic
to play Lovie. I’m thinking this guy instead.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
Can I play Babich??
I would love to get paid for doing nothing!
" Former Original WCG Power Poster!"
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle is, in my opinion, one of the greatest working actors today.
He’s a Denver native, and his looks work very well with Lovie’s.
"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.
Lovie
Yes he’s dead but it would be awesome to “Lovie” dance after a touchdown.
by boondock_saint812 on Jan 21, 2010 4:38 PM CST reply actions
lol
He’s definately got a lot more energy than Lovie!
"Yes, risk taking is inherently failure-prone. Otherwise, it would be called sure-thing-taking." - Jim McMahon
Before or after death?
Actually, when compared to Lovie it doesn’t matter…..
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
"I don’t care if Belichick wins twenty Super Bowls. He’s an asshole." - Da Coach
Damn, that’s been bugging me all year, I knew Marinelli reminded me of someone.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
"I don’t care if Belichick wins twenty Super Bowls. He’s an asshole." - Da Coach
Here's a guy that looks just like....
Our Offensive Coordinator!
by The Kaiser on Jan 21, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
An accountant, a poser, and a dumbo ..... look no further than the Simpsons.
Ted Philips : Milhouse
Jerry Angelo : Troy McClure
Lovie Smith : Ralph Wiggum
by Irish Bears Fan on Jan 22, 2010 12:37 AM CST reply actions
What a disservice to Don Cheadle
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Jan 22, 2010 6:28 AM CST reply actions
How is it a disservice to Don Cheadle
to say that he’s a good actor, and would be able to pull of the stone-faced guy who’s gotten passed by the times?
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
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It’s beneath Cheadle to ever consider a role like this…Cheadle is a winner
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Jan 22, 2010 9:30 AM CST up reply actions
Well, he did think 'Ocean's 12' was a good idea...
…I cannot wait for him as War Machine, though.
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by Kev H on Jan 22, 2010 11:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ted Phillips
[img]http://thestarceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jason-alexander.jpg[/img]
Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints - T-Train.
Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity. And I am not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jan 22, 2010 10:08 AM CST reply actions
Dick Van Dyke for Jerry Angelo....
Dick as always good at playing the a bumbling idiot…….
Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints - T-Train.
Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity. And I am not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jan 22, 2010 10:11 AM CST reply actions
And finally, I nominate Dave Chappelle for the Lovie part....
Cause I always get that “Is Lovie Smith gonna have to choke a b****?” vibe from Lovie when he isn’t liking the way a press conference is going!
Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints - T-Train.
Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity. And I am not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jan 22, 2010 10:13 AM CST reply actions
LMAO!!!!!
The Blazing Bears!!!!!
Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints - T-Train.
Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity. And I am not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Jan 22, 2010 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
awesome!
Where the white women at?
by boondock_saint812 on Jan 22, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Now if only we could get Mongo for the line.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
In the interest of saving
The Bears money in by not having to pay an actual live actor + matching the emotional range of Lovie, I propose the following:
Compare to the original:
by BigAppleBearsFan on Jan 22, 2010 11:55 AM CST reply actions
Is there a difference between these two pictures?
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I'm going to SNL on you...
Phillips – Jason Sudekis
Angello – Bill Hader
Lovie – Keenan Thompson
Unreasonable people make life difficult...
perfect last name for our own GM
enter picture here
Andy Dick
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