According to Deadline Hollywood Daniel Craig is confirmed to take over the role of Zeke Jackson from Robert Downey Jr. in the film version of Cowboys and Aliens. This is, I must say, very exciting news for a couple of reasons. I like Daniel Craig, and this has major franchise possibilities. But even more importantly, It means that the film is very much alive, and that there is a new Weird Western on the horizon; hopefully a good one! With Jon Favreau's track record lately, I don't think that will be a problem.
As more info inevitably arises I'll post it here...but until then you can click HERE to read the story for yourself over at Deadline Hollywood
2 comments:
Interesting to hear this Mark. Daniel Craig's strength is his physical presence, high level of fitness and tough, gritty persona.
To be honest I would have preferred an American actor to play a cowboy. Will audiences be able to look beyond his very English James Bond persona? Will it hamper the credibility of his role?
Wait and see... I just hope he can give us a credible American accent.
I agree, Paul. He's done American accents before but they were just OK, hopefully he's improved by now :)
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