I will be the party pooper. I don't like JLM. Benedict IS Sherlock. How can JLM even hope to compete? JLM should not have gone for this. He is just going to emerge looking like the poor relation. He just does not have Benedict's talent.
Oh, don't get me wrong. I don't believe that there is the slightest chance that JLM can make even a quarter of the impact that BC does as Sherlock. I agree that he does not have that presence, and do wonder slightly at his choosing to 'compete'. But I am curious as to what the overall CBS concept is to be. And would watch an episode or two of Elementary if given the chance to find out.
I was actually quite interested in Elementary until I got this news. I wanted their "Sherlock" to be American; I wanted them to use an American. I did not want an Englishman abroad.
And yes, I think JLM is competing; and he has bitten off more than he can chew in this instance! Benedict has the intelligence and the quick mind; his spitfire delivery is quite something to behold. In the commentaries, even he admits how hard it is! There is no way in hell than JLM can do that!
I wouldn't be surprised if, like Hugh Laurie as House, JLM did play the role as an American. He's done US series before. The more I think about this though, the more I hate the whole idea... Like RDJr, JLM isn't even tall enough to play SH, never mind anything else! But at least I can believe in RDJr's fast physical and mental reactions. Sadly not so with JLM. :-/
I'm on the fence wobbling all over the place! Part of me is horrified by the casting choice, part of me remains curious. But yes, it would have been better all round to make it a properly all American affair.
Regarding imaginary alternative Brit casting though, wouldn't Daniel Day Lewis be too old? I can say this, because amazingly he's actually older than I am... :-)) *runs and hides*
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And yes, I think JLM is competing; and he has bitten off more than he can chew in this instance! Benedict has the intelligence and the quick mind; his spitfire delivery is quite something to behold. In the commentaries, even he admits how hard it is! There is no way in hell than JLM can do that!
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Also, I know UK actors can play Americans. I meant I wanted a bona fide American to play the role.
If they are going to run with a Brit, Daniel Day Lewis is the OBVIOUS choice!
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Regarding imaginary alternative Brit casting though, wouldn't Daniel Day Lewis be too old? I can say this, because amazingly he's actually older than I am... :-)) *runs and hides*
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