Future Ed Straker?

I've wracked my brains on the question of who I would
cast as Ed Straker if I were to make new UFO episodes
or a movie. I've come up with two possibilities.

If we want to do a continuation and have Straker be an
old fart, my choice is Tommy Lee Jones. As hard as I
tried, I couldn't find any of the younger American
actors that I thought could pull off a younger
Straker. So, my choice? I'd have to go with Ewan
McGregor. He can do a passable US accent and I think
has the necessary acting chops.

"Responsibility Seat" should be up in a couple of
days, I'm part way done.

Diorite

Hi, Diorite,

Sunday, December 30, 2007, 10:04:43 PM, you wrote:

D> I couldn't find any of the younger American actors that I thought
D> could pull off a younger Straker. So, my choice? I'd have to go
D> with Ewan McGregor. He can do a passable US accent and I think has
D> the necessary acting chops.

Kevin McKidd? He played Lucius Vorenus in "Rome," and did a fine
American accent in "Journeyman."Vorenus struck me as very Strakerish.

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Neal McDonough of "Tin Man" fame is my choice for Ed Straker in a remake Theatrical film. I very much would like this to happen in 2009 as the 40th anniversary tribute to the original show. UFO was was one of the finest science fiction oriented programs ever made and Neal fits the part like a glove, not only for his acting style, but the intense eyes and blonde hair.

James Finch
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In a message dated 12/31/2007 9:41:50 A.M. Central Standard Time,
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Neal McDonough of "Tin Man" fame is my choice for Ed Straker in a remake
Theatrical film.


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Yes, he did remind me quite a bit of Ed Straker when he (Neal) was
starring in "Medical Investigations": the similar appearance, the same
intensity, the same hiding of pain.

Evelyn Duncan
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--- In [hidden email], James Finch <cosmicfilms@...> wrote:
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> Neal McDonough of "Tin Man" fame is my choice for Ed Straker in a
remake Theatrical film.  

Oh the other hand, McDonough has never impressed me. In my eyes, his
acting doesn't meet my Straker standards. I see him more as a poor
man's version of Patrick Swayze.

The other guy, Kevin McKidd, I can't say anything about because I've
never seen him act.

Diorite

In a message dated 12/31/2007 10:40:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:

Kevin McKidd? He played Lucius Vorenus in "Rome," and did a fine
American accent in "Journeyman.American accent in "Journeyman.<WBR>




I totally agree that this would be an excellent choice. But I must admit, a
twisted side of me would love to see Chef Gordon Ramsey as General Henderson.
"What do you need more <Bleep, Bleep, Bleeping> money for?" <Bleep>

Happy New Year All,
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In a message dated 12/31/2007 4:03:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:

The other guy, Kevin McKidd, I can't say anything about because I've
never seen him act.

Diorite




Dorite:

If you can rent the HBO series "Rome" from Netflix, then you might
understand what we are talking about. Not only was it a good series, but Kevin Mckidd
was fantastic in it, and very Straker like. I wish I lived on the other side
of the pond just to keep up with this actor's career.

Happy New Year, Wendy



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The future Ed Straker?
No doubt, in my opinion David Caruso.
just my 2 cent
Marina

While I have no doubt David Caruso has Straker's intensity, he doesn't have the 'look'. I showed the UFO opening sequence to a much younger friend of mine several weeks ago and one of the first things he said to me was 'look at those intense blue eyes' in regards to Ed Bishop. Then he noticed all the cool hardware and of course the close up of Gay Ellis' short short skirt at the end. So I think Ed Bishop did make an impact with his looks. If we're commenting on people who could portray our heroes in a movie or feature - I throw my vote for Canadian singer Jimmy Rankin into the ring to play Paul Foster - he could pull it off looks wise I think.
Pam the Canuck



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Yes! Have to agree with suggestion of Elijah Wood as Straker - Pam the Canuck


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--- Tom & Pam McCaughey <[hidden email]>
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> Yes! Have to agree with suggestion of Elijah Wood
> as Straker - Pam the Canuck

Except he's too young.

Diorite

The possible casting of E. Wood as Straker would depend on the time frame the movie was going to be planned for. If the story was to open with the very beginnings of SHADO, Mr. Wood might qualify - Straker was likely in his early thirties when he was assigned to be SHADO's commander and the fledgling organization was started. I also suspect Mr. Wood was asked to 'play' younger than he really was as Frodo. Look at Toby MacGuire who is currently and really in his 30's but has been playing Spiderman as a teen or early 20-something. That's why its called acting! Pam the Canuck

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Did anybody see The Tin Man on the SciFi Channel? I've seen Neal
McDonough in a couple of other shows. My vote for a new Commander
Straker would be him. His hair is already blonde. He's also around the
right age. Neal McDonough gets my vote.

Susan (pushing the lurking mode button and going back to lurking)

--- In [hidden email], "Tom & Pam McCaughey" <mccaug@...>
wrote:
>
>
> The possible casting of E. Wood as Straker would depend on the
time frame the movie was going to be planned for. If the story was to
open with the very beginnings of SHADO, Mr. Wood might qualify -
Straker was likely in his early thirties when he was assigned to be
SHADO's commander and the fledgling organization was started. I also
suspect Mr. Wood was asked to 'play' younger than he really was as
Frodo. Look at Toby MacGuire

Please! Do I have to?

Next you'll be telling me Keanu Reeves will be playing Klaatu. Oh,
wait. He is. Keanu is no Michael Rennie.

If we're going for folks a little on the young side, how about Jamie
Bamber? It'd be nice to see Jamie as a blond again. And the man can
act and, oh my, is he gorgeous!

Diorite

And too short...

Diorite Gabbro <[hidden email]> wrote: --- Tom & Pam McCaughey <[hidden email]>
wrote:

>
> Yes! Have to agree with suggestion of Elijah Wood
> as Straker - Pam the Canuck

Except he's too young.

Diorite





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I think Neal McDonough would be an excellent choice for Straker too. Haven't seen The Tin Man, but I remember him from Star Trek: First Contact, And Minority Report, among others. It also doesn't hurt that he's about half a foot taller than Elijah Wood, thus cutting a more imposing presence.

Jeff

tippyd2002 <[hidden email]> wrote:
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Did anybody see The Tin Man on the SciFi Channel? I've seen Neal
McDonough in a couple of other shows. My vote for a new Commander
Straker would be him. His hair is already blonde. He's also around the
right age. Neal McDonough gets my vote.

Susan (pushing the lurking mode button and going back to lurking)






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WHAT??? There's to be a remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, with Keanu Reeves as Klaatu? You're pulling my leg, right??? Say it isn't so!!

Jeff
P.S. Jamie Bamber would be a good choice as Straker!! I never even thought of him...

Diorite <[hidden email]> wrote:
--- In [hidden email], "Tom & Pam McCaughey" <mccaug@...>
wrote:
>
>
> The possible casting of E. Wood as Straker would depend on the
time frame the movie was going to be planned for. If the story was to
open with the very beginnings of SHADO, Mr. Wood might qualify -
Straker was likely in his early thirties when he was assigned to be
SHADO's commander and the fledgling organization was started. I also
suspect Mr. Wood was asked to 'play' younger than he really was as
Frodo. Look at Toby MacGuire

Please! Do I have to?

Next you'll be telling me Keanu Reeves will be playing Klaatu. Oh,
wait. He is. Keanu is no Michael Rennie.

If we're going for folks a little on the young side, how about Jamie
Bamber? It'd be nice to see Jamie as a blond again. And the man can
act and, oh my, is he gorgeous!

Diorite






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--- tippyd2002 <[hidden email]> wrote:

> ---
> Did anybody see The Tin Man on the SciFi Channel?

I refused to watch a "re-imagining" of Oz. And the
reviews were a real turn-off.

> I've seen Neal
> McDonough in a couple of other shows. My vote for a
> new Commander
> Straker would be him.



This guy's name keeps coming up but I just can't see
him as Straker. He's just missing something I can't
describe.

Diorite - and you might think my name is No!

Diorite Gabbro wrote:
> --- Tom & Pam McCaughey <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes! Have to agree with suggestion of Elijah Wood
>> as Straker - Pam the Canuck
>
> Except he's too young.


I nominate our own fearless leader, Marc, as the new Straker.

He's a rocket scientist, tall and has a strong jawline (striking, actually).

Paul