> Whoever they pick to play Straker, some people will not be happy.  
> Could we just have Sean Bean playing the part of Alec Freeman  
> though? Please?
>
> --- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
> >
> > > I know Ed Bishop was quite young when he played the part. I
> > > reckon any actor would have to be at least in his mid thirties  
> (late
> > > twenties is just a wee bit too young for that kind of  
> respnsibility, I
> > > think).
> >
> > During the time that UFO was filmed, Ed Bishop was 36 - 38 years  
> old.
> > So yes, mid/late 30's would be a good age for a new Straker.
> >
> > Marc
> >
>
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