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Tilda Swinton - born for this role

posted 18 years ago by Eurus24
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Any news of the cast?

[–] joejero 18 years ago

Wow. Just heard about plans for this movie when I looked up the '72 movie starring Liv Ullman. Totally agree - Tilda Swinton, perfect!

[–] LGarr 18 years ago

I think Tilda Swinton has "the look", but wonder if she would be able to pull off Joan as a teenager or very young woman. The author actually prefers Franke Potente (sp?) as the lead.

[–] [email protected] 18 years ago

I agree - I think Tilda is too old. I like Franke Potente a lot for this role. She can look young enough, but has a wise visage... she's also not "traditionally" beautiful, which is how Joan is described.

[–] LGarr 18 years ago

I'm really anxious to see who is cast. This movie has the potential to be so very good ~ I can't wait!

[–] SchauWert 18 years ago

I'D love to see Tilda Swinton, but just heard the news on the radio that Franka Potente is to play Pope Joan. (I think that sucks!)

[–] pietti 16 years ago

I'm glad Franka got the role. I'm tired of Tilda Swinton's and Cate Blanchett's ultra-white, washed out look in these period pieces. Nothing against white people, or transparently pale people, but it's nice to see someone who doesn't look inbred now and then.

[–] susanm-jewell 16 years ago

Also very happy Franka got the role! She is definitely underrated as an actress and I'd like to see her get her due here in the states!

[–] ChellyD77 17 years ago

Tilda is much too old. Read the book.