He'll Cancel the Pizzas: The Alfred Pennyworth Thread

[Willi Berg]

Grand Budapest Hotel, dude.

No thanks.

 

[Micromind]

I don't think Ralph Fiennes has that warmth for Alfred. He's a good actor, but even in that King's Man trailer he seems a bit cold and detached (which could be good for that character.)

If Pierce Brosnan really is a contender then he would be an interesting take. Colin Firth was a good suggestion. I also like Sean Bean.

 

[David H.]

No thanks.

 

[Invader Joker]

I don't think Ralph Fiennes has that warmth for Alfred. He's a good actor, but even in that King's Man trailer he seems a bit cold and detached (which could be good for that character.)

If Pierce Brosnan really is a contender then he would be an interesting take. Colin Firth was a good suggestion. I also like Sean Bean.

He's an actor. He can play something with more warmth.

 

[David H.]

Cunningham stan

 

[Willi Berg]

He's an actor. He can play something with more warmth.

Not all actors can do everything. That's why people have preferences. I don't get genuine warmth from him for the role of Alfred no matter how much he would fake it.

 

[Invader Joker]

Fiennes isn't your typical actor that just plays himself though. He's like Pattinson in the sense that he has a lot of range. He can pull it off.

 

[Willi Berg]

Fiennes isn't your typical actor that just plays himself though. He's like Pattinson in the sense that he has a lot of range. He can pull it off.

I think there are others who are more naturally suited to the role and would bring something more to it. I just don't like him for the role.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Fiennes has already played (voiced) a great Alfred??!

 

[Willi Berg]

Fiennes has already played (voiced) a great Alfred??!

There's a big difference between live action and a LEGO.

 

[FatRobin]

I kinda get Willi Berg's point. He always seems a bit distant in his live action roles. I guess I'm ok with him because of his work in Lego Batman but he's not my fav either.

Cunningham works I think.

 

[Eddie Dean]

There's a big difference between live action and a LEGO.

The man is one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors of his generation.

 

[Willi Berg]

The man is one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors of his generation.

Oh, I'm sorry I thought we were talking about best actor in a Lego.

I kinda get Willi Berg's point. He always seems a bit distant in his live action roles. I guess I'm ok with him because of his work in Lego Batman but he's not my fav either.

Thank you. It's settled then.

Let's agree to disagree. I just don't want him for the role of Alfred.

 

[Eddie Dean]

He is literally and objectively one of the greatest working actors. You’re saying he can’t play Batman’s Butler? Ok Jan.

 

[Willi Berg]

The guy should play Annie he's that good!

"Objectively"? Ridic, Cindy.

 

[Eddie Dean]

We’re not talking about Paul Walker here. Fiennes is up there with John Gielgud and Peter O’Toole.

 

[Willi Berg]

We’re not talking about Paul Walker here. Fiennes is up there with John Gielgud and Peter O’Toole.

I would prefer David Niven or James Mason. How about that delightful Rex Harrison?!

 

[Eddie Dean]

Fiennes is David Niven reincarnated in Grand Budapest

 

[Willi Berg]

Fiennes is David Niven reincarnated in Grand Budapest

Wow he's probably too good to play merely a butler. He should play the Batsignal.

I'm sick of talking about Ralph Fiennezzzzz....

 

[Invader Joker]

To say that Fiennes can't play a fatherly butler is just a weird opinion to have, and incorrect.

 

[Willi Berg]

To say that Fiennes can't play a fatherly butler is just a weird opinion to have, and incorrect.

I'm sure he can. I just don't want to see it.

 

[FatRobin]

All this talk just makes me want to watch Lego Batman again .

 

[David H.]

Fiennes Fest 2019.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I don't want Fiennes as Alfred because he still looks like he could pimp slap Battinson out of his suit.

I'm on team Richard E. Grant!

 

[FatRobin]

I like Richard but he looks like a meanie sometimes lol

Team Rylance!