Robotech is on the way!

[Octoberist]

I'ts more of a space opera ala Star Wars than Pac Rim. That's for sure.

 

[TheVileOne]

Well you can't do a space opera cheap or otherwise it will look cheap ala Wing Commander .

 

[Octoberist]

I remembered the game's live action stuff had better looking designs for the 'lion dudes'. Because in the movie, THEY LOOKED SO CHEAP!

 

[Lencho01]

Well, this film would have the benefit of someone more famous attached than Pacific Rim.

 

[kane9321]

omg omg omg...sqeeeeeee

 

[kane9321]

Dennis Leary = Roy Fokker

lol

my thoughts exactly...mind blown

 

[Pink Ranger]

Dennis Leary = Roy Fokker

lol

That would cement Dennis Leary as being America's answer to Sean Bean.

 

[Steyin]

I'd prefer Aaron Eckhart for Roy.

 

[Dr. Remy Lebeau]

http://latino-review.com/2013/07/24/exclusive-disney-star-wars-episode-vii/

If DiCaprio gets attached to the film, it will be a sure fire winner. It makes sense that he would given that he worked with Tobey Maguire on The Great Gatsby, and Maguire has been spearheading the production given that he's a fanboy.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Leo's got the swagger to play Roy Fokker, and it also gives him the glorious death scene that many serious actors would love to have when they do big-budget blockbuster movies.

 

[chamber-music]

I imagine it's going to be Leo and his best bros Tobey Maguire and Lukas Haas in some other roles.

I always imagined Jennifer Aniston as Lisa Hayes

 

[Pink Ranger]

They need a young guy to play Rick Hunter/Hikaru Ichiyo.

If Leo wants to cast his brodudes, Lukas Haas could play Max Sterling/Jenius and Toby can play Ben Dixon.

 

[chamber-music]

Gugu Mbatha-Raw for Claudia Grant.

I see Seth Rogen more as Ben Dixon.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Gugu Mbatha-Raw for Claudia Grant.

I see Seth Rogen more as Ben Dixon.

True, I just wanted to shoehorn Tobey in there, as that's the only role left he could play.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Gugu Mbatha-Raw for Claudia Grant.

I see Seth Rogen more as Ben Dixon.

Ah, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Beautiful actress who will likely never hit it big in the U.S. because we're too stupid to learn how to pronounce her name.

 

[rayc1971]

leo aint doing this movie unless he is rick hunter I think he is too old for that role

 

[TheVileOne]

The only role I could realistically see DiCaprio playing is Roy Fokker, but that also means he's playing second fiddle to a younger actor and also that he dies off early. And honestly, that's giving a lot of credit and faith in Latino Review in which I have virtually none at this point.

 

[TheDreamMaster]

You know, I love anime and while I'm not a huge Robotech fan, I can see the merits of the show. That said, I feel like this is a bit much. I'm not saying I'm not behind projects like this, I still want Evangelion so badly, but I feel like this will be another Pacific Rim situation.

 

[Pink Ranger]

leo aint doing this movie unless he is rick hunter I think he is too old for that role

The only role I could realistically see DiCaprio playing is Roy Fokker, but that also means he's playing second fiddle to a younger actor and also that he dies off early. And honestly, that's giving a lot of credit and faith in Latino Review in which I have virtually none at this point.

I think the Roy Fokker role is something Leo would go for. For at least the first movie, Roy is kind of the alpha hero; Rick is still learning how to fly the veritechs, while Roy is already an ace.

Secondly, in most genre movies, the "serious" actor in it rarely wants to be saddled with the franchise, and is usually begging to be killed off eventually. With Roy, Leo has a key character with a built-in exit, and he gets the dramatic death alot of actors want.

 

[TheVileOne]

I think the Roy Fokker role is something Leo would go for. For at least the first movie, Roy is kind of the alpha hero; Rick is still learning how to fly the veritechs, while Roy is already an ace.

Secondly, in most genre movies, the "serious" actor in it rarely wants to be saddled with the franchise, and is usually begging to be killed off eventually. With Roy, Leo has a key character with a built-in exit, and he gets the dramatic death alot of actors want.

Pink Ranger, it doesn't matter. The story is still generally from the perspective of Rick Hunter. It's his journey of going from a rookie to becoming a hotshot ace. He's the audience's window into the story and its focused on his character arc. The story doesn't suddenly switch from Rick to Roy as the lead character, its generally focused on Rick from the beginning.

Maybe DiCaprio watched and liked the show as a kid and I know Roy is a favorite among fans, but I'm not sure I see this as the project as Leo wants to do for fun and a paycheck. I saw Django as more of that role for him.

 

[Octoberist]

I can see Leo as Rick Hunter. Leo is still baby-faced to play someone young. Look at 'Wolf of Wall Street'; he can pass for someone in their late 20's to early 30's.

I mean, if 'Edge of Tomorrow' can 'age' it's lead, why can't this? They would have to make some changes but it's not impossible.

 

[Dr. Remy Lebeau]

I imagine it's going to be Leo and his best bros Tobey Maguire and Lukas Haas in some other roles.

I always imagined Jennifer Aniston as Lisa Hayes

Hmmm, I don't see it. I think Lisa needs to be played by someone more respectable. How about Jennifer Lawrence?

Gugu Mbatha-Raw for Claudia Grant.

I see Seth Rogen more as Ben Dixon.

Seth Rogan as Ben Dixon works great.

What about Captain Gloval? Benecio Del Toro perhaps?

Let's not forget Minmai. Who could play her?

 

[Pink Ranger]

Anil Kapoor as Captain Gloval.

Charice Pempengco as Minmei (mainly because she can sing)




and because someone had to say it ...

Michael Fassbender as Khyron

 

[marcvader]

I used to watch this religiously back in 85 and would love to see a live action take of this. My friends used to call me Rick whenever I needed a haircut cause it looked similarly shaggy.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I used to watch this religiously back in 85 and would love to see a live action take of this. My friends used to call me Rick whenever I needed a haircut cause it looked similarly shaggy.

My friends called me Breetai because my mom made me wear a protective helmet and faceshield until I was 17.