Is there any movie starring Justin Timberlake that you wouldn’t watch? Check it out: he’s gone from multiple Grammy-winning singer to multiple Emmy-winning actor (and writer), to what may be yet another milestone: playing another living, breathing, iconic, super-famous person. (I don’t consider the Napster guy to be nearly as super famous as the fella I’m referring to here.)
But to backtrack – who loves a biopic? I do, except that when I was younger I didn’t know exactly how to pronounce the word (which isn’t a real word anyway, it’s a made-up Hollywood term to denote a biographical movie). If you think about it, the pronunciation should be clear – “bio” and then “pic”, only I actually thought it was “by-oppick” as in some type of specialized eyeglass lenses. But that’s another story. The point is “biopics” are often considered “important” and they’re frequently synonymous with “Oscar-Bait”. For this reason actors love them; they can be a phenomenal showcase for the right star (i.e. Ray, Walk The Line, Piaf, Malcolm X, The Elephant Man, Sweet Dreams, Amadeus, All That Jazz, Raging Bull, My Left Foot, etc…)
But as with all movies – casting is critical. Think about it. Let’s say they made a movie about YOU. And they came to you and said, okay, we’ll take care of the script, we’ll handle the filmmaking part, we’ll even pick the music – but you need to tell US who you’d like in the lead role. You know, to play YOU.
Who would you pick? Would you opt for someone who looked like you? Would you go with someone who embodied your very essence? Perhaps you’d go with someone hot whom everyone loves? Or would you do all three?
See, there’s a movie all about Sir Elton Johnin the works right now. And because Elton has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, he’s getting lots of attention these days. (As opposed to all the other days when he remains quiet and out of the spotlight.) The LA Times asked him who he’d want to play him and guess who he said? Justin Timberlake. Because it’s a musical and Timberlake played Elton once before and well, he’s about as popular a singer/actor (and apparently anything else he feels like being) as there is right now. So that fits. Who wouldn’t want Justin Timberlake to play them – even if they weren’t Elton John? Now, when asked who would direct said biopic, Elton explained that they wanted Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) but that he was too busy. Now according to the Rocket Man himself they do have another director – only it’s still kinda hush-hush so no one’s talking about it (which usually means a) it’s actually down to two people, b) they’re arguing with that director’s agent over cash, or c) they don’t actually have anyone at all yet. But I doubt this’ll be too tough a sell).
Will you watch the Elton John biopic when it comes out? I know I will, although truthfully I’d probably watch anyone starring in Elton John’s life story – largely because it’s going to be fascinating. Plus, Elton’s all tied into Broadway so we know that he likes to have direct input in theatrical projects – we can be sure that any movie about his life will not be lacking his “creative direction”. But with Timberlake it’ll probably be something really spectacular. Let us know your thoughts here. Then, weigh in on Forbes’ list of the highest paid musical artists – based on their tours last year (Sir Elton is #3).
Today’s poll:
Which of last year’s highest paid musical acts is your favorite?
1) Bon Jovi ($125 million)
2) U2 ($195 million)
3) Elton John ($100 million)
4) Lady Gaga ($90 million)
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Sexuality has nothing to do with whether or not an actor can properly perform a role. I mean, John Travolta played a freaking WOMAN and he did an incredible job with it. Not to mention Neal Patrick Harris is gay, and he plays a womanizing man whore on How I Met Your Mother. There’s also Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger from Brokeback Mountain. They are (or were, in Ledger’s case. May he rest in peace) both straight men, and they performed those roles brilliantly and without holding anything back emotionally or physically.
Clearly sexual preference has no affect on talented actors. It seems to only matter in the simple thoughts of narrow minds.
Love your artical!
I would accept a younger version of Brad Pitt to play me. He would probably need some plastic surgery though, and to add about 20 kgs a crooked nose, ruddy skin, big ears and a kind awkward gait.
Apart from that we are virtually identical twins.
(In my mind Brad Pitt, but in reality George Costanza would come closer)
I saw JT play Sir Elton John in a video. He did a great portrayal of “the Rocket Man” himself. I think he will be a great character. I’d go see it!
By the way people, I am really irratated by the “gay” comments! A straight actor CAN play a gay character. A gay actor CAN play a straight character. It makes no difference. For example, Jim Parsons portrays Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon is straight. Mr. Parson’s is gay. He still does an excellent job. It goes the other way, too. Darren Criss does a wonderful job protraying a gay teen on Glee. Mr. Criss is straight. Sexuality does not define an actor, or person.
I guess what I’m trying to say is the sexual orientation should have nothing to do with casting- or much of anything except dating. I’m pretty sure that Elton John would agree with me on this.
Timberlake cannot play Sir Elton John. Elton is an artist, JT is a woman-hating guy who happens to have cute facial hair. There’s no way he could pull off Elton. I’d prefer to see an unknown actor step up for this.
Lady Gaga should play him. They dress alike.
Justin Timberlake is the perfect choice to play Elton John. He is a very talented actor, hilarious (he killed with Lady Gaga on SNL last year)and has a great voice. Elton deserves someone of his caliber to protray him and do his voice justice.
I think that Justin Timberlake has what it takes to play EJ, especially the pipes. You do not have to be a gay person to play a gay part and a gay person can play a straight person, just look at people on TV. After all, this is a movie.
Unless you want a talentless hack playing one of the ICONS of todays music,
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
JT should definately do it. im pretty sure heath ledger and jake gillenhal werent gay when they humped in the mountains.
Unless Timberlake is gay No i do not think he should play the part. As for JB, he’s still young an impressionable, so DEFINETLY NOT. Find some one who considers this life style to play the part..
I think the other Justin – Bieber should play him as he comes across more gay.