Rumour No. 5430: Rob’s Possible New Movie Role
Well when I first heard a few weeks ago that George Clooney pulled out of The Man from U.N.C.L.E I pretty much emailed the girls and said “THIS HAS TO BE ROB’S NEXT FILM”! Â So again, the only reason I’m posting this is to put it out there in the universe because I would kill (like always) to see Rob do this film. Â According to the Playlist:
“Steven Soderbergh‘s latest picture “Contagion†is in its second week of release with a healthy tally thus far of over $45 million, and his next feature, the independent male stripper film “Magic Mike,†is currently shooting. And now the director is already mapping out—at least if he sticks to the current plan—his penultimate film, “The Man from U.N.C.L.E. …
With Clooney as the American lead Napoleon Solo—giving the film the star power it needed—Soderbergh was essentially free to cast a lesser known in the secondary role. However, now that Clooney is out, Warner Bros. is putting an emphasis on big name actors for both roles, hence their desire for the likes of Gosling, Skarsgard and Gordon-Levitt. Of course, things are still at the wishlist level with only minor inquiries with agents about schedules, but this is the idea as of right now. WB is throwing other wishlist names around as well, including usual suspects like Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Pine, Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jon Hamm, Russell Crowe and Robert Pattinson, hoping one of them will stick with the director.  …
Meanwhile, the clock ticks on ‘U.N.C.L.E’ casting as a February 14th start dates looms, and once actors start getting booked for 2012, options will become more and more limited.”
Let’s face it Soderbergh is on the road to retirement so if Rob wants to work with him, this is his opportunity. Â Please God Rob would so make a gorgeous Napoleon Solo – just like Robert Vaughn did – see tis fate – it’s a Rob role *giggles*
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stefter
Im kneeling and praying!!!!!
liz
I love soderberg.
That “Out of Sight” with Jennifer Lopez and clooney was smouldering.
Rob in a role like that….. sigh
Carmel
This is squeee worthy
I love is now Rob being considered for the same roles as DiCaprio, Crowe and Clooney.
Maria
LOL @Carmel – I get more excited that he’s bundled with Christian Bale and Leo. I’ve never understood the attraction to Clooney and as for Rusty … hahaha we are mortal enemies through football LOL. Hmmm goes off to remember standing 10 feet away from Rusty earlier this year and sledging.
Martha M
OMG Maria I thought I was the only woman on earth that didnt’t understand the Clooney thing. I’m Glad I’m not alone.
@Stefter I’m right by your side kneeling and praying. God surely will listen to one of us.
LTavares2010
The Man from U.N.C.L.E is one of my favourite TV series. If it depended on me, I would cast Rob as Ilya Kuryakin, the role that David McCallum did, not Napoleon Solo, but I would love to see him in this project anyway.
Maria
Funny you say that @LTavares2 that is who I first imagined Rob could play too! I love this series also. The only thing that makes me nervous that Rob may not do this is that I understand WB plans to make this a franchise.
Vicky
Oh lets something comes from this *crosses fingers*.
LOL Maria, I remember you talking about sledging Rusty. Go easy on us long suffering bunnies.
Vicky
lets “hope” *shakes head*
Maria
Hahaha @Vicky yeah it was the first game of the season – bunnies usually play Roosters, I couldn’t believe it when I turned around and there was Rusty not more than 10 feet away. In all honesty he was pretty good considering how much sledging he was getting from others standing near me.
LTavares2010
@Maria
Well, at least we can Soderbergh stay attached to this project till the end, it is a thing that Rob need thinking seriously, even being another franchise, it is a different production and people involved too.
Vertigo
Seeing Rob’s name on that wish list where he belongs among greats restores my faith in the powers that be. *beams*
I remember you emailing us about this ages ago Maria – oh if only we got some awesome news soon.
Michelle
Me too Vertigo – me too. Just LOVE it 😀
Please please can we have some news & SOON *prays*
Carmel
@Maria – Footy is a touchy subject for me at the moment. I’m still mourning the Dragon’s loss at the weekend 🙁
@Vicky – You are a Bunny? Well what do you know!
lise-lou
Fingers and toes crossed here! Good move putting it out there Maria 🙂