Theo James To Play George Michael

Can he sing?

Can he cottage?

Say what now?

As good-looking as Theo James is, he doesn't come close to George Michael in his prime. Sorry.

r4, do you really think the point of biopics is to exactly re-create people's looks?

Not even close.

Wow, George Michael would be flattered, because Theo James is wayyyyy hotter than underbite George.

Who else would you suggest, R6? They obviously don’t want a newcomer.

R5, I know that's not the main point of creating a biopic, but if the actor playing a famous pop star looks nothing like them, it is hard to buy them in the role. (See Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance With Somebody.)

I am very excited for this,

$104 million? Are they going to be using actual cocaine or something?

This sounds promising, interesting.

I hope they don't shy away from his sexuality like in Bohemian Rhapsody with Freddie Mercury.

I've never seen a biopic I didn't hate. They're so cheesy. The fake melodrama of film dialogue comes off as a lot more uncanny and jarring to me when the characters are based on reality.

[quote]I hope they don't shy away from his sexuality like in Bohemian Rhapsody with Freddie Mercury.

“Apparently, Michael's drug addiction and scandals will also be covered in the film - including the singer being caught soliciting for sex in a public toilet.”

Who plays his gold digging BF at the end?

R8 perhaps it's not something that needs to be done

With the flop of Whitney Houston's movie, on the heels of the flop of Aretha's movie last year starring Jennifer Hudson, why are they continuing with these musical biopics ?

I just want to see Theo James simulate gay sex.

Hollywood always follows a formula when one or two examples are proven to be successful (e.g., Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocket Man).

Poor,George! Gone too soon.

I saw him in his co-leading role in Sanditon (as well as his naked cheeks) and he just didn't bring any heat to the role in my opinion. Not convinced he's capable of handling the scope of the role.

They're both Brits with Greek heritage, so I guess it makes sense.

Its a good choice for looks. Theo is better looking. He's not the greatest actor but seems to be getting better. Theo at 38 is too old to play young George, however. George was slim when he became a superstar

Just the tip.

Yes! I want more straight actors playing gay icons.

I want his sex.

Cool, he is of Greek descent, too, like George

Who cares. What I want to know is who will be cast as Shady Fadi?

Who will be cast as Andrew?

[quote]Who cares. What I want to know is who will be cast as Shady Fadi?

Sam Asghari has real-life goldigging experience, does he act?

Why so expensive? They could film the whole thing on Hampstead Heath.

[quote]Actor Theo James has been tipped to play George Michael in a biopic

He’s been tipped, OP? Is the movie company going to pay him also, or should he be satisfied with only the tip?

The good parts anyway.

[quote] I saw him in his co-leading role in Sanditon

That show was a tedious disaster on all counts. It was marketed for Vicki Pollards.

And the Greek-Cypriot star didn't have his Arse-Stand-In for the brief semi-nude scene.

Why don’t I see any men who look like him when I visit Greece? He is soooo fucking hot.

Poor Mr. Pamuk!

Good casting.

The resemblance isn't great, but it's good enough.

I'm not familiar with the guy, can he act or just pout? Is he gay enough to understand GM?

[quote]Is he gay enough to understand GM?

What?

He was good in "The White Lotus."

Theo James is not getting any younger. His star is dimming. 38. Never reached superstar status. No Thank you.

I think the budgets for both Freddy Mercury and Elton John's biopics wasn't even $104 million combined. Did they convince Theo to have actual gay sex or something?

A George Michael biopic. LOL.

Are there no talented good looking gay actors?

[quote]Did they convince Theo to have actual gay sex or something?

One can only hope.

[quote] I think the budgets for both Freddy Mercury and Elton John's biopics wasn't even $104 million combined

What's wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: no wire hangers ever?!

Ya know, I was offered the part and the producers said I’d be perfect for it, but I turned it down. I had other plans.

It's Mr. Pamuk!

And Theo is too old to play George in his twenties.

I saw Theo James in person once at a hotel lobby when he was going a press junket; his sweater couldn't hide his muscles, his beautiful back, his lats. I caught a quick look from behind and I thought this guy just oozes sex and beauty.

R51 is Theo James Gay Assistant.

[quote] this guy just oozes sex and beauty

Really r51? Please provide a title for any movie that shows off his sex oozing. The few things I've seen him in haven't done him any favors on that front. I'm being serious, I'd love some examples.

Will Chi Chi direct the tea room scenes?

Who will play the guy in the Beverly Hills park restroom?

R52, I WISH!

R53, I haven't seen a ton of his work; I thought he was pretty sexy in his one Downton Abbey appearance and I thought he was hot in Golden Boy or whatever that boxing series was.

I can appreciate him not jumping off the screen to everyone - but in person, I was quickly mesmerized.

Just my opinion. In talk shows, he's come off kind of goofy though.

R55 George Santos. Who else ?

They approached me to play the lead, but, due to my modesty, I had to turn it down

I love that Theo James being asked by a random on WWHL if he would play George Michael in a biopic somehow turned into him being tipped to play him.

George Santos at R59, do you lie so much that you forgot you already posted at R48?

[Quote]With the flop of Whitney Houston's movie, on the heels of the flop of Aretha's movie last year starring Jennifer Hudson, why are they continuing with these musical biopics ?

For the same reasons there are so many remakes and sequel. Lack of imagination, talent and originality.

R60 You must be confusing me with someone else.

I think Theo James is a great actor and will slay in this.

btw according to IMDB Theo was the lead singer of multiple bands, including, Makora and Shere Khan. He can play the guitar, harmonica, saxophone and piano.

Shere , Shere, Shere Khan

Shere Khan, Shere Khan, Shere Khan

Shere Khan, let me rock you

Let me rock you, Shere Khan

Yes R53 Theo is a steaming Hollywood hunk of man sex now in is ripe 30s. It's on display in White Lotus for anyone interested.

That was a prosthetic, r66.

This is a dumb question but wasn't there a thread on here a while ago that was called "Theo James... Theo James... Theo James"?

I wasn't describing only the fake dick.

[quote]this guy just oozes

There's a cream for that.

I’d love to see Pedro Pascal play George Michael.

I’d love to see Niko Antonyan play George Michael.

He's good for nude scenes and outdoor fornicating.

Theo is a good singer. He had a band a while back that I was aware of. Shere Khan.

[quote]Are they going to be using actual cocaine or something?

Fuck, I hope so!

Speaking of biopics, where is Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein movie with Matt Bomer?

[quote]Theo to have actual gay sex

Fuck, I hope so!

R75 Comes out in the fall on Netflix.

Not everyone needs a biopic.

I just saw Cooper interviewing Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, and Todd Field, and there were several mentions of the Bernstein biopic he has in the works. He loves Tar.

Can he act act?

Well I really fucking hope that its a better biopic than the recent Elvis one and better than the Elton John, Johnny Cash, Freddie Mercury and Whitney ones. They all fell short. The George Jones and Tammy Wynette series could have been better too, although I really like Michael Shannon. Shit I think its time they started getting peoples stories right or at least entertaining. Jesus, now there's gonna gonna be a Michael Jackson movie. I hope they don't fuck it up too.

R81 Your thought on Fosse/Verdon?

R82, fantastic. I loved Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams together and I loved Sam Rockwell especially. I never expected him for that part, but I enjoyed that series. I really didn't think I would coming from Ryan Murphy.

R82, Their sex life must have been incredible back in the day, with those two dancer’s bodies and Fosse’s big dick.

Who will be his Andrew Ridgely on this project, that is crucial? And did they share beds and handjobs on tour?

I haven't heard anything about this being made since last year. Was this just a rumor pushed by Theo James fangirls?

Theo James is too old for most of Michael's major stardom. But I can see Theo for the debauched years of Michael's life.

I think they need an actor in his 20s to document the rise to global superstardom

These fawning biopics are the cinematic equivalent of a Franklin Mint commemorative plate. Trash for the masses.

r4, indeed

R88 and?

The family didn't want it. It's not happening.

The series wasn’t very good, but I did enjoy seeing Theo James naked every episode on The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Theo James is much hotter than George Michael ever was - and I like George Michael.

Hit is one thing, "it factor" is another.

Hot*

I think they should really stretch out the public bathroom scene. Like a good 20 to 30 minutes. David Lynch like lighting. A John Waters like feces aspect. Olivia Benson slamming him to the ground and calling him scum and a pervert. Throw in some Wim Wenders, Sophia Coppola and Nancy Savoca and you've got the academy awards swept.

Wake me up before ya go go ..

Meet Princess Di

Why would a biopic about George Michael cost $100 million dollars to make? Are there a lot of special effects?

R86:

Let me guess, the studio wants to cut the gay sex

R101. Opposite - the family only wants a very clean portrayal

But Theo doesn't look like a drug-ravaged pig-faced selfish mess!

I, above all people, know what makeup can do.

And can't.

It's like the situation with Prince: the truth won't be told because the family won't have it, but certainly loves the money.

And Boy George can go fuck himself in any case. He was a bully to George from the beginning.