h Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Myers to play Keith Moon in biopicBy JAM! MoviesMike Myers is set to star as Keith Moon in an as-yet-untitled film about the renowned drummer of The Who, Variety reports. The Canadian actor had shown interest in playing Moon a few years ago, but was too busy tackling the roles of four characters in "Austin Powers in Goldmember." The Who singer Roger Daltrey is producing the movie, which he has been working on and off for almost 10 years. The film is now being fast tracked, and the next step is selecting a director. Back in 2002, Britain's Sun tabloid quoted Daltrey as saying Myers would be perfect to play the lead in a biopic on the life of Moon, who died in 1978 in what was at the time described as an accidental overdose. "Mike is a genius," Daltry reportedly told the tabloid. "I can really see him as Keith. He's amazing when you meet him, so clever." During his short life (he was 32 when he died), Moon became famous for his chaotic drumming style, bizarre sense of humour and penchant for destroying hotel rooms. Myers last appeared on screen in 2003's "The Cat in the Hat." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I think it'd work, but I wonder if the movie will just be another one of these look at what the artist is doing to himself over and over again type flicks or if they'll actually get into what made Keith Moon what he was. Musically and personally.Daltrey seems like a bit of a schmuck who might not treat the film as it should despite his personal ties to the subject.CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Could be good... Myers plays a hilarious Ron Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Hey,at least its not Keanu.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I think Mike Myers is an okay choice. They do look alike and Myers and Moon share that mischievous grin and energy.If Jim Carey can do drama then I think Myers can to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 This does sound interesting. I've always wanted to see Mike Myers do a drugged up drunk role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 oh dear... yep, i'd love to see mike myers do a role like that, just not with keith. daltry shouldnt be producing, myers shouldnt be playing - it's bad news i'm telling ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 He was super creepy (and effective) in that bad movie 54. If you ever saw footage of Steve Rubell, Myers did a really good job of evoking the actual guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 he's not the best choice of actor, but he dies at the end, so i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 i had forgotten about 54 - i'm anticipating a slightly more stumbly austin powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Well, I heard about Myers wanting to play Moonie a few years ago. I thought Myers was too old then. I realize Keith aged terribly and by the mid 70's to 1978, he looked 10 years older than his true age. I'm also curious to see if the producers will cast a young actor to play a youthful Moon - I hope they do. Keith was really boyish looking, even into the early 1970's. Also, the film will fail if they try to get Myers to drum like Keith. If by a small chance he does a good facsimile of Moon's frantic drumming, then Myers should receive Oscar consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 oh dear...daltry shouldnt be producing, myers shouldnt be playing - it's bad news i'm telling ya...I agree. Daltrey wasn't great friends with Keith either. In fact, Roger kicked the shit out of Moon on a few occassions. Keith was however great friends with Townshend. I wonder why Pete isn't producing - he has a good track record when he produces theatre and films ( Iron Giant was the last film he produced ). Probably Pete doesn't want anything to do with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 i was hoping you'd come in with some voice of reason on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) I've always wanted to see Mike Myers do a drugged up drunk role. "The one true gem of the film, though, is Mike Myers's take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humor and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos. Had this been a more well-received movie, he'd be remembered come Oscar time--his drunken proposition of Philippe is a minor treasure..." ....oops....guess I should start reading the threads before I post.... Edited October 3, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 yeah, that's the movie I was thinking gave him the edge for a Keith Moon role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 The one thing that's good about Myers doing the Moon role is that Mike loves British Invasion bands, specifically The Who. Other than that, he's still too old to play Moon and he won't be getting any younger when filming starts in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermontdave Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 he's not the best choice of actor, but he dies at the end, so i like it hahahahaha! That was a spontaneous liquid out of the nose moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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