January 14, 2005
Jean Reno confirmed for The Da Vinci Code
Jean Reno is, surprise surprise, cast in The Da Vinci Code as Bezu Fache, the French Detective, said Coming Soon.
Not a great shock there, the chat on the previous posts on this role has had his name all over it, and it's the best choice all round. Might just save his career after the farce of The Pink Panther!
Quick recap of other stories:
Tom Hanks finally confirmed for Da Vinci Code
Da Vinci Code Producers speak out
Julie Delpy for role in Da Vinci Code?
Tom Hanks to lead Da Vinci Code
Posted by at January 14, 2005 04:29 AM
Comments
Posted by: Simone at January 14, 2005 04:59 AM
When I read the book I had Jean Reno in my head as Bezu Fache. The guy's perfect for that role.
Still think that George Clooney is better for the role of Langdon, though.
Posted by: ThS at January 14, 2005 11:25 AM
No, no, no... Reno is all wrong. It should be Tchéky Karyo instead. And whereas Rhys Davies does indeed rock, Teabing would be much better going to someone a bit less bulky and boomy... Ian Holm, or David Thewlis, depending on the age you want him.
And Dennis Quaid was always my choice for Langdon, but he already did the academic/adventurer in "The Day After Tomorrow" last year.
Posted by: Martin Sutherland at January 14, 2005 04:58 PM
ARE there any other male french actors??
Posted by: Adam at January 14, 2005 05:13 PM
Too bad they couldn't get Kevin Spacey for Robert Langdon. I would pay full price to see the movie.
Posted by: Darwin at January 20, 2005 07:59 PM
The buzz going around now is that Sophie Marceau is tipped to play Sophie Neveau.
What about Delpy?
Posted by: Simone at January 20, 2005 08:36 PM
Now this is a great casting coup. Tom Hanks as Langdon and now Jean Reno as the feisty Bezu Fache and if they do cast Julie Delpy as Sophie Neveau, this film will surely kick butts. Please let it be Delpy!
I'd like to see John Rhys Davies play Teabing, I can see him and Hanks having this mentor-student thing going on. Any choice for Silas yet and Aringarosa?