Where is Joe Merchant?

[coastierox]

The first time I read it I thought this would be a killer movie, then when I read JB's autobiography he mentioned scouting for filming locations and then I never heard anything more. Anybody out there know anything about this?

Peas...

[chrisintampa]

The first time I read it I thought this would be a killer movie, then when I read JB's autobiography he mentioned scouting for filming locations and then I never heard anything more. Anybody out there know anything about this?

Peas...

i have heard nothing about it but really like the idea

[UpstateNYPH]

It was one of those things that never took off. The project was on the table for a LONG time, but never happened, which is a shame.

[Bfan53]

It was one of those things that never took off. The project was on the table for a LONG time, but never happened, which is a shame.

This is JB's best novel to date and, yes, would have made an excellent mystery movie.......too bad it never materialized.

[Carolinadreamin']

My husband doesn't read much beyond historical novels.....he loved Joe Merchant. I loved it too. We both thought it would be a great movie.

[GumboPirate]

Hmm...wonder if they would let BNers be extras in the movie if it ever surfaced

I'm ready for my close-up...

[Bfan53]

[quote="GumboPirate"]Hmm...wonder if they would let BNers be extras in the movie if it ever surfaced

I'm ready for my close-up...[/quote

Any BNer know some independemt movie producers out there?????

[C-Dawg]

Personally, I'd prefer to see "Take Another Road - the story" and "Salty Piece of Land" made into a movie. I remember thinking as I read it I'd love to see it made, and have even thought of actors I'd like to see in roles....There's only one actress to play Cleopatra, and that would be Lena Horne, the guy that played Mr Eko on LOST would make a great Solomon. The only character I can't make up my mind on is Tully. I've thought of a few actors, but none of them are a perfect fit. Jimmy of course has to play Willie Singer.

[Bfan53]

Personally, I'd prefer to see "Take Another Road - the story" and "Salty Piece of Land" made into a movie. I remember thinking as I read it I'd love to see it made, and have even thought of actors I'd like to see in roles....There's only one actress to play Cleopatra, and that would be Lena Horne, the guy that played Mr Eko on LOST would make a great Solomon. The only character I can't make up my mind on is Tully. I've thought of a few actors, but none of them are a perfect fit. Jimmy of course has to play Willie Singer.

Hey C-Dawg,

Funny thing is when I read ASPOL I constantly found myself picturing Jerry Jeff Walker as Tully.......

[C-Dawg]

Personally, I'd prefer to see "Take Another Road - the story" and "Salty Piece of Land" made into a movie. I remember thinking as I read it I'd love to see it made, and have even thought of actors I'd like to see in roles....There's only one actress to play Cleopatra, and that would be Lena Horne, the guy that played Mr Eko on LOST would make a great Solomon. The only character I can't make up my mind on is Tully. I've thought of a few actors, but none of them are a perfect fit. Jimmy of course has to play Willie Singer.

Hey C-Dawg,

Funny thing is when I read ASPOL I constantly found myself picturing Jerry Jeff Walker as Tully.......

He's too old for the part now. Tully is 40 when he embarks on his adventure. LIke I said before, many that could do it, but none that come to mind that are a prefect fit. I almost think they'd have to cast someone new.
As for Sammy Coconuts, Glenn Shadix, the actor who played the medium in Beetlejuice would be a good fit
I could go on and on on this subject.....would love to see it made

[parrotdynamo]

forget being an extra...I want to play Charlie Fabian!

[ConchRepublican]

The first time I read it I thought this would be a killer movie, then when I read JB's autobiography he mentioned scouting for filming locations and then I never heard anything more. Anybody out there know anything about this?

Peas...

I thought he used the "scouting locations for a movie" line as a way to gain special access/priviliges to places. People may not recognize his name, but if he's scouting for a movie he get's good treatment.

[johnath2o]

Personally, I'd prefer to see "Take Another Road - the story" and "Salty Piece of Land" made into a movie. I remember thinking as I read it I'd love to see it made, and have even thought of actors I'd like to see in roles....There's only one actress to play Cleopatra, and that would be Lena Horne, the guy that played Mr Eko on LOST would make a great Solomon. The only character I can't make up my mind on is Tully. I've thought of a few actors, but none of them are a perfect fit. Jimmy of course has to play Willie Singer.

Hey C-Dawg,

Funny thing is when I read ASPOL I constantly found myself picturing Jerry Jeff Walker as Tully.......

He's too old for the part now. Tully is 40 when he embarks on his adventure. LIke I said before, many that could do it, but none that come to mind that are a prefect fit. I almost think they'd have to cast someone new.
As for Sammy Coconuts, Glenn Shadix, the actor who played the medium in Beetlejuice would be a good fit
I could go on and on on this subject.....would love to see it made

So who are going to play the twins

That is the real question

[C-Dawg]

So who are going to play the twins

That is the real question

Ahem.....would they do??? It's who came to mind when I was reading the book