Apparently, Leonardo Dicaprio is in talks to play the villain.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78476

In a surprisingly lack of integrity on the part of management, IMDB has already posted a pretty hefty prospective cast for the film. It seems rumors, founded or unfounded, are rolling in for this one, including one that Christ Tucker could be up for the title role. *shudders*

I'm pretty surprised by this, as the character Calvin Candie reads as much older in the script. In fact I'm sure at one point during a dinner scene he even says something about being the oldest person at the table.

does Will Smith have the stomach for it? that's the question. i dont think he does.

Dicaprio wants nothing more then to land a Best Actor oscar. He had a shot at Hans Landa and missed out to Christoph Waltz - who got the oscar

Now he's got another crack with Tarantino....

maybe this will be the part that finally nabs him that ever elusive oscar?

I'm actually not sure that Smith would consider the role, even though I'm sure most actors would jump at the chance to work with Quentin. This particular script, or what I've read about it anyway, sounds especially nasty, even for Tarantino. You can only make so much fun with rape and slave auctioning.

according to IMDB.... Jamie Foxx is now in talks and the front runner to play the title character. talks with Will Smith seem to have fallen through, and Idris Elba has booked a lead role in "Pacific Rim."

Leo DiCaprio and Chris Waltz sound like forgone conclusions, however nothing is official yet

Quoted from Penoyer79 according to IMDB.... Jamie Foxx is now in talks and the front runner to play the title character. talks with Will Smith seem to have fallen through, and Idris Elba has booked a lead role in "Pacific Rim." Leo DiCaprio and Chris Waltz sound like forgone conclusions, however nothing is official yet

Confirmed?

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78925

The article seems to suggest Waltz and DiCaprio are confirmed as well but language such as "appears to be..." is irritating and adds doubt where there shouldn't be any.

Still, it's news. Seems to be coming in fast too.

On a side note, IMDB seems to be full of shit and just posting whatever rumors happen to pop up on the official page. Of course, rumored casting is posted from time to time but when they throw up three actors up for the same role, it just looks sloppy.

Have you seen Sukiyaki Western Django, James?

I have, actually. I enjoyed it, more or less, even Tarantino's goofy cameo (I can't believe the old guy in the wheelchair was actually him). Miike action silliness is fine by me.

I've yet to see the original Django. It's on my Netflix Instant Que. I'll probably check it out either tonight or tomorrow. I'd be interested to see how both Miike's and Tarantino's films play off the original story.

I quite enjoyed it as well. The story itself was very good, as were the characters.

The acting was probably the worst in cinema history, but it seemed almost deliberate.

My dad used to watch the Django films, even some very weird "sequels" and rip offs, so i've caught a few in my time.

I love the theme tune!

More WTF casting from the Tarantino camp...

http://www.chud.com/61108/kevin-costner-will-be-unchained/

On a side note, I recently saw Mandigo and Drum, which are apparently chief amongst the film's influences. That, combined with what I've read about the script... I don't know. At this point, I think it's going to be nuts, without question. But if people don't "get" this one, I think it could be a serious blow to the careers of everyone involved. I say this in regards to the film's racial content.

So, what does everybody think about Kevin Costner getting replaced with Kurt Russell?
http://www.thewrap.com/deal-ce.....antinos-django-31469

Honestly, I'm a little bummed.
I thought this could be a rejuvenating film for Costner.
Much like, Travolta in Pulp Fiction and Pam Grier in Jackie Brown.
When Costner gets evil, he's quite good on the screen.


Outside of Mr. Brooks, his one other bad guy role was opposite Russell.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233142/

Nothing against Russell, he'll kill it.
But Costner was more of the daring Tarantino casting that excites me.

E.D.

I think Costner's casting was a lot more unconventional and if executed right, I think it could've been a much more intense and interesting performance, based on the character description.

That said, Russell is much more suited for this type of material yet, as of late, so seldom involves himself in it. So it's not quite a situation of seeing an actor return to the well, so to speak. You said it yourself. He'll kill it.

I also like the "best of Tarantino" casting that seems to be going on here. Waltz, Jackson and Russell in the same film will be a treat to say the least.

In other news, Don Johnson and Tom Savini have been added to the cast.

Quoted from James McClung I also like the "best of Tarantino" casting that seems to be going on here. Waltz, Jackson and Russell in the same film will be a treat to say the least. In other news, Don Johnson and Tom Savini have been added to the cast.

All this casting news is pure gold.
But there's still that elephant in the room for me, Django.
Jamie Foxx. That guy is super hit or miss for me.
Even the five minutes he was in Horrible Bosses was loathsome for me.
But I dug him in Collateral, when he's not the hero, I can connect with him.

It;s funny, everyone talks about everyone but Jamie Foxx in articles.

E.D.

Looking forward to this as anything QT is attached to.

Has anyone seen Takashi Miike "Sukiyaki Western Django" which he starred in?

Is there any connection and is it any good?

Quoted from Colkurtz8 Looking forward to this as anything QT is attached to. Has anyone seen Takashi Miike "Sukiyaki Western Django" which he starred in? Is there any connection and is it any good?

Yes, I have seen it.
No, there is no established connection in the draft I read.
Django Unchained in an American "Southern" period piece.
And IMO, Miike's film was a flat out bore.

Regards,
E.D.