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LudwigPastorius

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33. I have no idea what Eggers has in mind, but...

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #32)

Fri Jan 31, 2025, 03:23 PM

Jan 2025

since this is a sequel and not a remake, he has a lot of leeway with the character.

Jareth is immortal and can, among other things, change himself into an owl. I imagine a being that lives forever would get tired of being the same gender after several millennia and could easily morph into a female form.

At the time of my first post, I didn't know this, but apparently the director has used Björk in another movie of his. So, this might be something he has actually considered.

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A sequel to Labyrinth is in the works. Any thoughts on who might be able to follow Bowie in that role? [View all] highplainsdem Jan 2025 OP

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Good singer, and he got good reviews for his acting in Dunkirk, but bad reviews for later roles. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #9

my first thought as well eShirl Jan 2025 #16

Benedict Cumberbatch? hatrack Jan 2025 #2

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Dangerous goblin king, yes. hatrack Jan 2025 #14

Cillian Murphy LuvLoogie Jan 2025 #3

Great actor. His intensity would be interesting. He's short, but surrounded by shorter actors (and goblins)... highplainsdem Jan 2025 #11

They could CGI some extra height. LuvLoogie Jan 2025 #12

Bowie was 5'10. Murphy is 5'9 fwiw chowder66 Jan 2025 #25

Officially, but I've seen more sources saying Murphy's shorter than that. It doesn't really matter that much. They highplainsdem Jan 2025 #27

Just hire shorter co-stars! chowder66 Jan 2025 #28

Not sure I will watch it if it even gets made. Aristus Jan 2025 #4

Understandable. I just can't imagine anyone else in Bowie's role there, which is why I asked for highplainsdem Jan 2025 #5

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She was gorgeous, and still is. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #7

It wasn't Jennifer on the horsey? LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #23

She turned 19 while they were filming Career Opportunities. She was 14 but looked older, playing a 16-year-old, highplainsdem Jan 2025 #30

Keanu Reeves? Ziggysmom Jan 2025 #8

I do, too, but his age (60) would work against him. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #13

Ooh! Tom Hiddleston. tanyev Jan 2025 #15

Love him as Loki. Loved him in The Night Manager. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #18

Tilda Swinton? Drum Jan 2025 #17

Brilliant in lots of very different roles. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #19

David Brighton? Ziggysmom Jan 2025 #20

He's a really good tribute artist, but I don't know if he has any acting experience otherwise. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #21

Chalemet edhopper Jan 2025 #22

She's older than Bowie was, but just as otherworldly. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #24

????? highplainsdem Jan 2025 #29

Bjork LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #31

Thanks for explaining. I just did some googling and found out that's from her Cornucopia tour. I'd highplainsdem Jan 2025 #32

I have no idea what Eggers has in mind, but... LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #33

Leave it alone exboyfil Jan 2025 #26