Nothing against Lithgow but I don't see him making it to the end of a 10 year project. They should have cast Geoffrey Rush.
Kind of share those concerns. I'm thinking he will probably be there for most but will have to bow out towards the end for health reasons and we'll get some replacement.
>>221796448He'll be 81 in a few months which already puts him statistically past the average male lifespan. He needs to get to 91, or you'd assume around 87 to film Half Blood Prince, after which they can probably film his scenes for the flashbacks and dream sequences in advance. Precarious position when there's a not remote possibility he could die in his bed or get a stroke tomorrow.
Lots of actors are living to their 90's easily. Once youve made it to 80 without issues then 90 is just coasting.
>>221796448Replacing Calmly halfway through will be a tradition kept alive by this.
>>221796612But why keep acting or working? Hes had a stellar career and most likely does not need the money. Why not enjoy the little time left with family/friends? Work till 91, raise a fist in "I DID IT", go home, die in sleep next day. I just don't see it.
>>221796448Look at those giant man paws. He must have cost the production an absolute boatload by accidentally snapping prop wands in half with his vicelike grip.
>>221796448>>221796541>>221796615Mark Rylance (66 years old) was their first choice before announcement but then his wife died and he passed on the role. A real missed opportunity. He is genuinely a great actor.Hopefully he'll be the replacement if god forbid Lithgow dies.
>>221796612Name five 6'4 actors that made it to their 90s.
>>221796829some people are just in it for love of the game. plus, HE might not need the money, but his children and grandchildren and their children could. if you're the one person in your family with the opportunity to create generational wealth, you probably feel a lot of responsibility to make as much as you can before you croak.
>>221796900He would have been a good Dumbledore. Soft, but intimidating when need be.
>>221796448>why are we filming my scenes first?
>>221797027Thats true, just seems like he won't have much time to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
>>221796929Clint EastwoodChristopher LeeClint WalkerThat’s all I can think of but there a few up and coming hopefuls. John Cleese is nearly there.
geoffrey rush honestly just sounds better in every way in the role
>>221796448Jullian Glover could play before he'd die.
>>221796829same reason athletes keep playing. It's fun for actors to do roles.
>>221797272>Christopher LeeWhat's he doing nowadays?
>>221797371Athletes physically can't go past a certain age due to strain on their bodies. Actors though, yeah but my point was he would be spending his last years with his family and not away from them but I guess to some that just doesnt matter.
>>221796448I hope he can make it to the end without needing to be recast, Lithgow will make a great Dumbledore. Who knows, some people remain in good health and spirits even through their 80s
