Who to play God?

Raptor · Post by **Raptor** » 2008-06-11 03:49pm

In Reaper, Constantine, The Devils Advocate, Satan is always played by a cool actor, giving of a dangerous yet cool demeanor. Yet in most films, God doesn't seem to have to same gravitas as Lucifer does (Alanis Morrisette in Dogma?). Who would you choose to represent God? I think the Devil got to be cool, yet God should either be more dignified or way cooler.

Tsyroc · Post by **Tsyroc** » 2008-06-11 03:54pm

Morgan Freeman was pretty good as God in Bruce Almighty. The NY Yankees hat was also a nice touch.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2008-06-11 03:55pm

Piff, Morgan Freeman is god, everyone knows that

Maxentius · Post by **Maxentius** » 2008-06-11 04:08pm

Morgan Freeman was awesome.

Edward James Olmos probably wouldn't be a bad choice, either.

For some reason, I could also see Jack Nicholson in the role.

Phantasee · Post by **Phantasee** » 2008-06-11 04:53pm

Maxentius wrote:Morgan Freeman was awesome.

Edward James Olmos probably wouldn't be a bad choice, either.

For some reason, I could also see Jack Nicholson in the role.

Your last two choices are completely inappropriate. EJO wouldn't make a good God at all. And Jack Nicholson plays Jack Nicholson, doesn't matter what the character's name is.

Morgan Freeman, and maybe Sir Ian McKellen. He'd be way more appropriate than Jack fucking Nicholson.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2008-06-11 04:56pm

God should inspire fear and awe in those who see him.

Therefore I nominate Christopher Lee, for his godly voice.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2008-06-11 05:03pm

Christopher Lee, Ian McKellan, or...oddly enough... George Takei

Kodiak · Post by **Kodiak** » 2008-06-11 05:06pm

George Burns had a crack at God once. I'd also like to vote for Richard Harris (The first Dumbledore ) as God himself.

Schuyler Colfax · Post by **Schuyler Colfax** » 2008-06-11 05:10pm

Morgan Freeman, no shit or James Earl Jones for the voice.

Siege · Post by **Siege** » 2008-06-11 05:14pm

Schuyler Colfax wrote:Or James Earl Jones for the voice.

"No, Jesus, I am your father!"

Schuyler Colfax · Post by **Schuyler Colfax** » 2008-06-11 05:24pm

SiegeTank wrote:
Schuyler Colfax wrote:Or James Earl Jones for the voice.
"No, Jesus, I am your father!"

I had the perfect opportunity to make that joke, how did I miss that?

Lord of the Abyss · Post by **Lord of the Abyss** » 2008-06-11 05:37pm

SiegeTank wrote:
Schuyler Colfax wrote:Or James Earl Jones for the voice.
"No, Jesus, I am your father!"

I also thought "James Earl Jones", although I was thinking more Thulsa Doom than Darth Vader. Although he'd definitely be better for the scary burn-forever-those-who-refuse-to-worship-me God than the shiny-happy-love-everyone sort of God.

Post by **Coyote** » 2008-06-11 06:00pm

The guy that played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies would be cool.

Drooling Iguana · Post by **Drooling Iguana** » 2008-06-11 06:39pm

George Carlin.

Schuyler Colfax · Post by **Schuyler Colfax** » 2008-06-11 07:12pm

Coyote wrote:The guy that played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies would be cool.

Jason Isaacs???Really?

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2008-06-11 07:16pm

Schuyler Colfax wrote:
Coyote wrote:The guy that played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies would be cool.
Jason Isaacs???Really?

Well, he does do a good job of being Judge, Jury, and Executioner in "Brotherhood" although that's really more appropriate to the BAMF moments in TV thread.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2008-06-11 07:20pm

Gandalf wrote:God should inspire fear and awe in those who see him.

Therefore I nominate Christopher Lee, for his godly voice.

It's not 'Saruman'. It's SAR-U-MAHN.

I think George Takei would be cool too, if only for the mission in KA where he's all 'I know you're out there, Klingons. You got 5 minutes, and if we don't see you leaving we're gonna come kick your asses'.

R.O.A · Post by **R.O.A** » 2008-06-11 07:23pm

I would have Jonathan Pryce be God

NeoGoomba · Post by **NeoGoomba** » 2008-06-11 07:40pm

For Old Testament-version, you can't go wrong with Michael Wincott.

Napoleon the Clown · Post by **Napoleon the Clown** » 2008-06-11 07:55pm

I'm going to have to nth Morgan Freeman's portrayal of God in Bruce Almighty. George Burns did a good job in Oh God, as far as portraying the "Wise Old Man with a Good Heart" aspect.

I'm going to have to nominate Keanu Reeves as the ultimate God though. *ducks*

Schuyler Colfax · Post by **Schuyler Colfax** » 2008-06-11 08:00pm

Napoleon the Clown wrote:I'm going to have to nominate Keanu Reeves as the ultimate God though. *ducks*

Before the bashing ensues, can I ask why?

Phantasee · Post by **Phantasee** » 2008-06-11 08:18pm

Imperial Overlord wrote:
Schuyler Colfax wrote:
Coyote wrote:The guy that played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies would be cool.
Jason Isaacs???Really?
Well, he does do a good job of being Judge, Jury, and Executioner in "Brotherhood" although that's really more appropriate to the BAMF moments in TV thread.

Old Testament God, maybe. He was pretty vicious in The Patriot, along with most of his roles he's played a similar character.

EDIT: Didn't even think of George Takei, I'm going to have to add him to my list.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-06-11 09:15pm

I'm calling on Mel Brooks. I just think he could carry it.

Flagg · Post by **Flagg** » 2008-06-11 09:31pm

Joe Pesci.

CorSec · Post by **CorSec** » 2008-06-11 09:41pm

C'mon guys. We're talking about the Judeo Christian God here.

Samual L. "Mother Fucker" Jackson is the only one who can pull off that crazy pissed off "I'm killing every one of those mother fuckers" genocidal rages. I offer his performance in Sphere as evidence he can pull of a calm, almost peaceful, sort of nuts.