Casting For The Cardinals: Larry Fitzgerald
by Andrew602 on May 23, 2010 2:52 PM MDT
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Last Sunday we began the first of many segments to cast for a movie about the Arizona Cardinals. Every Sunday I'll find someone else that can play a part of the Arizona Cardinals if there was ever a hit movie created about the team. Obviously something like this would never happen, but we're dead in the middle of the NFL offseason with nothing better to talk about. Plus, feeding the imagination is always a fun thing to do. Just imagine what else you'd be doing today - reading another article about Matt Leinart being a bust, or one about the San Francisco 49ers being the favorite to win the division - not fun stuff.
The first role in the movie that we casted was for head coach Ken Whisenhunt, in which Ed Harris won the part. Harris fit the bill for numerous reasons, but mostly because of the identical looks. This week another big name on the Cardinals roster will be casted - Larry Fitzgerald.
I'll have to admit that Fitzgerald wasn't the easiest person to find a double for, but in the end, I was able to find the best possible person to play Fitz in a movie. Casting for Fitz means you have to find somebody with the hair, the athleticism to play the part, and the good personality. I believe the person that I found has all of these qualities and easily runs away with the part.
Find out who it is after the jump...
Ronaldinho
If you're like me, then you had no idea who this guy was until now. Ronaldinho is a soccer player(obviously) for the country of Brazil. He's been regarded as one of the most gifted soccer players today, so you know he'd have the athletic skill to suit up and play the part. He also has the signature hair, flesh tone, and personality to play as Fitz in a feature film.
Alternate candidate: none
Obviously I want to leave it up to everyone, so if you have any suggestions for other players, please send me an email at revengeofthebirds@gmail.com.
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What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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I'd rather Fitz play himself if an actor can't be found
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by McCards010 on May 23, 2010 3:26 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Well at least you said something
I’m wondering for whoever voted no thinks would be a better fit.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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I vote for Busta Rhymes.
Or maybe Doug E Doug if it was a comedy.
No suggestion
but you gotta find an actor to play Larry, not a soccer player. If you’re gonna do that, I agree with McCards, have Larry play himself.
True
But for the sake of posting a story, I don’t think it would draw any interest if I picked Larry Fitzgerald to play Larry Fitzgerald. You gotta have some controversy.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Maybe a bit of a reach
but Shemar Moore comes to mind, especially if you look at him in his role in “Diary of Mad Black Woman.”
What about Beanie? I think he could be played by Flo Rida.
Life's too short. Be a fan. Orlando Magic, Arizona Cardinals,Tampa Bay Rays and of course "the U"! What a winning combo.
Rofl! Yesss! you found the perfect fir for Beanie! :P
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by AiTheLAviTiCuS#21 on May 24, 2010 7:00 AM MDT up reply actions
That picture must of been before Beanie lost some weight.
But that would be a good choice.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Has to be an actor
Unfortunately I can’t think of one that could possibly fit. Not as easy as the Ed Harris one.
"The true test of a person's intellligence is how much they agree with you."
Had to laugh a little
Major downside: I’m not sure if Ronaldinho speaks English at all?! (He has played in Brazil, France, Spain and Italy so he’s never needed it)
Also I think he might be too small – haven’t seen him in pads, though
It’s funny to me how you can’t know a guy like Ronaldinho, but then again it’s probably because football – I mean soccer – is the biggest sport without real competition over here
5 years ago Ronaldinho was probably the best player in the world – a technical genious (typical Brazilian) extremely fast feet and superb awareness. And he’s a good guy. It was a little surprise that he wasn’t selected in the Brazilian squad for the World Cup in South Africa next month
He wont ever trick anybody to believe that he’s an American or an actor which makes it an unlikely but creative choice. I have no better idea
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Unfortunately I never watch soccer, so I didn't have a clue who this was until I saw him.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Oh yeah, he's 6'0 too, so I think he'd be big enough.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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The World Cup is next month.
It’s worth checking out even if you’re not really into soccer. First off, it won’t interfere with watching football. Secondly, it’s also better than reading another article on why Leinart sucks or the 49ers will win the division. Thirdly, the tournament is plain bad ass. The world’s best players duking it out for the pride of their nation. It can become addicting. Kind of like how the olympics can unwittingly suck you in. The U.S. will be underdogs for the Cup but we do have a reasonably good team. Going to the finals would be much like the Cardinals superbowl run. Unsuspected but not undeserving.
The World Cup is a real highlight
Being only every 4th year we are starting to get really excited. I have a lot of friends that don’t get how I can compare a Super Bowl with the World Cup Final
I would say the U.S. winning the World Cup would easily be the most sensational winner in history.
It would be compared to Denmark winning the European Championship in 1992 and Greece winning it in 2004 but exceed it because the World Cup is just bigger. Mostly because of the great nations in South America (led by Brazil and Argentina) Africa has some interesting teams too (e.g. Ivory Coast, Cameroun, Nigeria, South Africa)
Other than Brazil and Argentina the biggest nations are Spain, Holland, England, Germany, France, Portugal and the defending champions from Italy
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I love the World Cup
I think the U.S. got jobbed against Italy last time. The second red card was b.s. The red card on Zinidine Zinadane for the header to an opponent’s chest is the other play that stands out in my memory from 2006. Due to 1, the viciousness of the hit and 2, the fact that the ref had to look at the jumbotron replay to even know it happened.
I’ve got a bunch of friends that are really into english and european league soccer. Watch games at crazy hours of the morning. For people whose only perspective on professional soccer is MLS, I say watch the World Cup. It’s a whole different level.
I'd like to add a 3:
Zidane is one of the best and most elegant players in history. This was the over time in the last and most important game of his career (along with the 1998 World Cup Final at home in Paris against Brazil) No matter how fantastic he was in his entire career he can’t run away from the ending. And Italy won (again)
For newcomers: A lot of people don’t like the Italian way of playing soccer, myself included. They’re so defensive and cynical. They always seem to find some way to win – needed help from the referees against the U.S. four years ago and Zidane’s headbanging in the Final was provoked by one of the Italian defenders, Materazzi. Zidane still says that he will never apoligize to him. Italy win a lot of matches 1-0
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I vote for Larry playing himself.
He has the natural charisma. Since he’d be playing himself not too much acting skill would be asked of him anyway. I don’t know off hand any actor that fits without getting away from the looks. Besides, you need at least a cameo or two from actual players.
Thomaldo already made the arguement against Ronaldinho that I would have.
How about Will Smith?
Could be a stretch but they look somewhat similar, and Smith has the height, weight, and acting skills to play the part. He is a little old though, turning 42 in September (Fitz turns 27 in August).
They both got the smile going, and as far as I know Smith keeps himself in good shape
But he’d have to get the dreads.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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He'd be way too small
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Hollywood
could work around that, they did when he played the role of Muhammad Ali. Didn’t realize the resemblance until you posted the photo.
+1
I was going to say something like this last night but got distracted. Hollywood made hobbits work, I’m sure they could figure something out. Is Li’l Wayne anything of an improvement, acting-wise, over Ronaldinho??
Another form of english
I’ll take Will Smith over him. Hollywood could add the dreads. Although I have to admit Smith would look goofy with them.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Considering Ronaldinho
is far more famous than Fitz on the world stage, and probably more famous than Fitz will ever be, the only way this would work is if Fitz portrayed Ronaldinho in a movie about him.
by cardsfanforlife24 on May 24, 2010 1:17 PM MDT reply actions
Really?
Maybe on the world stage but I’d guess 9 out of 10 people in the US wouldn’t know who Ronaldinho was, but they’d all know Fitzgerald.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Really
In Denmark I’d guess that 9 of 10 wouldn’t be able to name a player from the NFL at all, but they’d probably know Ronaldinho and a lot of other soccer-players – even though I’ve heard that we Danes are very well represented for the NFL-match on Wembley (London, England in case you haven’t watched enough soccer to know) I’d love to go there some day, too. If the Cardinals come it’s a given
We are red, we are white, we are Danish Dynamite!
Go for the 49er game and trash talk them.
A nice big sign showing Cardinal superiority over the 49ers might even get some TV time.
Yeah
not knowing who Ronaldinho is in any soccer nation, which is pretty much every other nation except ours, would be like someone not knowing who Obama is in the U.S.
I wouldn’t even say 9 out of 10 people know who Fitz is, hard to believe, but its still possible to find people who could care less about football in the states. I’ve got a friend in England who told me if a rival team, like niners fans, came to our stadium wearing their jerseys they would either get their asses beat or end up dead in a ditch (which has actually happened google that shit). Extreme to say the least but they love their soccer.
by cardsfanforlife24 on May 24, 2010 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions
How about Mehcad Brooks?
Maybe not as established as a Will Smith, but a decent enough actor. IMDB has him listed at 6’3", and he’s played an athlete before in the film “Glory Road”. His face looks more like DRC’s, but slap some dreads on him and I think it could work.
Looks like a good choice to me.
I’ve seen the movie but haven’t seen him in any other films
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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what about the ROCK??
he may be a little bigger build but i don’t think it should be Ronaldihno
Well
The Rock is still very muscular. He’d fit better as a defensive end since I believe he played that in college. But he looks nothing like Fitz.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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