'Who will play Hendrix?'

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Tarantino: 'Who will play Hendrix?'


Quentin Tarantino fears he will have to ditch plans for a Jimi Hendrix biopic, as he has failed to find the perfect actor to play the iconic guitarist.

The maverick movie-maker has struck a deal with the late Purple Haze star's brother Leon to produce the film.

But although filming is scheduled for later this year, Tarantino still hasn't found his Hendrix.

A source says: "Quentin is now worried it won't get off the ground."

Good question...

ObeyGiant

Wasn't Andre Benjamin's name being passed around as someone to play Hendrix? He was the best thing about Four Brothers.

evad_lhorg

that the guy from outkast? he is the guy who should play him anyway.

munkeehaven

heard about this yonks ago! yeah andre is supposed to be in the pipeline,he does have a similiar look to him,even though he's probably smaller,plus he would probably be able to play the guitar himself...he is a colourful character...

Defcon 5

The only man to don the guitar is Lenny Kravitz he'a a perfect choice :
He has an uber cool persona,great voice,plays a mean rift , dressses like hes in the 70's , similar looks and hes lived a lifestyle similar to the great man....only problem his acting skills but that shouldnt be a problem he's getting acting lessons!

dimerocks

Lenny Kravitz would be awful!! And didn't tarrantino say that its all bull about him having anything to do with it. I think Andre Benjamin would be good. Really impressed me in Four Brothers.

weemcd

lenny kravitz ftw

qz

No no no, not Kravitz, The whole time I'd just be confused (like this) as to whether I was watching a movie about him or Hendrix. But maybe that's just me.

munkeehaven

I agree,Kravitz is a cool guy but I think that Andre has the same sort of image as Hendrix...Hendrix is fragile-looking like him...

meldrew

Maybe Terrence Howard could do it

blu_sonic

i thin Lenny thinks he is Jimmy

Jimi-Spandex

Good God not Lenny bloody Kravitz. Far too much of a poseur.

Andre Benjamin (sp?) would definitely do a better job. He has a similar look.

munkeehaven

Terrence Howard

He is a fine actor and a brilliant guitarist but he is too "bulky"

Andre is thin and quite feminine...he fits Hendrix perfectly.

nubbintom

Ever see Eddie Steeples, he's in 'My Name is Earl', has the look of Hendrix
http://www.mo-freek.com/steeples.html

munkeehaven

So Far...

Melion

Anyone think Jamie Foxx could pull it off?

munkeehaven

God no!! I doubt he would want to audition for it anyway,probably would think that it would put off his music fans (if he has any...)

Hugh Hefner

Some news: http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=181862070&p=y8y86z776&n=181862830

rabbitinlights

I heard the lad from CSI (Vegas) is up for it?

BopNiblets

Coolio!
He's done some acting!
Here is an artists rendition (like, 3 seconds in MS Paint...:p )

Bodhidharma

You are all being way too obvious. There is only one man for the job, only one man who can rise to so great a challenge, only one person who would be willing to become Jimi - Christian Bale

Sure, he's white, British, Fairly large, probably cant play guitar or sing, and would look like Steve Martin from the Jerk when they shoot the family scenes, but still, just imagine it.

It would be a mad laugh, i reckon Jimi would find it trippy.

P.S Sean Penn could whip out his "Carlitos Way" wig and play Noel Redding.

Hugh Hefner

We do all still understand that the film is not being made, right? Right?

Narcissus

What about, wait for it....

Vin diesel



It's not being made?
Oh never mind then.