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Drain. As in blocked. As in "no, I'm not putting my hand in there."

Planetoid is Scojo? Who the hell IS Scojo?!?!?

I'm confused.

I know the feeling. 

"He doesn't sound anything like Dredd."

I'm taking a bet some genius will post that comment.    

What about his voice? Here, second video:

http://matthew-fox.net/2008/04/24/2-new-speed-racer-interviews/

Got a great Dredd voice. It sounds kinda real, not too much of a put on 'deep voice'. Put it like this, if Dredd really existed I could imagine him speaking like that. Seriously, he'd be perfect. How can anyone listen to his voice and just say "he's got the chin, that's all." Have you seen him in Speed Racer? I have. He does a Dredd type character. Sure, the character is a racer, not a super-tough cop but he has a Dredd type vibe. All Fox would need to do is modify the Racer X character a bit and you'd get Dredd. He's an actor, it would be no problem for him to become Dredd.  

Anyone hearing his voice in the second clip must see his potential! It's pretty obvious he'd nail Dredd. (is this slow forum week or something?) 

Trust me, this guy would nail Dredd. Look at the Speed Racer trailer at 42 seconds when Fox says

"He's going to be the best."

And then at 1 min 21 seconds mark:

"The only way you'll ever stop these people is to bring them to justice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCxpdDhPwwc

He sounds like Dredd. The clincher is this guy can nail a Dredd type character. If you watch Speed Racer - which is fun film, has some amazing CGI too - you'll see this actor can do a Dredd type character.

That looks NOTHING like Dredd - pointy chin, pointy nose, stubble! Jesus, I look more like Dredd than this guy!

As for saying he looks nothing like Dredd:



Just look at his jawline and chin. That's pretty Dredd-like. Combine his Racer X voice and his look and height and you'll have a credible Dredd. Seriously. I'm near 100 percent certain this guy would ideal. Rebellion should contact his agent. If the money comes through to make the film, they should approach this actor to play Dredd (give him a screentest). Here, check this little Youtube thingy I did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6LdKTwv36c

The guy would nail Dredd so well. This guy would be fantastic. he sure sounds like Dredd to me!

Hmmm..

Choice A)
On the trail of a missing millionaire's wife.

Choice B)
On the trail of a millionaire's missing wife.

Choice C)
Wulf Sternhammer disgusted that he's not in this Strontium Dog story.


On reflection, I'd go with choice C.  

By the way, Jim, it's 'a' not 'the'.

Here's a photoshop I did:



Due to Justice Dept cutbacks, the eagle shoulder pad has been modified (see above image). Chief Judge Dan 'the San' Francisco:

"Due to the heavy cost of relocating mutants, Justice Dept's Clothes Division has been forced to make a few changes to the standard street uniform. Out goes the eagle, in comes the emu. I think it looks quite fetching although fashion was never my strong point at the Academy of Law."

http://www.personal.ceu.hu/students/08/James_Holman/Images/emu.jpg




I think he would make a credible Dredd. Er.. Fox, not the emu.  If you ever see Speed Racer check him out. His voice and look are Dredd-like. He'd need a shave though.  

Just to add one final quick comment -

He's the guy. It all works with this guy as Dredd. It's like that eureka moment where you go "wow - it actually works." It all falls into place.

I can honestly say with this guy as Dredd and with a decent script and budget backing him up... wow - we could have something seriously good.

I think he should be the guy Rebellion/DNA Films approach.

Check out the two clips.

http://matthew-fox.net/2008/04/24/2-new-speed-racer-interviews/

First clip is his real voice but you can see his great Dredd type chin.

The second clip is when he puts on his Racer X voice - which sounds very much like Dredd's. What a great Dredd voice!

I can't think of a more suitable candidate. He's got the look, the height, the age, the voice, well-known but not a star. He's a decent actor too. Every box he ticks.

I'm certain Matthew Fox would be a super-credible Dredd and his casting would make the film happen, it would give the film a bit more of a high profile. People know of Fox from Lost so it's good publicity for Rebellion and DNA Films. If Dredd film 2 is to work it has to have the right actor playing Dredd. It's a key element. I reckon Fox would be fantastic. I think Rebellion/DNA Films should contact his agent and see if he's interested. This chap would nail Dredd so much.

I won't mention this again.  

[Matthew Fox as Judge Dredd]

Ladies, gentlemen and any gender-confused people in-between, may I present to you....

Matthew Fox as Judge Dredd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6LdKTwv36c

Coming to a cinema near you in 2012.  

I tell you, if this guy can do the same Speed Racer voice when acting as Dredd, he is the perfect candidate. Ideal chin/jawline, great voice.   Now we just need a decent screenplay... hmm.... 

At no point have you engaged with the salient point Jim made.

I think I did. 

Discard the Mathew Fox obsession

If Rebellion want a decent Dredd - Fox looks and sounds like Dredd. I'm sure there are many actors out there with a decent look and voice so budget permitting they'll have a good selection of choices. Someone like Fox has a reasonably high profile without being a big 'star' so that would be a big plus point. A total unknown might make the film a harder sell from the investors' point of view and in terms of getting the public to see it. Casting an actor like Fox might attract investment. Lost star is the new Dredd.

Would seem a good way to promote the film.

Have you heard the link, John?*

What do you reckon? He sounds like Dredd.

*I mean Garageman, sorry, my mistake.   You do a great impression of Wagner, though.

[Fox sounds like Dredd]

Here is a working link:

http://www.easy-share.com/1907622238/Dredd%20sample%201.WAV

I'm sure people from Rebellion look on the board to monitor feedback so now they know Matthew Fox might be the ideal candidate for Dredd. His voice does sound like Dredd's, I've seen him in Speed Racer, he does look Dredd-like with a mask on. The audio clip should help convince people.  

If Jim wants to twist the debate and get personal, go ahead, but just listen to that audio clip. Fox sounds like Dredd. I'm sure Garageman would agree with me on this.

Jim, before you accuse me of being this Scott, just listen to the audio clip. Thank you. Click this link, scroll down the page and wait 30 seconds:

http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/131922/Dredd-sample-1-WAV.html

Here is Matthew Fox's voice over the Jerry Goldsmith Judge Dredd film teaser trailer music:

http://www.2shared.com/uploadComplete.jsp?sId=qOZI6CXvl1SfV51W

As you can hear, he sounds exactly like Dredd so anyone dismissing his potential would be foolish. But I'm sure Jim will find reason to question his suitability.  

Jim, if you want to insult me and accuse me of being someone else, you're welcome to email me. I'm not sure this forum is the place to do it!  

Edited update..

That link doesn't work  ??? - I will upload it via another site.