The cast of the upcoming ROBOCOP remake has recently been taking shape. Lead Joel Kinnaman was confirmed months ago now, but the last few weeks we’ve had Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson and Abbie Cornish join the the cast. Fans of Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 violent classic, have been left wondering who’ll take the role of Anne Lewis, Clarence Boddicker and Dick Jones…If they appear at all.
Jose Padhila appears to be going a different route, and attempting to give a fresh perspective on the metallic supercop. A number of characters seem to have been given a name change, with minor supporting roles in Verhoeven’s film also being brought to the fore and play a bigger role this time round. The role of Murphy’s wife Ellen in particular.
So THN now as word that HOUSE star Hugh Laurie is expected to take the role of the evil, mega rich chief of Omnicorp. We’re thinking this could be the Dick Jones role previously played by the late, great Ronny Cox. Whether they stick with the name of Jones, remains to be seen. Great casting? What do you think of the prancing Prince Regent from BLACKADDER as a lead villain?
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
John Sharp
Jun 13, 2012 at 11:36 am
Hell to the Yeah! 😀