MisterGrey wrote:All right, I know I'm going to get totally flamed for this, but: Jack Black.
Everyone is used to seeing him as this happy, jolly guy, but he's also got this borderline maniacal intensity about him that occasionally comes through. If he could tap into both of those personality aspects simultaneously, and grow out his hair, I think he would be a kickass Walter.
I can't say I agree with you, but I'm glad you brought him up, because that got me to thinking...
Maybe Jack Black would make a good Eddie in a SH2-based movie. Like you said, maniacal intensity. He'd do great in that role.
As for Walter, I'm actually leaning toward Ryan Gosling. His performance in Stay sort of reminds me of Walter, although not nearly as violent. I think he could make a good Walter.
I also like Adjective Ryan's suggestion of Paul Giamatti as Richard Branchtree, and blank fairy's suggestion of Viggo Mortensen as another possible Walter candidate.
What about Josh Harnett as Henry?