Sean Bean looks exactly like James Sunderland
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I know that he doesn't look 100% like James, but i've always thought William H Macy would fill the role perfectly. He's a mighty fine Actor, very diverse for different roles and ultimately (or at least this made me make the initial connection) he sounds exactly like James in the game.
Seriously, play SH2 again and you can definitely hear William H Macy saying "Mary?"
Seriously, play SH2 again and you can definitely hear William H Macy saying "Mary?"
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Bill Pullman? naah... I enjoy seeing him in a few movies but for my opinion I could never take him serious as James...
I agree... and even had the almost same thoughts myselfThe Necronoir wrote:I think you guys are too focused on physical similarity rather than finding someone who could really nail the 'feel' of James as a character. I admit that Sean Bean doesn't have the greatest physical similarity, but when I think of how he played Chris in the movie the feeling is almost disturbingly right. Bean really imbibed the character with that mix of single-mindedness and barely concealed selfishness which lies at the heart of James Sunderland, and as a result it almost makes him seem more physically fitting in the role too. I'd love to see the sequel pick up with Chris as the main character looking for Rose, and virtually enact the Silent Hill 2 storyline exactly as it is with those two alterations. If anything the pursuit of his wife over his adopted daughter would take the selfishness already inherent in James to a whole other level. If done properly they could even substitute Sharon/Alessa into Laura's place, especially if they pushed the 'Sharon has become the Reaper' suggestion from the first movie.
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Oh yeah, wow. Eckhart, from Thank you For Smoking I think...yeah he'd be excellent man!Drewfus wrote:I think Josh Lucas (Poseidon) or Patrick Wilson (Hard Candy/Little Children) might be able to pull it off, even though their hair isn't quite right. Aaron Stanford (The Hills Have Eyes 2006) might also work.
EDIT: Upon further reflection, Aaron Eckhart would make the best James.
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I like the Dennis Leary and the guy from saw are good canidates for James look alikes but as one person said the actor has be convincing as the character. Then again maybe it's better to see a video of both of them and judge for yourselves.
Denis Leary in one of his comedy scenes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAVoQfoU0dQ
Now a trailer for the movie Saw with Carey Elwes in it they even have the toilet scene from SH2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSW3Ori7UMI
Also for the distant third candidate Aaron Eckhart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syz_MniMmhE
Now that I watch them I have to go with Aaron Eckhart first and Carey Elwes as second.
Denis Leary in one of his comedy scenes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAVoQfoU0dQ
Now a trailer for the movie Saw with Carey Elwes in it they even have the toilet scene from SH2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSW3Ori7UMI
Also for the distant third candidate Aaron Eckhart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syz_MniMmhE
Now that I watch them I have to go with Aaron Eckhart first and Carey Elwes as second.
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I think Christian Bale looks somehow too healthy. James shoud be a bit bloated faced and perhaps a bit sickly, like he hasn't been eating and especially drinking the right things lately. Maybe if Bale drank enough beer he'd be really good.
What's important is that the characters looks like not someone who is very sad, but rather someone who's been very depressed for three years. Also, for me the voice is very important. I love James's voice, though i'm probably the only one. He looks and sounds like such a nice guy, he could never hurt a fly.
I could really see Tim Robbins as James Sunderland. Although he perhaps doesn't look exactly like him, there's something in his look that captures something very relevant in James's character. He was in Jacob's Ladder too so it would feel like a circle closing. Also, you would never expect him to (Silent Hill 2 spoiler)Plus he's a terrific actor, maybe too good.
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That would be really cool.Dennis Leary? Seriously?
I can just see James walking along killing Mannequins with the wooden plank singing "I'm An Asshole".
Well, that's a good point. He also has those sort of sad eyes. He certainly wouldn't be a bad choice.I think you guys are too focused on physical similarity rather than finding someone who could really nail the 'feel' of James as a character. I admit that Sean Bean doesn't have the greatest physical similarity, but when I think of how he played Chris in the movie the feeling is almost disturbingly right.
What's important is that the characters looks like not someone who is very sad, but rather someone who's been very depressed for three years. Also, for me the voice is very important. I love James's voice, though i'm probably the only one. He looks and sounds like such a nice guy, he could never hurt a fly.
I could really see Tim Robbins as James Sunderland. Although he perhaps doesn't look exactly like him, there's something in his look that captures something very relevant in James's character. He was in Jacob's Ladder too so it would feel like a circle closing. Also, you would never expect him to (Silent Hill 2 spoiler)
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kill his wife.
Wait! Holy shit, i just looked something on dictionary.com and guess what:
OMG it's a Sign!James (jāmz) Pronunciation Key
n. Abbr. Jas. or Js. or Jm
See Table at Bible.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin Iacomus, variant of Iacōbus, Iacobus; see Jacob.]
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Wow Never Knew that lol great findStevo wrote:I found a very nice website with some very interesting lookalike images. I also found an image of christine aguilera dressed EXACTLY like Maria.
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My Pick of Lookalike Laura from SH2 would be between that little girl from War of the Worlds remake or girl from this other movie dont know
Edit: Oh Yah Dakoda Fanning thats her name, Shes Bratty in her movies and complete it unless the hair is ok
How about Steven Baldwin as james? I couldnt find very good pictures of him on google. But heres one of the few where he was a serious face. Just ignore the 5 o clock shadow.
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