McChrystal: Who will play him in the movie?

[MaggieMae]

General Stanley McChrystal's history is quite colorful.

He was a John Belushi in Animal House.

He was a Sylvester Stallone in the Rambo series.

He was George C. Scott as Patton.

My own suggestions, based on breadth of talent, not too young/not too old would be:

1. Edward Norton
2. Kevin Costner
3. Billy Bob Thornton

Added:

4. Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now! (The Ending)

 

[JW Frogen]

He is an ugly bastard, I vote Billy Bob Thorton.

Or Steve Buscemi.

 

[ConHog]

Liam Neeson

 

[2Parties]

Rosie O'Donnell...

 

[JW Frogen]

I can't be the only one who thinks General McChrystal looks like the banjo player in Deliverance?

Even the President figured this one out.

 

[Big Black Dog]

This might be a great cameo role for Janet Reno... Just thinking.

 

[MaggieMae]

Liam Neeson

Doesn't he have a bit of an Irish accent?

 

[Truthmatters]

I think edward norton could do him justice, he plays self important nutjobs pretty well.

 

[B. Kidd]

Neil Patrick Harris

 

[Sarah G]

I can't be the only one who thinks General McChrystal looks like the banjo player in Deliverance?

Even the President figured this one out.

He does as a matter of fact... Huh, interesting.

 

[boedicca]

I'm thinking David Spade or Adam Sandler would be the best casting choices.

 

[Sarah G]

Maybe Bozo or some clown should play him.

 

[xotoxi]

 

[del]

Liam Neeson

he'd be perfect for gen mckiernan. mcchrystal-not so much.

hint: service members have their names sewn onto their jackets. it's surprising you never noticed that during your 20+ yrs in the military.



obligatory on topic comment: i'd go with buscemi

or adam sandler

 

[MaggieMae]

General Stanley McChrystal's history is quite colorful.

He was a John Belushi in Animal House.

He was a Sylvester Stallone in the Rambo series.

He was George C. Scott as Patton.

My own suggestions, based on breadth of talent, not too young/not too old would be:

1. Edward Norton
2. Kevin Costner
3. Billy Bob Thornton

Added:

4. Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now! (The Ending)

Gotta do another edit. That ^ belonged after George C. Scott.

 

[MaggieMae]

I don't think he could be made up as a young college dude.

 

[MaggieMae]

You have to think of someone who could make the transition in features from 18 to 55. It's easier to make up an actor to look old than it is to reverse the process, which is why Edward Norton would be perfect. He has a boyish look to him which would age well. He's also a fantastic actor. If it were someone like Adam Sandler, I would always be thinking he was going to break out in a comedy routine at any moment. I picked Billy Bob Thornton also because of his diverse talents. Think "Bad Santa" and "Sling Blade."

A bunch of us were playing this kitchen table game the other night, so thanks for your suggestions too, none of whom were mentioned.

 

[Baruch Menachem]

Paul Ruebens.

 

[L.K.Eder]

matt damon