If They Did a Baldur's Gate II Movie...

[Jerr Conner]

Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar: Hm... That's a recurring theme in movie discussions. The PC. Why's the PC always have to be a male fighter Ahnold-type? What if we made the PC a mage, or a thief, or female... I realized just now that if we were doing live-action and could have anyone we wanted, I think Jennifer Garner would do an excellent job as Imoen. And forgive me for being such a fan, but I think a powerful actress like Lena Olin should have a role... Viconia? Jahiera? I'm unsure... She could do either. I've yet to have a suggestion for Irenicus that's satisfied me, though...

Agreed. I liked Conan, but the Conan Clones SUCK! No more Arnold-Type characters! I'm all for a thief though. Or even a Mage.

[Jerr Conner]

Originally posted by Kestrel Daystar: Alyson Hannigan? I have always thought that. You have to have David Warner play Irenicus' voice. Thats the best thing about Irenicus. I think the Nalia portait looks alittle like Drew Barrymore so I would suggest her to play Nalia (only for looks not skill in acting). Definitely not Brad Fool to play the main character. You need someone who can act to carry the film. Maybe he could play the part of an Ent or something... he's wooden enough. I would say Johnny Depp as Haer'dalis. His way with words and ability to talk complete rubbish at times, on Pirates of the Caribbean would serve him well. Other than that I will think on it --Kestrel--

After watching Ever After, I can see Drew pulling of Nalia. Even the voice is almost similiar.

[LennonCook]

Originally posted by timothy trotter: hornblower is awsome, ion gruffudd is so tough, he was good in king arthur, he could make a good paladin or perhaps a frontline fighter

Or perhaps Anomen? Only problem woudl be the lack of romance novel accent... but, I don't think anyone much would complain about that.

[Balintherlas]

If u made a poll for the PC on 3 main characters: Wizard Class, Fighter Class, Rogue Class, i would almost guarantee the fighter class wins. Im not talkin just about this forum, but if asked for a large audience most would take the fighter. Their really the only thing that works on an epic story like this.

Off topic but seeing as how a lot of people are reading this, perhaps someone could give me a link to the download of the romance mod that lets all romances take place.

[LennonCook]

Only a figher PC could possibly work? Hmm... no, I don't buy it. They are generally what has been done thus far, but there is always room for inovation.
And even if that were the case, why would it have to be a body builder superstar actor (ie, someone Arnold-ish)? Why not someone who looks normal? Why not an elf, or a dwarf? Why not a halfling?

And if you think that only an Arnoldish character could possibly work, how do you explain the succcess of Lord of the Rings?

[Jerr Conner]

Don't forget Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Thief characters work just as well.

Mages, look at the movie Dragonslayer. That had a semi-mage (Fighter/Mage I'd say) as the main character.

I'd also say why not an elf, dwarf, or halfling? Maybe even a half-orc?

After reading The Cleric Quintet I also say why not a cleric? They can be interesting.

[Balintherlas]

Well Lennon, if that is ur real name, scroll up and see if i ever said that only an Arnoldish character would work for the PC. Let me save u som time and tell u i didnt, thats what id like to see, but its not the only possibility.

How much thiefing did Costner do in Robin Hood? Was he always on guard looking for traps? Did he ever successfuly hide in the shawdows?

I could however see a cleric as the PC, everyone always loves a Holy Warrior, especially if the movie had some sort of religious crises, a loss of faith and then a miraculous redemption.

[Illumina Drathiran'ar]

Keep in mind that people HATED Abdel, the PC in the Baldur's Gate novels. Male fighters are boring. Now, a female fighter, dual-wielding daggers or short swords... That's a bit different. Not "Me fighter man. Me hurt you with my arms the size of lunchmeat."

[Balintherlas]

Hahaha what kind of lunch meat, pre-sliced or like a big haunch of ham?

[Illumina Drathiran'ar]

The latter... Or maybe a caveman club. Or his bare hands.