
So when I found out that they’re planning on remaking (more like readapting) the film sometime this year, I didn’t know whether to be excited or worried. I think I’m worried. So far all that has been announced is the director and screenwriter, and it sounds tentatively promising. According to Variety, John Adams’ Tom Hooper will direct (he ain’t no Elia Kazan) and Atonement scribe Christopher Hampton will adapt (I liked Atonement, so Hampton will do). The real worry is the cast. Who can possibly fill the role James Dean made famous? Thoughts? Suggestions?

(A fun piece of trivia: Dean and Paul Newman screen-tested together for this movie. Newman was originally considered to play the role of Aron. Check out the clip, if only for this priceless exchange: Dean: “Kiss me.” Newman: “Can’t here.” Man, they would’ve made a great team!)
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james franco looks close and is a great actor....
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