Walt Disney BIO-PIC

[ah schucks]

Now that I have your attention, something has crept into my mind as a writer and filmmaker recently; Walt Disney. Far be it from me to actually mastermind a bio-pic on my hero but the possibility still intrigues me. I am not suggesting they should do this BUT IF THEY DID...

While watching a dvd on Walt the other night, I was startled at how interesting his life was. More so than Howard Hughs or J.M.Barrie, Walt's life and career are the material of Oscar worthy writing, direction and acting material.

Who would write it? Who would direct it? More importantly who would play Walt? I would love to hear your suggestions:

Director:

Writer:

Walt Disney:

Roy Disney:

Lillian Disney:

Elias Disney:

Flora Disney:

Personally, as I watched this DVD I considered Johnny Deep as someone who could play the legend. Otherwise I am at a blank.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I want to think on this for awhile! But for starters....

Walt: Peter Saarsgard

[Ortizmo2000]

I think Johnny Depp would make a great Walt.

[ah schucks]

I think Johnny Depp would make a great Walt.

He is a massive Disney fan already and if you look at him in Ed Wood with the mustache he has that similar look and hair, it would just require a more controlled subtle performance. I have been reading about how Walt experianced mood swings and was a perfectionist and I think those are a great basis for a real human story to played out on the silver screen.

[dramaqueen]

I like the Johnny Depp idea too- cast me as Lillian

[ah schucks]

Did you know Walt was a chain smoker?

[Club 33]

Did you know Walt was a chain smoker?

Yup, it was cancer that killed him. Sad.

[IndyJn511]

How about Ewan McGreggor as a younger Walt...

[dramaqueen]

The only pic of him smoking was inside club 33 but lillian took it down.

[disneyking]

and that's part of the reason why I never felt bad about my habit. 'Hey, my hero loved smoking...'

[dramaqueen]

Only for a short while though - think of how much better our world would be if Walt had lived longer!

[desertdweller]

Director: Tim Burton

Writer: Howard E. Green

Walt Disney: Kevin Spacey (older), Owen Wilson (young)

Roy Disney: James Cromwell (older), no idea for young

Lillian Disney: Kim Bassinger (older), Kirsten Dunst (young)

Elias Disney: Clint Eastwood

Flora Disney: Cloris Leachman