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The Voice Of The Guide Is...
Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab...
... Stephen Fry. Which is, in my opinion, pretty damn great as far as casting goes. We got a ton of e-mail about it today, but I wrote to Robbie Stamp, the film's producer, just to verify it 100% before running it. And sure enough... it's true!
And just so you know what I’m talking about, I’m referring to probably the single most important role that had yet to be announced for Disney’s upcoming THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY film. Stephen Fry will be playing the voice of The Guide, which is a pretty major role in the film. It’s deeply appropriate, because Fry was a close friend of Adams, and said one of the most astute things I’ve ever heard someone say in trying to sum up the popularity of these books:
“Douglas has in common with certain rare artists... the ability to make the beholder feel that he is addressing them and them alone; I think this in part explains the immense strength and fervor of the fan base.”
He was also the first person to write a tribute entry on the official site after Douglas died, which read:
"Oh Douglas -- your friends don't know what to think or say. You've left the party far, far too early. All those who knew you -- and that includes millions who never met you -- loved you. I can't think of anything more to write. Love, Stephen".
This is one of those projects where every single choice seems to be right on the money, and I can’t wait to hear Fry’s voice in Dolby 5.1 on May 6th when I settle into my seat for this one...
"Moriarty" out.
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Stephen Fry is a great choice!
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Perfect casting. Fry is just so witty and droll, with a loveable heart. The latest American fad seems to be to watch all the best British TV shows, and QI is right up there with the best of them. It's a quiz show where the questions are "Quite Interesting", and points are given for humerous or incredibly smart answers, and deducted for obvious replies. Fry is the QImaster, and it's another role that he's perfect in. Try downloading it, USA, because as far as I'm aware there's no QI DVD yet. Then you'll realise that Fry is perfect for the role.
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...William Franklyn - he stepped in to fill the considerable void left by Peter Jones. In the recent Tertiary Phase radio series, he was absolutely hysterical as The Book. A real missed opportunity. Bummer.
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Okay, first of all, I love Stephen Fry dearly. I think he
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No one can really replace Peter Jones but the choice of Fry gives me hope for this film.
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Stephen Fry is an absolute comic genious both in his acting roles and in his writing.
Although to tell the truth I always thought Hugh Laurie was perfect for the role of Arthur dent. He's good at playing utter twats. -
Jan 20, 2005 7:41:06 AM CST
"So why, oh why do they have to cast someone else as the Book?"
by radio crash
Sorry to have to be the one to tell ya buddy, but Peter Jones is dead. Re-casting was a bit unavoidable in this case.
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Sorry scaredlittle boy....misread the end of your post. so very tired......
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I was hoping Ben Stein would either the role of the Book or the voice of Marvin. Oh Well.
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I still dont know about "every choice". My biggest worry is Mos Def as Ford. NOT because he's black. Because he's an American. and in my brain at least, Ford is British. They're ALL British. Except for Zaphod. And Im not sold on Marvin's humongous head yet. It looks cumbersome and doesnt leave much room for non-verbal dialogue. Both choices might be just AWESOME. I dont know... but I worry. We'll have to wait and see.
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I suppose that's why they didn't get me to cast this thing.
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They should have got either James earl jones or jack palance to give it a more darker edge
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ok - here's the deal: Hitchhiker's doesn't need a darker edge - it's a comedy, not a black comedy, justa comedy. No darker edge needed, what a ridiculous thing to suggest. Secondly, what the fuck is non-verbal dialogue when it's at home, and why is it prerequisite on Marvin's head being smaller? Another ludicrous comment. Thirdly - SilentType: plenty of people have been banned for calling Harry a fat fuck or words to that effect, but other people get away with ti, because they actually have something of substance to say, on-topic, relating to the article above the talkback. Telling everybody that you're first is about as off-topic as you can be: get it into your thick little skull that nobody wants to click on an interesting article, only to find that some snotty-nosed, pus-faced fanboy prick has decided to kcik off the talkback by telling everyone that they are "first" when half the time, they aren't anyway, and they end up looking like even bigger gimps. Instead of asking why you were deleted, try asking yourself what the fuck you thought you were playing at when you posted "first". What was your aim? Did you think you would become revered by people who have never had the honor of being first? Why are you so empty that you need that kind of reassurance from people? In future, write about the article, not your position in the TB. Then you will probably be respected by somebody who agrees with your opinion. It's a much more satifactory way to earn respect, because let's face it, no-one was gonna read your post and reply "dude, you are, like, so cool!! You were first, man!! Go, SilentType! Rock out with your cock out!!"
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Jan 20, 2005 10:34:03 AM CST
Perhaps the character Fry from Futurama would a been a good choi
by monkey_king
(snickering)
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Cleese, Wright, Stien were all such great suggestions I hadn't even thought of. Not sure how I feel about this casting choice nor how I feel about this going into such a short format, but I'm keeping my mind open. For now.
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James Burke, of "Connections" and "The Day the Universe Changed". He'd narrate it like the Guide was another one of his books-turned-TV-shows. He'd be using the story of Arthur Dent as an excuse to bounce between entries from the book. And just like on his TV shows, he'd pop up in the middle of the scenes he's talking about. And unlike on TV, characters would see him and ask what the hell he's doing there... hilarious, I tells ya!
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Jan 20, 2005 12:16:28 PM CST
Who did the voice in the Radio and TV series? Is he still alive
by russman
His voice was great.
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Jan 20, 2005 12:26:25 PM CST
Oh right... he's dead, - yet another fine example of why I shoul
by russman
... and just who is this God person anyway
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...until Episode III kicks its ass.
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would have been an axcellent guide!
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Totally not perfect for the voice of the Guide, and I'm speaking as someone who plunked down forty bucks to see him in concert tonight.
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I am speculating, but I wouldn't be surprised if Baker doing a similar role on BBC Radio's LITTLE BRITAIN comedy series excluded him from the chance here...
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If I'm recalling correctly, Fry read the audio book version of THGTTG way back when, and, to my ear, sounded eaxactly how the guide should sound. He voiced the other characters as well, but was especially good as the guide.
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Thanks to the wonderful Peter Jones from the radio series, the Book will always have to be played as slightly smug and pedantic. Fry is perfect for that.
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What a relief! He's got a voice that seems as if it's a 45 slowed down to 33. Perfect for Marvin. Now, let's hope the casting of Mos Def doesn't sink this thing.
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even looked him up on imdb, still no clue, but glad that he seems to be a good choice for whatever reason.
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For those of you who don't know the name, he played Melchett on Black Adder (Lord Melchett, General Melchett).
If you don't know about Black Adder, you probably aren't a fan of good British Comedy and most likely have no idea about the topic of this thread. -
Can't believe this collection of postings is headed with a note that Stephen Fry is not known on this site.
I guess 200 plus listings on imdb doesn't count this side of the water.
Still, us Yanks didn't know where Iraq was until recently. But we friggin well do now!
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Jan 20, 2005 11:33:53 PM CST
No 'whiteys'??? I guess it's ok to say THAT but racist to say "n
by iamjacksuserid
You jackass.
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I'm still buzzing about Alan Rickman and then this! Every single decision from production to casting has been completely inspired. So it makes you wonder with all the brilliant things that they're doing for this movie - how they could have fucked up so horribly with the design of the Heart of Gold. It is supposed to be the sleekest, sexiest, most badass ship ever built - NOT a bulbous turd. Those concept paintings of the Heart of Gold (I pray to god that they're just that) are mind-numbingly retarted. I'm sorry, its just that everything else is just sooo perfect, that every time I hear MORE increadible news, I always think, if only the Heart of Gold didnt suck.
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I'm with you on this, the whole visual design in this movie looks completely screwed up. What's with the oversized golfball that's Marvin's head? And deep thought looking like some sort of huge Imac? it seems they decided on using balls (and rounded cubes) for just about everything. Dudes, you're designing the visuals for the HHGTTG, not Spaceballs II!
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Jan 21, 2005 3:07:15 PM CST
I thought Christopher Morris would've made a cool Hitchhiker's G
by alienboy
but Fry sounds good too.
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I know it doesn't quite fit with the tone of the book, but with a little bit of rewriting, I think he could be the perfect guide.
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Jan 22, 2005 6:05:25 AM CST
"I bought an ant farm, but I want my money back 'cause those fuc
by llghtst0rmer
I love the Hedberg.
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