PICK YOUR "JACK"

3/30/2015

Yesterday, I let the "Cat Out of the Proverbial Bag" by announcing at the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles Chapter meeting that I have optioned my novel, One Eyed Jack, to a production company with Lion's Gate Films to be made into a feature length film!

Needless to say, I am very thrilled and I want to share in the excitement with you, my fans, by letting you pick your choice to play Jack. These are the four actors who were mentioned as being considered for the role. Please use the comment section to vote for your choice of Jack.

Please note that this does not mean that whoever is the overall favorite here on my website will get the nod (it will still be based on availability, their interest in the role, etc.), but I will certainly pass on the information to the producer.

Have fun and let the voting begin!!

Chris

Kevin Bacon

Nicolas Cage

John Cusack

John Travolta

41 Comments

Christine London link

3/30/2015 01:56:55 am

Of these four--Travolta seems best suited. However, with the "Olympus Has Fallen" and upcoming "London Has Fallen" films in similar vein, Gerard Butler seems an obvious choice.

Congrats and good luck!

Pamela Royce

3/30/2015 01:08:22 pm

I agree that Gerard Butler has the rugged looks and general worldly persona that I imagine One-Eyed Jack to have. I can also see Kevin Bacon--he can do a street-wise and weary quality that fits. They would be my top two picks out of those suggested so far.

Stephanie Kato

3/30/2015 04:26:14 pm

I'm rooting for Kevin Bacon.

Christopher J. Lynch

3/30/2015 02:12:38 am

Thanks for the comment Christine - and for the suggestion. Yes, I could see Butler playing Jack. I will mention him as a possibility to the producers. Thanks again.
Chris

JD Jung link

3/30/2015 02:20:41 am

My vote goes to John Cusack. I think he would add the most dimension to the role.

Mary

3/30/2015 07:10:32 am

Travolta has a public image as a total perverse. Cage is passé. Bacon too old and weak looking. Cusak is sexy and can do any type of role - bad guy, romantic lead, comedy.

Sarah M Chen

3/30/2015 02:29:51 am

My vote is for Kevin Bacon just because I love Kevin Bacon in any role. I think he's one of the most underrated actors. Either way, it's exciting to be able to choose from ANY of these four! Congrats again, Chris!

Sue McGinty, author Bella Kowalski series link

3/30/2015 03:05:05 am

Like Sarah, I vote for Kevin Bacon

Ellen Byron link

3/30/2015 03:35:33 am

I have to say, despite the fact that his personal travails have turned him into something of a joke, I can see Nic Cage in this role. He's still got charisma, a deadpan quality, and a gravitas.

Birgit Waldschmidt

3/30/2015 04:02:37 am

Of the given choices I am vacillating between Kevin Bacon and Nic Cage. Nevertheless, I could very well see Alec Baldwin playing Jack, as well as Gerard Butler. May the best man win.

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 06:29:19 am

I agree that Alex Baldwin is a better choice that the 4 candidates but not edgy enough (like Ray Liotta and Vigo Mortenson).

Birgit Waldschmidt

3/30/2015 06:54:28 am

I created my impression from viewing the book's trailer and reading the online preview. I did have Vigo Mortenson on the list also, but thought Alec Bladwin to have a little more grittiness.

Christopher J. Lynch

3/30/2015 11:34:08 am

I could see Gerard Butler, but I'm not sure where he is as far as "bang for Buck" with actors.

Tony Fornaro

3/30/2015 04:41:46 am

My vote to play "Jack" - CAGE !!!

D. J. Adamson link

3/30/2015 04:58:28 am

My vote's for John Travolta. In fact, little makeup would be needed for the part. When I think of Dead Eye Jack, I see Travolta.

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 05:00:23 am

I'm not keen on any of the choices but would choose John Cusack over the others....and I will pray it's not Cage. Thrilled to hear of this success for you, Chris!! I have One Eyed Jack and Russian Roulette (both very good) & will soon purchase Sin Tax, while I look forward to the film.

Connie di Marco link

3/30/2015 05:56:51 am

If these are the only choices, I'd pick Kevin Bacon. He's not physically how I picture Jack, but he'd be a fantastic choice. How about Mark Wahlberg?

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 06:07:30 am

p.s. to my former comment. I want to assist the casting on this film! I nominate Ray Liotta and Vigo Mortenson. They both have the physicality that fits Jack...whereas as the 4 choices we are given do not!

Christopher J. Lynch link

3/30/2015 11:36:38 am

I think that Vigo Mortenson would certainly get the ladies to show up, plus, I think he would look good in an eye-patch.

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 06:54:47 am

I'm not getting anything else done today besides casting this film. I will try to make this my last comment. Definitely Ray Liotta but another strong suggestion is Javier Bardem.

Maggie essex

3/30/2015 07:16:12 am

Travolta is a perv and too smarmy. Cage too limited in his scope. Bacon too old looking now and scrawny. CUSAK is sexy and can play anything- gangster, romantic lead, comedy.

Birgit Waldschmidt

3/30/2015 07:30:31 am

Piggy-bagging on my earlier comment, I want to add that just by viewing the book trailer and reading the excerpt on amazon I'd cast a Jack who's street-smart, temerarious, gritty and dauntless with a touch of Robin Hood. Like Janet menitoned, Viggo Mortenson is a possible go, possibly Javier Bardem. And Alec is still in the race, I think? Am delighted to vote again when you are down to the final two, Chris. So thrilled for you.

Christopher J. Lynch link

3/30/2015 11:39:22 am

Hmmm. Javier Bardem would be a good choice. Be advised that I will be putting forth all of these suggestions to the producers ...so Thanks!

Donna Casey link

3/30/2015 09:42:15 am

Before I saw the candidates' photos, I thought of Keanu Reeves. (Yum!) If I have to choose one of the four, I like John Cusack. :)

Judy Ritcey

3/30/2015 10:07:36 am

Like my sister Donna Casey, I had choices before we had choices :-) I think either Jeff bridges or Dennis Quaid epitomizes how I think of jack, but if I had to choose... Nicholas Cage gets my vote. Congrats Chris!

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 10:20:47 am

I very much like both Bridges & Quaid...however, I think Bridges is a little too attractive and Quaid isn't beefy or edgy enough. Think Ray Liotta!

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 10:17:59 am

Hey fellow casting assistants....here's a suggestion SUPPORT THE AUTHOR...BUY THE BOOK, READ THE BOOK. It's a very good read and you'll enjoy casting the part even more!

Christopher J. Lynch link

3/30/2015 11:41:23 am

I'll second that!! The more books are sold, the easier it is to sell the movie. The easier it is to do that, the bigger the stars available.

Lynn Brown Rosenberg link

3/30/2015 11:42:37 am

I like John Cusack. He can play romantic but I can also see him playing someone like "Jack," a bit underhanded and very clever.

Travis Richardson link

3/30/2015 04:03:43 pm

While Travolta might feel like the best, I'm with Sarah and would love to see Kevin Bacon in the role. He can play it too.

Charles B. Kelly Jr. link

3/30/2015 11:55:10 pm

I would go with Kevin Bacon, though I can see any of these actors in the role, exploring different aspects of Jack's nature.

Janet Clark

3/30/2015 11:58:18 pm

Hold the Bacon! I'm definitely a fan but he's not right for this part. For those of you who are in favor of him, I'd like to know if you have read the book...and seen the picture on the cover.

Maggie Essex

3/31/2015 06:03:57 am

Still pulling for Cusak, but Ray Liotta would be amazing, too- but sad to have to cover up one of those hypnotic, penetrating eyes!

Maggie Essex

3/31/2015 06:46:43 am

By mistake I unsubscribed - please add me again. Thank you !!

Dino

3/31/2015 07:54:30 am

Cast my vote for Gerard Butler. Need someone young enough to pull in all the ladies.

Nancy Dickinson

4/1/2015 11:37:31 am

I think Travolta out of the 4 above I enjoy all of them as actors but he gets my vote, but I like the idea of Gerard Butler also, I can totally picture that!!

Nancy Dickinson

4/1/2015 11:41:02 am

Andrew Lincoln from the Walking Dead would be okay too!!!

Pamela Royce

4/1/2015 07:19:04 pm

I just finished watching a British mystery series starring Jason Isaacs, who has more of the life-worn face, gravelly voice and overall physique for One-eyed Jack than do three of the four actors being floated by the producers. Jason Isaacs could probably do an American accent just fine. See him in "Case Histories" (Acorn) to get a feel for the manner. I think Jack is such a unique character that people will be intrigued, and I think having an actor like Isaacs could lead to a Liam Neeson kind of franchise of sequels (similar to "Taken").

Lisa Hill

4/5/2015 12:03:21 am

I really like John Cusack but I think Kevin Bacon maybe perfect for the part.

Maggie Essex

4/5/2015 01:59:55 pm

Just saw Hugo Speer on an episode of Father Brown on BBC and he is PERFECT. Gritty, sexy, can be tough and funny , he has a long history of TV and film - lots in the UK

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