achildr1 255 Report post Posted July 28, 2012 I decided to pop in the 1997 Championship video and got to thinking... A movie about March 26th, 1997 (preferably marketed under that title) would not only rock for Wings fans, I think it could be the next great hockey movie if made with the same fervor as "Miracle". I don't believe i've ever seen a more entertaining hockey game in my life. Personally, I preferred the pre-lockout brand of NHL hockey. The battles, physical play, and refs who kept the whistles in their pockets made it much more convincing that only the best team won the game. Obviously, most of you probably know the intimate details of what preceded the game to make it what it was, so ill spare that. My rough draft includes... Important...Avalanche are the antagonist, duh. It would be great to have it be just an unbiased advertisement for that rivalry and time in hockey history but the Avs have too many bad guys to make that work. Opening Credits: A quiet video montage with intermittant quotes... Wings disappointments of the preceding few years, Lindros trade and the move of the Nordiques to Colorado, Wings 62 win season, Colorado getting Roy, etc...leading into the 96 WCF. Opening Scene Movie opens with the intermission and minutes of the period preceding the Claude Lemieux hit in the 1996 Western Conference Finals. During this scene we get glimpses of main characters in the movie (Bowman, Yzerman, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Vernon, Larionov... Sakic, Forsberg, Foote, Roy, Lemieux, Ricci, Crawford) and a feel for the air in each teams locker room. Scene 2, The Shanahan Difference: Beginning of season. Talk between higher ups of the Wings about the Shanahan deal, why it was needed. Shows his arrival and Detroit locker room atmosphere. Scene 3: Avs raise banner, explores lockerroom atmosphere, get to know players/attitudes (especially towards Detroit. Empahasis on Roy, Lemieux, Crawford. Scene 4: One of the early season meetings of the teams with emphasis on the wings locker room struggles/coming together/animosity towards Colorado Scene 5: Midseason highlights slideshow with commentator clips. Scene 6: Week leading up to the 26th...anticipation from both teams, arrogance, jokes, etc. (all preceding scenes are less than 1/2 of movie time) Gametime: More than enough opportunity to make a great flick here. Actors (this is I think what got me started with this idea)... Scotty Bowman - Jason Alexander (Sounds insane, but he could look almost exactly like him and if he pulled it off would be one of the more impressive acting roles he could ever accomplish) Claude Lemieux - Jason Isaacs Mike Vernon - Emilio Estevez Mike Ricci - Himself (previosly played Elmer Lach in The Rocket) Mathieu Dandenault - Himself (also played in The Rocket) Marc Crawford - Himself (i bet he'd be a good actor) Adam Foote - Owen Wilson (i know, right? Wierd? It’s in the nose...would also be a big role for him if he pulled of the attitude right because its not his normal role) Joe Sakic - Harry Conick Jr. (I know, i know...google it tho). Probably not though, no idea for him. Peter Forsberg - If you know anyone else that looks like the offspring of a vampire and lion, let me know. Konstantinov - ?? (btw, Vlad was one of the oldest looking 27 year olds ever) Darren McCarty - Critical role and I am clueless Igor Larionov - Himself (a little hair color and he's 36 again...dude's to cool for anyone else to play him anyway) Brendan Shanahan - huge role, big voice in the movie, humor focal point along with Darren (ideally some young, funny, up and comer...no idea tho) Barry Smith - Paul Gleason Dave Lewis - Whoever normally plays Hitler in movies Real interested in who LGW can come up with! 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted July 28, 2012 You could do a whole movie on the Wings vs. Avs rivalry from 95-02 or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 28, 2012 Get Sarah Jessica Parker to play Claude Lemieux. 11 Ally, 55fan, WingsAlways and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 28, 2012 Chuck Norris can play Darren McCarty. 3 roboturner, redwingfan19 and pazzloski reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 For the record, there are less penalty calls now, than there was pre lockout. Only the first couple years post lockout were there more than 1970-lockout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Chuck Norris can play Darren McCarty. I would think he'd have to play Draper. Though I can't see Chuck Norris crying while saying, " look what he did to my face." Chuck Norris can't cry, it's just not physically possible for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 If Chuck plays Kris, it will take some serious special effects to have the boards damage his face rather than the reverse. 6 Detroit \# 1 Fan, lookalive07, Dabura and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 If Chuck plays Kris, it will take some serious special effects to have the boards damage his face rather than the reverse. If Chuck plays McCarty, its gonna take some serious special effects to have Lemieux's face only have blood on it, instead of a hole through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Yzerman - Johnny Depp Shannahan - Ben Affleck 3 Dabura, Z Winged Dangler and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Chuck Norris can play Darren McCarty. Naw that's definitely Draper all the way. For Mac I'd rather someone like maybe Bruce Willis or Clint Eastwood. And Yzerman I think would have to be someone like Harrison Ford or Charlton Heston. Lidstrom... Liam Neeson? And Konstantinov... Dolph Lundgren (too easy, I know). Peter Forsberg - Steve Buschemi Adam Foote - Nicholas Cage Mike Keane - David Spade Who else from the Avs is really annoying and deserves a really annoying actor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Naw that's definitely Draper all the way. For Mac I'd rather someone like maybe Bruce Willis or Clint Eastwood. And Yzerman I think would have to be someone like Harrison Ford or Charlton Heston. Lidstrom... Liam Neeson? And Konstantinov... Dolph Lundgren (too easy, I know). Peter Forsberg - Steve Buschemi Adam Foote - Nicholas Cage Mike Keane - David Spade Who else from the Avs is really annoying and deserves a really annoying actor? Adam Deadmarsh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 DiCaprio would make a great Fedorov. All pretty and all. Already has the attitude, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBest7 7 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 With all the big named stars everyone is assigning for roles... I think the payroll for the movie is up to $100 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Claude Lemieux - The mafia mom from Goonies Peter Forsberg - Robert Pattinson Joe Sakic - Adrien Brody Mark Crawford - Conan O'Brien Brendan Shanahan - Vince Vaughn Matthieu Dandenault - Adam Sandler Kris Draper - Michael C Hall Slava Fetisov - Mickey Rourke (he made a convincing russian in Iron Man 2 ) Nick Lidstrom - Chris Hemsworth Darren McCarty - Ian McShane Yzerman as himself just because no one can fill those skates even in a film. Edited July 29, 2012 by BlazeYoungblood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 In all seriousness, a film about McCarty's career, done well, would be a really fine biopic. In a film about the Avs rivalry from....let's say 96-97, culminating with the Wings beating Philly would be amazing, especially if it focused mainly on Yzerman, McCarty and Bowman. From a storytelling point of view, you have Yzerman the every-man, McCarty the emotional driving force of the movie, and Bowman being the calculating boss who winds up getting involved himself in some of the unsavory bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevotron 3 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 George Clooney as Me watching the game on TV @ home. They obviously would have a quick cut to an average fan's living room when McCarty scores in overtime, right? As I leap up from making out with my girlfriend--played by Anne Hathaway-- to celebrate and spill my huge bowl of popcorn sitting on my lap. 1 roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Fun thread. Some horrible casting calls, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 What about the Bieber playing Claude? Who cares what the actor looks like, the end result of him getting pummeled is what matters. 2 55fan and WizardOfOz30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) I love Depp as Yzerman. (Not sarcasm.) Edited July 29, 2012 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 What about the Bieber playing Claude? Who cares what the actor looks like, the end result of him getting pummeled is what matters. In Sarah Jessica Parker's case, she already has a pummeled face. And yes that rhymes. And yes I know jokes about her face are old and unjustified. Ah well. It's still hilarious whenever I make them in front of my sisters. I love Depp as Yzerman. (Not sarcasm.) Not the worst option in the world. I just don't see it. I really think I'd like Harrison Ford as Stevie. Just a theory though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Definately Harrison Ford for Stevie. Johnny Depp does not have the sex appeal that Stevie Y does. Plus he makes me queasy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 You want to put George Costanza as the mastermind behind the Wings bench?? While we're at it let's see Kramer on a pair of skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 A young Clint Eastwood would be a great fit to play Yzerman. But there are no time machines, so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 Bruno Ganz is Dave Lewis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 You want to put George Costanza as the mastermind behind the Wings bench?? While we're at it let's see Kramer on a pair of skates. Kramer can play the part of the fan who threw the banana peel at Wayne Simmonds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites