ComingSoon has reported that John Cusack will play Edgar Allan Poe in ‘The Raven’ for director James McTiegue. McTiegue directed ‘V For Vendetta’. The film follows the last five days of Poe’s life before his weird death in which Poe is on the trail of a serial killer who is committing murders based on the authors books.
I am very interested in this film because of its dark and mysterious plot. Who better than Cusack to star in this type of role for a director like McTiegue. “V For Vendetta’ was wonderfully done and I can see McTiegue being able to add the perfect amount of emotion and intensity to telling this story.
What are your thoughts on this casting news? Does this sound like a movie you are looking forward to seeing?
This sounds like perfect casting. And, hey, at least it isn’t 2012.
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I know. I love Cusack and even dig him in dramatic roles, but 2012 was not what I’d pick as a good role for him.
I love Cusack in Comedy when he’s doing it right. He still was one of Woody’s best male leads in “Bullets over Broadway”.
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I know this sounds weird but I actually like that movie lol only because of John Cusack. I agree though that this casting is AWESOME.
I’m a bit of an Edgar Allan Poe obsessive, so I’m delighted to hear that the wait is over and there is a film being made – It was only a matter of time. He has so much material to work from. I always thought it would be an animated adaptation of one of his tales to begin with, similar to those on Youtube. And then later maybe something with more depth.
Cusacks always likeable, so this film will at least have that going for it!
I don’t think Cusack is the ideal choice for this role – He seems a little too young and not quite “dark” enough…I think perhaps they should have selected one of the many suitable British actors.
I’ll definitely still be going to see this though – I’m intrigued by Cusack playing this role! And I can’t believe a film about Poe is finally in the works
I am glad that they are making a unique film about such a unique and interesting person. This film has a lot of potential for greatness if done right and therefore production value for this film is key. Period pieces have to be done right for them to work. From the initial report it sounds like a nice story is also in place.
If it’s anything like Identity meets a Poe biopic I’m there.
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Identity was a great film that people tend to forget. Loved it!
This sounds like damn fine casting to me. I can absolutely see this. Should be a good one – and Cusack needs to get more exposure in quality films…he’s too good a talent to be used in subpar movies.
GOSH, i have been wondering why there hasn’t been a movie done on him just yet, but i would so see this movie, i am a faithful POE fan…since i was in 6th grade, have all his poems, stories, i love him, so this movie better be everything i expect, lol…oxoox
They didn’t realize Christopher Walken should’ve played Poe? Are you all insane?!?