Sir Anthony Hopkins Loves "Idol" And Wants The Chance To Play Simon On The Big Screen - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 02-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Hopkins Wants American Idol: The Movie
23 February 2009 1:55 PM, PST

Sir Anthony Hopkins is such a big fan of reality show American Idol, he wants to turn the TV hit into a movie - and star as the show's Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell.

The legendary Hannibal actor admits he and his family are rooted to their sofas every week as they tune into the latest episode of the singing contest, and he would like the opportunity to play the sharp-tongued British judge on the big screen.

He tells MTV.com, "We watch American Idol. We are American Idol addicts.

"Simon (is my favourite) because he's so brutally honest. There's no political correctness with him. He says it as it is."

And Cowell's fellow judge, producer Randy Jackson, has already given the idea the thumbs up.

He says, "I'm a huge Anthony Hopkins fan... Let's do it!"

-IMDB News

catlover79 · 02-23-2009, 08:55 PM

Who knew??

Marvo301 · 02-23-2009, 10:37 PM

Hannibul Lector - Simon Cowell . Separated at birth?

catlover79 · 02-23-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Hannibul Lector - Simon Cowell . Separated at birth?

That actually explains a lot.

Impressions · 02-24-2009, 11:13 PM

Did he not learn anything from "From Justin to Kelly"?

catlover79 · 02-24-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Impressions

Did he not learn anything from "From Justin to Kelly"?

JamesG · 02-24-2009, 11:24 PM

I was thinking how can you exactly make a movie based off of American Idol and make it interesting?

There was some comedy some time ago that was inspired by this show American Dreamz; it was decent.

02-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Sir Anthony Hopkins Loves "Idol" And Wants The Chance To Play Simon On The Big Screen Hopkins Wants American Idol: The Movie 23 February 2009 1:55 PM, PST Sir Anthony Hopkins is such a big fan of reality show American Idol, he wants to turn the TV hit into a movie - and star as the show's Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell. The legendary Hannibal actor admits he and his family are rooted to their sofas every week as they tune into the latest episode of the singing contest, and he would like the opportunity to play the sharp-tongued British judge on the big screen. He tells MTV.com, "We watch American Idol. We are American Idol addicts. "Simon (is my favourite) because he's so brutally honest. There's no political correctness with him. He says it as it is." And Cowell's fellow judge, producer Randy Jackson, has already given the idea the thumbs up. He says, "I'm a huge Anthony Hopkins fan... Let's do it!" -IMDB News

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02-24-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	I was thinking how can you exactly make a movie based off of American Idol and make it interesting? There was some comedy some time ago that was inspired by this show American Dreamz; it was decent.