Gilligan's Island Headed for the Big Screen (Who Would You Cast?) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-03-2010, 12:53 AM

The seven castaways of "Gilligan's Island" have found a home at Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment.
The studio and production company have begun development on a feature film based on the iconic CBS sitcom, which generated solid ratings during its three seasons between 1964 and 1967 and then found something close to eternal life in syndication.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are onboard to produce for Atlas, with Brad Copeland penning the screenplay. Original show producer Sherwood Schwartz is aboard to exec produce along with son Lloyd Schwartz.

Logline's being kept under wraps.

The 98 episodes of "Gilligan's Island," starring Bob Denver as the hapless title character, centered on the wacky misadventures of seven castaways on an uncharted and uninhabited island in the Pacific.

Sherwood Schwartz composed "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," which ran at the top of each segment, as a way for viewers to understand the premise. Co-stars were Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Jim Backus, Russell Johnson and Natalie Schafer.

Final episode aired on April 17, 1967, with the castaways still stranded as the skein wasn't renewed for a fourth season.

Jon Berg is overseeing the project for the studio.

No casting's been set. Sherwood Schwartz said in an interview last year that he was interested in Michael Cera playing the lead role.

Roven's credits include "The Dark Knight," "Batman Begins," "The Bank Job," "The International," "Get Smart" and the upcoming "Season of the Witch."

Copeland's currently writing "Flight of the Navigator" for Disney, and his credits include "Wild Hogs" for Disney along with "Monster Squad" and "Yogi Bear" at Warners. Smallscreen credits include Fox's "Arrested Development" and NBC's "My Name Is Earl."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=1237&cs=1

JamesG · 03-03-2010, 01:02 AM

I have to think more about the others...

but one that comes to my mind is to have John Hannah (the dude from The Mummy flicks) as "The Professor".

Marvo301 · 03-03-2010, 01:20 AM

Okay. Here's my cast.

Gilligan : Michael Cera

Skipper: Kevin James

Mr. Howell: Kenneth Kimmons

Mrs. Howell: Georgia Engel

Ginger: Nicole Kidman

Professor: Luke Wilson

Mary Ann: Jenna Fischer

Zoneboy · 03-03-2010, 01:21 AM

My choice for Mary Ann, Linda Cardellini

Zoneboy · 03-03-2010, 01:25 AM

Ginger: Bryce Dallas Howard

caladon · 03-04-2010, 02:07 AM

Here are a few suggestions:

Gilligan - Rider Strong or Justin Whalin
Skipper - Michael Chiklis or Jim Belushi
The Professor - Alan Ruck or Michael Boatman
Mr. Howell - Charles Kimbrough or Ted Danson
Mrs. Howell - Holland Taylor or Mary Steenburgen
Ginger - Elizabeth Berkley or Laura Harris
Mary Ann - Samantha Harris (did a great job in Surviving Gilligan's Island) or
Danica McKellar

Of course there's always this:

JWood201 · 03-04-2010, 11:13 PM

That guy on The Mentalist could play the Professor.

I have no idea how his acting is, but the resemblance kills me.

Marvo301 · 03-04-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JWood201

That guy on The Mentalist could play the Professor.

I have no idea how his acting is, but the resemblance kills me.

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Simon Baker, the star of The Mentalist, does bear some resemblance to Russell Johnson.

JWood201 · 03-04-2010, 11:39 PM

He does, I love it. When I worked at CBS there was this certain Mentalist poster where he looked exactly like him and it scared me every time I walked past it, haha.

I have a friend who just got into GI who *loved* The Mentalist, so she's highly amused. Let's just say she's a Professor fan now too, haha.

Ohio8 · 03-05-2010, 07:35 PM

Mary Ann: Erica Christensen, Thora Birch, Megan Fox, Danica McKellar or Christina Ricci.

Steve Carras · 03-06-2010, 12:48 AM

Gilligan/ZAC EFRON
Skipper/JOHN GOODMAN
Thurston Howell/FRANK MANGELLA
Lovey Howell/HOLLAND TAYLOR
Ginger/MARCIA CROSS
Professor/PAUL RUDD
Mary Ann/RACHEL BILSON

I hope that they can use a lot of the old cue music from the show.

Steve Carras · 03-06-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by caladon

Here are a few suggestions:

Gilligan - Rider Strong or Justin Whalin
Skipper - Michael Chiklis or Jim Belushi
The Professor - Alan Ruck or Michael Boatman
Mr. Howell - Charles Kimbrough or Ted Danson
Mrs. Howell - Holland Taylor or Mary Steenburgen
Ginger - Elizabeth Berkley or Laura Harris
Mary Ann - Samantha Harris (did a great job in Surviving Gilligan's Island) or
Danica McKellar

Of course there's always this:

Oh my god...We have the same idea for Mrs.Howell, Holland Taylor.

JWood201 · 03-06-2010, 12:53 AM

From what little I've seen of "Two and a Half Men," Holland Taylor seems like she'd be fantastic as Lovey.

What about Zooey Deschanel for MA? She always seems kind of innocent and retro whenever I see her in films.

Ohio8 · 03-06-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio8

Mary Ann: Erica Christensen, Thora Birch, Megan Fox, Danica McKellar or Christina Ricci.

Lacey Chabert (pictured below) or Rachel Bilson.

Torgo · 03-06-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Gilligan : Michael Cera

Sherwood Schwartz has said he would like Cera to play Gilligan.

Edit: Doh! It even says that in the above article.

03-03-2010, 12:53 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Gilligan's Island Headed for the Big Screen (Who Would You Cast?) The seven castaways of "Gilligan's Island" have found a home at Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment. The studio and production company have begun development on a feature film based on the iconic CBS sitcom, which generated solid ratings during its three seasons between 1964 and 1967 and then found something close to eternal life in syndication. Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are onboard to produce for Atlas, with Brad Copeland penning the screenplay. Original show producer Sherwood Schwartz is aboard to exec produce along with son Lloyd Schwartz. Logline's being kept under wraps. The 98 episodes of "Gilligan's Island," starring Bob Denver as the hapless title character, centered on the wacky misadventures of seven castaways on an uncharted and uninhabited island in the Pacific. Sherwood Schwartz composed "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," which ran at the top of each segment, as a way for viewers to understand the premise. Co-stars were Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Jim Backus, Russell Johnson and Natalie Schafer. Final episode aired on April 17, 1967, with the castaways still stranded as the skein wasn't renewed for a fourth season. Jon Berg is overseeing the project for the studio. No casting's been set. Sherwood Schwartz said in an interview last year that he was interested in Michael Cera playing the lead role. Roven's credits include "The Dark Knight," "Batman Begins," "The Bank Job," "The International," "Get Smart" and the upcoming "Season of the Witch." Copeland's currently writing "Flight of the Navigator" for Disney, and his credits include "Wild Hogs" for Disney along with "Monster Squad" and "Yogi Bear" at Warners. Smallscreen credits include Fox's "Arrested Development" and NBC's "My Name Is Earl." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=1237&cs=1
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03-03-2010, 01:02 AM	#2
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Okay. Here's my cast. Gilligan : Michael Cera Skipper: Kevin James Mr. Howell: Kenneth Kimmons Mrs. Howell: Georgia Engel Ginger: Nicole Kidman Professor: Luke Wilson Mary Ann: Jenna Fischer
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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	My choice for Mary Ann, Linda Cardellini Attached Images

03-04-2010, 02:07 AM	#6
caladon Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts state home for the bewildered Posts: 1,151	Here are a few suggestions: Gilligan - Rider Strong or Justin Whalin Skipper - Michael Chiklis or Jim Belushi The Professor - Alan Ruck or Michael Boatman Mr. Howell - Charles Kimbrough or Ted Danson Mrs. Howell - Holland Taylor or Mary Steenburgen Ginger - Elizabeth Berkley or Laura Harris Mary Ann - Samantha Harris (did a great job in Surviving Gilligan's Island) or Danica McKellar Of course there's always this: Attached Images

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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Ginger: Bryce Dallas Howard

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JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	That guy on The Mentalist could play the Professor. I have no idea how his acting is, but the resemblance kills me.

03-04-2010, 11:39 PM	#9
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	He does, I love it. When I worked at CBS there was this certain Mentalist poster where he looked exactly like him and it scared me every time I walked past it, haha. I have a friend who just got into GI who loved The Mentalist, so she's highly amused. Let's just say she's a Professor fan now too, haha.

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03-06-2010, 12:53 AM	#13
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	From what little I've seen of "Two and a Half Men," Holland Taylor seems like she'd be fantastic as Lovey. What about Zooey Deschanel for MA? She always seems kind of innocent and retro whenever I see her in films.