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Janice · 02-18-2002, 12:18 AM

The casting was perfect on TAGS and impossible to duplicate, but what actors would play the roles if the show were to be assembled today? I'll start with Jim Carrey for Barney--both actors are masters of facial expressions. Maybe Matthew McClonnehy (spell?) for Andy--he has that southern charm, accent and kind face.
Perhaps Doris Roberts as Aunt Bea--she'd have to tone her acting way down though.
Any thoughts?

GoldenFamilyTies · 02-18-2002, 10:18 PM

Betty White - Aunt Bea
Michael Gross - Barney

And I have no idea for Andy!

JPJ · 06-10-2002, 04:29 PM

What about Goober, Gomer, and Opie???

I have to admit that I'm stumped especially for Opie. Not many red-headed kid actors these days.

Will Dockery · 08-31-2023, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

The casting was perfect on TAGS and impossible to duplicate, but what actors would play the roles if the show were to be assembled today? I'll start with Jim Carrey for Barney--both actors are masters of facial expressions. Maybe Matthew McClonnehy (spell?) for Andy--he has that southern charm, accent and kind face.
Perhaps Doris Roberts as Aunt Bea--she'd have to tone her acting way down though.
Any thoughts?

Steve Buscemi as Barney.

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02-18-2002, 12:18 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Millenium Mayberry The casting was perfect on TAGS and impossible to duplicate, but what actors would play the roles if the show were to be assembled today? I'll start with Jim Carrey for Barney--both actors are masters of facial expressions. Maybe Matthew McClonnehy (spell?) for Andy--he has that southern charm, accent and kind face. Perhaps Doris Roberts as Aunt Bea--she'd have to tone her acting way down though. Any thoughts?

02-18-2002, 10:18 PM	#2
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	Betty White - Aunt Bea Michael Gross - Barney And I have no idea for Andy!

06-10-2002, 04:29 PM	#3
JPJ Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2001 Posts: 78	What about Goober, Gomer, and Opie??? I have to admit that I'm stumped especially for Opie. Not many red-headed kid actors these days.