Regrettably, actor John Huston is no longer with us. Were he still here, he would be my choice: a gruff, grizzled businessman with a towering presence - one who has reached the pinnacle of success in spite of the impediments thrown in his path by a bureaucracy run amok. He clearly understands that the producers are outnumbered and the only way to prevail is to convince them to stop producing, let the country grind to a halt and then pick up the pieces. Morgan Freeman would fit the description, but he's probably too expensive and too liberal. The casting director has his work cut out for him.

B

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He has a blameless smile

Shroeder is a good choice for a known actor... but what about Greg Gomes for an unknown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wseyWRBW...

Rocky_Road, I Couldn't agree more with you!

B.

The speech is one of the problems with the movie format. 5 seasons on Hulu or Netflix or Amazon prime or HBO or something would result in the time freedom to handle it well.

the heck with "hollywood handsome" -- get someone who will BE John Galt. i vote emphatically for Adrien Brody. his face is so expressive, and in his eyes i see John Galt. physically, he's right, too. and the right age. don't know his personal politics; don't want to. it's acting, after all. as long as it isn't a total lib, of course!

as for John Galt's Speech -- it's 3 hrs. long, obviously won't work in a film. should be shot as a montage -- even Rocky had a montage -- with the most important points emphasized, along with close-ups of reactions by pertinent characters. the entire Speech should be included in the DVD for us, the truly dedicated.

maybe no one has considered him, but i vote emphatically for Adrien Brody. physically, he fits, his eyes are everything i expect to see in John Galt's eyes, and for goodness' sake, he doesn't have to be "hollywood handsome". Brody is incredibly talented -- i don't know his personal philosophy, but i am convinced that he would actually BE John Galt. it is, after all, acting, and Brody is just unexpected enough to be the right choice.

Gary Cooper was great as Roark, but that was a different era: when Hollywood actors actually liked America! Today they just want to transform America into their version of Utopia... "Ameritopia"

B. The actor needs to possess a deep understanding of, and passion for, Ayn Rand's ideas first and foremost.
Good actors are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, and to really pull this off and make the character believable it's best the actor thinks like John Galt thinks. Or, if not, at least Galt should be played by an unknown because it is very hard to separate the actor from the character he plays!

A

If this was 10 years ago or better I would say Larry Wilcox (CHIPS) however a lean lanky country boy type who can act will work by me. Attractive in a natural sort of way with a disarming smile.

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# A. That is what good acting is all about; being able to convince someone that you are that character...beliefs and all.

I would be highly disappointed to have a Hollywood liberal cast in any of the characters of heroic "character". I would be fine if any of them were to play any of the moochers because that would fit what we see from them in reality. I would much rather have a new fresh face that fit the character to play John Galt. I would prefer for it to be someone who does believe in the philosophy. It is so hard to get anything done with all of the moocher mentality out there that I do try to do everything that I can to vote with my dollars. I try not to support people working against us with my hard earned money. It is time to make the effort to support like minded people while trying to educate the rest. Casting someone in this movie who preaches against our values defeats the purpose of all that we do or try to do. I would probably not go to see this last movie if a liberal actor were picked. I would just give up on this series of movies and stick to reading the book over and over again.

and when you look into his eyes, you feel as though theyve seen everything good and bad in this world. A sadness mixed with wisdom, truth and happiness......does that make sense?

he must stand out even when he is not trying to, he must have a presence like no other in the world. he must be mysterious, appear worldly, ancient, and while outwardly exhibiting all these qualities, appear relaxed, humble and gracious.

B!

I choose option "B"

Mmbl, apparently you don't remember Lowe being arrested at the 1988 Dem convention in Atlanta for expressing his ardor on a 15 year old young lady. I know Ayn is all about the liberation of female sexual power but that is anything but.

The part of John Galt should be someone new and fresh that understands the concept of Rand's work. Frankly , I should play the part.

How about a good looking, conservative or libertarian actor who can really bring passion to the role? If an outspoken left-winger/socialist played the role, I would have a hard time watching the movie. IMHO, someone like Rob Lowe would be good in the role.