I must attribute that to the producers of those films.

Hair color should change with the role the actress is playing, but typically doesn't. We had three blond Dagnys in the three Atlas Shrugged movies so far.

I'm not that hung up on the actors' appearances -- see my comments above -- but it seems to me that having them match the book in as many aspects as possible would be better than having them deviate.

To be honest, the actors' physical appearance is a lot less important to me than the personality and values they are able to project/embody in the role. But the ideal would be to have actors who match the characters in appearance and age as well.

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Yes, I was thinking that, too. But very few who choose to dye their hair go back to using their natural color, even when the role calls for it. To wit, the previous Atlas Shrugged movies.

Their hair color does not matter. That changes with the role they are playing.

Spader has to play a crazy guy. It's his signature. How about as Ragnar or Midas?

James Spader as Ellis Wyatt would be good!

Rigg is still alive and acting in Game of Thrones... although with that show she could be killed off at any moment ;^)

Or maybe Anna Torv from Fringe?

I'd be very surprised if there isn't a thinking actor who can nail the role.
Spacey would turn my stomach; He is a Democrat and a friend of Bill Clinton.
Don't give aid and comfort to the enemy.

If my eyes don't deceive me, she also played opposite Nick Cage in the "National Treasure" movies as the love interest.

Nathan Fillion for Hank Rearden

I favor Jennifer Garner myself...Alias

Let's not forget that virtually all blonde actresses actually have dark hair.

I think a lot of the actresses mentioned are too old for the role of Dagny. And too blond. Let's not forget that Dagny had brown hair.

OH!!! Yes, ok. Wow. She's really like fine wine. Be still my heart...

I bet I could do it. I saw the guy in the last movie...

I think Dominic Cooper would be an excellent Francisco. He plays Howard Stark in the Agent Carter show right now, he was a great Ian Fleming and he was insanely good in The Devil's Double. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1002641/

Someone who can act and pull the part off SO well it would catch a younger female leftist pinko moocher so far off guard it would literally and completely change her life. For the better. Someone who could bring Dagny to life, and - AND - make her feel like, yes, not only could I be that woman Dagny, I --WANT-- to be like her.

And yes, I speak from very personal experience here. (Same with both the Hank Rearden and John Galt characters - one that a man can put himself into those shoes and silently think to himself... "Yes - that's me."...)

It would be nice if their personal philosophy matched Rands... but honestly, if it's a choice betweeh a rock hard dedicated objectivist that can somewhat act, a middle of the roader who can do the part justice, or someone on the left like Wright who is such a good and professional actress she could play Dagny not only well, but right (regardless of her personal politics) ... who would likely NAIL the part and bring Dagny to life... to a crowd who may well also be lefty-leany... As an investor and someone who wants the MOST bang for the buck...

Well, let me throw this out there as well. You are an investor, you have $15 million to throw at a project as an investment like this to see it through... You will want the best return for your money you can get (and if not, why are you here?? --grins--)... YOU would want the absolute BEST acting talent across the board, both for the "Heroes" and the "Villains" regardless of their personal politics... you want PROFESSIONALS.

If you as a producer came to me as an investor and said we're doing Atlas, and we have slated Jane Blatzenspier, who is a dedicated Objectivist with some small screen experience, and decided against a better actress because she's not an avowed and dedicated objectivist... Well, as an investor and businesswoman, I would send you packing. Because as an investor, my first philosophy is turning my investment in your project into a huge return If your philosophy as the manager of the project or producer does not come up to my goals, you're saying I should give you money to make bad choices for my investment.

Honestly... George Clooney as Mr. Thompson. Spacey as Wesley Mouch - or maybe even Hank Rearden. NOT because of their personal beliefs, but because they can bring those parts to life - and beyond. You're hiring their TALENT and PROFESSIONALISM as an EMPLOYEE< not interviewing them to be your best friend.

my 2¢...
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You are right! And, no, you're not showing your age. My young son loves the old Avengers' series. Diana Rigg was both attractive and elegant.

Showing my age, I have always thought that the actress who played Mrs. Peel (Diana Rigg) on the TV show, The Avengers, was a perfect Dagny.

She is now dead, though Dagney will live forever.

Remember Jolie was rumored to be in the movie version at one point.
http://variety.com/2006/film/features...

Does her father have any influence over her politically ? If she's not a flaming Liberal, she would make a good Dagny.