British Actor Daniel Craig photo by NYTrotter
Hollywood may be experiencing a little horse trading, based upon rumors heard around the paddock on January 28th.
Apparently, actor Robert Downey, Jr., has trotted away from the upcoming motion picture, Cowboys & Aliens. DreamWorks Pictures producers are reportedly trying to rein in 42-year-old British actor Daniel Craig for the riding and roping lead in the science fiction Western film.
The Cowboys & Aliens film, with a projected cinematic release in June 2011, is based on the 2006 graphic novel series by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg (published by Platinum Studios Comics of Harper Collins).
Cowboys & Aliens, set in the Wild West of the 1800’s, portrays a conflict (on horseback) between space alien invaders and cowboys and Apaches.
The film will be directed by Jon Favreau (Elf and Iron Man).
Cowboys & Aliens graphic novel cover
Daniel Craig is perhaps best known for his role as James Bond, British secret agent #007, in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Daniel Craig also appeared in Elizabeth, The Golden Compass, Munich, Road to Perdition and other films.
Playing an American cowboy may be a stretch.
But can Daniel Craig ride a horse?
Hollywood insiders (such as writers at Cinematical, The Insider and Variety) seem to think actor Daniel Craig can pony up for the part as a galloping gunslinger.
After all, the British actor quit smoking and enlisted a personal fitness trainer’s assistance to buff up for the Bond movies. Perhaps an equestrian trainer can whip him into shape for the lead role in Cowboys & Aliens, if he signs on. (Any volunteers?)
Comments
Oh yea, I could teach him how to horse ride,:-)
I have that graphic novel. A screen adaptation should be interesting.
I would love to teach Daniel horseback riding. Can't wait for the movie, looks like fun.
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