Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Probably one of my favorite books, Terry Gilliam, one of the more inventive directors out there, has been desperately trying to find the funds in order to make this. He even lined up (on good faith) Johnny Depp and Robin Williams in the lead roles. Here is who I would put in the roles
Aziraphale- Paul Bettany
I love Bettany's comedic timing. It's very subtle in way that reminds me of Fawlty Towers, and British com in general. He's also got that angelic look to him. Tall, lanky, pale skin, blonde hair, blue eyes. I can visualize him stomping around a dusty bookstore quipping with Crowley
Crowley- Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg is hot shit right now. He's definitely one of the funniest people to emerge in the industry in years. Through his mutliple partnerships with Edgar Wright he has been able to show off his best, and their earliest work, the Brit TV show Spaced, had him playing a punk rock, slacker fanboy. Theres no question in my mind that he could handle the attitude and in-your-face wit (as opposed to Az's more subtle wit).
Anathema Device- Kelly MacDonald
She's not smokin' hot, but she is very attractive. She's got that loveable, adorable girl next door vibe. A very specific look for a likeable spinster like Anathema. She's full of potential as a dramatic actor, and while not naturally witty, she held her own against comedic types in both Choke and Intermission.
Newton Pulsifier- Elijah Wood
About as uninspired casting as you can get, but when you need someone who can be both timidly nerdy, but still command (for lack of a better word) the screen and not dissappear into the background, Wood is the way to go.
Witchhunter Shadwell- Bill Nighy
Nighy's timing rivals that of John Cleese. His voice is commanding and sounds heroic, but with the right delivery comes off perfectly spoofish, even to the point to sound like a crazy or clueless hero. Nighy's subtle, scatterbrain delivery (specifically Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) leaves me with the impression that he would absolutely excel in the role.
Agner Nutter- Tracy Ullman
Why? Just Because! She is a goddess among comediennes. To play a British witch who sets the entire laugh-riot story on its way.
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