Colin Firth Confirms That He's Been Approached To Star In Oldboy

Colin Firth Confirms That He's Been Approached To Star In Oldboy

The King's Speech actor has confirmed recent reports that he's been approached to take the villain role in Spike Lee's upcoming Oldboy remake, but at the same time says that nothing's been confirmed yet...

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By PaulRom - Nov 19, 2011 09:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Oldboy
Source: MovieFone

Speaking with Movie Fone, Colin Firth - best known for his Oscar-winning The King's Speech - confirmed recent reports/rumors that he's been 'approached' about Spike Lee's upcoming remake of the 2003 Korean film/manga series Oldboy, where he could play the villain (Christian Bale was also up for the role, but it looks like he has since passed on the project). However, Firth also says that his being in the film has yet to be confirmed, and that he's just 'heard about it'. It sounds like he's only been offered the role and negotiations have yet to begin.



There is a report that you've been approached to star in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' remake. Is this true?
They are making a film. And, yeah, I have been approached about it.

Is it confirmed?
No.

So you're talking?
I've just... heard about it. [Smiles] You know.

Moviefone will have their full interview with Firth up soon, so stay tuned for that.
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AK47
AK47 - 11/19/2011, 10:15 AM
I wouldn't mind him doing it I just prefer Bale, he seems like he could play a epic villain
WellDrawn
WellDrawn - 11/19/2011, 10:21 AM
Firth is a great choice, considering this particular character.

And say what you will about Fight Club, the Sixth Sense, and Inception, OLDBOY IS the biggest mind f*ck of any movie EVER.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/19/2011, 11:40 AM
I think he should do it. He is a great actor but so far has pretty much played the same type of character in all of his movies. Tinker Tailor was a slight departure, but this would really show us what he could do I think.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 11/19/2011, 2:43 PM
Christian Bale would have been epic but i think Firth can pull it off too.

If not him i think Joseph Gordon-Levitt or James Franco would be cool. Or Jon Hamm.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 11/19/2011, 3:24 PM
I still think Bale should do it, but if Firth is cast that would be cool to.
AlibiBreakfast
AlibiBreakfast - 11/19/2011, 4:54 PM
@WellDrawn You're exactly right. It's a movie that can truly never be forgotten.
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