JDFP
21-Nov-2010, 03:06 AM
No, not really, (as far as I know), but I was aiming at grabbing your attention. I'm a bastard like that (being around some folks here helps in that department). :D:p
Seriously though, I'd love to see some of the folks from the original Holy Trilogy guest star in "The Walking Dead" -- IF done right. Let's face it, I can't think of any of them that have really gone on to have illustrious film careers. That doesn't mean that they couldn't be a good guest star on the show though with the right writing. But, I'd definitely be up to say Pilato or Gaylen Ross, Savini, or Ken Foree stopping in for a guest appearance in an episode. I'd actually really like to see Pilato do a guest spot.
I can hear the detractors now: "No, no, this is a terrible idea. Darabont is trying to break away from the old and bring in something fresh and new." I can understand and appreciate that perspective. I don't think any of the folks from the original trilogy should be plopped in just for the sake of: "Hey! Wouldn't it be cool if...." but more out of giving the real respect for the world that Romero built. I can't think of a better way that Darabont could really give Romero the respect he deserves for the Holy Trilogy than bringing in some of the original blood that helped build it.
Makes me think too, I wonder if Savini or any of the others have made any comments to wanting to step in for a guest role on the show. That would be interesting if they were asked.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, don't turn this into a "Romero V. Darabont" thread. I'm just interested in others opinions on this -- not to bash or attack either.
j.p.
Seriously though, I'd love to see some of the folks from the original Holy Trilogy guest star in "The Walking Dead" -- IF done right. Let's face it, I can't think of any of them that have really gone on to have illustrious film careers. That doesn't mean that they couldn't be a good guest star on the show though with the right writing. But, I'd definitely be up to say Pilato or Gaylen Ross, Savini, or Ken Foree stopping in for a guest appearance in an episode. I'd actually really like to see Pilato do a guest spot.
I can hear the detractors now: "No, no, this is a terrible idea. Darabont is trying to break away from the old and bring in something fresh and new." I can understand and appreciate that perspective. I don't think any of the folks from the original trilogy should be plopped in just for the sake of: "Hey! Wouldn't it be cool if...." but more out of giving the real respect for the world that Romero built. I can't think of a better way that Darabont could really give Romero the respect he deserves for the Holy Trilogy than bringing in some of the original blood that helped build it.
Makes me think too, I wonder if Savini or any of the others have made any comments to wanting to step in for a guest role on the show. That would be interesting if they were asked.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, don't turn this into a "Romero V. Darabont" thread. I'm just interested in others opinions on this -- not to bash or attack either.
j.p.