Knight Rider movie casting RUMOR

Post by **Michael Pajaro** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:45 pm

*** RUMOR ONLY *** *** RUMOR ONLY *** *** RUMOR ONLY ***

Cinescape posts a lot of rumors with little basis in fact at times, but here's what at least one person is saying about the new Knight Rider movie:

"And now for the big 'tada' which you may (or may not) consider good news, they said they had already been in discussions with Paul Walker for the role and that he’d expressed interest in this project rather than doing another FAST AND THE FURIOUS movie. "

http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.as ... j_id=41670

*** RUMOR ONLY ***

Sith · Post by **Sith** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:56 pm

Interesting. I'd certainly prefer him over Affleck anyday to be honest.

I think he could pass for Michael Knight's son better than Affleck too.

Post by **Matthew** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:18 pm

I could actually live with Walker being an all new Michael Knight in a retro movie. Theres something rough and rugged about the guy that makes me think he could actually take on a bar full of Comtron truckers and come out on top. Plus it'd be a perfect reason to keep Kitt as an 1982 trans am if they went retro with Walker behind the wheel. If they can do it for Starsky Hutch, then i'd love them to do it for Knight Rider.

Skav · Post by **Skav** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:29 pm

Sorry, but no. While I enjoyed him in F&F and Joy Ride, he'd be one of these actors that girl teens go to just to see his looks and the guy's for the fast cars.

It'd draw the same F&F crowds, which I wouldn't want.

I'd choose Affleck since he at least draws a more mature audience...maybe because of the choice of films he has been in but still.

And well, I can't see a blonde guy(did i get it right this time?) wearing a black leather coat.

just doesn't look right.

I know Hasslehoff was blonde but it wasn't subtle.

Skav

Post by **Matthew** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:32 pm

He could die his hair a darker color, but i agree that a blond Michale in a black leather jacket might look a little wrong, although i'd need to see it to be sure.

From Matthew

GetKittBack · Post by **GetKittBack** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:35 pm

lets dont forget that if he would get the role he would be michaels son. gives you someting to think about

Post by **Matthew** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:26 pm

I just decided to throw this together for the fun of it. Its not the best quality as i used MS Paint, but it might just give people an idea of just how Paul Walker would look next to Kitt.

From Matthew

Skav · Post by **Skav** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 10:18 pm

cool, but i still prefer Affleck. of course, neither actor would go against that KITT since it would be a newer version of the TA or some other car.

Skav

SwEeTiNsAnItY · Post by **SwEeTiNsAnItY** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:08 am

lol, nifty work there math_scott!

I, myself, didn't see the Fast & Furious movies so I have no idea how good this guy is but I think he'd be better than Aflak. And there is an odd resemblance between Michael Knight and that guy that definetly helps... I honestly couldn't think of anyone better at this point. Sure, he'd draw a lot of the people who enjoyed F&F but that isn't entirely a bad thing... the movie peoples would get the money they want and hopefully the peoples who went to see it for the hot guys and fast cars would get something more out of it and want to check out the series. The more money they get, the more Knight Rider we get (as sad as that may be at times), so I don't mind, even if the people going to see it are shallow 14 year olds that consider Hondas muscle cars...

Post by **neps** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:50 am

The upcoming portion of the cinescape site used to be at corona.bc.ca and they used to have a 70% successful track record, so take that as you will for this rumor. So many names are being tossed around for this movie, it's hard to take any of them seriously until picture is committed to film.

I don't mind Paul Walker as a possible canidate. I would probably prefer him over Affleck (he acts too old and a bit too stiff). He would attrack the F&F crew, but after 2 FF films and a third on the way, I think he might be a little tight cast, and I'd be surprised if he'd want to do the film.

Nice image Matthew!

Post by **Matthew** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:13 am

Thanks Neil and SwEeTiNsAnItY.

I find it interesting that the passage on cinescape says he would rather do Knight Rider than another Fast and the Furious film, which i'm sure he loves doing. But as you say Neil, maybe its to try and be known as more than the guy who stared in all the Fast and the Furious films. I also agree that he does have an odd resemblence with the Michael Knight we already know and love SwEeTiNsAnItY. Long ago when news first broke of a KR movie, i thought that it could do far worse than starring Paul Walker being the new Michael Knight (which was long before the idea of his son popped up... which i hate by the way) because he has the right kind of look, and some real beleivability when it comes to fight scenes... and not to mention the ability to bring in big bucks at the box office, which is something David Hasslehoff most lilky could'nt do in the same circumstances.

From Matthew

cloudkitt · Post by **cloudkitt** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:19 pm

I agree...he COULD pass and Michael's son...better than Affleck

besides....I hate Affleck....

Knight Storm · Post by **Knight Storm** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:22 am

I met Paul walker in person. He's really a sweet guy. He has a hawk named 'Lady hawk' that came to vet office I work at. Sadly we couldn't get a pic of him. His brother's nice too.

Knight 'n' Day · Post by **Knight 'n' Day** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:01 am

I hated F&F, but I could live with Paul Walker if they cast him. He bears at least a passing resemblance to Hasselhoff, and, most important in my mind, HE'S NOT AFLAC!

As for attracting the F&F crowd, I'm sure that's the kind of audience that whatever studio picks the project up is going to aim it towards anyhow. Studios care about one thing only: BOX OFFICE.

knightman · Post by **knightman** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:10 am

i dont know the guy's name but the guy who plays jake 2.0

sorry i dont know his name i thiought he would be goood

Post by **Matthew** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:15 pm

I know who you mean knightman, but i personally feel he wouldn't be very good for the part. I didn't find him particularly convincing for Jake 2.0 either though, so thats probably why i'm against him for KR.

From Matthew

Post by **neps** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:29 pm

Christopher Gorham? Yea, I don't think so. Paul Walker, much much better choice.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0330913/

Post by **Matthew** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:21 am

Yeah i agree Neil. He just doesn't look right to play a character like Michael Knight to me. Granted he doesn't look as bad i thought, but i'd still prefer Walker over him anyday.

From Matthew

K.I.T.T_Knight · Post by **K.I.T.T_Knight** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:14 am

I think Matt Damon would be a good Michael Knight, too!! Take a look on this picture and think about it!!

Knight224 · Post by **Knight224** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:18 pm

I don’t remember if anyone already said this, but the actor who plays Michael Knight’s son doesn’t have to look like David Hasselhoff because he plays Michael KNIGHT not Michael LONG. Derh! LOL

And Paul Walker’s hawk is named “Ladyhawke” after the movie.

Post by **neps** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:43 pm

I'd have to say I'm against both Damon and Jake 2.0 guy simply cause they seem like side kick actors. They'd be fine as the modern day RC, but the modern day Michael needs something more.

Knight Rider movie casting RUMOR

Knight Rider movie casting RUMOR

Hold one second!

knight rider: original

knight rider: 2008-2009

team knight rider

other knight rider

news

user contributed

videos

photos

follow us