Jennifer Garner to play Miss Marple?!?
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And there I was just about to post this.......
Agatha Christie's famous elderly sleuth Miss Marple is to get a shock makeover - Jennifer Garner is the surprise choice to play the iconic character in Disney's modern day re-invention of the series.
Instead of the mature spinster who solves crimes in an English village, the revamped version will star Hollywood beauty Garner, 38. It's not yet known if the film's setting will be in America or the UK.
Actresses who have played the sleuth include Dame Margaret Rutherford, Gracie Fields and Joan Hickson. Angela Lansbury also played the heroine in 1980's 'The Mirror Crack'd' alongside Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis.
'Twin Peaks' screenwriter Mark Frost will be on writing duties for the re-invention of one of the most famous fictional sleuths ever created. According to the LA Times, Disney are "looking to do a contemporary version with an edge".
While some fans of the much loved character will be up in arms over the decision to go younger for Miss Marple, Warner Bros' recent attempt to re-invent another fictional detective for a new generation was a huge success. 'Sherlock Holmes' was a hit with both fans of the series and newcomers. A sequel will be released at the end of the year.
Garner will reportedly act as producer on the movie as well.
Three letters spring to mind - F.F.S.
Agatha Christie's famous elderly sleuth Miss Marple is to get a shock makeover - Jennifer Garner is the surprise choice to play the iconic character in Disney's modern day re-invention of the series.
Instead of the mature spinster who solves crimes in an English village, the revamped version will star Hollywood beauty Garner, 38. It's not yet known if the film's setting will be in America or the UK.
Actresses who have played the sleuth include Dame Margaret Rutherford, Gracie Fields and Joan Hickson. Angela Lansbury also played the heroine in 1980's 'The Mirror Crack'd' alongside Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis.
'Twin Peaks' screenwriter Mark Frost will be on writing duties for the re-invention of one of the most famous fictional sleuths ever created. According to the LA Times, Disney are "looking to do a contemporary version with an edge".
While some fans of the much loved character will be up in arms over the decision to go younger for Miss Marple, Warner Bros' recent attempt to re-invent another fictional detective for a new generation was a huge success. 'Sherlock Holmes' was a hit with both fans of the series and newcomers. A sequel will be released at the end of the year.
Garner will reportedly act as producer on the movie as well.
Three letters spring to mind - F.F.S.
To be fair... Agatha Christie never liked Margaret Rutherford playing the part... she always intended Miss Marple to be much much younger and not so doddery....
But JENNIFER GARNER????
Sorry guys.... I am not geographically challenged.... but I don't GET Americans playing VERY English characters.
I never liked Renee Zeldwegger playing that diary chic either.
Miss Marple is ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!!
But JENNIFER GARNER????
Sorry guys.... I am not geographically challenged.... but I don't GET Americans playing VERY English characters.
I never liked Renee Zeldwegger playing that diary chic either.
Miss Marple is ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!!
Tonyblack said:
Talking about British accents, what about Russell Crowe in Robin Hood? To be fair - he did try and do lots of different British accents during that film. His Liverpudlian was very good. 
Even some of the Yanks are stunned at the casting!!
Remember Agatha Christie’s iconic, elderly spinster detective Miss Marple who solved crimes in between knitting and gardening? Well, Disney’s going to make another movie about her, only this time she’ll be younger and played by Jennifer Garner (who is producing as well).
Also, this one’s set in modern times. So uh.. I guess she’ll solve crimes between shopping for shoes and dining at Soho cafes? And, if they’re changing all of these elements, it seems like they might as well “re-boot” the name too. I mean, they can’t actually name this sexy female detective for a new generation Miss Marple, can they?
The script will apparently be written by Mark Frost, who gets major credibility points for writing on Twin Peaks, and then loses some of them for penning both Fantastic Four films.
Right now, Frost is probably pouring over a blank sheet of paper, trying to figure out how to handle a memo from Disney asking him to make the main character’s name sound younger without totally sacrificing the source material.
I’ll admit, it’s a tough one! But still, here are seven suggestions to jump start Frost’s brainstorming. Submit your own suggestions in the comments.
· Miss M.
· Carrie “Marple” Bradshaw
· Cleo Marplé
· Margaret Pell
· Juno Marple
· M.A.R.P.L.E. (code name given by a secret government agency.)
· DJ Marp
Remember Agatha Christie’s iconic, elderly spinster detective Miss Marple who solved crimes in between knitting and gardening? Well, Disney’s going to make another movie about her, only this time she’ll be younger and played by Jennifer Garner (who is producing as well).
Also, this one’s set in modern times. So uh.. I guess she’ll solve crimes between shopping for shoes and dining at Soho cafes? And, if they’re changing all of these elements, it seems like they might as well “re-boot” the name too. I mean, they can’t actually name this sexy female detective for a new generation Miss Marple, can they?
The script will apparently be written by Mark Frost, who gets major credibility points for writing on Twin Peaks, and then loses some of them for penning both Fantastic Four films.
Right now, Frost is probably pouring over a blank sheet of paper, trying to figure out how to handle a memo from Disney asking him to make the main character’s name sound younger without totally sacrificing the source material.
I’ll admit, it’s a tough one! But still, here are seven suggestions to jump start Frost’s brainstorming. Submit your own suggestions in the comments.
· Miss M.
· Carrie “Marple” Bradshaw
· Cleo Marplé
· Margaret Pell
· Juno Marple
· M.A.R.P.L.E. (code name given by a secret government agency.)
· DJ Marp
