I couldn't help it, really ;)

[floatingleaf]

I know today may not be the most aproppriate time for a fangirling post... but I just have this unsurmountable urge to squee.:D All because of this one amazing, wonderful guy:



He's all the way at the top of the Hollywood dream machine these days - and still, no trace of an inflated ego can be detected in his behavior. He would think nothing of jumping over railings and running across the street in the rain to sign autographs for his fans, simply because they are there, waiting for him. He would speak his mind honestly and freely on any controversial topics brought up for discussion, and yet refuse to conform to the unspoken rule and drag out his private life into the spotlight - or invent one just to please the masses. He would lavishly praise other actors, directors and pretty much everyone else he's ever worked with, but when being praised himself, he would just say a very quiet 'thank you', duck his head like a shy teenage boy, and change the subject. There is so much about him that just makes me MELT... but let's not go into graphic detail.:D I just really wanted to share my excitement about his latest achievements, which I'm hoping to savor within the next few weeks/months. Here's the agenda, as it were:



I know he's not holding hands with Ed Harris here, but it looks almost as if they were, and after all, when some journalist made a reference to Brokeback Mountain, it was Viggo who said: "They cut those scenes"... LOL.




I love this image from the Good trailer. It is disturbing, yes, but I love how much he tells us about this character with one single look. It takes a great actor to get the message across properly, and it also takes courage to do that (incidentally, I also loved watching Viggo play a ruthless serial killer, AND a demented cannibal - so I don't suppose I'm going to have a 'problem' seeing this particular movie; bring it on, I say!...;P).




Judging by the reviews, this one might actually break my heart more... but I can't wait for it anyway. *shudders in joyfully-anxious anticipation*


And then he will be Aragorn again. *swoons* And then there is talk about him playing the protagonist in the sequel to Dances with Wolves. Oh my God. I LOVED that movie, even though I was never too crazy about Kevin Costner, and when I read somewhere that Viggo was actually considered for the role before Costner decided he wanted to play it himself... I almost fainted on the spot. This is such a perfect role for Viggo. Just... PERFECT. And looks like he might get to play it after all...

OK. It's bedtime. End of squee... for now.:P

Comments

[surreysmum.livejournal.com]

*squeeing with you* :-)

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

:)

I should probably also mention that I am green with envy, because some people I know were actually THERE, getting their stuff signed by a rain-drenched Viggo... *rueful sigh*

[stormatdusk.livejournal.com]

i ♥ everything about this post!

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

I used to know how to do the little hearts, but I forgot, so instead let me just do this: <3333333 ;)

[taelyn-sass.livejournal.com]

*squees with you* And cowboy Viggo in Texas? *dies*

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Perfect timing, innit?...:D

[rainweaver13.livejournal.com]

Interesting note: I read in an old story that Michael Blake, the author of Dances With Wolves, actually lived with Viggo and Exene in Idaho during the writing. The book is dedicated to Exene.

But the story is that the book (and then the screenplay) were written with Viggo meant to be John Dunbar and Ex as Stands With a Fist. There was trouble getting financing, and finally the the production company brought Kevin Costner (then peaking, career-wise) in to make the sale. The rest is history.

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

WOW. Thank you so much for the info. I had no idea. No wonder I thought Viggo was made for this role (since in fact it was the role that was made for him, lol).

I did read the book, years ago, but of course I didn't remember who it was dedicated to - not that I would have known who Exene was, back then (I don't think I knew who Viggo was, either...;).

But now I feel sort of cheated, you know?... They shouldn't have made the movie with Costner. They should have waited till Viggo had made a name for himself and could bring in the cash. It was HIS part, dammit!... *pouts*

[romi.livejournal.com]

I AGREE WITH EVERY SINGLE WORD OF PRAISE.
AMEN.

Great post!
Are you serious? He has said yes to doing Aragorn again?

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

:D

He has said yes to doing Aragorn again?

I think he said something about not wanting anyone else to play the character that he had identified with for so long... but I don't have the exact quote. At any rate, it would be an abomination if they cast anyone else as Aragorn, wouldn't it?...;P