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Shia Says He Wants To Do A "Y: The Last Man" Movie After All!

Reports of Shia LeBeouf's disinterest in playing Yorick in "Y: The last Man" have apparently been greatly exaggerated..
The good news for "Y" fans is that a new script is being co-written by the creator of the comic Brian K. Vaughan. The bad news(if your not a Shia fan that is) is that "The Beef" says hes still definitely on board.

This is taken from a press appearance for Transformers 2...

"Y: The Last Man" is my favorite comic book. It's also [director] DJ Caruso's favorite comic book. We DO want to make it... Vaughn and [screenwriter Carl] Ellsworth and DJ are writing the script now. The script is not ready to be shot. DJ is making a different movie right now. He's making "Jack and the Beanstalk". There's just other things going on with DJ and I wouldn't want to make the movie with anybody else because he loves it like I do. But I don't think Vaughn is trying to give it to anybody else. I think that it is something that's very realistic, it's just not in the pipe for the next year."



I really don't mind Shia LeBeouf, he certainly doesn't annoy me as much as he seems to a lot of others. That being said, with my experience of "Y" limited to 2 or 3 issues, he doesn't seem right for the role of Yorick.
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Rorschach01
6/22/2009
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57 Comments

Shia is such a pu$$y. They need to pick an unknown. I've read all of the "Y" issues. He is not perfect for this role.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 9:34 AM
So SHIA's a Bull Sh!tter then lol!

Told you he'd jump at the chance to star in Y !!! ; )

Im with SirPrize, UNKNOWN!!!
LEEE777 - 6/22/2009, 9:40 AM
Agreed. I wish they would go with a lot more unknowns instead of big Hollywood names.
InstigatorGIRL - 6/22/2009, 10:05 AM
Exactly Instigator @ ; )

Just because their UNKNOWNS don't mean they don't deserve a chance to make it big, i feel if movies like GL, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Y etc etc go for big stars like BRAD PITT, SHIA etc, its just selling out! An the film a lil dumbed down.

Look at SUPERMAN REEVES, JACKMAN, etc, they are made for their characters! Don't have to be completely Unknowns but just not BIG BIG Stars, its takes away some of the movie!
LEEE777 - 6/22/2009, 10:14 AM
I don't mind big names. I'm just tired of Shia in general. Ryan Reynolds is perfect for Yoric, if you read the series you'll know exactly where I'm coming from.

I want some class on the silver scene. Not some freaking punk. Pick an unknown or Ryan, it will improve the overall experience.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 10:18 AM
Dear god, WHEN will this end?! I'm tired of the same 10 people getting all of the roles! I know Hollywood has run out of ideas of their own, but have they run out of people too?! It'd be OK if most of them could act, but as they can't why should we the public have to put up with this crap JUST 'cause they're the flavor of the week?!
loganoneil - 6/22/2009, 10:24 AM
Sirprize, its silver screen, and i don't understand how you can say to pick a unknown, i want some class, and then say to pick Ryan Reynolds, you are completely contradicting yourself. If you want a good role, give it to someone with talent, maybe people like Shia have been picked because they have already been discovered for their talent. Why would casting waste their time looking through a bunch of unknowns when they already have a huge stars with talent that will bring in money to the movie
thenumber12 - 6/22/2009, 10:35 AM
thenumber12 - I didn't contradict myself. My selection of Ryan is an example of how Ryan's acting is similar to the Yoric character. Have you read this comic?

I still prefer an unknown. My choice for Ryan is if the studio wants to utilize a known actor. This comic is considered an unknown due to it's not as familiar as Batman or Superman.

Read between the lines with me here.

I said "Ryan Reynolds is perfect for Yoric", I did not say "Ryan should be Yoric or should be selected as Yoric". This statement was not an implication. I prefer a clean slate for this movie. Ryan is my choice if the studio wants a known actor. Sounds like you have an issue with Ryan. Fine by me, you are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine.

"Why would casting waste their time looking through a bunch of unknowns when they already have a huge star with talent that will bring in money to the movie...?”
Good question. "Y" is already considered an unknown comic title, so all the better to go with an unknown actor for this movie.

If the studio crams the entire series into one movie, to me it doesn't matter who'll be in it. The movie will fail. There is so much material in this series. They'll have to make it into 2-3 movies.

I personally don't want to see Shia in another franchise. He's in two already.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 10:52 AM
Shia is good for the role in only the physical aspect.Dont get me wrong..i have loved him since even stevens but his characters always seem to be the same. I would love to have someone else play Yorick.
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 10:58 AM
Ryan might be a lil too old to play yorick but i get where you are coming from SirPrize. He is a lil like Yorick
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:02 AM
MsKyle - Grazie!
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 11:06 AM
"I want some class on the silver scene. Not some freaking punk. Pick an unknown or Ryan, it will improve the overall experience."
Pretty much saying Ryan should be slected at Yoric..
thenumber12 - 6/22/2009, 11:08 AM
I have nothing against unknowns, like Leee said, everyone has to start somewhere! But the reason established names are used is to sell the movie. We all get exited by hearing out fave actor will be in a new movie, doubly so if its a CBM. When i heard Wolverine was being played by someone i had never heard of i was pissed off. Now it so happened that it worked out because Jackman did a great job but i was very nervous walking in to see that first X Men!
Rorschach01 - 6/22/2009, 11:13 AM
Honestly..i am absolutely tired of seeing the same ppl on the big screen. Who remembers when Jude law was in every freaking movie? Like what da hell was that about? This is what casting is about...they need to discover new talents. Its the lack of fresh talent that makes it possible for Nicolas Cage to keep getting movie roles. I cant stand that dude and his hair!
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:18 AM
I think since the comic is not as well known a familier actor seems to make sence
teabag - 6/22/2009, 11:19 AM
they can have big names in supporting roles and have an unknown as Yorick.
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:20 AM
Obviously you did not read my latter post.

"Not some freaking punk. Pick an unknown or Ryan...", meaning pick an Unknown or Ryan (e.g. a known actor).

Can't argue with stupid. =P
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 11:25 AM
@ MsKyle.....although that idea sounds good in principal, hollywood studios, ANY hollywood studio, will probably stray away from that idea...that could end up meaning a possible blockbuster movie with a supporting cast that upstages the lead role....
OptimusPrimeTime - 6/22/2009, 11:28 AM
@ MsKyle.....although that idea sounds good in principal, hollywood studios, ANY hollywood studio, will probably stray away from that idea...that could end up meaning a possible blockbuster movie with a supporting cast that upstages the lead role....
OptimusPrimeTime - 6/22/2009, 11:28 AM
shia + a monkey in a comic movie i dont know anything about. probably wont have any interest in it.

i hate shia and i hate monkeys.
grif - 6/22/2009, 11:36 AM
plus..there are so many characters in that book.Is it gonna be possible to fit it in one movie?
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:37 AM
An unknown isn't always good. Has everyone forgotten Hayden Christiansen f'ing up Star Wars, and that little shit that played Anakin in the Phantom Menace? I think he'll do a fine job. It'll give him a chance to actually act instead of just run around yelling. I think people don't like him because he's making shitloads of money without actually acting and he gets to hang out with Megan Fox all day. He was great in Holes and Disturbia, and Eagle Eye. I didn't really watch Even Stevens very much, but he wasn't bad on that show either.
Tobuttica - 6/22/2009, 11:42 AM
he plays the same character over and over. Young dude who finds himself in a predicament and has to do all kinds of shit to get out of it. Womp Womp. No to Shia!
Still love him tho.
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:43 AM
Hayden is just a Horrible Actor.
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:45 AM
We should have Samuel L. Jackson play Yorick. :)
MsKyle08 - 6/22/2009, 11:46 AM
Phantom Menace sucked. That movie was a lost cause and everyone in it was collateral damage. Liam and Ewan couldn't save that monstrosity.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 11:48 AM
HAHA! MsKyle08.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 11:50 AM
Its not that I dont think LeBeouf can do the job, but give another Hollywood 20 something a shot. This dude seems to have a monopoly on these type of rolls. On the other hand if he is a big a fan of the comic as he says perhaps he'll commit more than some other actor. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
longbowhunter - 6/22/2009, 12:13 PM
No Shia LeBeouf in Y: The Last Man!!!

I was so happy about that news, not only because I can't stand Shia, but because I honestly believe he would do the role of Yorick no good. And now this, damn...! :-(

Oh well, I won't give up the hope for a great Y movie. A bunch of great Y movies, that is. Now way they could make ONE movie out of this scource material. IF Shia gets the role, however, I might wish for just one movie. Hurm, the guy didn't do me any wrong, but boy do I not like him!!

Kyos - 6/22/2009, 12:37 PM
I agree with longbowhunter and I think that they could find someone else for this role. Granted I have myself have only read a handful of issues but I dont really picture him as Yorick.
ironknight27 - 6/22/2009, 12:37 PM
ROR @ ; )
LEEE777 - 6/22/2009, 1:07 PM
I agree with the votes for an unknown. Big name actors are less likely to be in sequels. I hate cast change! >=(
BmanHall - 6/22/2009, 1:08 PM
Good point BmanHall.
longbowhunter - 6/22/2009, 1:10 PM
Bmanhall - Agreed. That is a good point. A great example of that is Star Wars episodes 4-6. Empire Strikes Back is still the best one out of them all.

Unknowns such as Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and a barely known Harrison Ford and a known Alex Guiness made this franshise an Icon.
SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 1:29 PM
Hell yeah, Empire is my favorite too. Boba Fett rules!
longbowhunter - 6/22/2009, 1:36 PM
Empire is by far the best! I want to have Boba Fett's babies!
BmanHall - 6/22/2009, 1:37 PM
I still want a Tauntaun sleeping bag.



SirPrize - 6/22/2009, 1:50 PM
I dont want Shia as yorick. i think Shia sucks and is a sub-par actor with a huug egotistical self absorbed personality that is abrasive and leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Jojo Risin - 6/22/2009, 1:50 PM
Mr.Jojo... i dont know what you said but hell yeah!!
teabag - 6/22/2009, 2:38 PM
JACK...AND THE BEANSTALK...OKAYYYYYYY.
GUNSMITH - 6/22/2009, 3:17 PM
Damn, I laughed so hard when I saw the Tauntaun sleeping bag. Look how okay that kid is sleeping in alien guts...HA!
longbowhunter - 6/22/2009, 5:58 PM
I think he can pull it off.
Bandrews1 - 6/22/2009, 8:09 PM
I also want a tauntaun sleeping bag.

My vote is for unknown, no Shia LeBouf, same for 355 cast an unknown same as Hero.
NoobMike - 6/22/2009, 9:38 PM
you guys are so lame... hes a good actor thats probably around the same age as all of ur little queers only he's not fat, a dork and he is a talented actor.. i hate u seeing all of this hate for the guy.... If ANY of you had the change to be in these movies u would. Hes a hard working star who is actually down to earth... You will all be begging for an actor like him when actors like channing tatus start taking on these roles
fotc - 6/22/2009, 10:13 PM
So which one are you fotc.....queer , fat , or a talented actor....the dork parts a given
teabag - 6/23/2009, 4:27 AM
me thinks fotc has a crush on Shia.
MsKyle08 - 6/23/2009, 8:42 AM
That's what it sounds like.
SirPrize - 6/23/2009, 9:50 AM
fotc translated...." I have an Eagle Eye poster and i rubb my penis into shia's face cus he's not fat"
teabag - 6/23/2009, 10:27 AM
Now I want an Eagle Eye poster. Sounds like fun.

Teabag - LMFAO
SirPrize - 6/23/2009, 10:39 AM
haha apparently... and i guess for that sake I rub myself to batman and all the other comicbook characters. am i really getting shit for being a fan of someone on a fan site? The guys a good actor and everytime hes in a comic related movie theres assloads of insults and its ridiculous. Give the guy a break, there are far worse actors that could be ruinig these movies
@teabag... all of the above
fotc - 6/23/2009, 10:59 AM
haha apparently... and i guess for that sake I rub myself to batman and all the other comicbook characters. am i really getting shit for being a fan of someone on a fan site? The guys a good actor and everytime hes in a comic related movie theres assloads of insults and its ridiculous. Give the guy a break, there are far worse actors that could be ruinig these movies
@teabag... all of the above
fotc - 6/23/2009, 10:59 AM
WOW THAT LAST OUTBURST WAS SO POINTLESS YOU SAID IT TWICE!!.....i dont think the problem is you like shia fotc more the fact you called everyone queer....just a guess
teabag - 6/23/2009, 11:18 AM
I'm not fat. I'm big boned. Crap! or is it that I have space efficiency issues. I have 7% body fat as of yesterday.

I'm with ya teabag. FOTC is Supermike's twin.
SirPrize - 6/23/2009, 11:29 AM
@SirPrize

I want that Tauntaun sleeping bag for MY baby! Hell yeah!!
LuV1138 - 6/23/2009, 12:24 PM
no not everyone.. just those continuously ranting about how much they hate shia lebouf.. thing is, im not a big fan of his even but honestly why does everyone hate this guy so much? I would love a valid reason becausei from his movies, i havent seen a reason. And saying "he sucks" or "he cant act" isnt a reason unless you back with up with examples
fotc - 6/23/2009, 2:35 PM
has anyone read a 'Y' book? Shia's perfect for the role. He's absolutely perfect. Nobody knows what the sh!t is up - I don't think he's anything spectacular but he IS Yorick.
Keven - 6/23/2009, 2:47 PM
I think Shia would be a great Yorick.

It goes back to the actor and how much they like and want to do the role. He seems like its something he is already interested and is glad to do. If the creator of the story is ok with him playing the main character then by all means Ill trust that decision.

Because, Vaughn has recent some damn good books, including Y the Last Man
Spada - 6/23/2009, 8:39 PM

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