ROTTEN TOMATOES: Will The Game Play The A-Team's B.A. Baracus? Comments

Will The Game Play The A-Team's B.A. Baracus?

by | July 02, 2009

Summary

We've read Ice Cube and Common's names being floated in connection with the role of B.A. Baracus in the upcoming "The A-Team" adaptation -- now, courtesy of Blackfilm, comes word that The Game is being "heavily considered" for the part. Back to Article

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JUDGE DREDD writes:
on Jul 02 2009 10:53 AM

No No No No No No! Or as Vader would put it... Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Damn, this film coulda been great, but already it just feels like a seen it all before Mission Impossible style film. Have the producers even seen the A-Team?

Why do us Net Nerds come up with better casting choices than the the casting directors?

The big black guy from TDK (the one on the prison boat) would be better than this puny guy. Or Ving Rhames, or michael Clark Duncan! Why cant hollywood see the wood for the trees?

Jim Carrey would make THE perfect Murdoch, but I bet they go for someone like Ryan Reynolds or something.

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oddjob323 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 11:27 AM

Mr. T should play B.A. Baracus.

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buddablz writes:
on Jul 02 2009 11:43 AM

Why do I keep hearing the worst casting choices.

The Game can't act too well, I saw him in Street Kings. Common couldn't act either unless he's playing Common in films like: American Gangster, Terminator Salvation, and Smokin Aces. He seemed like Common in all of those. Neither.
Why am I not hearing Ving Rhames? unless they go with an unknown.

Speaking of Mr. T, did anyone see that infomercial he's on?

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jul 02 2009 11:58 AM

I thought they were talking about HHH, which seemed strange, but not that much stranger than the truth.

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MovieMaster writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:02 PM

The Game shouldn't be in this movie. He's just not really a good actor. He's a pretty good artist but acting isn't where he does very well. I would pick Common over him but he's not really right for this role either. If I were them I would pick someone really big like Terry Crews or Tommy Lister (big black guy from TDK). The Game is really going to have to hit the weights if he wants to look anything like B.A.

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K C. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:03 PM

i just dont like ice cube when he plays rough n tough. Just doesnt have much of an intimidation factor.

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RT-Ryan writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:11 PM

Good Lord, I hope this isn't true. The Game's a terrible enough rapper; let's not feed his ego any further by allowing him to think he can act, too.

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:34 PM

Not to mention, the game is pretty much the antithesis of what Mr. T's character is all about. Plus I think The Game has a clause in his contract where he doesn't have to take his grill out.

Anyways, I think Kimbo would play a better Mr. T. And just for everyone's sake, I'll spare us a 'pity the fool' joke.

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M.C.P. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:46 PM

Ha, ya same here bigbrother, thought HHH was who they were saying at first.
Shoot, he might be better than some rapper...

M.C. Duncan or Ving would be a good choice for B.A.

Ya, JudgeDredd the big black guy on the boat in the TDK is Debo from Friday and other movies.

"Go to sleep Craig.."

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:47 PM

Someone said Ving Rhames. That person is wise!

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dannyboy3030 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 12:59 PM

Terry Crewes? Friggin perfect. The Game? Friggin lame. See how I rhymed Crewes with perfect.

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cypress550 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 01:16 PM

the game is a bad choice to play him, although better than common. but terry crewes, or ving rhames or tiny zeus lister would be awesome choices.

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Not L. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 02:22 PM

Ving Rhames and Tommy Lister are likely too old for the cast they are trying to put together here (young 30 somethings)

Though Ving would kick some a$$ in that role!

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Don't Tase Me Bro writes:
on Jul 02 2009 03:12 PM

I'll still hold a candle for Michael Clarke Duncan.

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B B. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 04:29 PM

I think The Game would be fantastic in this role. He's proven his acting abilities in his past films and his fresh take on the part would make it new and hip. Don't forget his huge following in the music world that would attract a whole new group of millions of viewers who might not be familiar with the franchise.

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rsr5001 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 07:53 PM

yea i agree with the guy above. Ving Rhames is too old for the cast they are goin for. I also think MC Duncan might be too tall. Mr T isn't that tall and MCD would likely dwarf the rest of the cast. I'm pullin for RAMPAGE JACKSON.

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 08:09 PM

Kimbo, already has a Mr. T haircut, and Mr. T is supposed to be big and intimidating, Rampage Jackson isn't nearly tall enough

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Chris B. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 09:05 PM

In reply to this comment (#2520519)
you obviously have no idea who The Game is. show me some videos where the guy has a grill in his mouth. the guy is from Compton not Atlanta.

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Jul 02 2009 09:24 PM

Sorry to offend your delicate sensibilities. I was only making a joke, you've heard of them before, right? You'll have to excuse me, but I don't take any rapper seriously.

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Don't Tase Me Bro writes:
on Jul 03 2009 05:28 AM

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Michael Clarke Duncan is a massive 6'5. But Liam Neeson is 6'4...so he wouldn't exactly tower over Hannibal. Bradley Cooper is 6'1, but with the right pair of shoes, he could appear taller.

Height won't be a problem for any director worth his salt. Angles can be cheated if necessary.

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