Who should play the new 'Scarface'?
Ruthless character previously played by Paul Muni, Al Pacino and now?
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Who should play the new Scarface?
In 1932, Paul Muni played an Al Capone-esque Italian-American gangster terrorizing prohibition-era Chicago. In 1983, Al Pacino hammed it up as a Cuban immigrant mobster terrorizing coke-addled Miami. Now, with Universal considering another version of the American-dream-gone-astray tale, HitFix takes a look at a few of the contenders to play a 21st Century version of the gun-toting gangster. Since details are scarce about the character, we're going into this without any specific national background in mind, except for the fact that wherever life is cheapest, that's where Scarface has to come from.
Click through the gallery to see our casting ideas for the new film, and vote to let us know your favorite.
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September 25, 2011 at 3:55AM EST Reply to CommentEDGAR RAMIREZ. How could you guys possibly leave out the best choice? He would be perfect.
Thinkin Outathabox Why does Scarface have to be Latino? Shouldn't the "poor immigrant-turned gangster-makes-good" today be Chinese? Would give a different twist to the story and set it apart from comparisons to Tony Montana.
October 6, 2011 at 10:41AM ESTElizabeth
September 25, 2011 at 7:31AM EST Reply to CommentCarlos Ponce.... I reckon he could do a good job.. nothing like Al Pacino but still would be good.
Jonnybon
September 25, 2011 at 7:59AM EST Reply to CommentJoaquin Phoenix or Edgar Ramirez.
GN
September 25, 2011 at 10:53AM EST Reply to CommentTo me, the best choice is Benicio del Toro. He has the most emotional range and the right look to tackle this part.
Andrew Benicio del Toro would be an excellent choice!
September 30, 2011 at 11:55AM ESTRob
September 25, 2011 at 1:24PM EST Reply to CommentJavier Bardem
September 28, 2011 at 12:03PM ESTTroy i came here to make fun of a dumb idea until i read that. Hell yes.
September 28, 2011 at 4:28PM ESTbrendan Damn good suggestion Rob. Bardem would hit that role out of the park.
October 2, 2011 at 10:07PM ESTmax_mccarty_mccarty
September 25, 2011 at 7:55PM EST Reply to CommentMichael Shannon. Yeah. Think about it.
jimbo yes yes and yes
October 2, 2011 at 12:33PM ESTMister Big
September 26, 2011 at 4:50PM EST Reply to CommentNobody. I wish Hollywood would stop re-making every movie in history and (Gasp!) come up with an ORIGINAL idea! Holy Hell!
Che Che
September 26, 2011 at 8:39PM EST Reply to CommentDanny Trejo, Aaron Paul or even Brian Cranston. Trejo would be great AND hilarious! Though I would see anything with Depp in it. My boy!
Samcro1017 trejo would absolutely be my pick. you said it.
September 27, 2011 at 5:43AM EST
September 28, 2011 at 12:04PM ESTlarry Trejo definitely has the right look and presence, but not the acting chops, unfortunately. I'd like to see him in the movie playing a different character.
September 30, 2011 at 11:57AM ESTgregory Trejo all the way, he doesn't even have to say anything and I'm scared of him.
October 3, 2011 at 1:02AM ESTChe Che
September 26, 2011 at 8:41PM EST Reply to CommentDanny Trejo, Aaron Paul or even Brian Cranston. Trejo would be great AND hilarious. I would see anything with Depp in it. My boy!
Che Che
September 26, 2011 at 8:45PM EST Reply to Comment@Mister Big - I agree with you on the recycling. But you have to admit, the '83 remake was a *classic*. I don't think 3 times would be the charm. Yet what out of Hollywood has ever truly been an original? It's just more obvious these days.
Che Che
September 26, 2011 at 10:00PM EST Reply to CommentLogically, it should be a Latino/Hispanic portrayal. Drug cartel member, second generation (illegal?) immigrant arrival, just like the first two Scarface characters (Italian and Cuban American respectively).
WP
September 26, 2011 at 10:56PM EST Reply to CommentIf T.I. can act, he'd get my vote. If "wherever life is cheapest" sets the origin for the new Scarface, Africa's where it's at.
John
September 27, 2011 at 1:31AM EST Reply to CommentDUMB DUMB DUMB!!! This would be like re-making Goodfellas or Casino.
Al Uh, you realize that the Pacino version of Scarface was a remake? Get a clue.
September 30, 2011 at 11:57AM ESTJOHN YES But that black and white crap sucked the one with Pachino was good!
October 3, 2011 at 6:20PM ESTJohnny
September 27, 2011 at 10:31AM EST Reply to CommentYou could bet your ass that every rapper in the USA would be beating down the doors of the Scarface producers, prepared to do god-knows-what to get the lead part in this movie... say hello to my little "friend".
Ham
September 27, 2011 at 10:39AM EST Reply to Commentno one...stop remaking great movies!
Shawn
September 27, 2011 at 12:23PM EST Reply to CommentI agree with most talkbackers...why is hitfix picking so many white guys. stupid list. stupid idea for a movie
DB
September 27, 2011 at 3:11PM EST Reply to CommentHow about no one
Al Pacino said it best
Why don't they come up with other characters and stop duplicating the perfected movies?
ryanw
September 27, 2011 at 11:34PM EST Reply to CommentJuancarlo Esposito! or BRYAN CRANSTON!
mellosf
September 28, 2011 at 10:27AM EST Reply to CommentMy first pick is NO ONE - they shouldn't remake Scarface! Whats next? Casablanca? If they MUST remake it they should definitely go with a REAL latino this time around, like Benicio del Toro or Javier Bardem, someone with proven acting skills and respect in the industry.
Juan Why does respect in the industry matter? Who cares what the industry thinks? If someone who's never been in a movie before is the best actor for the part, who cares what Hollywood thinks.
September 28, 2011 at 11:33AM ESTdisonba3
September 28, 2011 at 12:01PM EST Reply to Commentis anyone listening????? Jarvier Bardom is perfect for this role!
Javier Great choice!
September 30, 2011 at 11:58AM ESTTroy
September 28, 2011 at 4:29PM EST Reply to CommentScarface is the most overrated movie of all time......except for maybe Boondock Saints.
Arman Rashidian
September 28, 2011 at 5:36PM EST Reply to CommentOscar Issac should have the part. He is the perfect fit for the roll.
Haik Mendelovich
September 28, 2011 at 7:00PM EST Reply to CommentNathan Lane.
Clearly.
RichardA
September 28, 2011 at 11:42PM EST Reply to CommentI love casting games.
Mary Lois Parker but that's played out.
Raul Esparza--we're talking about ScarFace! The Musical!, right?
Or Ken Jeong--Asian guy from The Hangover.
mary
September 29, 2011 at 1:56AM EST Reply to Commentsonny from general hospital
mary
September 29, 2011 at 1:58AM EST Reply to Commentsonny from gh
TexasChemist
September 29, 2011 at 9:47AM EST Reply to CommentWhat's with all the white/black guys? Scarface needs to be Cuban, Latino/Hispanic at a minimum. I think a good choice would someone under 40 with a good resume but little public exposure. A good place to start would be the former cast of OZ (HBO).
Johnny Al Pacino is an Italian American.
October 4, 2011 at 10:50PM ESTSLS
September 30, 2011 at 1:24AM EST Reply to CommentNo one should play "Scarface" They shouldn't even be remaking it.
Jim
September 30, 2011 at 4:52AM EST Reply to CommentWithout question: I should play the next Scarface. I even have a scar on my face. LOL Actually true. I was doing some body work on a car and the grinder got bound up in the fender well. It jerked out of my hand, ran up the fender and instantly ripped my face open. My girlfriend at the time said; 'Dang! You were hot before, but now you look meaner and hotter than ever. By the way ladies; 'this is the right answer'.
Back to the 'me' being perfect for this part, I would be perfect for any part. I am a great actor. Almost as good as I am 'a writer'. ;-) I always imagine that the screen is simply 'the world's mirror' and as long as you can clearly reflect the world back to itself, then you 'as an actor' have done your job.
Jim
September 30, 2011 at 4:53AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...Without question: I should play the next Scarface. I even have a scar on my face. LOL Actually true. I was doing some body work on a car and the grinder got bound up in the fender well. It jerked out of my hand, ran up the fender and instantly ripped my face open. My girlfriend at the time said; 'Dang! You were hot before, but now you look meaner and hotter than ever. By the way ladies; 'this is the right answer'.
Back to the 'me' being perfect for this part, I would be perfect for any part. I am a great actor. Almost as good as I am 'a writer'. ;-) I always imagine that the screen is simply 'the world's mirror' and as long as you can clearly reflect the world back to itself, then you 'as an actor' have done your job.
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