Sean Penn to play Richard Clarke in movie Against All Enemies

[RamboLiberal]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/05/penn_to_play_cl.html

Penn to Play Clarke in Movie
May 17, 2006 4:57 PM

Christopher Isham Reports:

Former White House counter-terrorism official Richard Clarke, now an ABC News consultant, will be portrayed by Sean Penn in the Sony film of Clarke's "Against All Enemies." The book chronicles what happened inside the White House leading up to and through the 9/ll attacks. The film will be directed by Paul Haggis.

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If anyone does a film about the run up to 9/11 and doesn't mention John O'Neill - then it is a complete waste of time.

John O'Neill - former FBI anti-terror agent who did all he could do to warn US Govt about pending attacks but was ignored. Quit the FBI to work as head of security at twinb towers and tragically died on September 11, 2001 when the towers collapsed.
Posted by: Dean Moriarty | May 17, 2006 6:32:23 PM

[Spazito]

1. Clarke's book was excellent, a must read, imo

It will be interesting to see if the movie will stand up in comparison.

[stepnw1f]

2. Interesting

Let's see if Sean can pull it off.

[MSgt213]

5. Oh Sean can pull if off. All he needs is the material.

[stepnw1f]

8. I Think So

but ya never know... I do think Sean is one of the BEST though.

[marmar]

3. Isn't Sean Penn a little too young to play Clarke?

There's always makeup, I suppose.

[NewJeffCT]

6. I guess we think alike

great minds, and all.

I was thinking more along the lines of Robert Duvall?

[Catch22Dem]

15. 9 years difference

In Hollywood, with makeup, that's nothing.

[NewJeffCT]

4. Penn's an excellent actor and a liberal, but...

Isn't he a bit young to play Clarke?

[jazzjunkysue]

Right. Maybe not 'weighty" enough, in an acting sense?

[peacetalksforall]

7. While reading it - I thought it would make a great film or documentary. nt

[MadMaddie]

9. If you haven't seen Sean Penn in the "Interpreter" with Nicole

Kidman....I watched again this past weekend....it's a great movie....I think he could pull it off....

See "The Interpreter"....you will enjoy it!

[bklyncowgirl]

10. Holy makeup artist, Batman. Somehow I can't see that.

[babylonsister]

11. He's got acting chops and conviction; this will work!

Oooh, I can't wait. This man is a great actor and true patriot!:patriot:

[Roland99]

12. There's an AWESOME PBS Frontline show profiling John O'Neill.

He had the most ironic death of all time.

Fought in his career to uncover and fight Al Qaeda and then died in the attack on the WTC after the FBI gave him the boot/cold shoulder.

[Captain Hilts]

13. It should be RICHARD DREYFESS!!!!! [sp?] nt

[adriennui]

14. don't laugh

but steve martin has proven himself to be a very good dramatic actor, i would have cast him as clarke.

the book was a terrific read, i hope the movie isn't dumbed down.

[Dr Fate]

16. Penn is just fine- and a Box Office draw to an extent. Good. n/t

n/t

[Catherine Vincent]

17. Cool!

If President Clinton is cast, I think David Morse should play the part:

[RagAss]

18. Actually, I pictured Anthony Hopkins

[Hailtothechimp]

19. Remember that he's an Oscar winner.

Most of the working actors in Hollywood can't say that. So he has all the credentials he needs.

[Harper_is_Bush]

20. Wow! That's HUGH!