Ok settle down Molonians! This is just a discussion topic for a bit of fun!
I cannot remember a time when we've not discussed our dream of Damien as Han Solo in Star Wars, it's been a thing in this fandom (or forumers at least) right from the very start.
But now.... the Star Wars Han Solo spin off has been confirmed!
The character of Han Solo is multi-layered. At first sight a selfish, arrogant smuggler who just looks out for himself but we discover in the end that he is brave, selfless and gives himself over to helping the rebellion. And we all know how good Damien is at playing multi-layered characters.
Damien is fearless as an actor - his choices of roles proves that. New plays with no proven track record of success, complex, even unlikable, characters, the untried formula of an unscripted television drama. He's also stepped into already-successful series and made his mark. Being Human fans remember the 'Who could ever replace Mitchell?' worry. Well, he didn't replace Mitchell, he gave us someone even better. And in Ripper Street he was a match for more experienced actors, some of whom were in established roles with their own close chemistry.
The person who steps into this role, made iconic by Harrison Ford, will have to be undaunted by the comparisons. I think Damien is a perfect fit.
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He'd have told me to join him, and I would. - still true!
Eck, not good on this, seen once years ago, so can't remember the role except was in battles???? And the love interest???
Both of which would be perfect for Damien, can't remember how multidiamentional the character was, but also not a problem for a very talented actor who can make me laugh and cry by facial expressions let alone anything else....
Know other scifi possibly better.... Whatever Damien does, we know he will be brilliant, because of his range and 'no fear' to be any character, not just the 'heart thob'....
-- Edited by Kallie on Tuesday 14th of July 2015 08:23:54 PM