josh » 30 Sep 2012 » Reply

Liam Neeson

Odo » 9 May 2011 » Reply

I see Daniel Craig as a very possible Siv. He's got the rough good looks, is the right age, and frankly does better at rough-around-the-edges than he does as the suave Bond. He also has the acting chops to pretty much handle expressing any emotion that Siv shows (or hides).

Nerre » 9 May 2011 » Reply

Just saw "Hurt Locker". What about Ralph Fiennes as Siv?

Nerre » 9 May 2011 » Reply

Most of this suggestions sound more fighter-class like, but i think Siv also got some rogue-aspects. This is why i think actors like Hugh Jackman, Dolph Lundgreen, Sean Bean etc. dont fit to good. But i really can imagine Paul Bettany fill up the role very good after i have seen him in some movies.

WHyde » 7 May 2011 » Reply

Val Kilmer – anyone (besides me, that is) remember how he handled a sword in 'Willow'?

turpenstein » 7 May 2011 » Reply

There's some good picks up here. Ron Perlman came to mind, as did Sean Bean.

I'll add Sam Rockwell's name into the discussion. I'll argue that he's hands-down the best actor of the lot – no small accomplishment considering most of the actors previously mentioned. His range is amazing as well (as is his ability to change persona in a snap).

A.C. » 6 May 2011 » Reply

It’s a shame he passed away recently, but a younger Henry Cooper would have made for an excellent Siv in my opinion. Back in the realm of reality however, apart from the already excellent choices given elsewhere, I’d go for Ron Perlman myself.

Yes, yes… I know, he’s a ‘bit old’, but honestly in his case it’s irrelevant, as his charisma and physique would suit Siv down to a tee in any case. Also, his range as an actor is quite astounding, from being the slightly simple but earnest and big-hearted ‘older brother’ in ‘The City of Lost Children’, to being the sarcastic, mean-spirited thug with style in ‘Cronos’, and pretty much everything in between.

Isaac » 6 May 2011 » Reply

I still stick with Viggo Mortensen for Siv.

the_brigand » 6 May 2011 » Reply

My first choice would be Clive Owen for this charm and gravity, he can swing a sword if he has to but most importantly he seems to have the demeanor.
I could also see Ethan Hawk as someone less charming and more edgy. He’s not the sort you’d expect in the role of a sword wielding bartender, but then again that might just be the point.
I briefly dabbled with the idea of John Cusack for a more contemplative character. John’s strength is that he seems always vulnerable even during moment of complete control. Charming enough to get the girl, witty enough to joust with an orge… but his personality tends to suit a single person introspective more then a supporting role.

Mike » 6 May 2011 » Reply

LOL Here's fun suggestion, Bruce Campbell. Have the Chin play Siv, no chainsaw or shotgun this time for him though. :p

Guru » 6 May 2011 » Reply

Jeremy Irons. He has the attitude and the jawline.

billydaking » 6 May 2011 » Reply

For Stiv…Sean Bean.

@Rafnasil » 6 May 2011 » Reply

First of all, a gent in his late forties is not older… he's mature 🙂

Paul Bettany. He is an amazingly wellrounded actor and is no stranger to action. Like Richard Burton he can bring such intensity to a role and has that wonderful gift of being able to convey entire conversations by looks and body language alone. He would be able to convey Sivs complex personality.

Mike » 6 May 2011 » Reply

Hugh Jackman. Has the look and has done the fantasy thang in Van Helsing

Copper » 6 May 2011 » Reply

Dolph Lundgren would be my favourite actor to bring Siv to live.
What particularly makes Mr. Lundgren such a good impersonation of Siv in my opinion would be that he obvously has the same long drawn-out edgy face as Siv and of course he has a (movie) history as an ex-mercenary/fighter type in quite a few action movies of the 90s. His mascular build also would not speak against Mr. Lundgren.

While I like Christian Bale a lot, he (at least to me) resembles more a modern warrior type not the archaic / fantasy fighter archetype as which Siv is portrait here.

Hoomi » 6 May 2011 » Reply

I suspect the Draft Dog didn't make it (arrows in his side, and a cart crashing atop him – not the best situation for coming out in decent shape). Funny that with the cart crashed and an invading force approaching, Pa is worried about his hat.

He might be a bit old for the part now, but my vote for Siv would be Liam Neeson. He's certainly carried the part of the quiet but capable warrior well in a number of movies, including "Rob Roy" and "Taken." He has the lean, toned look that seems to go with Siv, unlike the more muscle-builder look of someone like the Rock (who, incidentally, would probably be a good choice for Badger), and he has a voice that I think would fit the part well.

Matthew » 6 May 2011 » Reply

I'm thinking Christian Bale for Siv. Even though he's only in his late thirties (?), I think he'd have no problem playing a bit older. We know he can do the action, but he also seems to have an inherent "dark past" aura about him. Also, I missed posting last time, but my vote for the Collector would have to be none other than Tom Waits.