Buttercup - Emile de Ravin
Best known as Claire from Lost, de Ravin would be a great fit because she (as Robin Wright) is able to pull off being beautiful while still being accessible. Having a Megan Fox or Brooklyn Decker type play this role would not only hamper the acting, but Buttercup's allure as well.
2nd choice: January Jones
Westley - Orlando Bloom
Bloom would be able to pull off the wit and charm of Westley, and still be able to wield a sword when necessary. He would be able to find that delicate balance needed of humor (Westley's interactions with Inigo and Fezzik) and the more serious parts as well ("To the pain" speech.)
2nd choice: Jesse Spencer
Inigo - Ioan Gruffudd
This was a hard decision for me as Inigo is my favorite character in the movie so I wanted to find someone that could do Mandy Patinkin's performance justice. Gruffudd may not seem like the perfect candidate based on his performances in the Fantastic Four movies, but you wouldn't guess Patinkin would have succeeded based on his prior work either. Check out Gruffudd in King Arthur if you still need convincing.
2nd choice: Tie - Jake Gyllenhaal, Zachary Quinto
Fezzik - Lou Ferrigno
No other actor could really fit the shoes of Andre the Giant for this role. Ferrigno is the only logical option, and was able to show off enough personality in I Love You Man to ensure he could handle playing Fezzik.
2nd choice: None. Who else would even be a possibility, Shaq? No thank you.
Prince Humperdinck - Zachary Quinto
Quinto's ability to play evil makes him perfect for the Prince. He could add some real spunk to the character while still being arrogant and rash.
2nd choice: Eli Roth (May be too villainous.)
Count Rugen - Tim Roth
Roth's role as a villain in Planet of the Apes (2001 version) and in The Incredible Hulk show why he would be perfect for this role. I think his scenes with Quinto and Gruffudd would be really fun to watch.
2nd choice: Tie - Christian Bale, Gary Oldman
Vizzini - Simon Pegg
Pegg was a natural selection for Vizzini. He is quick and witty, and is able to play "over the top" in his sleep. I think he is the best fit of any on this list; just picture him saying "Inconceivable!"
2nd choice: Rainn Wilson
Miracle Max and Valerie - Steve Carell and Amy Poehler
Another hard one to justly replace as the duo of Billy Crystal and Carol Kane were so awesome in the original. Going with Carell and Poehler would bring the perfect mix of humor and crazy to these two roles.
2nd choices: Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig, Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey
The smaller roles:
King - John Noble
2nd choice: Robin Williams
Queen - Julie Andrews
2nd choice: Diane Keaton
The Albino - Jason Segel
2nd choice: Seth Rogen
Grandpa: Dustin Hoffman
2nd choice: Bill Murray
Grandson: Max Burkholder (from the TV show Parenthood)
2nd choice: None
Hoping to post more frequently with maybe some more movie remakes or some sort of top 10 lists in the future. Until next time...
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