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[Blader]

Co-starring alongside Felicity Jones

EXCLUSIVE: Word is that Ben Mendelsohn is circling a lead role alongside Felicity Jones in Rogue One, the Star Wars spinoff to be directed by Gareth Edwards. If Mendelsohn isn’t on your radar, he ought to be. The Aussie actor has been memorable in films that include Exodus: Gods And Kings, Killing Them Softly and The Dark Knight Rises. But he is overwhelmingly good in the stellar cast of the new Netflix series Bloodline, with a performance that has to put him smack in the middle of the Emmy discussion. As usual, Disney doesn’t comment on Star Wars business.

http://deadline.com/2015/03/ben-mendelsohn-star-wars-spinoff-rogue-one-1201398835/

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Co lead - or main antagonist?

Because this dude looks like a particularly slimy imperial.

edit: and he was REALLY damned good in Killing Them Softly.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

He looks awesome in that Slow West trailer

 

[Imperial]

I don't really see him as a lead character

 

[jack_package_200]

He looks awesome in that Slow West trailer

Why is he wearing Macklemore's jacket?

 

[Salsa]

yesssssssss I want this guy to get big

lead? odd, but damn if he wasnt fantastic in Bloodline

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Why is he wearing Macklemore's jacket?

Macklemore's wearing his jacket.

"I wear your grampa's coat."

 

[Viewt]

Awesome. Been a fan of Ben Mendelsohn since Place Beyond the Pines. Liking him a lot so far on Bloodline and I'm glad to hear he's blowing up.

 

[Son Of D]

It says "a lead role" so I'm thinking he could be an antagonist.

 

[Prompto]

Cool, he's great. Had no idea he was Australian either.

 

[Blader]

Maybe I should've written "a lead role" since this is probably not the same character that Aaron Paul was (still is?) eyed for.

 

[bearythebear]

He's amazing in Bloodlines. Definately got the charming asshole vibe.

 

[captjohnboyd]

I don't really see him as a lead character

I'm sorry but I think he has waaaaay too much range to be underestimated like that. Yes, he had been stuck in a bit of a bad guy/junkie rut lately (if you can even call that a rut) but he crushes whenever he's on screen regardless. I for one think he's capable of staggering subtlety when called on to

 

[Bobby Roberts]

. I for one think he's capable of staggering subtlety when called on to

I agree - but we're talking about a Star Wars movie. He's probably not gonna have to work that hard.

 

[lamaroo]

Well you just know he'll be playing a fuckup, everything I've seen him in he plays one, and he plays it amazingly well.

 

[Lord Morairty007]

Maybe I should've written "a lead role" since this is probably not the same character that Aaron Paul was (still is?) eyed for.

I hope Aaron Paul is not in this movie.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

He'd be a great squad leader or villain.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

I don't really see him as a lead character

He's capable of playing anything. Should be great, whatever the role.

 

[Sojgat]

I really hope Mendelsohn gets this. While I'm glad he's getting work, I'm tired of him being cast as a loser/dirtbag in everything. This is Danny Clark we're talking about here.

 

[BLACKLAC]

Dude was awesome in 'Place Beyond the Pines'.

 

[TheKaeptain]

I'm okay with this.

 

[jon bones]

Maaaaan, this movie is gonna be real good.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Great news. He's a fantastic actor.

I don't really see him as a lead character

Watch Bloodline.

 

[chicko1983]

my favourite actor at the moment.

 

[Marion Cobretti]

Dude was awesome in 'Place Beyond the Pines'.

Came in here to say this.

Good to see him being considered.

 

[The English Conquistador]

Co lead - or main antagonist?

Because this dude looks like a particularly slimy imperial.

edit: and he was REALLY damned good in Killing Them Softly.

Yup, nailed it. I liked that film a lot and he played a great scumbag in that. He could play a slimy smuggler or something too. He has the look.

 

[Akahige]

Great actor, plays a sympathetic bad guy or roguish character well.

 

[Messofanego]

Co lead - or main antagonist?

Because this dude looks like a particularly slimy imperial.

edit: and he was REALLY damned good in Killing Them Softly.

He's brilliant in Starred Up.

Ben Mendelsohn is quick becoming one of my favourite recent actors.

 

[Rogue_Ledr]

I wonder when they are going to announce what the hell this film is.

 

[- J - D -]

I first saw him in Animal Kingdom (Terrific film). He's really good at playing a dirt bag.

 

[Currygan]

good news, bloke's great

still, hope he doesn't take screen time away from my goddess

Maybe I should've written "a lead role" since this is probably not the same character that Aaron Paul was (still is?) eyed for.

he can't be a pilot, his head wouldn't fit the cockpit. Maybe he'll play Uatu or something

 

[HotHamWater]

Unrelated, but Mads Mikkelsen would fucking kill it in a Star Wars movie.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Rad. He KILLED IT in Bloodline.

 

[jon bones]

good news, bloke's great

still, hope he doesn't take screen time away from my goddess

yeah i'm hoping Felicity is the main protag and he's the main antag.

 

[Booshka]

Mendelsohn is a fantastic actor, deserves a big break. Killing Me Softly, Bloodline and Place Beyond the Pines are all excellent roles and performances.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

He's brilliant in Starred Up.

I REALLY gotta see this. You're the third person in the last week I've heard mention it.

 

[inm8num2]

Ben Mendelsohn on the Rogue One Casting Rumors

“All I can say is that I’ve heard these rumors myself and I would be thrilled if something like that were to come to pass, and I can say with all truthfulness that there’s nothing definitive to those rumors. So who knows?” was his response.

 

[0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55]

Shame the article doesnt mention his best performance, in 'Animal Kingdom'. If you haven't seen that film, you need to.

He would make a great Sith.

 

[Protag]

He was a great Sleeze in Lost River

 

[TimorousPanda]

Ben Mendelsohn on the Rogue One Casting Rumors

Damn. Like others have said, I loved him in Bloodline.

 

[Sickboy007]

Best part of Place Beyond the Pines.

 

[Amir0x]

He was the cornerstone of Bloodline, which <final episode, full season of Bloodline spoilers>

Spoiler

will now be nothing without him in the mix *pout*

Interesting choice indeed if true

 

[inm8num2]

Best part of Place Beyond the Pines.

That was a great movie.

Mendelsohn has put in some solid roles the past few years.

 

[Kill3r7]

He was the cornerstone of Bloodline, which <final episode, full season of Bloodline spoilers>

Spoiler

will now be nothing without him in the mix *pout*

Interesting choice indeed if true

Agreed. His character/performance was the most compelling thing about the show.

 

[Banderdash]

He was great in Tomb Raider.

 

[Toothless]

What. The Hell. Is Going On???


Kidding, love the guy. I'd be totally up for him in Star Wars

 

[Frog-fu]

I enjoyed his recent performance in Bloodlines. Kind of surprised he isn't more famous considering how good of an actor he is.

 

[SpaceShark]

Dude from The Big Steal (one of my fave movies from my high school years) will maybe be in Star Wars.

The world is a weird fucking place.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Will these spin off movies be completely separate from the main movies?

 

[Messofanego]

Lead role?! omg hope that comes to pass.

I'll recommend it again, watch Starred Up for Ben Mendelsohn.

Would love to see Slow West, getting great reviews.