Comments on: James Franco & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Auditioned For The Leads In ‘On The Road’ & More From Screenwriter José Rivera

By: jasper

jasper — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:45 +0000

Thank goodness, James Franco was not hired. He is full of himself, and he is highly overrated. Now, Joseph Gordon Levitt can practically do anything.

By: DEAN

DEAN — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:45 +0000

Could you guys post an actual review of the director's cut? The playlist and just about all the major trades just recylced their Cannes review as part of their TIFF coverage. Since there are significant changes in this cut, it's only fair that it gets it's own review. I've actually heard from several who've seen both versions of the film that the Toronto cut is much better.

By: Billy Diamonds

Billy Diamonds — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:45 +0000

Wow, Franco and JGL? I wonder how much better that would be as opposed to watching Hedlund's dead eyes and drooling mouth trying to emote.

By: Franco'stheman

Franco'stheman — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Franco is extremely talented very true and can play any type of role too. Gosh, I'm now wondering what it would have been like with Franco and Gordon-Levitt. Talk about a different level of excitement. I hope Franco and Gordon-Levitt undertake a movie together soon. The future is bright with these two.

By: Atasi

Atasi — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Franco is indeed a very talented actor!!

By: carlota

carlota — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Hedlund and Riley are perfect as Dean and Sal, it's an inspiring casting, while Kristen Stewart is just a box office draw. But it looks like her star power is not working since the film is not doing good box office numbers.

By: noemi

noemi — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Salles had the best casting in the moive. In what world would Levitt look like Moriarty? Please. Garrett Hedlund is the perfect Dean, subtile and electrifying. Those who saw the film knows that. Franco and Levitt are not suited to the parts just because they're more known, Franco has not the vulnerability required for Sal.

By: Pops

Pops — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Levitt as Dean would have been a disaster. He looks Asian, Moriarty is a German descent blond, blue eyed guy. So thankful he has not been cast. Kristen Stewart is annoying as Marylou actually, why not someone more delectable to the eyes? She has no range, looks like a boy trying to convince as a sexy little sixteen. Ridiculous.

By: also

also — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Fassbender and Marion Cotillard were attached to play Old Bull Lee and Jane before Viggo and Amy Adams.

By: jingmei

jingmei — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

Interesting trivia. Glad to have the actual ensemble cast, including Sam Riley, they are the real ones who are available, technically and really.

By: caleb

caleb — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:44 +0000

i always pictured franco playing the part of dean rather than sal. all the frenetic monologues are perfect material for him.