Rumors are flying round the net that Mr. Al Pacino may head up the terrorist organization that Bond is trying to hunt down in Quantum Of Solace. We get the scoop from AICN via cinematical:
Here’s part of what the scooper wrote in to AICN: “But the big news that he leaked was that Al Pacino would be taking part in filming. I was a little shocked as the cast has been revealed already, but he said Pacino would play the head of the terrorist group introduced in CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE. Al is said to come to Pinewood in April-May to film what is said to be a brief cameo.”
This is still a a rumor but certainly has me thinking. I am trying to picture Pacino as the head of a terrorist organization, I am not sure that I would pick him for that role. I would select a relatively unknown actor just to add to the mystery of the character. You always know Pacino is Pacino and I think that will diminish the “fear factor” of the terrorist leader.
Over at cinematical the boards are pretty negative about this rumor. I am not upset with the news, and although Pacino hasn’t had a killer film in some time; I certainly would not write off his abilities as an actor altogether. Once again this is not confirmed, and if it is true – I wish it would have stayed a secret.
IF Pacino is in the film, would you be happy/sad/infuriated? Please share your thoughts.
