James Mcavoy to play Kurt Cobain?
by 
Roberta on October 27th, 2007
Really? I don’t see it. From my understanding, they are tapping James Mcavoy to play Kurt Cobain in a new movie about his life, executive produced by Courtney Love.
They should really get an unknown or someone that actually looks like Kurt to play him. Courtney is bleeding the Nirvana legacy dry, isn’t she?
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50 opinions for James Mcavoy to play Kurt Cobain?
Oct 27, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Oh c’mon. Who the hell is James Mcavoy anyway? The obvious choice for me would be Mr. Depp.
Oct 27, 2007 at 2:34 pm
I know, right! I was thinking the exact same thing. Who the heck is he to play Kurt Cobain? Nobody!
Oct 28, 2007 at 6:52 pm
a good movie about cobain was done years ago
last days, directed by gus van sant
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Dec 5, 2007 at 11:53 am
who the hell is he?? he dosnt even look like Cobain
Dec 6, 2007 at 10:21 am
Michael Pitt played him in the gus van sant move last days. It not just does the acor look like Kurt it is do they have similarties. Michael and Kurt do. James who ever proibabilly has no feeling for Kurt, but is out to get some money like Courtney hoe bag Love.
Dec 6, 2007 at 10:23 am
Johnny Dept any famous movei star should no way in hell paly kuet
Dec 25, 2007 at 2:22 am
u guys are lamee, i happen to know that this guy is a passionate actor so lets see his preformance before u can judge him. no one can truely capture the personality of kurt, but i think he can do a pretty damn good job with a little cobainmakeover
Dec 26, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Whatever, I just can’t see this guy playing our beloved Kurt…. A Cobain makeover?!?! really???? No. No. No. He would need more than that. Seriously, get your head out of your butt.
Jan 2, 2008 at 6:37 pm
James McAvoy is an excellent actor, I’ve seen almost all of his movies. You have to give the guy a chance, who knows maybe he will be a great Kurt Cobain. But no one can actually be Kurt so other actors can only come so close, you all have to keep that in mind.
Jan 8, 2008 at 6:51 pm
i think that james would be one of the best actor for this role…god damn it…you’re overdrawing
indeed…johnny depp or michael pitt are also very good actors, but just because you don’t know this guy it doesn’t mean that his not good
Jan 12, 2008 at 12:26 am
James McAvoy is one of the most passionate actors of his age. He is absolutely brilliant in everything I have seen him in. I have no doubt that he would do a great job, however I don’t necessarily think that he is best for the part.
I think that Joe Anderson, who played Max in Across the Universe could do a very good Kurt. And we know that he can sing.
Jan 20, 2008 at 2:15 am
I agree! I say Joe Anderson’s the way. He looks exactly like him and he was fantastic in Across The Universe.
Jan 27, 2008 at 3:40 am
Joe Anderson WOULD be perfect. Not only does he kind of look like him, but you know he can sing, as a person above said, he even kind of sounds like Kurt (singing, and normal talk). Max’s character in AtU acted a bit like Kurt (when Kurt was…happier?) I really think that if they are to make a Kurt movie, Joe would be perfect. But I don’t think they should. These movies never get big, so my movie theatres don’t play them, and it’s almost impossible to rent them from any of the crappy local movie rental stores.
Feb 3, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Kala, you couldn’t be more wrong, James McAvoy has made millions from movies in recent years but is incredibly down to earth and lives a modest life in a small flat and drives a small 12 year old car, the idea that he’s just looking for money couldn’t be further from the truth.
Feb 5, 2008 at 10:35 pm
You guys would be surprised…I plan on getting into acting in university and trust me I have seen certain people play roles in my classes that seemed completely out of their league and they nailed it. You can’t say an actor can’t play a role simply because they don’t look like the character or person. You’d be surprised about the wonders that a good make up artist can do! And I wouldn’t judge James’ acting before seeing it, he may not be a well known actor by name but he’s been in many acclaimed movies that you probably don’t even realize he was in. Aside from Atonement (which is his most well known role, he also played Mr. Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Thomas in Becoming Jane and a few others). So before you guys write off the actor, why don’t you just check out some of his other works and see what he’s capable of?
Feb 6, 2008 at 7:37 pm
For me, it’s not that he can’t do it. Because he is a grand actor and is flexible. It’s just there’s other actors who you can actually see playing the part.
But he said this role was rubbish anyway.
Feb 10, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I DEFINATELY THINK THAT JOE ANDERSON WOULD PLAY THE PERFECT KURT COBAIN!!!!!!!!!!
THEY LOOK JUST ALIKE! AND JOE CAN SING LIKE HIM TOO!
THERE CRAZY IF THEY DONT HIRE HIM!
Feb 15, 2008 at 6:52 pm
If you want proof that James Mcavoy is a good actor watch him in “Inside I’m dancing” he is an amazing actor and I agree with Nicole and Gabby, give him a chance before you judge him…I’m actually watching him now in the first series of Britains “Shameless” check it out on 4od but he’s only in the first series, he’s such a talented and versatile actor, and he’s really convincing in every role I’ve seen him in.
Feb 22, 2008 at 11:24 am
I’m not too thrilled about the idea of seeing one of my favourite bands of all time… whored out like that on screen… but, I do think if they decide to make the movie (which they probably are) Joe Anderson from Across the Universe IS the man to play Kurt Cobain. End of story.
Feb 29, 2008 at 9:36 am
Jared Leto or Ewan Mcgregor
Mar 1, 2008 at 3:15 am
if anyone has seen mcavoy act then you know he has the presence to play anyone..i kind of dont want this movie to be made , just read higher than heaven over and over.
Mar 1, 2008 at 9:25 pm
james mcavoy is an amazing actor , atonement was a fantastic film and i think it a great deal of it had to do with the fact that it was james mcavoy playing the part of robbie…. he has this way of demanding attention, last king of scotland and becoming jane…two very different roles and both played excellent….give the guy a chance….part of what makes actors amazing is their ability to take on roles that no one else would see them as….take johnny depp for instance, he has made a career out of playing these characters that no one would even dare to play and that is why johnny depp is johnny depp…you wouldn’t expect james mcavoy to be a great kurt cobain but who knows he might just suprise you.
Mar 2, 2008 at 7:21 pm
james mcavoy wouldn’t necessarily be bad, he’s a good actor with good presence. but i don’t see him as a Kurt as much as i could see others. now that someone mentionned it , joe anderson would be kinda good.
Mar 2, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Look at his face closely. Look at his jaw line and look at his eyes. Fucking hell. Does that pitt fella who played a cobain esque character in Last Days look like him? No. Anyone who hides half their face behind oversized shades and has a wig like cobains hair would look like him.
Mcavoy is a great actor and even if he is actually doing this (which I doubt) I’m sure he would do a fine job. Makeup and lighting and the right angles are wonderful things. He’d probably play cobain really well… but anyway if you’re fans WHY THE FUCK DO YOU CARE?
You will never know cobain as he was unless you knew him. Not even if they make this film.
Why make a film about his life?
Mar 3, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Wow, i knew Courtney was retaerded but i didnt realize she was this retarted.
All she wants is to get famous, thats all shes ever wanted.
Shes not talented enough to make it so she goes out and tries to make a movie about her dead husband? wow.
Kurts a Legend, ever one knows that,
and the more courtney picks at his death like this,
the more his fame his shot.
And I think if shes gunna make a movie about it make it some randome actor and make it sum one who actually looks like Kurt.
But other wise, leave Kurt to rest in peace for gods sake.
Mar 4, 2008 at 12:29 pm
i think Joe anderson should play Kurt cobain he’s Max from Across the Universe…. Check it out
Mar 10, 2008 at 4:21 pm
ok this guy does not look anything like kurt cobain, and i heard rumors about zack efron playing him… umm NO seriously the best man for the job is joe anderson from across the universe, look him up they look alike and he can sing
Mar 26, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Right on. Joe Anderson indeed. He friggin rocked Across the Universe.
Peace and Love up to Kurt.
Mar 26, 2008 at 10:57 pm
i rewatched across the universe about eight times . and istill agree with myself. joe anderson should definitely play kurt. i think it’s more than the fact that they look alike and can sing. Joe anderson embodies the role
Mar 27, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Thats bull shit! James looks nothing like Kurt! I say boycott
the fucking thing when it comes out!!
Apr 10, 2008 at 10:07 pm
why do you people love Kurt Cobain so much? Yes! he was a great in Nirvana, but he was also selfish enough to overdose on Heroin and leave his daughter in the hands of that drugeeeeeeee Courtney Love. HE loved Drugs more than he loved his fans and his family. I am not trying to offend his fans. I am sure he was a legend to all of you and i like some of his songs, but i just had to give my opinion.
Good look with the movie and i hope they pick someone you FANSSSSSSSSSSS will like.
Apr 10, 2008 at 10:12 pm
lmfao . have you heard about the controversy of his death?
Apr 17, 2008 at 5:33 pm
FUCK YA to you mermaid griffon you got the right idea!the rest of you fucking people are ridiculous. OMG no one should play him! i don’t give a fuck who looks like him!!! it’s not enough to look like him or act like him that’s not the kind of guy he was! you can’t imitate him you just can’t you have to feel the way he feels that’s it and no one can do that! that joe anderson dude, johnny depp? Jared fucking leto?? OMG you did not say zac pussy efron No fucking way!!! ARE YOU PEOPLE ON CRACK or at least the people casting… im obviously very passionate about this subject. i fucking love this man with all my heart and it just seems soooo wrong to me that there’s going to be a movie! it’s absolute bullshit. seriously if you are such “great fans” then respect the man by fucking leaving his life in the glory it was back then and especially do not say that johnny depp or fucking pansy ass zac efron could strum a guitar with the same passion or even have the mentality of playing such an honest and interesting and crazy, depressed misfit. i mean don’t you people read. his lyrics are crazy on purpose, he has screwed them up onstage on purpose. “Polly” is about his anger toward rape victims! i guess you people shouldn’t be blamed but the idiot who came up with this idea.. i hope kurt haunts you and fucking chews your balls off!!! omg..WHY DO I FUCKING CARE emil…*tear*? how can you not care? this is Huge to me, i may not have knew him but i have always admired him ever since i laid eyes on him and to hear you people talk about all these dooshbags who should play him is just ridiculous!!!( fyi: johnny is not a doosh but in my opinion he nor anyone else will ever be qualified enough to play Kurt.) like the one guy said his life was not meant to be whored out on film for other assholio’s enjoyment and If he did kill himself that’s why. i would preach about this all day long but whatev’
Apr 19, 2008 at 1:23 am
i had no idea that people can be so closeminded about a topic as versatile and fragile as this. appearance is not what makes an actor, its about his flexibility in playing characters you do not normally imagine him doing. its called ACTING. what’s important is ACTING the PART, not LOOKING the part. james may not look like the kurt cobain to you, but his talent gives him the ability to actually even try to portray someone like kurt cobain. don’t go on saying that he does look like kurt so he shouldn’t play him. don’t be so stupid as to say that. james has the talent to portray whoever he needs to with ease, as long as he does get into the groove of it. besides, he doesn’t have to LOOK like cobain. he needs to accurately portray cobain in a way that people don’t generally see him as. they just think that he’s a rockstar and about the controversy of his death. they don’t come to thinking that he may have personal problems of his own and has a different life that just that. i do think though that in lieu of this being a touchy and delicate subject to most, it shouldn’t be portrayed at all. cobain has lived a fulfilled life and he did go awry for some time, but that’s him. nobody can remake that. let the guy have his peace.
Apr 23, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I think that Joe Anderson who played Max from Across the Universe would probably be a pretty good Cobain.
Apr 23, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Oh, looks like 50 other people already wrote that.
Apr 29, 2008 at 10:20 am
okay you know what JOE ANDERSON should just do the part. he’s got the blue eyes, the long blonde hair, and that glaring look just like kurt had. so why not give JOE ANDERSON a try he’s been in acting, and i dont want mcavory doing it he doesnt have naturally blonde hair, his eyes arent light enough, no facial features like joe, or kurt.so go JOE ANDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 29, 2008 at 10:22 am
well kurt did have brown hair though so it might work to not look exactly like kurt as long as he gets the personallity right. Right?
Apr 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
wow lol
May 15, 2008 at 12:25 am
UMM have you guys ever seen Velvet Goldmine!! Ewan McGregor would be the way to go I mean he might be a bit older but he looks like Kurt He moves like Kurt and he’s almost close enough to voice the great Kurt Cobain despite age I think Ewan would be the way to go.. but i doubt if Courtney would ever let that happen!!!
Jun 3, 2008 at 5:54 am
hmm. Yeah. I think they shouldn’t make a movie about his life.. can’t he have any privacy at all? Do everyone really need to know about his life?.. when they make books about it, people at least have to actually take time for reading, but with movies.. yeah.
well, I hope at least they’re gonna make it a great movie then! About the actor.. well.. I don’t know.. he doesn’t really look much like him. But who knows.
Jun 15, 2008 at 12:38 pm
That BITCH.
At first I was interested to see that some one was doing something on Kurt Cobain, just to see if they’d do it right, with the right ending of how he was murdered. But now that I know it’s Courtney Love it makes me want to vomit. If that movie ever hits any theater I’m standing outside it and protesting.
Jun 22, 2008 at 9:31 am
Joe Anderson would be great for this role. Yes, as others have said, he has a nice singing voice, and he does look a lot like him. Also, he is a very good actor. Now, what puts him most over James McAvoy for me is that seeing from his experience in Becoming Jane, he can be a serious actor, but in Across the Universe, he shows a wild side that we all know Cobain had. I don’t really believe that McAvoy could uphold such a wild character, judging from his past films.
Jul 4, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Judging from his past films? Right, right, because he’s played basically the same character in all of them right?
Oh wait. No. He hasn’t.
And, the appearance doesn’t matter that much. Would you rather have an actor that can do the part justice, or have a look-a-like.
Who the hell are you people? Are you retarded?
Jul 4, 2008 at 9:44 pm
You know what. Wait. Scratch that. If you don’t think it’s right. Don’t go see the God damned movie.
And if you think a book is ok, and a movie isn’t? You’re fucking crazy.
It’s the same concept, except, more people, will feel the emotion through a movie, because more people watch movies.
Personally. I’ll see the movie only because James McAvoy is in it, if he is. Only because, Kurt Cobain is an asshole. He Committed suicide. Get over yourselves. He wasn’t murdered. He doesn’t deserve a movie, or the respect of anyone. He should be respected for the music he made, but I will never mourn his death.
Jul 8, 2008 at 8:11 pm
i think that if james grew out his hair and died it he would look more like Kurt but i think that a better person to play Kurt is Joe Anderson from across the universe.He looks alot like Kurt Cobain
Jul 8, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Dammit! i thought i was the only one saying joe anderson should do it.i just read the comments right now
Jul 8, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Ewan McGregor does NOT look like kurt.JOE ANDERSON!!!