God, that Fischer was one conpiratorial nut......

Tobey Maguire. Why oh why? I thought he was ok as spiderman, but as Bobby Fischer he is a total miscast. Both personality and looks just don’t match. Also, Tobey has a knack for simplistic, melodramatic, moralistic happy endings. How does this fit with Fischer’s life story? Anyway, sorry about this rant, I am just disappointed, it could have been a good film.

Tobey Maguire?? they might as well cast will smith...actually come to think of it that would be better. Maguire is too short for starters. also I would say lacking the quick edgy tone, deep voice, and the brazenness of fischer. I could seriously see him being played by micheal phelps (after some acting classes) or leo decaprio even

Not Fischer again...let the man rest in peace!

When reading the article the name of Ryan Gosling crossed my mind and I think it will be a better choice.

that movie has stinker written all over it.

Christian Bale, surely?!

NOBODY can play Bobby Fischer. He was a very complex character. It's all about money.

Bobby is gonna get so angry he is gonna make a volcano erupt in Iceland again!

Tobey is co-producing, which as I understand it means he is putting up his own money to finance the thing. Perhaps he is prepared to play Fischer if they can't land another more suitable actor (Ryan Gosling would be perfect IMO!). Anyway as a co-producer Tobey would have a lot of incentive to make the project a success. Tobey would not be my first choice to play Bobby either, but he is an A-List celebrity and his involvement bodes well for the film in general. So naturally I would reserve judgment on a film that is still in the planning stage. Overall it's good news for chess.

Ryan Gosling FTW! :))

Russel Crowe ! Rememeber 'The beautiful mind'. It seems only he can fits the role.

Nicholas Cage = Fischer!

Bad casting. Too short and too childish-looking to play Bobby.

This film is an oxymoron.
Explanation:
Once Maguire "becomes" Bobby Fischer, he will ask the director to turn the cameras off, otherwise he will quit the film. Hence, no movie will be ever filmed!
We might get some footage from security cameras in the set!

This film is an oxymoron.
Explanation:
Once Maguire "becomes" Bobby Fischer, he will ask the director to turn the cameras off, otherwise he will quit the film. Hence, no movie will be ever filmed!
We might get some footage from security cameras in the set!

Seems most here agree Maguire is miscast as Fischer. I agree, too. Though I like Maguire (anyone seen Wonder Boys?).

But what needs to be said here also is the sad fact that Edward Zwick, probably Hollywoods most bombastic and 'patriotic' storyteller, will take the helm. With him calling the shots, I would be surprised if even the queen will be in the right square. They'll probably be too busy making sure there's enough star spangled banners waving in the wind in the right way.

But f it: we'll all see it anyway...

I also think Nicholas Cage would be a wonderful pick to play Fischer. I don't know if he'll ever was, or will be, considered for the part but just in terms of physique and facial structure he would be able to impersonate him well. But don't forget Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, Vampire's Kiss, Matchstick Men, and etc.; Cage has played a lot of depressed, psychopathic (or at least disturbed) characters who don't necessarily have a happy ending... You can really see him pulling this off. We need an actor who can portray brooding and aloof, yet at the same time have a charismatic effect on the audience. Tobey Maguire? Well, I suppose we'll have to wait a decade to get a proper Bobby Fischer movie when they reboot this series too.

alright I originally thought leo decaprio bc he's tall, young enough still and has done very diverse roles but honestly Gosling is a great choice too, better even, and he definitely looks the part. But Nick Cage?! you guys must be thinking 20 years ago...

Just a big fuss for nothing, there ain't gonna be any movie for Fischer, at least in the forseeable future

Christian Bale the "American Psycho" would be geart!

Christian Bale the "American Psycho" would be geart!

I say Armie Hammer would be a great Fischer.