"The Da Vinci Code (movie)" -- Tom Hanks to lead cast
 

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Tom Hanks is expected to step into the scholarly shoes of Robert Langdon, the professor who unravels the mystery of the Holy Grail in the film version of Dan Brown's phenomenally successful novel "The Da Vinci Code."

Hanks has emerged as director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer's top choice for the lead role in the film, which Columbia Pictures hopes to begin shooting next year. And talks have begun for the actor to join the project.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movi...eut/index.html

OMG that's cool... that book was awesome! :thumbsup

But movies usually pale in comparison to the book version :(

Hanks has certainly excelled in his field and i can't think no other actor which can perform such difficult role

that's cool, thanks for posting.

I like Tom Hanks but I have a hard time visualizing him as Robert Langdon. I see more of a Dennis Quaid or George Clooney type.

never read the book, but ive heard great things about it. hopefully the movie will be just as good.

got an oscar from me already, i'm sure it wil be awesome especially with Hanks on the job



what a book......

that is good to hear, i really love that book :thumbsup

good for tom hanks. and terminal is good.

In my opinion Angels and Demons was a better book, probably the best i've ever read, but The Da Vinci Code is a CLOSE second.. If anyone can play the role its Tom Hanks..

That's awesome. I'm reading the book right now.

I would definitely second that! Angels & Demons is a must read if you liked The Da Vinci Code! Awesome book! :thumbsup

Anya

ive read them both...they were awesome...angels and demons would make a wicked movie as well.

Tom hanks will be ok as Robert Langdon...it is more important to pull of the smart professor role, as he rarely has to kick any ass.

trust me, Tom is the only guy in Hollywood who can portray even the most diificult script ever made. he'll be fine :thumbsup

That would be terrific!!! i couldn't think of any appropriate actor to potray such role other than Mr. Hanks. But I do wish that Hollywood people don't make it as habit. To make every religious novel into a movie. It might ruin the values and the real message of the novel.

yeah same here... George Clooney would've been good.....

when I read the book I kinda pictured him like a younger Harisson Ford....

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I've read the book.

I can see Oscar's name written all over this with Tom Hanks.



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Still waiting for the softcover. Damn you Tom Hanks!

I'm sure Tom Hanks will be good but, I pictured him a little sexier...like along the lines of Indiana Jones...

exaclty..that's why I pictured a younger harrisson ford for that role!....I guess it's the whole "professor jones" thing ! :Graucho

I heard he dropped his role in Superman the movie to do this movie.