Gulf War II - The screenplay

Hello

I've just moved here recently from a little town called Abuzz. It's just off the cyber freeway. Maybe you've heard of it. Some of you folks may know me already. If I owe you money, trust me, it's in the post. If I said something to offend you back in Abuzzville, you're probably mistaken, and confusing me with someone else. To everyone else, nice to meet you.

Anyway, since the prospect of making my fortune on the stockmarket now seems highly unlikely, I've turned my attention to the movie business. After much pondering and daydreaming, I've come up with the basis for a new screenplay. It's a little basic at present. It needs some polishing (As we say in 'the business'). It's also missing a few basics, like a middle and an ending. But that's only minor details that can be sorted out later....and besides....most movies these day have very little plot, so it's not really a problem at all.

The working title for the movie is 'Gulf War II'.

Perhaps you saw the first part of this trilogy? It was imaginatively entitled, 'The Gulf War'. It was a major international hit about a decade ago. It did great box office (That means it made a lot of money - sorry for all this showbiz jargon. I hope you're not confused by it.)

I've already attracted a lot of interest in my idea. Several producers, smoking large cigars have 'done lunch' with me. Some 'A list' stars have also expressed an interest in appearing in the starring roles. This brings me onto my problem / dilemma.

While I obviously want the best acting talent available, I also want to do great 'box office', since I'm taking a percentage of the 'box office net profits'. Sadly, acting talent, is not always synonymous with the phrase 'movie star'. Having a great smile and a firm ass, doesn't always mean the individual is in possession of acting ability. But they do however attract millions of paying customers.....which is obviously a plus!

While I want great actors, I have bills to pay. After much consideration and sleepless nights, I'm mentally drained. I need your help.

Can you please suggest actors / stars that you consider may attract you to my movie.....as a paying customer obviously. (Did I mention that I have bills to pay?)

Feel free to 'think outside the box'. The individuals do not even have to be experienced actors. Pop singers, or anyone from any other walk of life, no matter how unlikely, can be a movie 'star' these days.

The main roles that we need to fill include the following:-

George W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Dick Cheney
Colin Powell
Tony Blair (Possibly a role for Anthony Hopkins, or anyone who can do a great Brit accent - Such as Dick Van Dyke for example)
Osama Bin Laden
Saddam Evil Dictator (Also a possible role for Anthony Hopkins)

As the screenplay isn't quite finished yet (A work in progress), feel free to offer suggestions for other primary or even secondary characters, and suitable stars that could do their roles justice....and attract large audiences.

You may be intrigued to know that Richard Gere has already expressed an interest in playing G.W. Bush, but he has mentioned a desire to make it a singing / dancing part, which may take this movie in a direction that I'm not sure that I want to go. He has a 'vision' of 'Apocalypse Now', meets 'Cabaret'. I said that I would let him know....or words to that effect.

Tom Cruise has let 'his people' tell 'my people' know that he's considering the Colin Powell role. As I said before....about ass and smiles.....but he does attract 'huge box office', so I haven't ruled out this idea. As you can see, I have few artistic morals, and will say yes to just about anything that may make money.

Please help me.

There will be free popcorn to the person with the best ideas. (But this should not be taken as meaning that you will receive monetary payment for your input. 'My people' told me to point that out. So don't get any funny ideas about buying a private jet from the proceeds of whatever you post here. This is an artistic community...and we share our ideas....for free!!)