I didn’t manage to see John Cusack’s latest movie, ‘Hot Tub Time Machine,’ or ’2012′ (did you see either one?), but this new role has me intrigued. He’s going to play the poet, Edgar Allen Poe, in the movie ‘The Raven.’
The story will follow the final five days of the writer’s life, when he goes in search of a Poe-inspired serial killer…
If Poe’s poetry is any reflection of him, then I’m guessing he’s a rather creepy guy. Although John is probably best known as a comedic actor, I bet he would do a good job of showing Poe’s darkness without making him too heavy.
What do you think?
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Hot Tub Time Machine was HILARIOUS!!! I loved it, the 80′s sucked in the funniest possible way
Cusack will need to lose some weight for that role! I believe Poe was skinny as a rail (he was a major drug addict).
Isn’t there a movie about Poe coming out with Robert Downey Jr.?? I like John but I thing RDJ will do a better job…he can be gloomy
Hot tub time machine was soooooo funny!!!!! i thought 2012 was to rediculous to take serious
If someone had asked me who I’d want to play Poe I would never have thought of him.. So I think its a genious choice, he is an incredibly talented actor! He has these odd and peculiar qualities that would make him such a terrific Poe! Cant wait to see the film.