Michael Mayer confirms that Billie will play the role of St Jimmy in American Idiot movie

[Maid Meringue]

^ it wasn't a matter of how extreme they were dressed, it was the overall "punk persona" that the video portrayed. I'm pretty sure 80% of us are punks in our own right without being whiny, sloppy arseholes.

Which is why they're called actors.

Yeah, and? I said to not look like them. That's up to wardrobe and the script.

[Todd]

^exactly. It's like they were trying to portray Green Day as something they're not. That wasn't a DIY Punk roots crowd, that was some whiny, poser, self-absorbed druggie goth crowd. That's not what most Green Day fans are at all. That's not what Green Day were either.

[That Dude]

Over ten years and still nothing happening? Ugh. Maybe for the 20th anniversary...

Ew I can't believe they're still wanting to do this movie.


I hope it has a different plotline than the musical. If not, they may as well have just recorded the broadway production and released it on DVD.

I always wanted the broadway show on dvd...

[Amanda]

Let's be real for a moment, Billie's acting makes Keanu Reeves look like Laurence Olivier.

[Maid Meringue]

I always wanted the broadway show on dvd...

I'm surprised that they didn't. I kind of just assumed that Broadway released DVDs of their popular performances, because I used to put in the Cats vhs (oh '90s ) when I was a kid.

[Anaïs.]

Let's be real for a moment, Billie's acting makes Keanu Reeves look like Laurence Olivier.

At least Reeves has one role he does well (the deadpan confused guy). Billie doesn't even have that.

[Hermione]

To be fair he did play Broadway St Jimmy well

[Amanda]

To be fair he did play Broadway St Jimmy well

I think there's an atmosphere with live theatre that just doesn't come across the same in a movie.

That's probably why the stars of stage musicals seem so over the top when they attempt stuff on film.

[Chin for a Day]

I doubt he will be playing St. Jimmy anyway. By the time the movie gets made, if it gets made, Billie will be getting his AARP card.

Plus, his acting isn't that bad.

[That Dude]

I absolutely loved the Broadway show. However, they did change the story. They are talking about "making it shorter", which could work. I think they should make it "pure", as in do the 13 songs off American Idiot and that be the whole thing. I wouldn't mind some dialogue, particularly the liner notes. Those should be included.

[desertrose]

Vince Mediaa A pic of Billie Joe Billie Joe armstrong - he who worked closely with his show in 2009 - 11 - I worked as PR and it was amazing to see the process to create a new Broadway musical. Contra Costa Civic Theatre announced this week that their summer musical will be American Idiot - V

John Paulsen · It's a great show! Vince what ever happened to the movie? Is it still gonna happen?

Vince Mediaa 3 hrs · John the movie is still in the works and Tom Hanks still owns the rights to that project -

[Haushinka!]

Just stop. No movie, please. The musical wasn't enough?

[Chin for a Day]

Just stop. No movie, please. The musical wasn't enough?

I'm fine with the movie, I think it will translate well to the screen. But, please do not have Billie play St. Jimmy! By that metric, maybe we can have Judi Dench play Whatsername.

[Hermione]

I'm fine with the movie, I think it will translate well to the screen. But, please do not have Billie play St. Jimmy! By that metric, maybe we can have Judi Dench play Whatsername.

In the Broadway musical St Jimmy was always played by an older actor (Tony Vincent is 41 and the other temporary actors were all in their 30s or 40s). He doesn't have to be the same age as Johnny/JOS, he's a separate character and I think it's appropriate for him to be older and more experienced and streetwise as a tempting influence over him.

[Chin for a Day]

In the Broadway musical St Jimmy was always played by an older actor (Tony Vincent is 41 and the other temporary actors were all in their 30s or 40s). He doesn't have to be the same age as Johnny/JOS, he's a separate character and I think it's appropriate for him to be older and more experienced and streetwise as a tempting influence over him.

The character was written as a teenager, since he is JoS alter-ego. Yes, in Hollywood characters can be translated to any age but the concept of St. Jimmy being the alter-ego loses its effect with a huge age difference and that is a major part of the story line. One way to compensate, is to make all the actors older, teenagers aren't the only people disgruntled and adrift in the world. Either that or alot of computer graphics. The movie is still progressing, slowly, but it won't be made anytime soon. The chances are good that he would play the part anyway because they will need the name recognition. I just really feel he is getting too old to pull it off successfully unless alot of creative license is used in the casting of the whole film.

[Hermione]

The character was written as a teenager, since he is JoS alter-ego. Yes, in Hollywood characters can be translated to any age but the concept of St. Jimmy being the alter-ego loses its effect with a huge age difference and that is a major part of the story line. One way to compensate, is to make all the actors older, teenagers aren't the only people disgruntled and adrift in the world. Either that or alot of computer graphics. The movie is still progressing, slowly, but it won't be made anytime soon. The chances are good that he would play the part anyway because they will need the name recognition. I just really feel he is getting too old to pull it off successfully unless alot of creative license is used in the casting of the whole film.

On the album he's a teenager, in the musical he isn't. He's interpreted as much more of a separate character in the musical, an older drug dealer who shows up like a ghost and lures Johnny into bad things. It's set to be a movie of the musical rather than a new interpretation of the album so I think it'd fit in that context.

[Chin for a Day]

On the album he's a teenager, in the musical he isn't. He's interpreted as much more of a separate character in the musical, an older drug dealer who shows up like a ghost and lures Johnny into bad things. It's set to be a movie of the musical rather than a new interpretation of the album so I think it'd fit in that context.

He is still set up as an alter-ego in the musical as well, and that is where I think the interpretation falls thin. Anyway, we can agree to disagree. One thing for sure, when the movie does eventually open, I bet we will both be there on opening day. I know I will.

[Hermione]

He is still set up as an alter-ego in the musical as well, and that is where I think the interpretation falls thin. Anyway, we can agree to disagree. One thing for sure, when the movie does eventually open, I bet we will both be there on opening day. I know I will.

Yeah I think could be done either way since he's an alter-ego as well. But I'd rather they go the way where Billie can be in it . But yeah looking forward to seeing it (if it ever gets made) regardless!

[TheFloyd73]

Becoming a fan 12-13 months ago, I became aware during that time that a script for a film version of American Idiot was in the works. I've heard nothing since, but if anyone has any information, it'll be greatly appreciated by myself and fellow Green Day fans.

[Liam]

Becoming a fan 12-13 months ago, I became aware during that time that a script for a film version of American Idiot was in the works. I've heard nothing since, but if anyone has any information, it'll be greatly appreciated by myself and fellow Green Day fans.

Welcome to the forum, I've gone ahead and merged your topic with the existing topic we already have. You'll be able to read all the updates in here

[Chin for a Day]

Becoming a fan 12-13 months ago, I became aware during that time that a script for a film version of American Idiot was in the works. I've heard nothing since, but if anyone has any information, it'll be greatly appreciated by myself and fellow Green Day fans.

The movie is currently in development unknown status. Which basically means there might be some work being done on but not much. The film is not dead but I wouldn't count on seeing it made anytime soon.

[Joe.]

^exactly. It's like they were trying to portray Green Day as something they're not. That wasn't a DIY Punk roots crowd, that was some whiny, poser, self-absorbed druggie goth crowd. That's not what most Green Day fans are at all. That's not what Green Day were either.

^exactly. It's like they were trying to portray Green Day as something they're not. That wasn't a DIY Punk roots crowd, that was some whiny, poser, self-absorbed druggie goth crowd. That's not what most Green Day fans are at all. That's not what Green Day were either.

Aah, but was Jesus of suburbia a "whiny, posing self-absorbed druggie"?

[desertrose]

confirmed in an interview that it will go into production next year for HBO

Armstrong played the Saint Jimmy role in the American Idiot musical on Broadway. He’s set to reprise the key role in a HBO movie version of the musical, which is scheduled for production next year.

“I’m one of the writers, it’s a very slow moving process, it moves at snail pace. I’m open for anything with acting. I think it’d be fun to play the Riddler in the next Suicide Squad, that would kick ass”.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/green-days-billie-joe-armstrong-doesnt-want-a-pity-party-now-hes-clean-and-sober-after-rehab/news-story/2f6e02f979f31af4e9c0c03477e0b97f?utm_source=SMTimes.org&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A dailytelegraphmusicndm (Daily Telegraph | Music)

[Jean]

15 minutes ago, desertrose said:

I’m one of the writers, it’s a very slow moving process, it moves at snail pace. I’m open for anything with acting. I think it’d be fun to play the Riddler in the next Suicide Squad, that would kick ass”.

 Please let this happen.

[BilIie Joe Armstrong]

2 minutes ago, Jake69 said:

Ugh, why?!?!

Because he's the only reason anyone would watch it.