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Earlier this week, Keith Richards revealed that there are plans afoot to turn his bestselling autobiography Life into a movie, according to British newspaper the Telegraph. But which actor possesses the requisite rock’n'roll swagger to embody the Human Riff?
One obvious choice is, of course, Richards’ buddy Johnny Depp, whose four Keef-inspired performances in the Pirates of Caribbean quadrilogy could be regarded as one long audition tape for the project.
Depp can also play guitar, is currently at work on a documentary about the Rolling Stones legend, and has the added advantage of being one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.
But there are a number of Richards’ fellow Brits who might consider themselves in with a chance of getting the gig, from David Tennant to Jason Isaacs to Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch. And let’s not forget Robert Pattinson, another hugely famous, guitar-playing thesp — and one who has experience playing a character with mixed feelings about direct sunlight.
Who would you like to see playing Keith (and, for that matter, Mick)? Let us know in the comments below.
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Next question please
The Rolling Stones is overrated.
Love him and Inter-RacialDating.com was amazing
i dont know are there any unemployed zombie actors out there?
Michael Wincott. Stop, look, and listen.
Nice choice!
I thought it was obvious…Johnny Depp (especially after basing Captain Jack Sparrow on Richard AND Richard playing the elder Sparrow in the third Pirates movie!)
Johnny Depp is too gorgeous and sexy to play Keith Richards! Keith Richards is Yuck!!!
He wasn’t “yuck” when he was young.
When you were young we used rocks for telephones.
Is there even a question that it should be Johnny Depp?
Gary Oldman, wirthout a doubt
Totally agree!
Geoffrey Rush.
Lady Gaga
James Franco
Mmmmm hmmmmm!
Jonathon Rhys Meyers….
Like that choice, just needs to rough up his skin
Cloris Leachman
Betty White!!
Regis
I’m not sure, but it would help tremendously if the actor who portrays him has been dead for at least 10 years
Jackie Earl Haley – most of the people suggested are too good looking to play Richards. Haley would bring the rough looks and demeanor needed to portray him.
Krammer on Seinfield
Hmmmm….don’t remember a “Krammer” on Seinfeld……
That would be Michael Richards. He’s got the right physique, but his singing voice would have to be dubbed.
Singing voice? Have you ever heard Keith sing?
Gotta be Johnny! Granted he is way better looking than Richards, but, hey, Hollywood usually casts a better looking actor for a bio.
Anyone who plays him will be better looking.
Keef wasn’t bad looking when he was in his 20′s. His lifestyle just finally got the best of him when he hit his 40′s.
I don’t think anyone can play him. Keith Richards is a totally one-of-a-kind person. Anyone who tried would just be a pale parody against the real man.
P.S. Loved his book!
There really isn’t anyone who could play Keith– the closest thing would be Johnny Depp with his never ending cheekbones (check earlier pics of Keith– major cheekbones going on there)….I guess we’d just have to settle for Depp.