Discussion: James Frain admirers

"How many times are you going to say that? Get over it. Sorry but you should leave this thread LadyJane. The thread was suppose to be about James Frain and Thomas Cromwell. No haters."

"Ha he'd be brilliant with that dead-pan expression he uses sometimes! We've yet to see the Criminal Intent eppy here, so I'm on the lookout for that. Although I'd love to see him on Brit tv, we're really not producing anything worthy - just more and more reality shows :-("

"Yeah that'd be great, they've given Rufus Sewell a series of his own (forgot name already) Our costume drama's are the best...... although the same little clique of actors are always used."

"Might I ask you, what was Cromwell, Wolsey, and More too, suppose to do when they might not have agreed with the King's policy? Were they suppose to turn they're backs on the King and thus risk the King's wrath? No, they ALL were suppose to do what the King wanted, when he wanted. It didn't matter what they thought, or believed. More did eventually turn his back on the King, but at his own risk. I know you don't mean to get people rilled up with your comments, but it infuriates me to no end when you make up unreasonable excuses to dislike Cromwell. He wasn't a god, no one is saying he was,but he was a damn good man. He deserves respect from everyone for his work ethic, his mind and his sheer determination. You seem to forget that Cromwell was too, a religious man. Your reasons for disliking Cromwell are, to me, are just hatered towards him. What has Cromwell done to you? He was only a man trying to make his way in the world. Sorry that you don't respect that. I do, and so do others. "

"I like KA , AB and JS as well, certainly they were strong minded Ladies, I don't know why it is but I always seem to be more interested in what men get up to than women - that goes for sport, films,politics anything - so I haven't done much research on them yet. Thomas Moore, i'm not such a great fan of though, I think he's had an easier ride historically speaking than many of the other playersof that time and by that I mean how he has been remembered."

"I hope so. I'd never be able to get to it, but you could tell me about it! I wish he'd do some theatre in the UK, that would be awesome, though it would probably be in London and I'd STILL not be able to get to it. Damn living in the sticks!

I'm really intrigued by this In Plain Sight role he has coming up, though..."

"Do we know if it's for the US or Uk market"

"Yeah, there used to be a lot of that comparing of Rufus and James, but aside from the curly hair and big blue eyes, I don't really think they look that much alike. And as great as Rufus is as an actor, he just never has done it for me like James has and still does :) Personally, I think James favors Tom Everett Scott and ever so slightly Joaquin Phoenix--before Joaq went crazy, that is :)"

"Yep, I think it's an act too...a crazy pointless act. Joaq is REALLY talanted, so why is he doing all this goofy shit? Actors: they are definitely their own special breed of...um 'special'. Thank goodness James is a seemingly sweet, gracious, and down too earth kinda guy that doesn't take himself too seriously.. If he ever does hit the real Big Time as an actor, I hope he stays like he is now and doesn't turn into some weird 'it's all about me' egotistical jerk. That would break my heart...'cause, right now, I think he's perfect! "

"Me too, Magge. I'm sure "The Tudors" will get him more recognition, but maybe it's best he stay one of those rare wonderful actors that remains slightly under the radar. Big success equals big power...and power does change people whether they want to be changed or not. Plus, they are always under the microscope of the media, something I know for a fact James would loathe.

As a fan, though, it would be awesome if he became more 'mainstream"'...'cause we'd all get to see him more :)"