Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp Movie Update
UPDATE: 10/7/09
Brad Pitt is Mitch Rapp. . .If He Wants It
Dr. Blogstein’s Radio Happy Hour owes a big thank you to the slow moving nature of Hollywood for introducing new listeners to our show. For years and years countless internet surfers have discovered this site and thus the radio show by searching for updates on “Mitch Rapp Movies” or “Vince Flynn Movies” (or some variation there of.)
The longer it takes the brains in La-La Land to figure out that this is a franchise that their public wants to see in theaters right away, the more visitors this search will continue to send to this site. As eager as we are to see progress made on this film, it’ll be pretty sad to see this pipeline of potential new listeners shut down!
To refresh everyone’s memory, Vince Flynn is a frequent guest of the Radio Happy Hour and author of the New York Times #1 Bestselling series of thrillers featuring counter terrorism operative Mitch Rapp. Mitch Rapp was Jack Bauer before there ever was a Jack Bauer.
Since it was announced right here in February of 2008 that Lorenzo di Bonaventura (”Transformers”) and Nick Wechsler (“We Own The Night”) would be producing the Mitch Rapp films for CBS Films who optioned the rights for of the character with the intention of creating a action-thriller movie franchise, not much has been heard regarding the progress.
Now, Vince Flynn is about to release this statement in an email to his fans:
A lot interesting stuff is happening on the movie front. Jonathan Lemkin who wrote the screenplay for has written a kick-ass script and is in rewrites. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Nick Wechsler have been talking to directors and are closing in on actor to play Mitch. There are three or four in the hopper right now. Some of them have been discussed in the past and there is at least one new one who I am really excited about. These things always take time and until they start shooting nothing is a done deal. The second we sign someone I will let you know.
Could Jon Hamm of Mad Men be one of those three or four potential Mitch Rapps in the hopper? Only time will tell, or perhaps Vince will tell when he returns as a guest on the Radio Happy Hour on October 6 when his new novel Pursuit of Honor hits bookstores.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:35 am
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October 12th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
No offense, but I can’t see Brad Pitt playing the role of Mitch Rapp….I always pictured someone like Christian Hale (Batman) or Jason Patric or someone along those lines…jsut me I guess.
October 16th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I’ve been pondering this since Mitch hit the scene and I’ll stick with my first choice, Mel Gibson, although Matt Damon rates high in my opinion. I’ve read All Vince Flynn’s books at least twice and I’m sure I’ll start reading the series again soon.
October 16th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Just me but i always thought leo dicaprio was rapp. Do somethin like he did in the departed
October 17th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
How about the guy from Starship Troopers, Ricco. He would be about the right age, complection and hasn’t ever done a ‘feel good’ liberal part thatmakes him unbelieveble for Mitch Rapp. A Tom Cruise or Bad Pitt would make me stop buying the books…
October 31st, 2009 at 9:33 am
How about the guy who played the role of The Punisher? The first movie.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Thomas Jane, the one who played Frank Castle in The Punisher would best suit Mitch Rapp..
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I think the perfect actor to play Mitch Rapp is Karl Urban. He was in Lord of the Rings and is very believable as a tough, assassin, unlike Brad Pitt who just couldn’t pull it off.
November 9th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I think Eric Bana would be the best fit for the Mitch Rapp character. He has the same stature, coloring, and style. He slammed it in Black Hawk Down!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Tom Selleck might be a bit old but he’d be better than Brad Pitt.. I’ve read all Flynns books but I will NOT go to a movie with Brad Pitt in it EVER!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Maybe 1983 Tom Selleck. He’s too old now. I agree on Brad Pitt. That would be BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD casting.
November 15th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Better to concentrate on an excellent, experienced, professional actor with depth, even if not terribly well known. He has to be believable in his study of Arabic and Farsi, and NOT overly polished… unless someone wants to make a movie about someone OTHER than Mitch Rapp!
The book and story will sell the movie. You don’t need to sell it with a shallow, glossy, A-list actor. Mitch Rapp has developed as a character and it would be bad form to show him as just one of a thousand who came before him. The best tactic for a franchise is to provide the stepping stones of a developing character as the movies unfold, and you can’t really do that with a Brad Pitt, as everyone will have preconceived notions of his development.
It would also be a good idea to target the political intrigue, at home and abroad, and NOT let this become a bond-like film, focussing on the lone-wolf super-hero formula we all are sick of seeing….
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I’ve always thought Mark Wahlberg would make an excellent Mitch Rapp. He’s fit, has the swagger, a rugged look and stone cold eyes with unquestionable clarity.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Kiefer Sutherland should make an excellent Mitch Rapp. I am sure Vince Flynn will agree since the series “24″ is also his favourite show.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
big d, I’m right with you on Karl Urban, not bad… but I see Gerard Butler as a natural Rapp. He can pull off the dark side you need, and has the name to pull off a blockbuster.
November 30th, 2009 at 3:12 am
I was told I would make the perfect Mitch Rapp by several fans of the charecter.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
mark wahlberg for mitch rapp!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
mark wahlberg for mitch rapp!!!!!!
December 13th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Christopher Plummer could play Thomas Stansfield.
December 14th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Just started the tenth book in the series. From day one I’ve always envisioned Paul Johansson from “one tree hill” as Mitch Rapp. and per his resume, he’s highly athletic and SCUBA certified. check out images on google and you’ll see he would fit the role. Much Much more so than Brad Pitt. And I’m not knocking Brad Pitt, but After reading all of the books, I just don’t see Pitt as Rapp. Johansson should definately be Mitch Rapp!!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Nucleonus said it best:
“Better to concentrate on an excellent, experienced, professional actor with depth, even if not terribly well known. He has to be believable in his study of Arabic and Farsi, and NOT overly polished… unless someone wants to make a movie about someone OTHER than Mitch Rapp! ”
Definitely a NO to Brad Pitt or Leo…Ugh!!
Hollywood will likely pic some cutey pie actor and make the villians evil capitalists run amok…possibly the executives of Halliburton?? No way this will be about Islamist terrorists.
December 16th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Ive onle just dicovered this series, and reading 6 of the novels in the last month am hooked…. Only 2 people would fit the bill in my eyes, Mark Wahlberg or Eric Bana. Being an aussie myself i would like to see Eric get it though
December 17th, 2009 at 10:09 am
josh hartnett might be an interesting fit to play mitch rapp. i also love the idea of christopher plummer playing thomas stansfield
December 17th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Mark Wahlberg would be a GREAT Mitch Rapp
December 17th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Wahlberg is way too short of stature for the role. Damon is pidgeonholed in the Bourne role, so he’s out. Colin Farrell looks like the Rapp that Flynn describes, but it would be hard to cover up all his hood rat tattoos. Pitt is just WRONG for the part. DiCaprio would be fine if this was a romance movie for the Lifetime channel, but it’s not. I agree with those pushing for Karl Urban or Eric Bana. Either actor could be as bad-ass as Rapp. Clint eastwood HAS to play Stansfield. No one else should even be considered.
December 18th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Please no Brad Pitt, no Leo, no Will Smith no Fana, no to all of these clowns. This better not be a Liberal Directors plan (which it seems is not completely going to happen because they will ruin the whole show).
December 18th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I THINK THE DUDE WHO PLAYED IN “MAN ON FIRE”; I FORGET HIS NAME BUT HE’S A BLACK ACTOR WHO WOULD COME ACROSS VERY POWERFULLY.
I KNOW HE WON’T GET PICKED ‘COS HE IS A BLACK GUY BUT IF VINCE DIDN’T MIND I THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT HIT!
ED SNOW
December 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Denzel Washington?
December 21st, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Good call on Paul Johansson.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Mark Wahlberg would fit the part to a “T”.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I think Gerard Butler fits the bill with the athletic build the olive complexion and I could see him with a really dark tan blending in with the arabian cover which is Mitch’s specialty. Also, he is young and could play the role over the course of time as he matures as well it would be a good match. If B. Pitt or L. DiCap gets that role, I will abandon Flynn
December 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I’ve read all of Vince Flynns books. They are excellent. Since Vince Flynn is a good friend of Rush Limbaughs, why would he want to have one of those radical hollywood liberals play Mitch Rapp. Mitch Rapp should be a new face. Someone who is not tarnished by political fall out. Someonw new on the scene. Vince, please don’t ruin the Mitch Rapp character by using one of those hollywood morons, especially brad pitt or matt damon.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I agree – Brad Pitt or a number of the suggestions don’t fit the image I have of Mitch Rapp – I think Gerard Butler could fit the look and has proven he could be quite versatile – e.g. 300.
January 2nd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Everyone who reads Vince’s books creates his/her own movies. I think a Hollywood version is a big mistake. It will be a disservice to Vince.
January 5th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I have read all of Vince Flynn’s book and the one thing I like about Mitch Rapp is his honorable character and love of his country. Brad Pitt is not an honorable person and does not deserve to play this character. Please pick someone who will make us all want to be more patriotic and behave in a way deserving of our country.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What about Micheal C. Hall, Dexter? I believe he could be the perfect Mitch Rapp. I think bringing in a large movie star of someones calibur like Damons or Pitts, could bring audiences to believe they are just trying to leech of past films, otherwise it will steal Flynns creativity
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What about Micheal C. Hall, Dexter? I believe he could be the perfect Mitch Rapp. I think bringing in a large movie star of someones calibur like Damons or Pitts, could bring audiences to believe they are just trying to leech of past films, otherwise it will steal Flynns creativity
January 10th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I totally agree with Jeannie Price and Butch as well as George. Denzel is an honorable American, but I really don’t see him as Mitch. Gerard Butler would fit.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Can we please drop Wahlberg/Pitt/Leo?
Bana/Butler/Urban would all do a great job.
But I agree with some of you guys that unless Flynn keeps this project close to him, Hollywood will definitely screw it up.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Agreed if Vince doesn’t keep it close the chest he will lose the rawness of the character. I think he said it best that the resistance has been liberal hollywood exposing the graphic nature of his coersion to a mass audience, which is why I love the character and books
January 14th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Orlando Bloom or Channing Tatum would also be good, they have the eyes and the body. I think Wahlberg would make a good Scott Coleman because he is older than Rapp
January 15th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
MATTHEW MCAUNAHY (SIC) FOR MITCH RAPP. JOHN VOIGHT FOR DIRECTOR STANSFIELD.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Sorry about the spelling. Matthew McConaughey is our vote for Mitch Rapp. Staying with John Voight for Director Stansfield. How about Jodi Foster for Director Irene Kennedy? She’s tough and mature enough.
January 21st, 2010 at 12:45 am
I think Colin Farell would be a perfect fit for Rapp because he has that rough edge to him that Rapp has, and he matches his actual description very well. And I believe Scott Coleman would be perfect as Mark Wahlberg.
January 21st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Eric Bana.
January 21st, 2010 at 8:35 pm
One has to wonder if Hollywood has the guts to do this right. NOT.
We can see Holllywood as casting a “generic terrorist” probably from some “generic” non existant Country.
Hollywood will Never mention Islamic Radicals as the enemy of the West and the USA. They will probably be terrorists from Antartica.
January 21st, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Im sorry but any of you who think mark wahlberg, matthew mcconaughey, or orlando bloom could play mitch rapp you have obviously not read the books very well. I guess if the theme was Mitch Rapp goes to the hobbit without a shirt and terrorizes frodo and dumbledorff. Colin Farrel was a better mention for rapp but Butler would be perfect. Paul johannson for Coleman who(in the book is a 6ft plus blonde.
January 21st, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Jason Patric is the IS Rapp. A great actor with strength, mystery, and toughness. He hasnt sold out and rarely works , so he could launch the franchise properly. He could kick any of those other actors asses. Butler is a HORRIBLE actor who can barely speak.
January 21st, 2010 at 11:48 pm
wahlberg is a total joke as an actor. A one trick pony whose lucky day was up years ago.
Patric is a fantastic idea.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:09 am
I THINK HUGH JACKMAN OR MARC WALBERG WOULD BE A AWESOME RAPP, JACKMAN (ALREADY HAS THE BLACK HAIR) (MY WIFE LOVES HIM TOO) CAN DO THE AMERICAN VOICE (NO ACCENT) AND WALBERG WAS GREAT IN SHOOTER (VERY BELIEVABLE). EITHER WOULD BE GREAT (DEFINITELY NOT PITT, CLOONEY, OR PATRIC) YOU NEED A GUY WHO CAN BE BELIEVABLE WHILE BEING EXTREMELY VIOLENT (NO REMORSE) ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
January 24th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
ME…..nobody knows me….but….if you did…..me…..if not me…the best image of mitch rapp is the picture on the back cover of the novels themselves, Vince Flynn. If your reading these novels and cannot pick up on that type of imagery, then you need to expand your mind a but more while you read and let the words captivate you. Thanks for your time.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
ROSS, & opstime… hilarious. well said.
January 28th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
There MUST be some NEW actors in Bollywood looking for a break. Please
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:45 am
I’d go with KEVIN’s idea of Hugh Jackman. I can picture that wolverine type of physique and rage..
March 9th, 2010 at 4:27 am
You guys are all shallow idiots. I am a psychoanalyst and Mitch is clearly a latent homosexual. I propose that very sensitive semi-gay, British actor, Hugh Grant for the role.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Eduardo the “Psychoanalyst” Please find another site for latent homosexuals and check yourself in asap. You are on the wrong page. Perhaps you should be on the “Rapp Out” list? However if you are serious then we take this as good satire.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I don’t think we need to worry about Eduardo anymore, Ross. Just got word that Mitch has “taken care of the Pitchon situation”
March 20th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
This Pitchon chap is broadly right. Mitch though is NOT a LATENT homosexual, as a therapy counsellor myself and member of the British Women for Peace campaign group, it is perfectly obvious that Mitch Rapp is a BLATANT homosexual, constantly seeking out opportunities for “male bonding” and “playing with penis substitutes (sorry guns)”. How is it that you Mitch Rapp admirers are in such a horrendous state of denial?
March 21st, 2010 at 5:45 am
Sounds like Mitch still has work to do to clean up “this Pitchon problem” also who on earth is this clown from the “Women for Peace” campaign? Seems like our site is being invaded by a bunch of limp-wristed, communistic euro-faggots. Go kill Mitch!!
March 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
i say someone with the right age and look but someone who hasn’t played this kind of role before. no, pitt, cruise, damon, or gibson. mark walhberg could be the one.
March 29th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Ms. G Snurge might do well if her “British Women for Peace” group started restoring the rights of the British Citizens to Be Armed again so that they may enjoy their God given right to self defense and protection. The Brits and the Aussies have made a mess of that! Sorry to digress….this should not be a forum for Human Rights, 2nd Amendment or the NRA. It’s about
VINCE FLYNN and his creation of MITCH RAPP!
April 3rd, 2010 at 4:57 am
Mitch is the best. How about Russell Crowe in the film role? BTW, I’ve seen this Eduardo the homo-analyst on other sites claiming that any seriously masculine character must be a homo. I hope this butt bandit comes round our way so we can give his arse a good kicking
April 15th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Seriously everyone! The only Hollywood personality that can pull this character of Mitch Rapp off without a hitch is Gerard Butler. This person needs to have a ruggedly handsome look…check! This person must have the dark olive complected skin and the ability to pass for Middle Eastern…check (Have you seen 300?) The dude needs to have ferocity in his being…check! Being a huge fan of these books, I was naturally curious about a movie and wondered to myself who could play this role, who could emobdy the essence of who Mitch Rapp is and the only Hollywood actor, after looking at ‘em all, that can do this, the ONLY choice is Gerard Butler. Any other will find us all wanting…
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Butler would not work…he is a pretty average actor. Wahlberg/Pitt/Crowe/Farrelletc. are all lazy choices. So far the best I’ve seen are Jason Patrick, Jon Hamm and in my nomination, Daniel Day Lewis, yup, I said it.
June 4th, 2010 at 4:46 am
What about Guy Pearce?
June 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Matthew McConaughey is the perfect Mitch Rapp. Physically toned, but loving. Smart and just a bit of a wise-as%. Can’t you just see him as Mitch Rapp?
July 1st, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Kevin Durand………………………. would make the BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mitch Rapp.