...if they ever choose to do another movie or series?
I nominate:
- Johnny Galecki, aka Leonard Hofstadter on The Big Bang Theory.
- Mark Ruffalo, aka Bruce Banner / Hulk in The Avengers flicks.
Galecki is my top choice. He has Falk's stature and likableness. Ruffalo would be good too, although he's like 5'8", which is a little too tall for the role, but he'd still work.
My wife and I were just talking about this the other night while watching a Columbo episode. It's such a great character...it would be interesting to see several interpretations. Sorta like how many actors would like to take a crack at Hamlet or Macbeth. Maybe some kind of Fargo-type series, with a new cast east season. Yeah, yeah, I know...that'd never happen...they'd hate being compared to each other. But...can you imagine the ratings?!
But, since we're fantasizing...
Old Columbo
Jack Nicholson. (Jack is my first choice. I sometimes picture him while watching Falk, and the speech pattern and moves are perfect.)
Or
Jeff Goldblum. (Same as above, although he might get annoying after a while.)
Or
Al Pacino. (For a deeper take.)
And so-o-o-o many others who'd be a joy to watch; Denzel, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman, DeNiro
for a Middle-aged Columbo
Woody Harrelson maybe?
Cumberbatch?
For a Female Columbo
Francis McDormand (!)
Maggie Smith