Ewan McGregor Cast As Paul Watson In “Ocean Warrior” Movie
Written by Vegetarian Star on January 6th, 2011 in Actors, Environment-Eco-Green, Film & TV.
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor is rumored to play Paul Watson in an upcoming film on the anti-whaling activist’s life, “Ocean Warrior: The Paul Watson Story.”
McGregor will portray Watson’s life during his earlier days of activism with Greenpeace and starting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Watson seems pleased with the film’s producer’s choice for him, as he wrote about it on a site about enviornmentalism.
“I think he will do a good job, although I would love to see long time Sea Shepherd supporter Christian Bale take the part. As for a leading lady my favourite actress has always been Sophie Marceau, but the choice is not mine unfortunately.”
According to Watson, the movie’s idea has been tossed around since the early 80s.
“Over the years a number of actors have requested to play my part including Sean Penn, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aiden Quinn, Rutger Hauer, Clive Owens etc. As of now it looks like Ewan McGregor.”
Last year, Keith Ross Leckie and Julie Allan were hired to pen the script. Filming for Ocean Warrior is expected to begin this year in Australia.
During the Sea Shepherd’s missions at sea, everyone on the boat is required to eat vegan. Since he’ll need to get into character to play the part, maybe now McGregor will follow that advice Craig Ferguson gave about “yoga, moisturize, therapy and a vegan diet” to live forever.
Photo: nicogenin/Creative Commons
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