Calvin A. Frye
Calvin A. Frye, 60, is Mrs. Eddy’s right-hand man who serves as her personal assistant, secretary, bookkeeper, coachman, aide, steward, spokesman, confidant, and metaphysical physician. He has been at her side for 25 years without a day’s vacation ever since her husband’s untimely death. A widower himself, Frye is a plain, plump, fastidious and fussy man who constantly disappoints Eddy with his limitations and lack of grace but who is unquestionably loyal.
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Robin Williams……but seriously, I also think Robert Duvall would be good.
The first to come to my mind is Dennis Hopper. But Dustin Hoffman would also be a good choice.
Don Johnson!?
I think David Strathairn would be great in this role.
Fred Ward
Robin Williams was my first choice. He has the character and depth to pull it off. David Strathairn would be excellent. He was so good in “Good Night and Good Luck.”
Powers Booth – he was excellent in Deadwood
Robert Duvall
Dan Ackroyd
James Cromwell
I enjoy Harrison Ford’s work. He’s very committed to the role that’s portrayed.
Ed Gero. He’s an actor who was the subject of a Washington Post Magazine cover story about 7-8 months ago who is a drop-dead gifted character actor who could feast on any of the open male roles in this project. His name is Ed Gero. Ed Gero can do this.
One of the greatest (and my favorite) actors of today, Robert Duvall, would be wonderful.
Paul Giamatti
Phillip Seymour Hoffman or Paul Giamatti. Dennis Hopper, sadly, is no longer available (RIP).
Sorry, posted my comment under the directors notes – Sean Penn immediately came to my mind.
Robert Duvall even looks a bit like Frye.
Definately Paul Giamatti
Another vote for Robert Duvall.
David Strathairn, or Paul Giamatti as said he’s great
! But, David has the same wild dark eyes.
My first thought was Robert Duvall. He is a great character actor.
Robert Duvall, Robert Foxworth
Robert Duvall would bring great insight into the spiritual character of Calvin Frye as well as his human temperament, in addition to his world-class acting ability and obvious similarity in physical appearance. I vote for Robert Duvall and hope he is considering it.
Robert Duvall, of course. The only choice I had, immediately came to mind without reading others’ ideas.
Hands down… Robert Duvall.
Jeffrey DeMunn (The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile)
This HAS to be Robert Duvall–THE EYES!
Ian McShane
Matthew McConaughey.
Hands down, without question, beyond a shadow of a doubt (why are we even still discussing this?), Robert Duvall.
Al Pacino. Just look at his eyes — and then look at Calvin Frye’s eyes. Now add a moustache. Oh yes. And Al is still young enough to do the age range from when Mrs. Eddy first meets him (with some creative, cool make-up), and then on through the 28 years of service.
I love Robert Duvall, but just not sure he’s the right one/look for this part.
Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall or Guy Pearce.. Guy Pearce is a bit younger but I think he would do an excellent job.
Robert Duvall. No question.
Ben Kingsley
Robert Duvall fits the part. Perhaps Mary Steenburgen’s own husband, Ted Danson would also make a fine match.
In terms of facial expressions, physical appearance, etc., there”s plenty to
pick from the pot, however, and not to sound negative, but it will prove
interesting to see all these characters in action, since history has only offered us photographs; and the same applies to their voices, ie Mrs.
Eddy was, on more than one occasion, said to have had a musical voice?
Thanks to Val Kilmer for following through with this wonderful project!
Mancini
Robert Duvall.
John Goodman
Robert Duvall
sam sheppard
Jonathan Pryce
Robert Duvall. Not only does he look like Calvin Frye, but he will understand him.
Definitely Robert Duvall.
david bowie wonderfull an under rated actor
Robert Duvall looks like Calvin Frye, is already familiar with Christian Science and would probably feel it a real privilege to take on this part.
My vote for Paul Giamatti.
William Sanderson
Robert Morse on Mad Men, who plays the eccentric Cooper, might be perfect.
Robert Downey, Jr.