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Poll: Classic Actors in Modern Movies

James Dean has reportedly been posthumously cast in an upcoming Vietnam War film. Let's make our own imaginary casting choices. Which classic actor would you cast in a modern film or franchise?

Discuss here or add your own casting

Results of 666 votes:

  1. 1.

    Humphrey Bogart

     
    Humphrey Bogart in a Scorsese gangster movie
  2. 2.

    Cary Grant

     
    Cary Grant as James Bond
  3. 3.

    Lee Van Cleef

     
    Lee Van Cleef in a Quentin Tarantino movie

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