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Today Show Hosts Play Biopic Dream Cast Game
4 Jun
Summary
- Anchors playfully debated which actors would portray them in hypothetical biopics.
- Brendan Fraser was a popular pick for Carson Daly's biopic role.
- Shania Twain's upcoming biopic inspired the lighthearted segment.
The hosts of the Today Show recently engaged in a lively discussion about hypothetical biopics, sparked by the news of an upcoming Shania Twain film. Savannah Guthrie initiated the game by asking Craig Melvin who he envisioned playing him, to which he humorously responded that a biopic was unlikely. Dylan Dreyer suggested Idris Elba, an idea Craig found agreeable.
The playful casting session continued as the hosts deliberated on who would portray them. Savannah Guthrie admitted she hadn't considered it, but Craig Melvin suggested Gwyneth Paltrow for her. Carson Daly proposed Elizabeth Banks for himself, which the team supported. For Dylan Dreyer, Charlize Theron was the clear choice, a suggestion met with enthusiastic agreement from her colleagues.
The conversation also touched upon Brendan Fraser, with Savannah Guthrie proposing him for Carson Daly's role, citing his recent appearance and striking resemblance. This led to a brief discussion about Fraser's role in 'The Whale,' with a defense that it was a character portrayal. Earlier in May, Brendan Fraser had visited the Today Show to discuss his role as General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the WWII drama 'Pressure,' a film detailing the critical 72 hours before D-Day and the impact of weather on the operation.
