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Who Could Play Alice in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland?

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 10:30am by BuzzSugar
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I can't wait to see what comes out of Tim Burton's imagination when he applies it to the classic Alice in Wonderland story with his live-action/motion-capture (like the Beowulf animation, plus live actors) adaptation. But of course, even with Burton's creative genius, casting is still (almost) everything. So who could play the innocent young Alice who goes on such a trippy adventure?

Rumor has it a virtually unknown 23-year-old actress named Ryan Nikole Parker will take the role — though apparently Evan Rachel Wood was initially supposed to have it and she backed out.

Perhaps a fresh face will be perfect for this part, so there are no preconceived notions about what our new Alice will be like. But if you had your druthers, who could you see playing a Tim Burton-y Alice?

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  • Evalla's picture
    Evalla
    1

    I was thinking younger ... like Abigail Breslin. Is it just me or does 23 seem a little too old to play Alice? Either way, I'm sure it will be good -- Tim Burton is creepy fantastic.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Renees3's picture
    Renees3
    2

    I can't stand evan rachel wood so I'm glad she backed out or whatever. I've only seen one picture of this other girl, so i can't really tell how she'd do. Looks like she's done a fair bit of theater.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • laneylaney's picture
    laneylaney
    5

    maybe an ethereal model like gemma ward. i could also see kristin stuart if she went blond again.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    7

    I have no idea who could play this part but I can't wait for this movie! Tim Burton is amazing, but I will be disappointed if he picks Evan Rachel Wood. She annoys me to death, I barely tolerated her in Across the Universe.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • citizenkane's picture
    citizenkane
    8

    He should definately bring in a new face, and I agree with evalla that she should be on the younger side. I am SO pumped to see this!!

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • StefaPie's picture
    StefaPie
    10

    I thought the little girl that plays Luna Lovegood had the part...?

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • anntorr's picture
    anntorr
    11

    My vote is for Tim Burton fav Christina Ricci too! She would totally rock as Alice.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • rabidmoon's picture
    rabidmoon
    12

    Argh, if only Heather Graham was younger, I think she'd be cool as Alice Smiling

    Actually I think Mena Suvari would make a neat Alice. There is something a bit edgy about her I have always liked.

    Age doesn't matter to much to me either. If anything, not making her too young would give the movie a delightfully wierd edge. And that is what I want when I watch Burton flicks!

    Barring that, Chantal from ANTM's Cycle 9 immediately came to mind as an Alice-lookalike......but in her case she is probably way too tall! Or won't be able to act. But hey, she totally has the hair! Laughing out loud

    http://www.shinystyle.tv/Chantal_china.jpg

    Anyways, new faces are cool too, just bring on some Burton movies!

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Francoisehardly's picture
    Francoisehardly
    15

    Now that people mentioned her, I think Evanna Lynch kind of looks like someone I would imagine being in a Tim Burton movie.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • halfbakedjake's picture
    halfbakedjake
    16

    You know the girl who played the bubble gum chewer in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (ye, I KNOW I'm horrible with names...)? To me, she would be perfect

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Megatron's picture
    Megatron
    18

    OMG, that is going to be AMAZING! Can't wait. My vote is for Christina Ricci, she would rock it!

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • frogandprince's picture
    frogandprince
    19

    That's kind of old for Alice, isn't it? In the books she was only about seven years old.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • faerymagick15's picture
    faerymagick15
    21

    I have to agree with Christina Ricci also! I think Evan Rachel Wood would have been great!! Dakota Fanning would work too unless Burton is going for an older audience.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • clareberrys's picture
    clareberrys
    24

    I was thinking younger at first so Abigail Breslin but shes a little too goody so maybe Dakota Fanning but if he goes for older then I think Christina Ricci....she can look really young with the right clothes/makeup

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • fireyelectra's picture
    fireyelectra
    26

    I would love it if Tim Burton used Allison Lohman from Big Fish, with his girlfriend, Helena Bonham Carter, as the Queen of Hearts, of course!

    He likes to use actors he's worked with before, so I wouldn't be surprised if he offered the part to Allison.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • mesawillow's picture
    mesawillow
    30

    Oh my...just made my mind reel. So many possibilities. Just wondering about all the other charachters since HBC was already mentioned as Queen of Hearts.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • zombielove's picture
    zombielove
    31

    i agree with who ever mentioned the lil girl who played Violet in Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

    it should be great either way, cant wait to see the visuals.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • fashion4ward's picture
    fashion4ward
    32

    Yes, Christina Ricci would be awesome and possibly Amanda Seyfriend, if she proves she has the talent. I love everything Tim does, so I can't wait!

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • alittle's picture
    alittle
    34

    My vote is for Zooey Dechanel (spelling?) I think she has that innocent look and she could pull off being much younger

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • maldelus's picture
    maldelus
    35

    Whoever it is, she has to come across as naive about her world and equally confused about the dream world she entered. I would really like to see an unknown from off the street. One who wasn't even looking for the role but somehow caught the eye of a casting agent.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • verily's picture
    verily
    36

    I don't know if she has the skills to carry a movie, but Evanna Lynch comes to mind when I think of a wide-eyed blonde that is sufficiently weird enough to star in a Tim Burton film.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Ms  Anonymous's picture
    Ms Anonymous
    37

    I love Tim Burton's films! I don't think he needs a mainstream actress I like the idea of Ricci, Lohman, and what about Jayne Wisner (Joanna from Sweeney Tood- she fits the descrip to a T)If Michelle Williams were younger she would be good for this...

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Cherylish's picture
    Cherylish
    38

    I think Evan Rachel Wood would have been great in that role! Too bad she backed out.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • couture yourself's picture
    couture yourself
    40

    For me, it really depends on the audience that he's going for.

    But, I think AnnaSophia Robb would be fantastic either way. Plus, she's worked with him before.
    I also agree with Christina Ricci and Mena Suvari.

    I wonder who Helena Bonham Carter will be (hopefully the Queen of Hearts as said previously).

    I'm so excited for this!! I love anything Tim Burton and I think he'll have an incredible take on it.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • dbanner's picture
    dbanner
    41

    Evanna Lynch would be perfect - and I think zany enough for a Tim Burton film.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • alethe16's picture
    alethe16
    42

    I agree that Evanna Lynch is a great suggestion...she's totally quirky enough for a Burton flick.

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • fleurfairy's picture
    fleurfairy
    43

    Christina Ricci or Kirsten Dunst. But more importantly, who will Johnny Depp play?

    19 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • j2e1n9's picture
    j2e1n9
    44

    Oh god I hate Abigail Breslin and I so knew people would suggest her. She is just such an unfortunate looking child. I hope she grows into her features when she gets older.

    I think they should pick the girl that was in Golden Compass.

    19 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • mcpro26's picture
    mcpro26
    45

    My first thought was who is HBC going to play because it seems if it is made by Burton she is in it and she fits so well in his movies and the queen would be a great part for her, as for Alice it really depends on if he goes by her being as young as she is in the story or if he makes her older. I think it would have to be Ricci and Johnny would play maybe the rabbit???

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