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Robert Pattinson and James Franco Face Off for Jeff Buckley Biopic Role

on Jun. 6, 2009 03:30 PM / 306 Comments

Hold onto your hats, people; it's an old-fashioned Hollywood casting showdown!

BlackBook reports that Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson and Milk hunk James Franco are both in contention for the lead role in an upcoming biopic about the tragic life of singer Jeff Buckley.

Buckley, the son of musician Tim Buckley—who died at the age of 28 from a drug and alcohol overdose—passed away from an apparent accidental drowning in May 1997. He was just 30.

Time will tell who will eventually land the role. On one hand, RPattz has already proven that he has the singing chops. On the other hand, Franco seems to be on a biopic roll, what with the award-winning Milk and his upcoming turn as beat poet Allen Ginsberg.

Have your say in the comments section: Who do you think should land the role of Jeff Buckley?

To aid you in your decision, here's a video of Buckley performing "Last Goodbye":

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  • funderpants 5 mos ago

    Franco's a ringer!!!

  • Jimmy Jim 5 mos ago

    Franco can show emotion, and just looks like buckley, i don't think there is a competition. Robert Pattinsons days in hollywood will expire once the twilight fans go through puberty.

  • Hannah Bradshaw 5 mos ago

    I will kill someone if Robert Pattinson gets this role. Personally, though I love James Franco, I don't want him to get it either. I think it would be best for someone who isn't a "hunk" or a "heartthrob" in hollywood, to land this role. I think an unknown should play him, not someone necessarily with no experience, but definitely an indie actor. And Robert is a DREADFUL singer, not to mention just awful as Edward. But everyone in the Twilight movie has no idea how to act.

  • Lisa 5 mos ago

    hm. i like robert pattinson but i think james franco would be better for this role. plus if the person were to sing, i dont think robert's voice would match up with jeff buckley's anyways:

  • bk 5 mos ago

    To Hannah, blind, deaf and dumb - what a way to go through life. I think someone should have musical talent to play Buckley. Pattinson could definitely pull it off.

  • Gotta give the advantage to Franco on this one. Not only is the resemblance eerie, but he's much closer to Buckley's age at the time of his passing.

  • Larissah 5 mos ago

    Robert Pattinson, hands down. He can do this musically and and physically.

  • Meh 5 mos ago

    I guess we've only go a few Twitards responding so far? I agree with Hannah, I can't stand Pattinson's voice either. Franco's a better actor, too. Here's my beef, boys and girls - this is TOO SOON. Let Buckley RIP for at least another decade or two before Hollywood makes money off of him, I beg you.

  • Jessi Brooke 5 mos ago

    Obvious James Franco...he looks just like him. And it doesnt matter if he can sing or not, its like they are going to use whoever the actor that gets the roles real singing voice. I like Rob and he's a good actor but I think Franco would be the better choice.

  • violetshock 5 mos ago

    i'm a huge rob fan, but i think james franco deserves this role more.

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