Comments on: Angelina Jolie Is Patricia Cornwell’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta

By: Valerie Hay

Valerie Hay — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:44:11 +0000

I have read all of the Scarpetta novels and agree that Angelina Jolie is not right for the part of Kay. Jodie Foster would be much better. The Kay character is intelligent and strong-willed and I agree that Angelina is too young. She’s not appropriate for the Lucy character either. But then I am not a fan at all of Angelina. Sienna Miller would be a good fit for the role of Lucy, I think. Pierce Brosnan as Benton.

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:37:37 +0000

That’s a shame. So many people seem to think that Angelina Jolie is great. I simply can’t get past her real life character defects…that of homewrecker and dubious mental stability.

Beyond all that though, she is NOT Dr. Kay Scarpetta. The age, coloring, demeanor, everything is wrong.

Cornwell’s Scarpetta series is wonderful and deserves to be done justice. How sad that a more appropriate actress won’t be considered for this role in deference to Hollywood’s insistence on showcasing boobs…and I mean that in every sense of the word.

By: Andria Slater

Andria Slater — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:10:49 +0000

Angelina Jolie is dark and skinny, and way too young to be playing Scarpetta. Scarpetta is BLONDE AND FAIR-SKINNED, A descendant from Verona, Italy. Way off the mark for Jolie to be playing Scarpetta! As for Travolta playing Benton Wesley, NO! Marino, maybe, Travolta has the “street” look to carry off that particular role. I’m seeing Nicholas Cage for the role of Benton Wesley, he has the sensitive look that could work there. Jolie would do well(maybe) for the role of Lucy Farinelli, she has that “rogue” look that would work there.

By: Andria Slater

Andria Slater — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:55:49 +0000

Yes, Jodie Foster would be fantastic as Scarpetta, I thought she fit the role well in The Silence of the Lambs as Clarice Starling. I’m not too fond of Angelina Jolie, she should stick to the slutpuppy roles and leave intellectual roles to those who can pull it off and actually LOOK like they have a brain.

By: stevie69

stevie69 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:59:10 +0000

I do not know who Carpeta is, but I would go to see Angelina even if she were cast as Nelson Mandela.

By: stevie69

stevie69 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:59:10 +0000

I do not know who Carpeta is, but I would go to see Angelina even if she were cast as Nelson Mandela.

By: sazzle007

sazzle007 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:56:53 +0000

I am a huge fan of the Scarpetta books but i am really disappointed the Angelina Jolie has been cast. I don't enjoy her performances as an actress and find her a really unlikable person to watch on screen.

I don't think I will be watching the films if Jolie is cast as Scarpetta….I mean she bears no resemblance whatsoever to the character in any shape or form! So frustrating.

By: sazzle007

sazzle007 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:56:53 +0000

I don't think I will be watching the films if Jolie is cast as Scarpetta….I mean she bears no resemblance whatsoever to the character in any shape or form! So frustrating.

By: Jolie ‘Scarpetta’ Adaptation Snags Writer - Screen Rant

Jolie ‘Scarpetta’ Adaptation Snags Writer - Screen Rant — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:29:38 +0000

[...] scooped up the rights to Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta mystery novel series, with mega-star Angelina Jolie in line to star. Now we get word that the project is moving forward with a writer and that Jolie is, indeed, [...]

By: Maria G

Maria G — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:30:51 +0000

Pleaaassseeee NO! Angelina Jolie is not Kay Scarpetta by any stretch of the imagination, use of make up, or change in hair colour. She just does not work as Kay Scarpetta. i dont remember the exact words, but it goes something along the lines that Kay is a fine featured blonde. Angelina is beautiful but NOT fine featured, her nose is big blob! Ashley Judd is a good example of a fine featured face! Or Sharone Stone… When reading the books I can only visualise Patricia Cornwell as Kay Scarpetta!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:09:46 +0000

The part of Kay should never be portrayed by Angelina! I’m reading The Scarpetta Factor now, and picturing her is ridiculous! She should be older, softer, not at all skinny. I agree – James Gandolfini would be good as Marino, but so would Dennis Franz, who played Sipowitz on NYPD Blue. That’s who I’ve always pictured in the role.

By: BJ Muncy

BJ Muncy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:39:40 +0000

I cannot believe Cornwell is selling out to Hollywood to this rediculous choice in casting of the characters in her book. Cornwell is the woman that her fans picture Scarpetta to look like!!!!! The whole concept of Scarpetta and the the novels that she plays a role in will in fact be RUINED if Jolie is cast!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It makes me sick that Jolie is going to portray Scarpetta!!!!!!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH MS CORNWELL??? Is she that disconnected with her fans that she is selling out like this????????

By: jawad

jawad — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:10 +0000

waw

By: Paricia

Paricia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:32:46 +0000

Oct. 22, 2009

Patricia Morley from Western Star Animation is planning to write the next screenplay for the Patricia Cornwell Book ‘The Front’ and ‘Cause of Death’. Anyone interested in contacting her about it can email her at:
westernstaranimation@yahoo.ca

By: Paricia

Paricia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:19:43 +0000

Oct. 22, 2009

I like the idea of Angelina Jolie playing Kay Scarpetta and anyone who wants to contact me about meeting Anjelina can reach me at my animation site. But remember, no one can produce the movie without permission from the author: Patricia Cornwell.
thanks,
Patricia
Read more about Patricia’s books:
http://www.patriciacornwell.com

By: Stu Shiffman

Stu Shiffman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:43:29 +0000

Oh why do they even bother throwing money at Patricia Cornwell? I can’t see the series fans going for this casting, tho I think that Jolie has the chops for it.

By: patty

patty — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:56:15 +0000

I love the Scarpetta series – all of them – I am glad that there is talk of a movie franchise, but I am not sold with Angelina as Scarpetta – I do not think she is right for the role – could she pull it off acting wise, probably, but she doesn’t fit the description or the picture of Kay that her avid fans have in their minds – it would ruin it for me as for others as well – read previous comments.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:39:24 +0000

Debbie,
I agree with you 100%, Jolie is just not Kay material. She is way to young, Kay is like in her late 40′s and James Gandolfini would be a perfect match for Marino!!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:36:47 +0000

I have been avid long time reader of Patricia Cornwell’s successful franchise of Kay Scarpetta novels. If Angelina Jolie plays the part of Kay, it will completely ruin it for me. I do not prefer Angelina she is too abrasive for this role. It needs someone who will uphold the integrity of the story. Angelina does not by any means fit the profile of the character.

By: adrian

adrian — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:39:45 +0000

Ive read Patricia Cornwells’ novels and they’re great. The fact its going to be made into a movie is awesome im just not sure if Angelina Jolie will do justice to Dr. Kays’ character..the way she looks is different from the character..Someone like, Michelle Pfeiffer? Jodie Foster? perhaps? im excited to see who will play Marino, Benton and my fave Lucy.