Casting Call!

You can probably file this one under "too much time on my hands," or "WAY too much time on my hands," but I thought I'd have a little fun here. . .

Blogging can sometimes be so serious, so just for today, let's set aside all the arguments and blogoversies, and imagine we're casting roles for a multi-million dollar theatrical production of Antietam. The roles can be played by any celebrity, dead or alive.

Here are some of my suggestions. Please feel free to send some more suggestions, particularly for the roles of Lee, Jackson, and Longstreet (Note: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Stephen Lang, and Tom Berenger are not available).

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George Brinton McClellan

The Union army commander will be portrayed by Paul McCartney, circa 1967 (Sgt. Pepper's)

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James Kemper

This Confederate brigadier will be played by Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid. . .

Or, if Mr. Coltrane prefers, he can play Lafayette McLaws.

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Joseph King Fenno Mansfield

12th Corps Commander Mansfield will be portrayed by Denver Pyle, a.k.a. Uncle Jesse from the Dukes of Hazzard

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Israel B. Richardson

Stacy Keach, as Mike Hammer, gets the nod to play Richardson. . .

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Ambrose E. Burnside

I always thought Jonathan Winters would be a great General Burnside. . .

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Samuel D. Sturgis Without question, 9th Corps Division Commander Sam Sturgis will be portrayed by Oliver Hardy

(Now if only we can find a role for Stan Laurel).

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John Bell Hood Even though he's not an actor, Stephen King is scary looking enough to tackle the part of John Bell Hood.

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Marsena Rudolph Patrick

Foster Brooks lands the role as 1st Corps Brigade Commander Marsena Patrick

Or, if he'd rather, Brooks can play Colonel Dixon Miles

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Edwin V. Sumner

2nd Corps chief Edwin Sumner will be portrayed by Tommy Chong

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