“Ohio” Movie Cast: Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, Justin Timberlake
The Hollywood Hottie Meter is kicking into overdrive in the wake of rumors that hunky heartthrobs Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, and Justin Timberlake are each being courted for major roles in Ohio, an upcoming film based on the 1970 murders of anti-Vietnam War protesters at Kent State University.
But if you’re expecting a major Bromance to break out behind the scenes, don’t hold your breath. Star Magazine claims Justin, 28, and former High School Musical star Zac Efron, 21, feel that they are bigger names than big screen newcomer Robert, who skyrocketed to stardom after getting his big break in the hit 2008 vampire epic Twilight. Both Zac and J.T. are unnerved that Rob’s been offered first stab at Ohio’s lead role, according to a squealing tabloid spy.
“Everyone in the industry is shocked that Rob is already getting such big roles,” says an insider.
“Zac and Justin have been working for a lot longer than he has. There is a bit of jealousy there.”
“Zac’s people want him to have the lead. And Justin’s people have asked that he get a lot of screen time.”
Written by Castina on January 29th, 2009 | Tagged as: Justin Timberlake,Movies,Popular Culture,Robert Pattinson,Zac Efron
On January 29th 2009, erin wrote:
wow..are they serious??? justin is a great perforer and a great singer…and that zach kid has only had his fame from high school musical…are they serious though?? Pattinson did a great job in his last few movies. He is very versatile and honest in his delivery. He even plays Salvador Dali in the upcoming Little Ashes. He may be just getting started, but he has the talent to carry a film. I don't see that with the other two. They really should get over themselves…if this is true that is.
On January 29th 2009, lorna wrote:
Robert Pattinson is a fine actor but the other two are a joke. If they are part of the film Pattinson shouldnt do it.
On January 29th 2009, Holly wrote:
I'd love to see Rob Pattinson in the lead of this film if its got a good script and director but I cant take the other two guys seriously at all. They would drag the project down.
On January 29th 2009, KC wrote:
Wow. Rob is a great actor, I've been able to see him in 4 other movies besides Twilight and he is so versatile – he truly does create the character he plays, perfectly. You don't get a sense that you're watching him as 'Cedric' just in a different costume – he is incredibly talented. I can't say the same for Justin (although he's a great performer/singer) or Zac (cute, and can sing, but right now basically a teen heartthrob only, IMO). I hope they all get roles in this – maybe Robert could give the two other guys a few tips…
On January 29th 2009, penny03 wrote:
I think Patterson is very over rated. Justin has shown some good acting chops already and Zac has been acting since he was 11 years old. Besides musicals, he has done comedy (17 again), and drama's (Miracle Run, The Derby Stallion, and numerous dramatic TV roles). As soon as he breaks the ties with HSM, his true acting abilities will begin to shine. You can count on it!
On January 29th 2009, confused wrote:
really-
On January 29th 2009, Michelle wrote:
Personally saw Justin in Alpha Dogs, which the part fit him but he should really stick to what he does best, music. And Zefron his fan base is still so young and it just doesn't seem like a wise leap yet for him to play in this type of roll, and should do a few other things besides HSM type movies. So then that leaves Pattinson, New Comer, OK but lets look at all the movies that he's done, he doesn't just smile at the cameras and bat his eyes, the guy can act. Being from Ohio and know the story of Kent State, even though I wasn't born at the time, Pattinson would deliver above the other two.
On January 30th 2009, aween wrote:
noooo i dont like rob and zac is gonna be greaaaaaaaaaaat in the movie I LOVE ZAC soooooooo much and i dont mind about justin but rob NOOOOOO I HATE HIM
On February 2nd 2009, elaine hammons wrote:
If they could be so lucky to get Robert Pattinson this movie would be a hit!! I am not sure about the other two. Since this is a rumor, I'm crossing my fingers for Pattinson!
On February 2nd 2009, Edward-lover wrote:
I love Rob !!
He is a great actor =)
On February 2nd 2009, kyle x wrote:
i'm going to be pissed if these 3 are in the movie. i've grown up in kent my entire life and kent state is my backyard. my mom and dad were both on campus that day and what happened can not be correctly portrayed by any of these guys. give the movie some real actors and make it serious. no "heart throbs" please. i like all of these guys for other movies, just not this one… they don't even have that hippie vibe that Kent is known for and pattinson is british…
On February 3rd 2009, Sydney Davis wrote:
OMFG I live in ohio and kent state is not that far from were I live rob better get the lead omg!!!!!!!
On February 4th 2009, omg wrote:
really thats AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
On February 5th 2009, Katelyn wrote:
Omg i hope rob gets the part i dont think zac is mature enough to get the part and jt cant act my dad went to ksu and i grew up 20 min away from there and have heard the story lots of times rob can do it go flashes!!
On February 6th 2009, Lauren wrote:
AWESOME! I GO TO KENT STATE. Let's hope they film this at my school minus Zac Efron. Get some Johnny Depp up in here…haha FINALLY SOMETHING SWEET FOR THE GOLDEN FLASHES!! YEAAA
On February 6th 2009, Ash wrote:
I'm sorry, but I don't think robert Pattinson can act at all. Twilight was good for the story, but the acting was mainly bad. I've only seen the Dali trailer, so its possible he may be better in that. TO be fair, the only reason any of these people would be considered is because if they get names to the role more people will see it. I don't think this is about talent, although I do think that both Rob and Zac need to do more diverse roles and that this is a good step for them
On February 7th 2009, rob fan wrote:
i like rob's acting he's good at it and just makes all his characters come to life, justins alrite but he's better at music then acting and zac please stay with your high school musical movie's untill u look like and adult atleast.
On February 11th 2009, TKO wrote:
I've seen Rob in The Haunted Airman, The Bad Mother's Handbook, How To Be, Rings of the Nibelungs, HP Goblets of Fire. His acting range is incredible. JT was decent in Alphadogs & ZE has not developed that dramatic range yet. Pattinson would be the best choice for this type of story.
On February 12th 2009, MH wrote:
wow, i have been going to kent main for the past 3 yrs, it excites me that they actually wanna do a movie on kent state and the may 4th shooting
On February 19th 2009, xxx wrote:
I agree with Kyle X 100% and Beyond.. I grew up in Kent and so did both of my parents. My parents also went to Kent State and were there for the shootings. As exciting as it is to have a movie be produced in kent .. the may 4th shootings need more credit then heart throbs being in it.. There needs to be better actors who will portray this event a lot more better then zac, justin or robert…this movie will just become a teeny boppers dream to drool over instead of the importance of may 4th and how it shapes kent into what it was and what it is today…
On March 6th 2009, green_bird wrote:
I know this is a bit late, lol. I've commented this while ago elsewhere, but….
Yeah, Timberlake and Efron need to be ditched. And honestly, I'm hesitant about Rob being in the lead role.
Why?
Because there will be hundreds of thousands of immature fangirls coming to see their precious Edward Cullen and nothing else. Yes, there will be a few walking out of there that have genuine curiosity about the Kent State shootings, but there will be hundreds more going, "Plot? What Plot? Kent State shootings? huh? Who cares. Rob was so HAWT."
And that's disgusting. But the thing is, Rob is actually a good actor. And I'd like to see him break free from his typecast as the stalker pseudo teenage vampire that does nothing but pout and look into the camera with a "rape face" on. : /
On March 6th 2009, Española wrote:
me sta buenisimo zac efron y creo ke rob es un actorazo aunke justin no me convence en absoluto
On March 13th 2009, Kayli_fanpire wrote:
yes i am a devoted twilighter…. and i agree, Roberts acting in twilight was terrible! (im more of a rob fan than i am a twilighter… all of my friends know how obsessed i am)
with me being so obsessed… i have seen nearly everything Robert has done
and even though he was horrible in twilight… he is an amazing actor in other things.
Robert was (and still is) best know for his role in twilight. i think he needs something bigger (but whats bigger than twilight… so many damn fangirls) than twilight so that he can show the world how great he really is!
i say give him the part, but not as a twilighter or an Edward lover, i say it as a Robert lover wanting the true (and amazing) Robert to be shown!
On March 21st 2009, Liënne wrote:
If they would give robert pattinson the big role I would tottaly watch Ohio!
but zac could just play in movies for little kids not like this. And justin can also get a role but not too big. He can play the good friend of robert etc.
If zac efron would play it would be a joke.
On April 4th 2009, ine wrote:
hello n
i am ine
i love zac so mutch
robert and justin are loosers !!!!
i love you zacy
xxxxxx
On April 4th 2009, ine wrote:
zacy iloveyou
you are soooo fabulous
you are soooo quit
soooo everything !!!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FOR ZACEE
justin and robert are big big big loosers !!!
xD !!!!!
On April 8th 2009, Mrs.SpunkRansom wrote:
Rob is such a great actor. He would do amazing in this film. Justin is a singert (hough in my personal opinion not a good one) and would ruin the movie if he were in it. Zac is worse than Justin. I would love to see 17 Again because of Matthew Perry, but I won't because I can't stand Zac's huge ego.
On April 28th 2009, Sam wrote:
Zac Efron and Justin Timberlake deserve much bigger roles than Rob. I personally cannot stand Rob. I think the only reason he was such a big hit was because he was "Edward", not because he's Rob. Really. Zac should be a lead role. Justin is fine, but I haven't really seen the best acting out of him. Zac has been in numerous hit movies, not because of the character he was playing (or just because of how delicious people think he is) but because he is a great actor, and people love watching him. I don't even understand why they are debating this. Really guys? Here in OHIO, we want ZAC.
On May 5th 2009, Meg wrote:
My opinion on this is that Zac Efron should get the lead then umm Rob should have the second main part and JT can have what ever he wants cuz hes the hottest of all!!! haha but I love love love love love love Rob! This movie will be terrible because none of them have any idea about the history, they may be great actors and hott as hell but they have no idea wut this will be about other then the screen play and the lines to this! although its going to be very bad i want to go see it! I mean ROB, JT, AND ZAC! 3 HOTTEST ACTORS EVER!
On May 24th 2009, inggit wrote:
i think rob pattinson is an actor who has the strange face,but it's okay,most of the girl love him….except ME…..he3……..
On May 27th 2009, dp wrote:
This seems like a crapload of hokey actors to play in a serious movie of this sort. Teen heartthrob actors? Are they for real? What a freakin' joke.
On June 1st 2009, mandy+fede wrote:
But it 'true that in this film will be' Mandy Moore????please
On June 12th 2009, popo wrote:
i love zac efron
i detete robert pettinson
On July 15th 2009, you don't want wrote:
i now pronounce this movie a… FAIL!
On August 22nd 2009, Bettina wrote:
I think its totally fair that Robert has gotten offered the lead.
Im sorry..but he is just in another league than the two others acting wise..I mean i could see Rob winning an oscar some time, and i honestly cant see that with either zac or Justin..they are just not as talented.
Robert can pull off a honest and belivable preformance no matter if he has to play a british nerd, Dali or a vampire…when you see Zac or Justin…they are still so much "Zac playing a part" or "justin in that movie"…
Totally fair that they offered Rob the part over those two!!
On September 9th 2009, Emily wrote:
I live on campus and go to school at Kent State University. This is going to be… interesting, to say the least.
On September 18th 2009, Emma wrote:
I think that this blog may not be true,since the actors themselves have said nothing about it. But if it is true I think Zac Efron should get the lead since he puts in a lot of hard work in his performance unlike Robert Pattinson.
On September 22nd 2009, NO WAY wrote:
The events at Kent State were an unspeakable tragedy. I honestly don't think any of these people have what it takes to handle a role of such magnitude, especially, and forgive me if I sound xenophobic, a foreigner who is nothing more than the current teeny bopper craze. It's absolutely disgraceful that these are the people who are telling the story of those who died and were injured.
On November 4th 2009, Meghan wrote:
I'm sry… but honestly? JT and Zefron? R U KIDDING ME?! Zefron's fan based consists of 6 year olds. (Most ppl say 12, but no one in my school liked HSM) And JT shld stick to his calling… music. And Rob is a new-comer, but (believe it or not) the man can act! He hasn't only been in Twilight… he's been in… 11 movies and DEFINITLEY gonna be in 4 more. Zac's been in 6 (ACTUALLY RELEASED IN THEATER'S) movies.
Rob has been in lots of movies. He is a great actor. Maybe ppl shld stop seeing him as Edward Cullen, and start as a GREAT ACTOR!
Be honest… can u actually see Zefron winning anything but a Teen Choice Award or a Nick Kids Award or w/e its called?
It IS fair he got the part. But thnk abt it… this mite not evn be real.
PS- Zac… My lil 7 year old sis is ur biggest fan LMAO.
On March 30th 2010, ashleigh & kate wrote:
ok, 1st of all, JTs movies have flopped big time, so he shouldnt even be considered.
2ndly, zac is nothing but a 'pretty', disney clone. urgh.
3rdly, rob pattinson should be given the role, he may be a newcomer but he has more acting talent than the two of them combined, its clear that rob is far better than zac and JT.
Zefron, Justin? Suck outtt. RPatz is here to stay <3