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There are a lot of ways to describe Rick And Morty, and labeling it as one of the zaniest shows on television is probably accurate. Giving the titular characters the ability to travel anywhere and do anything, the story possibilities for Rick And Morty are seemingly endless. While the show is clearly right at home in animated form, some have wondered about a potential live-action movie.
Rick And Morty often feels like the kind of series that shouldn’t touch live-action, especially thanks to how much CGI a live-action movie would need. Despite that, the movie industry is at a point where pretty much any story can be adapted into live-action if the will, time, effort, and money are there. To make things all the more interesting, there actually has been at least one interesting tease that indicates a Rick And Morty live-action movie could work.
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Is The Live-Action Rick And Morty Any Closer To Happening?
While there have been updates about a possible Rick And Morty movie happening, there doesn't seem to be any indication that it will be in a live-action format should one eventually arrive. This is even more of a surprise, considering the topic of a live-action Rick And Morty has been on the minds of fans for years now. Rick And Morty co-creator Dan Harmon has actually made some interesting comments as of late, but his words make it seem as if a live-action movie is nothing but a dream. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Dan Harmon had this to say about a potential Rick And Morty movie:
My philosophy would be to just take a Rick and Morty adventure, and spend a bunch of extra money on it and make it 90 minutes long.
While this does sadly indicate that a live-action take on the series probably won't be coming, that doesn't mean a feature-length adventure isn't. There is still plenty for fans to get excited about.
Has There Been A Live-Action Rick And Morty?
While there hasn’t been a full live-action Rick And Morty movie or even a single episode of the series, fans have been gifted with something of a tease. In the lead-up to the close of the fifth season, the iconic Adult Swim released a video that shocked the world. Out of nowhere, a live-action Rick and Morty strolled through a portal to give fans a taste of what a real take would feel like through dimension C-132. Starring acting legend Christopher Lloyd and young Jaeden Martell, the short and simple clip sees the two playing on previous and iconic Rick And Morty gags like Pickle Rick.
Interestingly, Christopher Lloyd has a deeper connection to the series than some may initially know. His role in Back To The Future as Dr. Emmett Brown was an inspiration for the hit show. The entire series was based on an animated spoof of the characters from Back To The Future years ago. It’s only fitting that Christopher Lloyd was picked to represent Rick in live-action for the first time, even if it was just a short to get fans excited. It’s clear that Lloyd had heard of the show before his appearance in the short. In an interview with the Pheonix Times, he made it clear that the show seems like fun:
I don't follow it closely, but I've seen a few episodes and I gotta tell you, I think it's a lot of fun. I know it's some kind of parody of Doc and Marty.
Would A Live-Action Rick And Morty Movie Work?
Whether a live-action Rick And Morty would work depends on the perspective of the individual thinking about that question. For some, the show is animated for a reason: namely, the effects that would be required to produce even a single episode in live-action. Some might feel that having a couple of live-action characters in a room filled with CGI aliens would put the entire thing in some strange uncanny valley state. Then there’s the argument that the overall tone of the series just wouldn’t work in live-action, which would extend to the kinds of humor seen throughout.
However, the right creative team and enough money behind a project always have the chance to create gold, no matter how wacky the concept is. A live-action version of the hit show might have to stray from narrative threads, the tone, and the common types of humor, but it’s hard to say a movie wouldn’t work. Even for those who would believe a live-action movie couldn’t work, an over-the-top campy take that refuses to change anything and works on a low budget could manage to stand out.
Until it's brought into reality, there is never going to be a solid answer to whether or not a live-action version of the series could be attempted. But if the short with Christopher Lloyd and Jaeden Martell is anything to go on, there certainly are actors out there who can capture the feeling of Rick and Morty.
Who Do Fans Think Should Play Rick And Morty?
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When it comes to casting a live-action take on Rick And Morty, fans have come up with some creative answers. Unsurprisingly, many loved the casting of Christopher Lloyd and Jaeden Martell, but there are other surprising names that come up in discussion. Many fans suggest that the voices of Beth and Jerry, Sarah Chalke and Chris Parnell, could be great candidates to play the live-action versions of their characters.
A famous fan-cast for Rick Sanchez the beloved Peter Capaldi, famous for playing the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. Some great choices for Summer have been Chloë Grace Moretz and even Bella Thorne. Additional popular options for Jerry and Beth are Elizabeth Banks and Ed Helms. Interestingly, it seems like the least agreed-on casting is for Morty. While Jaeden Martell has historically been the most mentioned name, Morty also has the most other potential castings across the web. The young age of the character makes him hard to cast, and the potential candidates are ever-changing, but some other picks seem to be Jacob Tremblay or Jack Dylan Grazer.
Rick And Morty is available to watch on Hulu.
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