@fan_of_films Herbie Hancock? Wow! Maybe Busson casted him because he's a fan of his music.

----------Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night---------

I remember him more for the Declaration of Independence.

@Moonglum9 Did you know that Tyler Perry played the head of Starfleet Academy in Star Trek (2009)?

@PhelpsFan said:

@Moonglum9 Did you know that Tyler Perry played the head of Starfleet Academy in Star Trek (2009)?

I did not know that . I’ll be looking forward to seeing the Madea’s Space Academy movie lol

@Moonglum9 Another bit of offbeat Luc Besson casting: Tiny Lister, who played the President of the Federated States, was at one time a professional wrestler.

@PhelpsFan said:

@Moonglum9 Another bit of offbeat Luc Besson casting: Tiny Lister, who played the President of the Federated States, was at one time a professional wrestler.

I'm a bit ashamed to say that I do remember him from when I used to watch wrestling when I was younger. I think he went by the name Zeus. I also remember him from also being cast as the president in The Fifth Element.

@Moonglum9 I thought that he was great! Do you know if he was in any other movies?

@PhelpsFan said:

@Moonglum9 I thought that he was great! Do you know if he was in any other movies?

I've seen him in quite a few things over the years. Little Nicky comes to mind. He had a fairly large part in that movie.

@Maria Kelly hi Maria nice seeing you here did you see Valérian ? I quite liked it but then I'm biased I read most of the comics in my teens.What did you think of Rihanna's part ?

If you've watched the movie, you understand why Herbie Hancock hasn't been in more movies. :)

@Nexus71 Hello to you too! I watched the movie several times and it's not one of Mr. Busson's better efforts. And I was surprised at how good Rhianna was!

@AlienFanatic: Maybe Chris Tucker should have played the Defense Minister!

@PhelpsFan said:

@AlienFanatic: Maybe Chris Tucker should have played the Defense Minister!

LOL your mouth to god's ear. I really thought that Ruby Rhod was an insane, over-the-top character but one I greatly enjoyed. I wouldn't have minded that choice one bit. Poor Herbie could barely get his lines out.

Maria Kelly said : > @Moonglum9 Another bit of offbeat Luc Besson casting: Tiny Lister, who played the President of the Federated States, was at one time a professional wrestler.

In fact Besson also cast trip-hop pioneer Tricky as Oldman's assistant in the 5th Element.

@Nexus71 I thought that guy looked familiar! I always thought he was kind of sexy.