The much-anticipated and as-yet-untitled Smurfs movie will hit theaters on Dec. 17, 2010 in 3D, EW has confirmed. Details on the plot and casting of the live-action/animated film are still under wraps, but I think we all know Columbia and Sony Pictures Animation's top priority: casting Gargamel. Assuming this will be one of the live-action roles, we need a dark-haired male. My first thought: Were this the '80s, I would absolutely lead a campaign for Laverne & Shirley's Squiggy (David L. Lander). Second thought: How great would it be to hear Neil Diamond say "Azrael"? (Imagine it.) Third thought: Ask Michael Ausiello, EW's resident Smurfs expert, for his pick. Turns out, he recently asked Chuck's Zachary Levi about the (faux) rumor that he's tested for the role. Watch the clip below for his response…
Who would you like to see terrorize the Smurfs? Alan Rickman!.








I named my cat Azrael after the character from the Smurf’s and thus I nominate him to star in the movie.
Is this movie really necessary? Does anyone remember the Garfield movies? I mean I love me some Zachary Levi, but I would like to keep my respect for him intact.
Alan Rickman!
Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) would make an awesome Gargamel. I think the movie subject would seem perfect for Tim Burton to direct but it doesn’t appear that he will be at the helm and imagine if they could get Danny Elfman to do a new take on the classic theme song.
I don’t know why, but I immediately think of John Lithgow when I see Gargamel. Always have.
Smurf movie = FLOPPPPP
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@Kelly… you realize he’s in the upcoming Chipmunks movie, right?
I’d go with Alan RIckman.. but that’s sorta typecasting though, but oh well!
Clearly Danny Devito would be the most appropriate Gargamel both in appearance and in temperament.
Rumor has it David Lander has M.S.
I’d have to go with Alan Rickman, but since Snape turns bad it is now kinda hard to picture Alan as Gargamel.
Tim Burton finally steps in front of the camera.
It could be neat. Zach Levi can play anything.
I think Will Arnett would be great. He would be so funny.
I too see John Lithgow… Something in the facial features…
Josie. John Lithgow would be perfect.