Fan Casting Eric Idle as James the Red Engine in James and the Diesel Engines

celticrailwaytravell made this fan casting suggestion on November 7, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Eric Idle as James the Red Engine in James and the Diesel Engines

Eric IdleUnited Kingdom

82 years old
Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python. De...
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James and the Diesel Engines

James and the Diesel Engines

Sodor's reddest engine gets a new perspective on the future.
by Christopher Awdry
Dear Friends, To hear James the Red Engine talk sometimes you might have thought that he ran Sir Topham Hatt (our Fat Controller)'s Railroad/Railway on his own. He certainly needed no help f...
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Eric Idle is known for his roles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Casper, and Shrek the Third. He has been suggested by fans for 1,441 roles on myCast, including Owl in Winnie the Pooh (2001). Similar actors include John Cleese, Jim Carrey, and David Tennant. Eric Idle was suggested to play James the Red Engine in James and the Diesel Engines by celticrailwaytravell. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Susan Roman, Addison Holley, and Maurice LaMarche. James and the Diesel Engines has 28 roles, including Daisy the Diesel Railcar, Henry the Green Engine, and Percy the Small Engine.

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