Fan Casting Eric Idle as James the Red Engine in Troublesome Engines

celticrailwaytravell made this fan casting suggestion on January 7, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Eric Idle

81 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 the Red Engine in Troublesome Engines

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Eric Idle

James the Red Engine (NWR #5)

Troublesome Engines

Big engine troubles and a small engine solution...

by Wilbert Vere Awdry

Dear Friends, News from the Main Line has not been good. Sir Topham Hatt has been having trouble. A short while ago, he gave Henry a coat of green paint, but as soon as she got her old color bac...

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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 903 roles on myCast, including Owl in Winnie the Pooh (2001). Similar actors include John Cleese, Patrick Stewart, and Jim Carrey. Eric Idle was suggested to play James the Red Engine in Troublesome Engines by celticrailwaytravell. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Don Adams, Maurice LaMarche, and Susan Roman. Troublesome Engines has 30 roles, including Percy the Small Engine, Henry the Green Engine, and Sir Bertram Topham Hatt I.