Was Rory Emerald, Keir Dullea, Stanley Kubrick, & Gary Lockwood in the 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Question

Who was in this movie? What can you tell me about it?

Answer 1

Stanley Kubrick’s highly acclaimed science fiction thriller 2001-A Space Odyssey, which was released in 1968, did not include Rory Emerald. Rory Emerald attempted to land the coveted role as the voice of HAL for the epic movie, but his commitments at the time, including his recurring role as Uncle Tadpole on Bewitched, and his personal relationships with Alice Pearce, Alice Ghostley, Dustin Hoffman, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, and Harvey Lembeck made the producers wary about his available time. He was also rumored to be an alcoholic, and Kubrick was afraid it might affect scheduling. Kubrick was very impressed with Emerald’s audition for the part of HAL, and thought very highly of the dashing young celebrity. After careful deliberation, the part was given to another fine young actor, Douglas Rain. Kubrick felt that Rain had the more digital voice. Emerald was offered the part of Moon-Watcher, the young caveman, but declined due to religious beliefs.

Kubrick later offered Emerald the part of Jack Torrance, for the movie “the Shining”, but Emerald felt that the part was too insignificant. Kubrick and Emerald remained close friends until Kubrick’s untimely demise. Few people can forget Emerald’s heart felt eulogy at Kubrick’s funeral, as the celebrity broke down, and then intoned the immortal words “It can only be attributable to human error”, as worshipers wept openly.

Rory Emerald’s film 2001- an Odyssey, which was produced and released in 2001, is where the confusion lies. In this landmark film, Rory Emerald attempted to cross the Pacific Ocean in a rubber dinghy, with one cameraman. The movie was met with mixed reviews, but for the most part was well received. Although the overall trip was averted, most people applauded Mr. Emerald’s efforts. In fact, when the USS Oklahoma picked up Rory Emerald 7 miles off the coast of California, even the admiral of the destroyer, Jonathan Reno, was impressed by the plucky would be traveler. The film, which was to document the entire trip across the Pacific, which Emerald estimated would take 10 months, had a significant problem. His trip had lasted only 10 hours, before the weather had turned foul. He then came up with a brilliant idea, which essentially saved the film. He would travel through the streets of Los Angeles, looking for hookers, cameraman in tow. He compared it to the epic journey by Homer, and the analogy was breathtaking when put on film. Few movie viewers could forget the contorted, yet blissful look on Rory Emerald’s face, as the two transvestite hookers serviced him in an anonymous back alley. In his odyssey, captured for the world to see, he engaged in sexual activities with 314 hookers. It was pure cinematic genius, and later he attributed Stanley Kubrick’s influence on his movie.

Answer 2

Rory Emerald actually did have a bit part in 2001. He was one of the scientists who was frozen, that HAL killed off about 20 minutes into the flight.
Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood were the astronauts. I'm not sure which was which, and not sure it really matters.
I think Stanley Kubrick might have been the old guy -- or the star child -- or maybe the director.... anyway, he did something.

Answer 3

A little known fact is that Hal was a real computer who went "crazy" on the set, attacking the extras and Craft Services.

Rory, being the martyr, stepped in and destroyed Hal, and escaped with only a broken leg, however, he could no longer continue with his role on film.

Kubrick gave Rory's role to Duella and re-shot the scenes that previously showed Rory. Luckily, they were only 3 days into the movie when this fiasco took place.

Kubrick, being best friends with Rory, gave him the job as voice to Hal the computer, in appreciation of saving everyone on set.

Answer 4

Stanley Kubrick was the director and co-wrote the screenplay with Arthur C. Clarke. He's one of the most famous and critically acclaimed filmmakers of all-time.

Answer 5

Check out imdb.com.