Threesome of a Different Kind

One Man Three Ways

Neal Cassady was the wheelman on spontaneous roadtrips all over North America with his friend Jack Kerouac. Those trips were not only the inspiration for the defining work of the Beat Generation,On the Road, but was a direct influence on Kerouac's style.

"Ken Kesey and others who were friendly with, or married to, or driven by, or audience for Cassady all say that "Fastestmanalive" talked and lived as he drove -- at overwhelming rates and to uncertain places."(Today in Literature)

Cassady inspired Kerouac who made him Dean Moriarty in his book, but what's the influence on the three actors have played him on film?



Thomas Jane in The Last Time I Committed Suicide



Tate Donovan in Neal Cassady



Austin in Luz Del Mundo

All three actors are currently on TV series.

What do you think?

Neal Cassady and Allen Ginsburg in a rare clip.

A little Austin to start the week.

This is a trippy little scene from Luz Del Mundo, found in my Austin "travels".

You may need to play this directly at YouTube if it is getting cut off.

Luz Del Mundo is the story of Neal Cassady's (Austin) and Jack Kerouac's (Will Estes) friendship and adventures.

Thanks to Stubborn for her technical expertise.

YouTube - Scene from Luz Del Mundo

UPDATE:

Pictures of Jake with Robert Downey Jr. and Trudy Styler Sunday night on IHJ Community pages under Eye Candy.

IHJ Community - Eye Candy Jake with Robert Downey Jr. and Trudy Styler (registration required)