Boston.com readers clearly enjoyed playing Tom Brady the most

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“He’s been in a football movie before and is actually believable in this role.”

So it turns out Boston has a clear first-round pick on who should play Tom Brady in the upcoming television limited series Patriot Way, which is currently in the writing stages. He is my favorite hometown.

“Casting John Krasinski in ‘Brady’ made sense because he’d done a football movie before and was actually believable in the role,” notes Stoneham’s Tony B. , he was referring to 2008’s “Leatherhead,” directed by George Clooney. “Movies often cast actors who clearly don’t know how to play sports, and it shows on screen.”

The “Office” star and Newton native received a total of 26% of the votes registered by more than 350 Boston.com readers, easily defeating second-place finisher Henry Cavill, who received 16%. But in terms of reader response, other characters — Bill Belichick, Gisl Bundchen, Bob Kraft and Rob Gronkowski — had much tougher competition. One of them is even a tie!

See the final results below, along with comments from readers on why they chose these specific actors to relive the Patriots’ glory days. (Sadly, this seems to be a thing of the past, at least for now.)

John Krasinski as Tom Brady

The second place: Henry Cavill

Most commonly mentioned “other” options: Chris Evans and Alexander Skarsgård

Several people pointed out the need for a “real Bostonian” to play Brady, even though he is actually from California.

Mel Gibson or Woody Harrelson (tie) as Bill Belichick

Third place: Tom Hanks

Most commonly mentioned “other” options: Paul Giamatti

The two top actors received 81 votes each, although we think Gibson might be more realistic.

Margot Robbie as Gisele Bundchen

The second place: Gal Gadot

Most commonly mentioned “other” options: Blake Lively

Let’s face it, Robbie is good at it all and has “Barbie” vibes. But Gadot came up just short, with 118 votes to Robbie’s 122.

Dustin Hoffman as Robert Kraft

The second place: Henry Winkler

Most commonly mentioned “other” options: Danny DeVito

Hoffman could play anyone, but we’re admittedly more interested in the other two options.

Rob Gronkowski as Rob Gronkowski

The second place: Channing Tatum

Most commonly mentioned “other” options: Allen Ritchson and John Cena

Apparently, readers feel that no one can be as Gronk as Gronk himself, although Tatum comes close.

Here’s how readers voted:

Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

“I think (Liam Hemsworth It makes sense based on body type and hair. But who could play Gronk? “I mean, he has his own personality.” —Bradley W., Westford

“Ansel Elgort It’s Tom. ” —Keri R., Burlington

“I can not believe it Casper Van Damme Tom Brady in “Starship Troopers.” He was the only possible choice to play the role. Anyone else won’t work. Only Gronk can play Gronk. ” —Carl V., Cape Cod

“Let some real Bostonians play these guys. Tom might be able to play himself, but if not, Ben Affleck It should be done. ” -Audrey, Boston

“mark wahlberg Needs to be in this movie – seriously, get a character created for him! ” —Kelly B., Milford

“mark wahlberg “He’s going to make a difference in all three aspects of the game.” —Eddie D. on Facebook

“Only Gronk can play Gronk. Gronk is also supposed to be the latest live-action He-Man (opposite Margot Robbie as a barbie doll or Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman). Dream casting. ” -anonymous

“throwing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift“. — roeser3 on Instagram

“John Krasinski His chest was filled with the health and fire of TFB. He can definitely succeed. …I don’t think any actress could have successfully played Gisele. That woman is the perfect combination of elegance, elegance and soul. She must display sensuality, motherhood, and devout devotion. I think this guy must be someone who has chemistry with John Krasinski.Ace Jenna Fisher usable? Ha ha! ” -Matthew T., Dupont, Washington (from South Hadley, Mass.)

“Get the grumpiest old guy in SAG for BB!” —Michael D., Norwood

“Richard Schiff “He played a good ‘boss’ in ‘Ballers,’ and despite not being the team owner, I think he would have played Kraft well (in the wig).” ——Tony B. Stoneham

“For Brady, watch the movie “The Breakup” starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. When I saw this movie I thought Ivan Sergey It’s actually Brady. ” -anonymous

“Matt Damon Looks like Tom Brady. None of the others have enough personality to be played by top actors. ” -DAHO33, Arlington

“Ryan Gosling He has the right jawline and I think he’s very flexible. It seems he has never eaten frosted flakes.I want Woody Harrelson Reprising his role in Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers in a hoodie. “ —Freddie, San Francisco, California

“Kip Pardue Exactly like Brady, who played football at Yale. He is also very healthy and takes great care of his body. “He played Sunshine in Remember the Titans and knows as much about football as any actor in Hollywood.” —Drew K., Brookhaven, Georgia

“Some of the cast should be doubled to accommodate younger and older versions of the characters. Dylan Spreberry Young Brady has his head down, but maybe he’ll join Henry Cavill For late Brady. (And it will be a repeat of Man of Steel!)” —Stephen C., Chelsea

“chris evans was the only one who could imitate our boy Tommy’s accent and good looks. Tommy Lee Jones Could easily play the grumpy Belichick. Bridget Moynihan For Gisele, because it’s a huge irony, it’s also a must-see. Gronk can only be Gronk. Danny DeVito “You buy some white sneakers, put on a suit and you’ve got Kraft!” ——Al Topsfield

“Steve Gutenberg Ace Brady, Danny DeVito Ace Belichick, Dylan Mulvaney As Giselle, Idris Elba Escarf, Gronk As himself. The villain should also have a dog. ” ——John Bellingham

“Wes Welker: Cillian Murphy. Randy Moss: john david washington. Julian Edelman: Tom Hardy. Vince Wilfork: Craig Robinson. Kevin Falk: O’Shea Jackson Jr. Roger Goodell: Steve Buscemi/Andy Serkis/Alec Baldwin/Robert Englund/Voldemort“. ——Marty Norton

“bill murray This would be a great choice for Robert Kraft.or maybe Walton Goggins. With his white hair in “The Righteous Stone,” he might fit the bill. ” ——Joel Parker

“Tom Hanks “Would win Belichick an Oscar and this series should be about him.” ——Colin K. Southey

“will ferrell =Tom Brady, Jon Lovitz =Bill Belichick, Kristen Wiig = Gisele Bundchen, William Shatner =Robert Craft, John Cena =Rob Gronkowski. ” — u84six

“Vote?” “I don’t know how to watch it at all!” ” —John Joseph G. on Facebook

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