How about Paul Johansen?

This should've been a mini-series, by the way.

Other actors for Galt.
Mathew Modine,
Robert Downey Jr.,

I want to be James Taggart this time, please. Thank you.

Jim Caviezel would be the Choice as John Galt ! As far as Dagny ... I loved Taylor Schilling in the role. However, kudos to Samantha Mathis. As far as Francisco de Anconia, Esai Morales was not as imposing a figure as Jsu Garcia. Jsu plyed it well; in Part 1 he reflected the tortured conflict of Francisco d' Anconia; that is, to serve his principles while destroying the things he loved most Dagnu and D'Anconia Copper. I'd like to see him in the role again; but w/o the conflict. Also, he looks more like Spaniard from Which Franciso is descended from. Esai, regretably does not look like a full blooded Spaniard.

I am so glad to see this search being taken seriously! Your choice for Rearden in 2 was believable and powerful. You'll need even more for Galt. It that fails...If someone fits the bill for this in presence and delivery, it won't matter if they 'believe or not believe'; their ability will fit within Rand's realm. I've seen plenty of people who say they love Rand's writings but who fail to impress with their abilities. What they profess may or may not matter. What matters is if they deliver.

I believe an actor who can accurately portray the character, who looks most like him, can act most like him and sound most like him should be used. It really doesn't matter what his personal beliefs are as long as he can effectively and accurately portray the character in the book.

Gary Sinise would be great!

A of course. A professional actor does what's required. Was Gary Cooper an ardent Objectivist? Yet I'm not sure there is an actor today who would not suffer by comparison in the role of Howard Roark. The important thing is to make the film look good. Be consistent. Don't make a hash of it as you did with part 2. Actors are hired for how they look and how they sound not what they believe when they're off set. That you even ask this question makes me wonder what you're doing, making a movie or starting a church?.

Damien Lewis IS John Galt

Matt Damon would be perfect

Jim Caviezel is perfect!

Mike Shanks from the stargate series

Michael Weatherly

An ideal John Galt would be C. Heston.

I would suggest Jared Padalecki.

John Galt has definitely to be a male man, very masculine. If Henry Cavil was older, he'd do a gorgeous Galt! John Hamm might be a good choice. Maybe it's just me, but I imagine Galt with dark hair...

Also, consider the incredibly talented Hugh Jackman
srice922

If we had a younger Sam Elliott, we would have the perfect John Galt.

Theo James (Plays Walter Clark on the TV series "Golden Boy"

Dean Cameron

How about Matthew Fox?

Atlas's John Galt must be good looking and absolutely unflappable..."The Mentalist"'s Simon Baker immediately comes to mind.

I have to vote Gary Sinese, AGAIN. After reading comments that he "lacks the kind of charisma to attract people to his cause", I have to vehemently disagree. He possesses EXACTLY that kind of quiet, certain charisma. He is the real deal, if you can get him.

Jon Voight or for true to their nature John Stossel.

Ryan Gosling

Do not go mainstream. The challenge is to find a man that embodies Galt's ideals and character. In my opinion, it should not be an "actor" but rather an individual with the right things to say.

Myself
if we hire me I will be John Galt