IRONMAN Casting Thread [merged-15]

[Majin Boo]

Billy Cudrup, check him out in "Almost Famous" he has the look and drunkness (is that even a word??), he is a pretty good actor too, I think he could nail it.

[Majin Boo]

:joker:

[Brian2887]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134691

[3dman27]

Billy Cudrup, check him out in "Almost Famous" he has the look and drunkness (is that even a word??), he is a pretty good actor too, I think he could nail it.i think you mean "drunkeness"

me i'd go for either victor webster [mutant x ]or john stamos

[Majin Boo]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134691

I don't like your choice.
:joker:

[Nero_Ordin]

i hate to say the role is tom criuses because tony stark is older like mid30s and tom criuse can get it because he that rich.

[Majin Boo]

Tom Cruise can't do it now, because after War of Worlds he is doing MI:3 and then he has another movie, so he just doesn't have the time.

[Capt Throbberson]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134691

I can't take him seriously as a Stark, or any character that isnt Uncle Jessie

[DarkKnightJRK]

I saw someone (I think it was Wizard) mention George Clooney.

Not completely sure if he'd be right for the part (not completely up on the Iron Man lore), but just throwing it out. :)

[Silver Lantern]

I just seen the Last Samurai last night finally and what I saw in the movie with Tom Cruise playing a drunk who becomes a hero in armor saving what he thinks is right and then falling in love with the girl was very cool. The more I look at Tom I think to myself he would probably pull off Iron-man very well and I wouldnt mind seeing him as Stark in the movie. He has alot of good movies and he has the look of a troubles soul who is drunk and a good cast for the character.

Tom Cruise should be Iron-Man

[Equint77]

I say get someone who's got shrapnel stuck near their heart.

I'm sure there's some actor out there willing to go the distance. :D

[Kingfish]

tony stark is way too tall to be played by someone as small as tom cruise
Iron man would be perfect if he were played by kiefer sutherland or charlie sheen

[TheVileOne]

Stark isn't exactly going to be a drunk or an alcoholic in this movie. From the rumors it seems the alcohol thing is just going to be hinted at or implied before they make it a big issue later on...possibly (if) in a sequel?

[Kingfish]

allright im gonna say this once because i just had the best casting idea. everyone one is so frickin hung up on tom cruise being iron man that he should be in the movie gettin slapped around by sutherland. his size means he can only play one character:


MODOK

[Ironfan72]

I love Tom Cruise, is was excellent in Last Samurai, and I truly believe he would make a great Tony Stark, however Al Grough even said Cruise is going to be to busy to do Iron Man, so most likely he will not be starring in Iron Man unless something happens that changes his mind about doing War of the Worlds & MI:3, Marvel will most likely look to someone else, no names have come up though.

[FanWithoutFear2]

Here's a name:

Rufus Sewell (Dark City, A Knight's Tale)

Let his mustache grow out a little and you'll have your Tony Stark.
:cool:

[DarkKnightJRK]

allright im gonna say this once because i just had the best casting idea. everyone one is so frickin hung up on tom cruise being iron man that he should be in the movie gettin slapped around by sutherland. his size means he can only play one character:


MODOK

I saw someone (I think it was Wizard) mention George Clooney.

Not completely sure if he'd be right for the part (not completely up on the Iron Man lore), but just throwing it out. :)

:p ;)

[Man-Thing]

http://images.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/_photos/2001-10-26-saget-scleroderma.jpg

[Kingfish]

thats not even close to funny

[GammaMike]

Everytime I see him I get flashbacks of nthe rehab scene in Half Baked!!!!!!!!!!!!! scares the spit out of me.

[bannerfan]

How about Joaquin Phoenix for Stark?

[Kmack]

Tom Cruise.;)

[Master Kenobi]

How about The Rock?!








Just kidding, oh I about busted a gut.

Seriously, perhaps Jimmy Smits, or Stuart Townsend.

[Metamorpho1977]

Victor Webster should be Superman.

[The Techno Bat]

I think Clive Owen would make a pretty good Tony Stark/Iron Man. He is a great actor and can do the superhero thing as well, did you see him in King Arthur? Pretty good stuff...

http://images.usatoday.com/life/enter/movies/_photos/2001-07-26-inside-clive-owen.jpg

[The Techno Bat]

Victor Webster should be Superman.

http://newwoman.ru/pic24/webster12.jpg

Is this the Victor Webster your talking about?

[GammaMike]

Stuart Toensend is a good suggestion, Victor Webster is the electricity dude from Mutant X right? If so he'd be ok.

[eris]

Pierce Brosnan

[Kingfish]

kiefer sutherland

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/61/23/48m.jpg (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0000662/photogallery)

[Strange]

For Tony Stark I like, Dominic West. He played Ash in the new movie The Forgotten. He played a drunk ex-hockey player and when I saw that I thought of Tony Stark.

http://www.videomax.ro/Images/Actors/799_a_normal.jpg

[Master Kenobi]

Stuart Toensend is a good suggestion



Thanks GammaMike!

[Nightwing: Endgame]

Stuart Townsand isnt a bad choice @ all actually. Good call man.

Dylan McDermott would be a good choice 2 and he's got the look down already...
hes not 2 busy of an actor and he wouldnt cost a ton. Hope AVI sees that...lol :D

[Crimson Dynamo]

Okay, I'll start this thing with the latest news, taken from IGN:

"Exclusive Iron Man Update
The status of Shellhead's movie!


October 21, 2004 - IGN FilmForce has learned that screenwriter David Hayter's latest draft of Iron Man has won over New Line Cinema and the studio is immediately going out with it to directors who can get the film up and running by early 2005!


Sources advised IGNFF that this draft of Iron Man is very Tom Clancy-esque in tone and involves the conflict between Tony Stark and his father Howard over Stark Industries. The Armored Avenger's origin has been updated from the Vietnam back story used in the comics.

Actors like Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage have been mentioned for the project over the years but with Cruise now busy doing War of the Worlds and Cage prepping for Ghost Rider, New Line has several other movie stars in mind.

Iron Man is produced by Avi Arad and Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios, who are currently on the set of Fantastic Four in Vancouver, and Don Murphy of Angryfilms, who is also busy with DreamWorks/Paramount's live-action feature version of The Transformers, which is slated for a summer 2006 release."

Okay, so they're obviously going for a real-world feel for this movie.
Does this mean we can rule out more outlandish super-villains such as M.O.D.O.K and Titanium Man?

[tamron]

Now that Iron Man's script has been given the go ahead by New Line, it's time to stump for our casting choices. We all know they coe to the Hype from time to time, so hopefully someone's listening.

I think Dylan McDermott is the man for Iron Man. I think he's got the look, he can play a troubled character, and he is recognized as a solid actor, having been nominated for an Emmy, and winning a Golden Globe for his work on "The Practice." Really, he's been a star in the making for a while, he's just needs that break out movie role, like Bobby Donell on "The Practice" gave him on TV. To me, he's the best guy out there.

I don't know if Jim Rhodes is in this reworked Iron Man origin story, but if he is, Michael Jai White needs to play him. He looks just like Rhodey as he is drawn in the comics, especially Scott Benson's intrepretation in the War Machine solo series. He's not the greatest actor, I'll admit, but I think he's solid, and can pull this off well. While I'll admit that there are a lot of black actors who could nail the role (Jason George, Omar Gooding and Mehki Phifer, just to name a few), I'd really like to see MJW in the role, and get a few fighting scenes to bust some heads.

As you can see, my sig is now dedicated to these casts, and anyone who's with me, feel free to do the same. Supes have Caviezelians and Bailey Boosters, lets be the McDermott Mob!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Aaaw, man, I just started a new thread for this stuff..

[MarvelMovies]

This is exactly what the Iron Man movie needs..

ONE thread.. the "Official" one where all the news and casting options can be posted.. such as the Ghost Rider one.. which is very successful.. and each fan of the character gets their opinion and choices read since it can be easily found since it is in one thread..

Now, the other ones need to be.. MERGED!

[TheVileOne]

The problem with this is that White is a bad actor :) .

And keep Dylan McDermot away from Iron man!

[Crimson Dynamo]

This is exactly what the Iron Man movie needs..

ONE thread.. the "Official" one where all the news and casting options can be posted.. such as the Ghost Rider one.. which is very successful.. and each fan of the character gets their opinion and choices read since it can be easily found since it is in one thread..

Now, the other ones need to be.. MERGED!

If only!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Okay, well as it's looking like my number one choice for Stark (Cruise) is looking less and less likely, I'm going to have to find a back-up. My current thinking is Ethan Hawke.
Now, Hawke is a good a good actor..I think he proved that in Training Day. My main issue with him is that I worry he may not have enough 'screen presence'.

[Ironfan72]

Thanks Crimson for starting a Iron Man thread,I am looking forward to this movie big time.
I agree that Tom Cruise looks to be less likely that he will star,due to his schedule,I like Ethan Hawk,another possible actor could be Clive Owen or Dylan McDermett,both would be great,even James Caviezel would be great since he didn't get the role of superman.
I am very interested in seeing who will direct the film and who may be some of the other actors who will play charactors like Jim Rhodes,Howard Stark among others.
I look forward to this thread becoming the official thread for Iron Man.

[Ironfan72]

I like Michael Jai White,he would be a great Jim Rhodes,I would have to guess Rhodes will be in the movie,he has always been a major charactor in the book and would be a injustice if he isn't in the film.
As for who should play Stark,that's tough, everyone has great ideas for who should star,I would have liked Tom Cruise but it's ovious that he's to busy. Dylan McDermott might do a good job,so would Johnny Depp would be good,others like Ethan Hawk or Clive Owen should get seriuos consideration,IMO.

[Crimson Dynamo]

James Caviezel would be a good choice. He'd certainly bring a bit of much needed gravity to the role. Not so sure about Clive Owen though.
As for James Rhodes..some people have mentioned Jamie Foxx as a good candidate for the role, but whether or not he's even IN the film is uncertain.

[Crimson Dynamo]

What about Johnny Depp?
(Personally I think he's a little "vunerable" looking for the role, but it could be argued that that is exactly what is required to bring Stark to life).

[MarvelMovies]

I'm not sure who I would want to be Iron Man..

Ever since I've seen this picture of Dylan McDermott from "The Practice" by Ed Hopkins from the Comics2Film.. DCG... I always thought he'd be a good choice..

http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/DispArt.php3?f_id=8052&f_ssn=&f_fooble=73

http://img23.exs.cx/img23/7982/Art8052.jpg

That is how I picture Tony Stark as real human...

Don't get me wrong, but to me.. Tom Cruise is... um.. too white maybe I'd say.. just doesn't have the "skin color" that Tony Stark seems to have.. and although Dylan McDermott is much like Tom Cruise.. that picture above shows him as a bit darker of a tone like a Tony Stark..

Tom Cruise is a great choice, but maybe I'd go with somebody else..

Maybe more of this tone..

http://battlestarfanclub.com/battlestar/dave/dgstark.jpg

From: http://battlestarfanclub.com/battlestar/bgartdave2.htm

Or maybe in between that and this..?

http://fumettidicarta.interfree.it/Fumetti/Comics/Ultimates/Nonamosca.jpg

http://fumettidicarta.interfree.it/Fumetti/Comics/Ultimates/TheUltimates.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

He certainly looks the part. I haven't seen him in action though - is he a good actor?
And where did you get those manips from?

[MarvelMovies]

He certainly looks the part. I haven't seen him in action though - is he a good actor?
And where did you get those manips from?

The Dylan McDermott manip is from www.Comics2Film.com in the DCG (Their Art Gallery)... at this link specifically... http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/DispArt.php3?f_id=8052&f_ssn=&f_fooble=73

As for Johnny Depp from your previous post.. I kind of can see him as Tony Stark because of his role in PoTC.. and Secret Window.. how he's not fully white.. must more of the Tony Stark.. and he can definitely pull off a Playboy type guy..

[Crimson Dynamo]

Michael Duncan Clark (?) is gonna need a BIG suit of armour if he's gonna play Rhodey!
I don't believe they'll introduce the War Machine Armour in the first film to be honest. If they do I imagine it'll be an easter-egg or something along those lines. Rhodes should still make an appearance though.
As for Stark himself: I'm not sure who I'd want in the armour at this stage. I really wanted Cruise, but may have to settle for someone else.
I'm open to ideas.
Who d'you think the main villain should be?

[MJB]

Tom Cruise as IM/Stark, and jamie foxx as Jim Rhodes.

[Son_of_Kalibak]

My father said it before his posts mysteriously disappeared, and I'll agree. Michael Dorn would be better for Jim Rhodes than Michael Jai White.

I like Jai White, but he was Spawn and he'll probably play Spawn again, if they ever get a sequel off of the ground.







Hi RajunCajun!!!
Apologize to anyone lately?;)

[Son_of_Kalibak]

Michael Duncan Clark (?) is gonna need a BIG suit of armour if he's gonna play Rhodey!
I don't believe they'll introduce the War Machine Armour in the first film to be honest. If they do I imagine it'll be an easter-egg or something along those lines. Rhodes should still make an appearance though.
As for Stark himself: I'm not sure who I'd want in the armour at this stage. I really wanted Cruise, but may have to settle for someone else.
I'm open to ideas.
Who d'you think the main villain should be?
The Mandarin with Ultimo. That would be pretty cool.

[3dman27]

I'm not sure who I would want to be Iron Man..

Ever since I've seen this picture of Dylan McDermott from "The Practice" by Ed Hopkins from the Comics2Film.. DCG... I always thought he'd be a good choice..

http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/DispArt.php3?f_id=8052&f_ssn=&f_fooble=73

http://img23.exs.cx/img23/7982/Art8052.jpg

That is how I picture Tony Stark as real human...

Don't get me wrong, but to me.. Tom Cruise is... um.. too white maybe I'd say.. just doesn't have the "skin color" that Tony Stark seems to have.. and although Dylan McDermott is much like Tom Cruise.. that picture above shows him as a bit darker of a tone like a Tony Stark..

Tom Cruise is a great choice, but maybe I'd go with somebody else..

Maybe more of this tone..

http://battlestarfanclub.com/battlestar/dave/dgstark.jpg

From: http://battlestarfanclub.com/battlestar/bgartdave2.htm

Or maybe in between that and this..?

http://fumettidicarta.interfree.it/Fumetti/Comics/Ultimates/Nonamosca.jpg

http://fumettidicarta.interfree.it/Fumetti/Comics/Ultimates/TheUltimates.html
i like the mock ad for iron man very good

[Seth71]

MarvelMovies, I totaly dig what you're saying about stark having a draker complexion. He always stiked me as a latino type of guy. His mother's name is maria, so maybe he is of latino background. I just hope they don't cast a blond guy and don't make him at least dye his hair balc, like they did with Val Kilmer in batman Forever. When the heck has Bruce Wayne been blond? Stark definetely must have BLACK hair, not even dark brown like Bale is getting away with. BLACK hair for Stark. I mean, how easy is it to dye a hair? Like Reeve did for Superman. I ahve no idea why their let the Batmen get away with it. It's like have left Alba's hair black on FF or make a Wonder Woman movie with a blod actress. Well, I guess I'm getting off topic here. But as I said, for me Stark was alyways a tanned dude with a Zorro type of mustache.

[Seth71]

Tom Cruise will not be IM. Time to get over it I guess. It's obvious he will not. It looks like the Tom Welling people trying to push him for Supes when everybody knew he wouldn't get the part. Well, I guess one can still dream if one wants to be unrealistic. But Cruise is not my first pick anyway. Too old, too short, too big a star and can't be anybody else but himself in every movie he makes. Just my opinion of course.

[MarvelMovies]

Agreed Seth..

Latino type of guy with a Zorro mustahce..

Zorro -
http://www.billcotter.com/zorro/photo-3.jpg

http://www.tvtome.com/Zorro/

The skinny type mustache..

Needs the black hair too.. I agree

:D

[Seth71]

Well, this Zorro you posted has his mustache a bit too thin, but that's the basic idea. :D

[TheVileOne]

You guys know the first Latino to actually play Zorro was Antonio Banderas?

[MarvelMovies]

Maybe this one is a little more... Starkish..

http://modena.intergate.ca/personal/zusoric/images/zorro.GIF

And one of Banderas..
http://www.ezthemes.com/previews/d/dm_moz01.jpg

Although.. I think he's a little too old for Tony Stark..

But, good discussion anyways

:D

[Gambit_Fan]

he looks good

[Kmack]

Give me Tom Cruise and I'd be satisfied.:o

[Ironman24]

It's great to see New Line give the go ahead on the script,that's very good news,now comes the question who will direct the film, David Fincher would be a good fit,IMO.
I am also looking forward to seeing what the producers decide on what the armor will look like, I am hoping for a tradional looking armor with Gold and Red color scheme, hopefully they will hire Stan Winston or ILM to design the armor.
As for the discussion on who should star,as much as I would have liked Tom Cruise,it's highly unlikely he will have the time,one guy I thought who could do it Julian McMahon (pardon the spelling), is doing F4 as Dr.Doom,so he's out. I like Dylen McDermett,but would he be able to carry a movie by himself,he looks like Stark and he's a very talented actor,time will tell.

[Kmack]

Who is TOM CLANCY?!?

[Ironman24]

Dylan McDermott is a very talented actor and looks like Stark,it would be a great vehicle for him to launch his movie career,but would New Line take a chance on a TV actor for what New Line has said will be their next franchise following in the footsteps of Blade (the franchise that started the Marvel stampede),that's the question.
Michael Jai White would be excellent as Jim Rhodes and I would be very happy to see him sign on.

[Gambit_Fan]

Give me Tom Cruise and I'd be satisfied.:o

Amen to that but i think he will be too busy

[Ironman24]

Tom Clancy wrote the books Sum of all Fears,Ops Center,Patroit Games,Hunt for Red October. His books revolve around (and correct me if I'm wrong)esponiage,black ops,spies,etc.

[Ironman24]

Amen to that but i think he will be too busy

Agreed,Tom Cruise would be great,but he's got alot of films to do in the next several years,he's not going to have time to do Iron Man,although it is Hollywood,you never know.

[Seth71]

You guys know the first Latino to actually play Zorro was Antonio Banderas?

Off course. It was the first Zorro movie in ages. In the racist Hollywood from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and even 80's a latino would never get a shot in playing a, well, latino supehero. Just sick.

[Kmack]

Do any of you think Johnny could make a good Tony Stark?
Johnny Depp http://happyplace.cherrytaco.com/forums/files/johnny_depp_13.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think he could actually.

[tamron]

Do any of you think Johnny could make a good Tony Stark?
Johnny Depp http://happyplace.cherrytaco.com/forums/files/johnny_depp_13.jpg

Johnny could pull it off, but his script tastes are notoriously quirky. His roles lately have been kind of a surprise, b/c he usually doesn't pick blockbusters like "Once Upon A Time In Mexico," and shys away from franchises, but has agreed to a "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel. If they got Depp, I wouldn't be mad at all, but he's a tricky one. I think McDermott is the man for Iron Man, though!

[Kmack]

Can You Dig It
SSSSSSSSSSSSUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKAAAAAAAAA A!!!!!!!!!!:unishr:
Highly unnecessary.:o

[Brian2887]

There are only three choices for Tony Stark / Iron Man as I see it.

1. John Stamos - Yes, that John Stamos. He wouldn't suck the project's budget away, he is a damn fine actor, and he looks so much like Stark it is not even funny. Recently, he took over for Antonio Banderas in a Broadway production, so that says something about the "Latino look" you all want.

http://www.filmbug.co.uk/images/people/336184.jpg
http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/stamos.jpg

2. Billy Zane Billy Zane is great in the suave rich guy roles. Just make him grow some hair or slap a wig on him, grow the stache, and you have a great Stark right there. I saw a manip of his as Tony Stark and its stuck with me as I still bring him up for the part.

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/stars/billy_zane.jpg
http://www.billyzanemuseum.com/Art/Couture/BillyZaneFashion%201.jpg

3. John Cusack John Cusack is one of the most underappreciated actors out there. He has performed well in a variety of roles. He could bring underlying pain to Stark while still being the ladies' man that we all know and love.

http://www.poster.net/cusack-john/cusack-john-photo-john-cusack-6205245.jpg
http://www.shop-engel.de/bilder/2005/John_Cusack_Cusack_John_Bild_1_Foto_Hochglanz_k.jp g

There are other actors that could do Tony Stark justice. Jim Caviezel (http://www.alohacriticon.com/images/elcriticonfotos/caviezel1.jpg) (The Count of Monte Cristo), Johnny Depp (http://www.jupeal.com/Actores/Johnny_Depp/johnny%20depp1.jpg) (Blow), Dylan McDermott (http://www.5in9.com/graphics/dylan_mcdermott_p5.jpg) (Runaway Jury), Mark Wahlberg (http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/rock_star/mark_wahlberg/rockpre.jpg) (I Heart Huckabees), and even Jim Carrey (http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/pics/justjim/pics/movln04.jpg) (The Majestic) come to mind.

[Kmack]

You right,please forget me dude,I'm so excited about IRON MAN movie news.
That was a big mistake from me,I'm sorry dude.:)
I know you were kidding and I was too.:) BTW I'm not a "dude";)

[Brian2887]

As far as the supporting cast goes . . .

Howard Stark, Tony's father, is supposed to have a vital role. Having just watched King of New York, I can't help but think Christopher Walken for the part. He's a great actor who has drawing power.
http://www.httpcity.com/ronq/columns/walken/walken.jpg

Obadiah Stane has been rumored to be vital as Stark's corporate opposition. For the villainous CEO, I'd cast Clive Owen. He's one hell of an actor who can be downright villainous.
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/miramax_films/hero/clive_owen/heropreg.jpg

Happy Hogan is Stark's friend and confidant. For the comic relief, I'd cast one of two people. If you want a star, get Scott Caan. He's great at comedy and drama and really looks the part.
http://www.tvdudes.nl/dudes/pics/scott_caan_1.jpg

If you want a smaller actor who can also be great for comic relief, hit up Jeff Anderson. He's been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award thanks to his role of Randal in Clerks.
http://nowyouknowthemovie.com/assets/images/sd/jeff.jpg

Pepper Potts-Hogan is another of Stark's friends who works for Stark Industries. It isn't a big role, but it can be important for Stark to have true friends in the midst of his business dealings. Kadee Strickland is the beautiful star of Anacondas who is not very well known, so she'd be cheap to get.
http://eur.yimg.com/i/xp/premier_photo/5/5136f9f766.jpg

Finally comes Jim Rhodes. There are a lot of great actors who could take the role. I lean toward Boomtown's Mykelti Williamson. He's a good actor who is big enough (6'1) to intimidate.
http://www.dr-richard-kimble.com/images/Mykelti%20headshot1_small.jpg

[Mischievous]

I'd like to see Burton direct the film if they go with the gray suit. I seriously want to see him direct another superhero movie and this would be a great one. As for actors, Johnny Depp is actually a great choice if they could get him. He and facial hair go together like bread and butter. There's plenty of guys who can play Stark, you can go from Clooney to Zane(couldn't think of any actors with "a" for a last name.) Just as long as they don't go with an unkown.

[Gambit_Fan]

There are only three choices for Tony Stark / Iron Man as I see it.

1. John Stamos - Yes, that John Stamos. He wouldn't suck the project's budget away, he is a damn fine actor, and he looks so much like Stark it is not even funny. Recently, he took over for Antonio Banderas in a Broadway production, so that says something about the "Latino look" you all want.

http://www.filmbug.co.uk/images/people/336184.jpg
http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/stamos.jpg

2. Billy Zane Billy Zane is great in the suave rich guy roles. Just make him grow some hair or slap a wig on him, grow the stache, and you have a great Stark right there. I saw a manip of his as Tony Stark and its stuck with me as I still bring him up for the part.

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/stars/billy_zane.jpg
http://www.billyzanemuseum.com/Art/Couture/BillyZaneFashion%201.jpg

3. John Cusack John Cusack is one of the most underappreciated actors out there. He has performed well in a variety of roles. He could bring underlying pain to Stark while still being the ladies' man that we all know and love.

http://www.poster.net/cusack-john/cusack-john-photo-john-cusack-6205245.jpg
http://www.shop-engel.de/bilder/2005/John_Cusack_Cusack_John_Bild_1_Foto_Hochglanz_k.jp g

There are other actors that could do Tony Stark justice. Jim Caviezel (http://www.alohacriticon.com/images/elcriticonfotos/caviezel1.jpg) (The Count of Monte Cristo), Johnny Depp (http://www.jupeal.com/Actores/Johnny_Depp/johnny%20depp1.jpg) (Blow), Dylan McDermott (http://www.5in9.com/graphics/dylan_mcdermott_p5.jpg) (Runaway Jury), Mark Wahlberg (http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/rock_star/mark_wahlberg/rockpre.jpg) (I Heart Huckabees), and even Jim Carrey (http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/pics/justjim/pics/movln04.jpg) (The Majestic) come to mind.

what about Tom Cruise

[3dman27]

Who is TOM CLANCY?!?
mr clancy is the author of the NETFORCE a series of novels about a federal agency with jurisdiction over computer crimes as noted before his specialty is black ops and espioage novels

[Seth71]

what about Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise IS out of question. He can't do it.

[Brian2887]

Tom Cruise IS out of question. He can't do it.


Yeah. He's got War of the Worlds, M:I 3, and something else all going on at once. I'd say Depp's out too just because Pirates of the Caribbean sequels will be filming back to back next year.

[Chris B]

Just a though about who could direct this. How about Nicholas Meyers? He's has a talent for science fiction. So I could see it working. What does everyone else think of this idea?

[TheVileOne]

I agree cb48026. Meyers was the director of the 2 best Star Trek movies as well.

[Brian2887]

Directors:

Phil Alden Robinson (The Sum of All Fears)
Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, The Rundown)
Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, Vertical Limit, The Mask of Zorro)
Kurt Wimmer (Equilibrium)
Roger Donaldson (The Recruit, Thirteen Days, Species)

[Ironfan72]

I like Johnny Depp,but I agree, he does choose quirky roles. Except for Pirates of the Caribbean he's not known for doing mainstream Hollywood films,he's a indie film mainstay for the most part,but he would bring a interesting dimison to the character.
As for a director,one possible guy who could do a good job,Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek First Contact),he did a great job directing that film which was full of special affects and was a big hit for Paramount.

[Heroic Force]

I think Michael White would be better for the Black Panther movie. I didn't like his acting in Spawn..... Hmmmm, yeah, you're right, Rhodes (LOL).

[Crimson Dynamo]

Antoine Fuqua - director?

[Kingfish]

kiefer sutherland for iron man!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Naah! Sutherland's too bald now. A decade or so ago he may have cut it...but not now.
What about Brad Pitt? Nobody ever mentions Pitt, but he could do it.

[Crimson Dynamo]

John Cusack's a great actor, but I just can't see him in an action role such as this.

[Seth71]

Why people want blond actors to play Stark? Pitt is probably the last on my list to play Stark. Right after Mr. Bean.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why people want blond actors to play Stark? Pitt is probably the last on my list to play Stark. Right after Mr. Bean.

Ever heard of HAIR DYE Seth71?

C'moooon - use your imagination will you?!

[White_Howling]

M.O.D.O.K oh please keep him away from marvel movies at all cost

[Seth71]

Well, not because of the hair color but because everyone know and has the blond Pitt in his mind. Besides Pitt would suck as Stark. Like I said, I would maybe cast him, IF Mr. Bean didn't want the role.

[Ironman24]

I like Brad Pitt,but I have a hard time imagining him looking like Tony Stark. Now Ewen McGregor is a great actor and very talented and does resemble Stark.
I agree with you White Howling, M.O.D.O.K isn't a villian I want to see,now Crimson Dyanamo and Titanium Man would make great villians in a film.

[Crimson Dynamo]

M.O.D.O.K oh please keep him away from marvel movies at all cost

This is a M.O.D.O.K. concept I did a while back. I could certainly see him being a cool villain - maybe not in a more reality-based Iron Man movie - but good eye candy nonetheless.

http://tinypic.com/37dkx

Original:

http://tinypic.com/eg614

Just because some of Iron Man's earlier foes were pretty silly looking doesn't mean the concept behind them is flawed too. And even if it is, it can easily be reimagined for a modern audience.

You just need to think outside the box a little bit and use your imagination.

[Soma-Scoff]

Theres only two real actor who can play Ironman
Billy Crudup
http://www2.filmweb.no/multimedia/archive/00012/Billy_Crudup_12822f.jpg
And Guy Pierce
http://www.clubjosh.com/clubhouse/bday/2002/100stars/images/guy_pierce.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

I kinda like Guy Pearce. But my estimations of his acting ability went right down after The Time Machine.

[Uzumaki_Naruto]

Tom Cruise is still my #1 choice. I know no one else will agree with me, but marvel will never have another chance to ring in an actor of cruise's name value and ability as well as having a love for the source material. We've been waiting for Iron Man so long, even through the time it was considered stuck in developmental hell. with the script complete and approved, I'd say pencil it in to whenever Cruise can do it.

[Seth71]

Cruise can't be anybody else but himself in every movie he does. We need somebody with Bale or Norton's skills where he can become the character. Last thin we need is people saying, "Have you seen that new Tom Cruise movie where he has that cool flying armour."

[tamron]

Tom Cruise is still my #1 choice. I know no one else will agree with me, but marvel will never have another chance to ring in an actor of cruise's name value and ability as well as having a love for the source material. We've been waiting for Iron Man so long, even through the time it was considered stuck in developmental hell. with the script complete and approved, I'd say pencil it in to whenever Cruise can do it.

I agree Cruise will bring a level of notoriety that no other actor can. He will insure a #1 opening, get Iron Man a budget increase, and lure a great director to the project. But he'd destroy all hope for a franchise. The only reason he has the MI series is because he has full control over script, director and cast. Arad wouldn't like that much, I can guarantee ya. Besides, the Marvel films have been great at raising actors media presence. Maguire, Jackman, Bana, Jane, the entire cast of FF;whether their movies hit or missed, the Marvel films have learned more toward being a showcase for actors that are good, just not known. The only experience Marvel's had with a star thus far was Daredevil, a mixed bag, honestly. I think there are many actors who'd love the challenge of IM and respect the source material, and would do a great job. It's no secret who I think the best guy is.

[MarvelMovies]

I love the redesign CD...

I like how his skin "stretches" over the metallic brain instead of just the head..

Seems more of a machine..

Defiintely eye candy, and maybe a head boss type guy.. but probably not a main fighting type baddie..

[TheBlackTiger]

Personally I would pick Tom Cruise to play a mature Spiderman. I like Mcdermott he looks the role and should be really cheap to get. Does anyone have an idea what kind of budget the IronMan movie will have?

anyone??

[3dman27]

I love the redesign CD...

I like how his skin "stretches" over the metallic brain instead of just the head..

Seems more of a machine..

Defiintely eye candy, and maybe a head boss type guy.. but probably not a main fighting type baddie..i agree

[Kingfish]

Naah! Sutherland's too bald now. A decade or so ago he may have cut it...but not now.
What about Brad Pitt? Nobody ever mentions Pitt, but he could do it.

kiefer would be perfect for the part. this spy clancy type stuff is right up his alley now that he does 24.

[Crimson Dynamo]

What about Matt Damon? Could he be Stark?

[bosef982]

...he could do it, watch minority report and combine it with some of his other characters. He's extremely handsome, got sex appeal, kinda of raunchy, has a grandoise dark side. This is Tony Stark. I know alot of people will complain he's short -- but first, look at Tom Cruise and two, modern filmmaking techniques kind hide this (i.e. X2 and James Mardsen). He could do it all very well...

[Ironman24]

Personally I would pick Tom Cruise to play a mature Spiderman. I like Mcdermott he looks the role and should be really cheap to get. Does anyone have an idea what kind of budget the IronMan movie will have?

anyone??
I like Tom Cruise to but he will not be able to do Iron Man due to his schedule,Dylan McDermott looks the part and he's a good actor,another guy that would do a good job is James Cavieziel.
One guy who I would like Marvel and New Line to at least consider to direct, is Jonathan Frakes, he directed Star Trek First Contact, and did a great job.
I heard at one time a while back that New Line was looking at $75 Million budget that might go up now that the movie is moving ahead.

[Ironman24]

I wouldn't mind him as Stark, he is a very good actor. Another possible actor would be James Cavieziel, he was considered for Superman , I don't now how seriously,but he looks more like Tony Stark than Clark Kent.

[Hunter Rider]

Colin Farrell could do it he is a great actor, but he would be a nightmare promotionally because he can't stop swearing and Marvel probably wouldn't like that.
can you imagine him on a tv show promoting it F'ing every other word.
plus he's doing Miami vice next year.
The main thing is there is lots of good suggestions all over these boards so it seems easier to get a good iron man than a crap one:)

[zee_zack]

http://insomniacmania.com/news_857_1.jpg
http://insomniacmania.com/news_876_1.jpg

Rob Lowe looks like he will be taking the role for Iron Man (http://insomniacmania.com/news_default.php?id=876)...it sounds really cool. Do you think Hayters draft (http://insomniacmania.com/news_default.php?id=857) is going to do it justice?

[tamron]

http://wicked-cool.net/blp/Men/41-50/rob_lowe/rob_lowe_200_2.jpg

http://www.nicholaskralev.com/lowe.jpg

Slap a mustache on him, and I can see it. Lowe would be cheap. But he's inconsistent acting wise. I still say: Dylan for IM!!!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Oh my dear Lord let that not be true.

[zee_zack]

http://www.insomniacmania.com/news_479_1.jpg

I don't know I think he coud do better then Tom Cruise...I'm a cybernetics student so I'm kind of excited by this film...I mean just look at the possibilities (http://insomniacmania.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=500).

[Crimson Dynamo]

Cybernetics eh? Interesting. Hopefully the movie suit will incorporate modern cybernetics theories and concepts. It'll help ground the whole thing in reality.
Keep posting the IM pics too zee zack - they're good reference.

[zee_zack]

Cybernetics is studying the interface between man and machine... it also covers the internet.

I just think that if this film is done correctly you can look into the effects of mental and physical strengths and weakenesses placed on the man. Alternative ego's, energy deplition and boosted metabolism. Let alone the use of telekenetics and rockets etc.

[Nightwing: Endgame]

WOW someone who finally agrees with me! Colin would be really good as Tony Stark

He would also be a really good Nightwing. (if they went mid 20's age)

[Metamorpho1977]

As long as Clint Howard is MODOK, I'll be happy with it.

[Victor Von Doom]

I actually like him better than cruz for the part.

[Donnie Darko]

it's not like he has never done an interview without cussing the whole time. The man knows how to control himself in SOME situations.

[Crimson Dynamo]

As long as Clint Howard is MODOK, I'll be happy with it.

Clint Howard is a no-good bum.

If M.O.D.O.K. is in the film he'll be a practical/CG effect voiced by Mark Hamill.

(Well, maybe not Hamill :confused:, but you get the idea..)

[Red Mask]

He looks like somebody who would drink a lot too.

And it's not because he's Irish.

[TheVileOne]

Dude, if the star of Atomic Train plays Iron Man...there is no justice in the world...and Avi Arad needs to be smacked...twice.

[3dman27]

mr cruise has been determined to be unavailable, ladies and gentlemen. lets accept that and move on please.

[Punitore]

..Hm so why not let play one actor every Marvel characters...
In fact i wonder why they didn't choose him for the role of the Invisible Woman instead of Jessica Alba ..Invisible Woman and the rest of the Fantastic Four members ..it's strange they used different actors ..hm.

[Sava]

He could be good, but IMO James Cavieziel is a better actor and would suit IM better

[Crimson Dynamo]

Some of us are slowly coming around to that fact, as painful as it is...

[Nightwing: Endgame]

Cavieziel would suck as Iron Man IMO.

I say cast Colin and lets start filming this Bi-otch!

[BT18]

I object for a couple of reasons. First of all he already played bullseye. Second of all, in all of his performances as an American he always reminds me he's putting on the accent. He can slip every now and then towards a pronuciation of something that doesn't sound right and it always takes you out of the movie because it's so distracting.

[Comikaze]

According to the recent Marvel release dates the IRON MAN script will be ready in 2006. Does that mean Tom Cruise could still do Iron Man? I hope so because I've yet to see a Marvel film with good production values.

[MarvelMovies]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145035&page=4

I want to see one single thread for Iron Man where each topic can be discussed instead of a new thread every day on the same topics that have discussed 15 times already...

[MarvelMovies]

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/561/561014p1.html

Rob Lowe or Not?

A scooper for The IESB claiming to be "working as an extra on the Fantastic Four set claims that Rob Lowe's name has been mentioned when Iron Man is being discussed."


According to the site's spy, an FF producer has "been talking about it in heaps. We overheard Rob Lowe's name a couple of times. He might be under consideration. Not much of a star though? One of the producers, Kevin, has been coming and going from the set because of meetings on it [Iron Man] with the studio." Could the "Kevin" in question be Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige?

Even though the IESB labeled their report an "unconfirmed rumor," IGN FilmForce checked in with their trusty Iron Man source who literally laughed off the Lowe story. Expect to see a major star courted to play Tony Stark (although Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage are out of the running due to their schedules).

I don't see Rob Lowe as Stark.. not only is he not a big star like Cruise is.. but still he's white.. and Tony Stark is not a white guy to me..

They need a mix between Antonio Banderas and his ethnicy and Tom Cruise's acting ability..

Must be tough to find I guess...

[Hunter Rider]

According to the recent Marvel release dates the IRON MAN script will be ready in 2006. Does that mean Tom Cruise could still do Iron Man? I hope so because I've yet to see a Marvel film with good production values.He can't, check the dates again the movie is due for release in 2006-the script by David Hayter has already been completed and accepted by New Line and the film starts shooting early 2005(check the early 2005 start thread)at which time TC wil be getting ready to do Mi3,its a shame i would have liked to see him as IM:)

[Ironfan72]

I hadn't heard Rob Lowe's name come up before,interesting how rumors get started. One thing that caught my attention is that Marvel will court a major Hollywood actor to star,I would be interested in who they have in mind.

[Chris B]

If they're looking to cast a major star for Tony Stark/Iron Man, then I would suggest Jim Caviezal.

[Crimson Dynamo]

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/561/561014p1.html

Rob Lowe or Not?



I don't see Rob Lowe as Stark.. not only is he not a big star like Cruise is.. but still he's white.. and Tony Stark is not a white guy to me..

They need a mix between Antonio Banderas and his ethnicy and Tom Cruise's acting ability..

Must be tough to find I guess...

The Rob Lowe rumour has been officially debunked (thankfully) by the film's producer Don Murphy on his website.

[Nightwing: Endgame]

okay....Cruise CANT be Iron Man....so you all need to get over it.

Yes he would have been really good but its not going to happen. Depp probably wont do it either, he's EXTREMELY picky with scripts. He'd be another good choice.
I'd say go with Dylan Mcdermott or if you want more star power go with Colin Farrel.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Let's look at the popular options:

Tom Cruise (Magnolia)
+ a popular choice and guaranteed to sell movie tickets. He's a talented actor and is familiar with action roles.
- Will he be available when the time comes though?

Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ)
+ A great actor who will certainly bring the intensity required to the Tony Stark role.
- Is this "comic book fare" beneath him?

Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity)
+ He's talented and has done this Tom Clancy-esque stuff before.
- Is he too young?

Colin Farrell (The Recruit)
+ He's got the looks and he certainly likes a drink! He's also the man of the moment.
- Will he want to do another comic book flick?

Johnny Depp (Finding Neverland)
+ Another popular choice. He's talented and good-looking and has a proven action track record. Could definitely bring much needed complexity to the role.
- Can you actually imagine him in the armour? I don't know why, but I just can't see it right now...

Dylan McDermott (Runaway Jury)
(I don't know much about this guy but ..)
+ He certainly looks the part, and I'm told he's a good actor.
- Is he well known enough? Does Iron Man (a lesser well known Marvel hero) need an A-lister to be a successful film?

Guy Pierce (Memento)
+ He's got the looks for Stark and he's shown he's got the acting ability when he wants. Plus, presumably he's cheap...
- Can he carry such a flick on his narrow shoulders? And his acting wasn't up to scratch in The Time Machine.

Billy Crudup (Almost Famous)
+ A very good actor with the right kind of appearance and attitude for Stark. Plus, he does a good drunk.
- Has he done action before? And again, is he well known enough?

Who would you like to play Stark out of the above?
Would you prefer someone else?

[bosef982]

Collin FARRELL!

[Nightwing: Endgame]

Im telling you colin farrel would be far and away the BEST choice out of all of those.

[tamron]

The Rob Lowe rumour has been officially debunked (thankfully) by the film's producer Don Murphy on his website.

Don Murphy has a website? Thanks for the heads up, I'm gonna go shillin' for Dylan!!

Let's look at the popular options:

Tom Cruise (Magnolia)
+ a popular choice and guaranteed to sell movie tickets. He's a talented actor and is familiar with action roles.
- Will he be available when the time comes though?

Cruise is not gonna be available, which sucks for him, because he's shown a genuine love for the project, stating in inteviews how he'd love to be Stark since like '95! I mean his interest in the role is part of what originally sparked the project.

Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ)
+ A great actor who will certainly bring the intensity required to the Tony Stark role.
- Is this "comic book fare" beneath him?

As hard as he shilled for the role of Superman, Caviezel is not above comic films, and said he enjoys the challenge of iconic characters.

Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity)
+ He's talented and has done this Tom Clancy-esque stuff before.
- Is he too young?

I don't think he's too young, because Damon has a palpable edge behind his youthful appearance, it balances him out. He can act, no question, but the real question to me is: "Is he really a box office draw?" If the film goes sour, it could be like Daredevil all over again. Let's not forget the talespin Damon was in pre-Bourne series. All The Pretty Horses? Legend of Bagger Vance? Bleecch. He admitted in an Entertainment Weekly issue right before "The Bourne Supremacy" came out that the series saved his career.

Colin Farrell (The Recruit)
+ He's got the looks and he certainly likes a drink! He's also the man of the moment.
- Will he want to do another comic book flick?

I like Farrell, but there are better choices for this particular role. leave him to Bullseye.

Johnny Depp (Finding Neverland)
+ Another popular choice. He's talented and good-looking and has a proven action track record. Could definitely bring much needed complexity to the role.
- Can you actually imagine him in the armour? I don't know why, but I just can't see it right now...

Is Hayter's draft quirky enough to attract him? Not a knock on Hayter, but the reality of Depp. He's a cagey one, hard to predict. A great actor, honestly I feel, one of the best of our generation, with the likes of Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Sean Penn. He chooses roles carefully, but with no predictable pattern. And if he does sign on, would he be up for a possible 3-film franchise? As for if you can see him in the armor, well I couldn't see him as a pirate, and he pulled that off. Trust me, Depp would throw himself into the role, that why he's so good.

Dylan McDermott (Runaway Jury)
(I don't know much about this guy but ..)
+ He certainly looks the part, and I'm told he's a good actor.
- Is he well known enough? Does Iron Man (a lesser well known Marvel hero) need an A-lister to be a successful film?

My main man! Tony Stark right here! If Hugh Jackman, a man that the American public had no knowledge of, could become Wolverine, if Tobey Maguire, whose most memorable roles pre-Spiderman were in ensemble roles, then Dylan McDermott, a tv and film veteran and Emmy winner, can pull off Iron Man. These Marvel films have increase actors media presence, they don't rely on stars, for the most part.

CD if you get a chance, watch a re-run of "The Practice." I don't know where you live, but here in Chicago, they show re-runs every Saturday on UPN. Dylan has the chops, believe me.

Guy Pierce (Memento)
+ He's got the looks for Stark and he's shown he's got the acting ability when he wants. Plus, presumably he's cheap...
- Can he carry such a flick on his narrow shoulders? And his acting wasn't up to scratch in The Time Machine.

Honestly, I've never watched a film of his, or if I have, he didn't leave a lasting impression, a bad sign if your going to hold up a film like Iron Man.

Billy Crudup (Almost Famous)
+ A very good actor with the right kind of appearance and attitude for Stark. Plus, he does a good drunk.
- Has he done action before? And again, is he well known enough?

See Guy Pierce.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'll check it out. And Sean Penn would be a good Stark too.

[Nightwing: Endgame]

except he's crazy old looking

[Crimson Dynamo]

Drink can do that to a man...

[Ironfan72]

Great list of actors Crimson, you've made a good case for all of them. I think at one time or another we have said Tom Cruise would be a great choice for the part,but he so busy with other projects it's highly unlikely he will be availible.
Jim Cavieziel would be a big catch for Marvel to have him in Iron Man would give it star power,granted not on the level of Tom Cruise,but big non-the-less, and he looks the part.
Guy Pierce would also be a good choice,but he's not as well known as the other two mentioned,but Marvel has done very well with little known actors in their films.

[Ironman24]

I would like to see Jim Cavieziel at least be considered for the part, he is a very talented actor, he looks like Tony Stark,just put a mustach on him and your all set.

[MarvelMovies]

Jim Caviezel

That is actually one of the better picks I've heard so far..

He's not really white.. but closer then many others mentioned..

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/9454/Iron3.gif

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/196/Iron4.gif

Maybe.

...

[MarvelMovies]

Dylan McDermott
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001518/

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/9485/Iron1.gif

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/2170/Iron2.gif

Comments by Crimson... Dynamo..

+ He certainly looks the part, and I'm told he's a good actor.
- Is he well known enough? Does Iron Man (a lesser well known Marvel hero) need an A-lister to be a successful film?

I mainly am a fan of him for Iron Man because of a Manip that I saw of him on Comics2Film.. that I've posted in this thread.. he looks exactly the part..

[Crimson Dynamo]

Dylan McDermott
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001518/

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/9485/Iron1.gif

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/2170/Iron2.gif

Comments by Crimson... Dynamo..



I mainly am a fan of him for Iron Man because of a Manip that I saw of him on Comics2Film.. that I've posted in this thread.. he looks exactly the part..

I agree with you that he looks the part. McDermott has that dashing Errol Flynn look that Stark had in his first appearance. It's the reason why a lot of people used to say that Timothy Dalton would be perfect for the role (..until his hair fell out).
I'm trying to remain open-minded about the casting. It'll be interesting to see who lands the part.

[Crimson Dynamo]

As people insist on starting new Iron Man threads ever three f***ing seconds, I'm forced to post this twice as it's relevant in both threads:

Brief interview with Don Murphy (producer on IM) about his plans for the film. Interesting to hear his thoughts on casting *gulp*:

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=3105

[Hunter Rider]

Just a thought.I don't know how to do a poll but someone who does should start one for the casting of IM.There are lots of good suggestions floating around these boards as to who should play IM so it might be a good idea to put them altogether and vote to see who' is the favourite in fans eyes:) .If someone does do a poll here are some of the names ive heard mentioned not including Cruise b/c he is seemingly out of the running:

Kiefer Sutherland
Brad Pitt
Jim Cavezial
Johnny Depp
Matt Damon
Collin Farrel
Dylan Mcdermot
Guy Pearce

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'd add Leonardo DiCaprio to that list if I were you...
:eek:

[Hunter Rider]

I just opened this thread so we could see who is the favourite with fans to Play Iron Man:) :)

[Crimson Dynamo]

There's ALREADY A CASTING THREAD!!

jeez...

[Hunter Rider]

Yes but in the casting thread there are lots of names being thrown around i just thought with a poll we could see who was the most popular choice:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

....(But out of that bunch I'd have Depp).

Don Murphy has already dismissed Lowe.

[Hunter Rider]

Hope we are cool CD,i got flamed ( deservedly so) for opening to many threads but i sincerely thought this was a valid one:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

Maybe we needed a poll.

*edit*

I understand if your 'posting-finger' is a little itchy.
Just be thankful it was me who posted here first, and not some of the more 'seasoned' members!

[Crowley9]

I would have to guess Rhodes will be in the movie,he has always been a major charactor in the book and would be a injustice if he isn't in the film.
Yes, that would be like making a Hulk movie without Rick Jones! Madness!



Wait a minute...

[Strange]

Where is the "other" option?

[Strange]

I would like to see Dominic West as Tony Stark

[Hunter Rider]

Where is the "other" option?I just put down as many as i could remember from the casting thread but if you have another suggestion i'd like to hear it:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

Who?

[Soma-Scoff]

Pearce DAME IT!

If any one has a problem with his acting, then you should see Memento, Two Brothers, L.A Confidential.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Pearce or Crudup DAME IT!

What?! They cross-dress? What's that got to do with Iron Man?

[Soma-Scoff]

What?! They cross-dress? What's that got to do with Iron Man?

So, Thats acting. Does it matter anyway

[Strange]

Who?

Dominic West, he's a good actor, he can play the drunk playboy and could also play a hero type role, he is also funny.

http://www.kinoweb.de/film2000/28Days/pix/28d4.jpg

[Ironfan72]

Well now that IGN has found out some more about who will be in the film, who should play Ton Stark, Jim Rhodes,Bethany Cabe & Howard Stark.
Marvel has said they will be courting a major Hollywood actor,maybe Jude Law would be good in that role, as for Howard Stark they may want another big name to play his father.
It's great to see that these characters will be included in the film.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Well now that IGN has found out some more about who will be in the film, who should play Ton Stark, Jim Rhodes,Bethany Cabe & Howard Stark.
Marvel has said they will be courting a major Hollywood actor,maybe Jude Law would be good in that role, as for Howard Stark they may want another big name to play his father.
It's great to see that these characters will be included in the film.


I doubt Law would want to do another hero type role.
Not right after Sky Captain.

[Lingo25]

I think it should be Tom Cruise, he did a good "Tony Stark" in Vanilla Sky

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think it should be Tom Cruise, he did a good "Tony Stark" in Vanilla Sky

They're saying Cruise'll be too busy to do it.

[Nero_Ordin]

tom cruise practrically has the role because he says he wants to play iron man.

[Nero_Ordin]

crusie is rich enough to make time to film iron man

[Crimson Dynamo]

What?!
Rich enough to make time?
I'm afraid it doesn't work like that.

[Hunter Rider]

tom cruise practrically has the role because he says he wants to play iron man.I hope your right but i read that he couldn't do it b/c they wan't to start filming in early 2005(march-ish i think) and TC is starting Mi3 in June but as i said before i hope you are right.:)

[Kingfish]

crusie is rich enough to make time to film iron man
that doesnt make much sense. forget cruise, sutherland is the man

[Sava]

Collin Farrel....bacause i think he looks great in Alexander and qwould play Tony Stark well....but my first choice would be Tom Cruise but that'll never happen

[primemover]

Out of those I like Crudup, but I think James Caveziel would be a better choice.

[Strange]

If they go for a named actor I think Crudup would do the best job of this bunch. Farrell would be o.k. if he was not already bullseye. If they went for a slight unknow to spend more money on effects I would like to see Dominic West. Ioan Gruffudd would have been my first choice if he was not Reed Richards.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Watched Minority Report last night. God, Cruise'd be perfect...*sob*

[Paradoxium]

David Goyer is not connected to this film but he thinks Crudup would make a good Stark. His other choice is odd. Leo :confused:

[Crimson Dynamo]

David Goyer is not connected to this film but he thinks Crudup would make a good Stark. His other choice is odd. Leo :confused:

Y'know what? I saw a trailer for The Aviator the other night and thought "he might be pretty good".

*beats head with hammer*

Bad thoughts...bad!

[Hunter Rider]

I know at the moment Tom Cruise seem's out of the running for IM but lets face it he could quite easily postpone Mi3 till 2007 if he wanted,He is the producer and biggest star in hollywood.What made me start to consider the Tc option again is that if you look at his track record the only sequel he has ever made is Mi2,my point being that he usually likes to take on a fresh challenge so don't be surprised if it suddenly is announced that cruise has put Mi3 back another year and is doing IM.I hope cruise does do it b/c if he does he'll be doing it for the right reasons(love of the material) and not just a good paycheck b/c lets be honest cruise only needs to do films he really cares about and i don't think any actor today aproaches material with the same passion,enthusiasm and respect as cruise plus he guarentees the big budget needed for the VFX.:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

We can but hope.

[Lingo25]

Cruise already played a d**n good Tony Stark in Vanilla Sky, so they should not make Iron Man without him

[Crimson Dynamo]

Good point.

[tamron]

http://3totango.warnerbros.com/cast/tango45-t.jpg
Dylan Dammit!

[Soma-Scoff]

And still Crudup is in the lead.

[Soma-Scoff]

^ I like the idea of Selleck for Tony's Father.
But there is only two people who can play Tony/Ironman
And they are GUY PEARCE, AND BILLY CRUDUP

[Hunter Rider]

http://3totango.warnerbros.com/cast/tango45-t.jpg
Dylan Dammit!
No Dammit:D
Come on cruise save us from dylan and the DTV man:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

In the new Iron Man comicbook, Stark looks suspiciously like Tommy Cruise.

[Ironman24]

In the new Iron Man comicbook, Stark looks suspiciously like Tommy Cruise.
I thought the same thing when I read the book,apparently the artist wants Cruise for the role,IMO.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I didn't say it was Tom Cruise. I said it looks suspiciously like Tom Cruise.
I don't have an example to hand, but here's an Adi Granov Iron Man cover which illustrates my point:

http://tinypic.com/lgy07

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yeah, I think it's cool too.

[Nightwing: Endgame]

colin farrel would be my choice if you go with a well known actor
if they go with someone lesser known. go with McDermott

Personally i would really like to see Farrel as Iron Man...i just think he could be so good as Tony Stark...and he can handle action so why not? I mean yes Cruise would be great, BUT how many other people would see him as Tom Cruise AS Iron Man...i know i would. I know if he played Shellhead i wouldnt see Tony Stark, i'd see Cruise. He wont be able to do it with his schedule anyways. He's a tad short to play Stark too. I'd really like this role to go to Colin Farrel. I think he could just capture the character so perfect. Just my opinion.

[Hunter Rider]

I didn't say it was Tom Cruise. I said it looks suspiciously like Tom Cruise.
I don't have an example to hand, but here's an Adi Granov Iron Man cover which illustrates my point:

http://tinypic.com/lgy07That's an amazing pic I hope it's a prophecy of things to come:)

[Donnie Darko]

Mark Ruffalo for Iron Man.

[bannerfan]

Mark Ruffalo's a good choice especially with his look from Collateral. How about Clive Owen also?

[The Dark Guybrush]

Stamos Dammit!!

[Hunter Rider]

Stamos for what ?
Clive Owen definately not,Iron Man with a cockeny accent just doesnt work plus the mans a charisma black hole;)

[KAZUYA]

Timothy Dalton would have been good but I think hes to old now.

http://www.patfullerton.com/lettermen/pix/dalton3sm.jpg

[tamron]

Timothy Dalton would have been good but I think hes to old now.

http://www.patfullerton.com/lettermen/pix/dalton3sm.jpg

Dalton would've been great as Stark in the 80's. I mean when I think of actors that artists clearly based Tony's s look on; Errol Flynn, Tim Dalton, and now Tom Cruise thanks to Granov, come to mind. Hell, maybe Tim could still play Tony's dad.

[Donnie Darko]

[QUOTE=bannerfan]Mark Ruffalo's a good choice especially with his look from Collateral.[QUOTE]

yeah, that's really what made me pick him. Also, he's a really good actor that wouldn't cost too much. He's not a huge star, so you could watch the movie and see "Iron Man," not "Mark Ruffalo in the Iron Man suit."

[The Flash]

Hey, I watched Law & Order: SVU last night with Bill Campbell in it, and my friend 'The Kryptonian' and I immediately thought of him for Iron Man. He's got the playboy look, he's got an excellent build, he's a tremendous actor, and he's the right age.

I think he'd do a great job as Tony Stark/Iron Man.

[swifty]

a younger Timothy Dalton would've made a perfect Stark!!

[lnchbox01]

ok everyone i know its been said before but TOM FOR IRON MAN!!!!

hes got the look
hess pretty much the right age
he is a playboy million air
he is a great actor
and hes interested last i heard
and he plays a pretty convincing drunk in born on the 4th of july

thats my storie and im sticking to it

[Hunter Rider]

I can help you there Great.....HELL NO!!!!!.....Real actors only please;)

[Kirk Langstrom]

My pick for Iron Man is Tom Mapother! :p

[Ironfan72]

I can help you there Great.....HELL NO!!!!!.....Real actors only please;)

Agreed,Marvel has said they will be courting a major Hollywood actor,noy a guy who is barely a actor.

Read a interesting article in this months Wizard Magizine in regards to Iron Man, they anticapte that there will be casting news for the film by their next issue,in a month, no indication on what roles will be cast,my speculation is lower level roles most likely no major stars but it is very positive news about the progress of the film. Just thought I would pass that along.

[The Flash]

a younger Timothy Dalton would've made a perfect Stark!!
That's true. But I'm glad they didn't make back then. I'd rather have the SFX they do now to make that movie.

[Mentok]

has anyone suggested Dominic Purcell yet?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/davsin50/5.jpg

seems like a good choice to me.

[The Flash]

Nah. He's a cool actor, but he doesn't look like Tony.

[The Only Woj]

not sure if it's been posted in here, but apparently they wanted Johnny Depp, but he's too busy ...

THE IRON TRUTH (CHUD.COM)
12.07.04
By Nick Nunziata
Music to my ears also was Mr. Murphy's agreement that Tony Stark's mustache is vital and that they really want Johnny Depp for the role but scheduling looks to be impossbile. A shame, really. Depp looks good with a mustache. What they need is someone with Depp's ability and Freddie Mercury's face, and preferably someone alive. The mustache is going to remain, and this pleases me. When Tom Cruise was rumored for the part I freeze framed a scene from Born on the Fourth of July and imagined Ron Kovic donning the helmet and shooting around town in a red and gold wheelchair.

[Rizor]

My top choice is Cruise (it has been since those rumors many years ago). But I'd easily go for Depp. :)

[bperlow]

How about Luke Wilson?
Just shooting out some ideas

[MJB]

Tom cruise: He's my top pic, and i hope he does it. Cruise has the power to hault MI3 and do IM first. Just not sure he's going to do it.

Johnny Depp:Good actor, and he would do stark proud. I doubt that NL will snag him.

Billy Crudup: Looks great and can act, but will NL invest the money needed on an actor who's unproven box office wise. Heck crudup isn't even that popular as a supporting actor. I like though.

Stuart Townsend:He has the look, and he's a good enough actor, but like Crudup he not extremely popular.

Colin farrell: Not bad, and a good actor, but he's already been bulleye. I could live with him though, but don't know how a studio will view him since he was the lead in a 160 million flick that flopped.

Dylan McDermott: I'd love to see him as Stark, he's a talented actor, but i doubt the studio will take a gamble with him.

john Stamos: Dear Lord no comment

Guy Pierce: No

Rob Lowe:???????? Don't see this guy as a box office draw. i don't know, he's always been a mediocre actor to me.

Matt Damon: didn't mean to put him this far low, but he's a good actor, and yeah i'd take him as Stark

Leo: good actor, and I have no problem with him as Stark. He actually is a decent enough box office draw.

Keifer Suderland:???? good actor, but just to blond , and looks nothing like Stark, but acting wise he could pull it off. Not my first choice.

Brad Pitt: Captain America or Thor would be better to me then stark

Luke wilson: don't see this happening, although anythings possiable.

Ewan Mcgregor: Noooooo.

Dominic West:The guy from forgotten??? i don't know, maybe he could do it. He's at the bottom on my list.

I think that whoever is chosen as Stark needs to be name reconizable.

[reflect4ever]

I'm new in here but one thing I've been saying to friends is that Tom Cruise has the age, the acting ability, and the look to be Iron Man/Tony Starks. Smack a black caterpillar on his upper lip and its the comic book come to life. What thinks Marvel fans?

[Morg]

*goes off to kill Tom Cruise*

[tamron]

Points taken, the problem is Cruise has films lined up, and will not be available to shoot IM in the times frame Marvel would like to. Marvel has chosen to continue the project without him.

Personally, his minus equal his benefits. He insures a good budget, box office, and media presence, but he'd also want control, and could cause schedule problems if they want a sequel. A semi-known actor like a Dylan McDermott ;) would be easy to lock in for sequel, be cheaper, and still fit the role.

[Hunter Rider]

Points taken, the problem is Cruise has films lined up, and will not be available to shoot IM in the times frame Marvel would like to. Marvel has chosen to continue the project without him.

Personally, his minus equal his benefits. He insures a good budget, box office, and media presence, but he'd also want control, and could cause schedule problems if they want a sequel. A semi-known actor like a Dylan McDermott ;) would be easy to lock in for sequel, be cheaper, and still fit the role.Tom's unfortunately out of the running unless he postpones MI3.......as for mcdermot he isn't famous enough as IM isn't as well known as other marvel characters and i think they need a big star to get ppl interested,I would choose either kiefer sutherland,jim caviezel,brad pitt or Johnny depp.

[reflect4ever]

Thanks for eveyone's input. Keep it coming.

[Sava]

jim caviezel should be IM, the guy would be good

[Kmack]

My vote goes for Tom:up:

[Darth Rockwell]

Depp would be good. I'd go for that.

[LordSimen]

Tom definatly gets my vote. =)

[Ironman24]

I like Tom Cruise for the role,but barring a major miracle,Tom Cruise won't be in it,due to his very busy schedule. Marvel looks to be filming in late January early Febuary,and Cruise is still working on War of the Worlds then MI:3.
Marvel has said they will court a major Hollywood actor,but no hints on who.

[Kmack]

If not Tom hopefully Jude or Depp....

[jaydawg]

I am so ****ing sick of hear Jude for this hero, Jude for this villain.... he's not even that good of an actor.

[reflect4ever]

I would definitely agree with Depp if Cruise can't do it. I love Depp as an actor. He has proven such an incredible range. Surely he would get into character for this one.

[BT18]

I used to not think Tom had the right look to play Iron Man, although I did find one rendering of Tony Stark that looked just like him. But he certainly does NOT have the ideal age or height. I highly doubt that Iron Man was already 43 when his comic tales started. I assume he's a contemporary of Reed Richards which means he should be about 30-ish as the ideal for this movie, and then he'll still be in his 30's for the sequels and what not. Although one of my choices is also almost as old, Johnny Depp (one big reason why it would be great is that Depp starred in Cassevtes' previous movie "Blow"). However I haven't put as much thought into it as I should. It's probably going to be someone on the hollywood A or B list though, which counts out Dylan McDermott as suggested above. He's also too old to cast when he brings not that much else to the table.

[BT18]

But I can't emphasize enough how wrong I think a 5 and a half foot Tony Stark would look.

[RAMORE]

Cruise is stark period.

[Morg]

Is not

[Hunter Rider]

Is notis too:p .truthfully though him and depp are out of the running.who do you want morg ?

[Morg]

Neither, do you really want a high price actor that will jake up the movie cost when it will be expensive enough with the special effects?

[Hunter Rider]

Neither, do you really want a high price actor that will jake up the movie cost when it will be expensive enough with the special effects?
i take your point but i think IM will need a big star to give it the promotional push as he's not as famous as some of the other marvel characters.....I think some one like sutherland or cavieziel would be well known enough without costing to much

[Phatman]

I think David James Elliott (JAG) would make a decent tony. He's got the height 6'4" the look, and he's played a similar part on TV. Reviewing the screenplay You could get Tom Selleck (He could have played Tony inthe 80's ) to play Tony's dad.
Other casting notes:
Jamie Foxx as Rhodey-
Ashley Judd as Bethany Cabe
Peter Cushing as Justin Hammer- Micheline and Layton Both say he inspired Hammer so why not cast him?
David hasselhoff as Nick Fury (can't have a Clancy style story without THE spy.)
Chow yun Fat as the Mandarin (I really don't like him, but he's a core IM villian.)
I really want Donald P. Bellasario to produceand direct Iron Man. This project is perfect for him. His experiences with Magnum P.I. and Jag make him a natural for developing Iron man's political and corporate stories.

[tamron]

I'm sick of people saying Iron Man needs a star. Is this a movie or a popularity contest? You need a guy that can fit the role. That's what you need. IM is gonna need all the money it has for CG and effects, don't dump it all in the lead, when you can get a good actor who can fit the role for cheaper, and lock them up for a franchise quicker. One actor can't save the film by himself. If the script sucks, if the the director lags, the film will bomb, no matter who is in the armor.

Depp, he's great, I'd have no problem with him. But will he like the script? Will he sign on for sequels? Johnny is picky, most stars are.

Personally, I think all of us may be stumping for actors that are too old, not for comic book Stark, but for movie Stark. We all know the story is about a father/son dynamic, so we honestly don't know what age this Tony is. I get the feeling they are going to make Tony like 20-ish instead of an older adult, to make his playboy ways merely a part of his growing up, rather than of part of who he is. If my hunch is right, I could see a guy like Victor Webster for the part. But if they go with an older Tony, well, my choice is no secret.

http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art8052.jpg

[Hunter Rider]

The reason a lot of ppl think IM needs a big name is because it isn't that well Known a bit like the way Ghost Rider has Cage to give it a higher profile and the budget is $100M.that was enough to make excellent sfx and hire a big name for i Robot,so why not Iron Man ?

[Duncan MacLeod]

You don't need a "name" star here. You need a good story that people will enjoy seeing, preferably over and over. Then you need actors that are capable of delivering solid performances in the roles that they've been given. And last you need a big enough budget to show on screen what the writer has envisioned on the page and make it look believable.

A big name star is not necessary in the least. No one had heard of Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil or Carrie Fisher before Star Wars came out and made them stars. Likewise who the hell had heard of Christopher Reeve prior to the release of Superman? Answer : Nobody. The actors became stars because of the movies. The movies didn't become hits because of the actors.

Pick actors who are right for the parts. throw in a few name Character Actors in supporting roles and make the best damned movie you can and people will come to see it. Oh and remember Superman's catch phrase: You will believe a man can fly!

[Everyman]

[QUOTE=Phatman]Peter Cushing as Justin Hammer- Micheline and Layton Both say he inspired Hammer so why not cast him?
QUOTE]

Because Peter Cushing is dead.

[TheVileOne]

I think David James Elliott (JAG) would make a decent tony. He's got the height 6'4" the look, and he's played a similar part on TV. Reviewing the screenplay You could get Tom Selleck (He could have played Tony inthe 80's ) to play Tony's dad.
Other casting notes:
Jamie Foxx as Rhodey-
Ashley Judd as Bethany Cabe
Peter Cushing as Justin Hammer- Micheline and Layton Both say he inspired Hammer so why not cast him?
David hasselhoff as Nick Fury (can't have a Clancy style story without THE spy.)
Chow yun Fat as the Mandarin (I really don't like him, but he's a core IM villian.)
I really want Donald P. Bellasario to produceand direct Iron Man. This project is perfect for him. His experiences with Magnum P.I. and Jag make him a natural for developing Iron man's political and corporate stories.
The reason why not Phatman, is because Peter Cushing has been dead for about 10 years. That might have a little something to do with it.

Also, Mandarin is not going to be in this movie. The villain will reportedly be...Howard Stark.

The last time David Hasselhoff played Nick Fury...well...things didn't work out very well.

[Dr.Fear]

i go with caviezal

[BT18]

What's the big attraction with Cavezial. People suggest him for everything. Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Silver Surfer.

Nothing is that great about him and alot is bad. Aren't you aware he brings all sorts of crappy demands to every role he plays? He's almost as nutty religiously as Mel Gibson, and it would be just moronic to decide it might be a good idea to constrain yourself with his primitve BS and damper a role (for Iron Man in this case) which is supposed to be about a guy who's deeply flawed and at least for part of his life is walking a fine moral line with his arms dealing and alcaholism and so on and so fourth.

Cavezial doesn't even look particularly like any Tony Stark drawing I've ever seen. I made a collage of them. See for yourself in the thread I started.

[Everyman]

I always found Caviezel overrated. His COunt of Motne Cristo was pretty bad, but then again, the script was awful to begin with.

[Edd Extraordinaire]

Stamos!

[TheVileOne]

Caviezel is a much better choice than a lot of other suggestions I've seen...such as...Stamos, McDermot, Tom Cruise.

[BT18]

Caviezel is a much better choice than a lot of other suggestions I've seen...such as...Stamos, McDermot, Tom Cruise.

Well I think he's just as bad a choice as those others. It isn't going to be them anyway though. It isn't going to be Stamos because he's sort of a washed up tv star who's trying to get back into the game, on tv though, he's got a sitcom in production that's going to come out, so obviously he can't dump that and go to Iron Man.

It isnt' going to be McDermott because he's a fading tv star who's 45 years old and there's no indication he's got any substantial box office power.

And it probably isn't going to be Cruise, because it would involve too many constraints and delays of an already heavily delayed movie.

[BT18]

Stamos!

"Untitled John Stamos Project" (2005) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415456/)

read it and weep. It isnt' going to be Uncle Jesse. He's having a great time making his new sitcom. Something like that can't just get abandoned to try and restart a movie career which last reared it's head since 1991.

[RAMORE]

Stamos would be horrible. Cruise is worth the wait and the BS IMO.

[BT18]

Stamos would be horrible. Cruise is worth the wait and the BS IMO.

Stamos can only return to his movie career if he brings back the mullet
http://design.hiptobeasquare.com/thumbnails/stamos.gif

Otherwise it's no dice

Same goes for you Coulier

[RAMORE]

Ha Ha mullet!

[Hunter Rider]

Thing is you would have to be able to act as well as look like Tony.....Why don't you just post your pic on here ?