Luke Cage casting call (merged)

[Isildur´s Heir]

Mike Colter!

He is an unknown so far, but you can see him in Million Dollar Baby, in the role of Big Willie Little.
I think the guy makes a great job for such a small role, and it was his first movie for all i know.

The man as the perfect height (he is taller then Eastwood), the body, the face, the voice....

I can´t seem to find any picture of the guy, not even from Million Dollar Baby, so, if anyone find a pic, post it here.

[Isildur´s Heir]

This is the only picture i found of the guy

http://img208.exs.cx/img208/3329/untitled7vf.png

[Chris Wallace]

You had me at "unknown". :)

[primemover]

Just hire Michael Jai White and be done with it.

[Isildur´s Heir]

You had me at "unknown". :)
:confused:

[Polomontana]

I saw on IMD message board that Shawn Wayans might play Luke Cage. Any Thoughts?

[Chris Wallace]

I've got some thoughts, but they'd likely be censored.

[Still A ThorFan]

It is bad enough Luke Cage is even being done.

[skorponok]

Better Cage than THor ;)

[TRUE]

It is bad enough Luke Cage is even being done.

Whats wrong with a cage movie?

[Roughneck]

LL Cool J.

[GammaMike]

LL Cool J.

Sorry I think Henry Simmons IS Luke Cage.

[GammaMike]

Cage is one of my favorites, I think it would be a different flavor in superhero movies.

[ms.marvelous]

i dont think wayans would fit at all :(

[Still A ThorFan]

Whats wrong with a cage movie?


See Elektra.

[Frank Manhattan]

http://us.ent3.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/men_in_black_ii/ll_cool_j/mibpre2.jpg
LL Cool J

[TheVileOne]

I thought Singleton wanted Ving Rhames to play him?

[skorponok]

See Elektra.

The Elektra film has nothing to do with Luke Cage.

[MAVSFAN]

And Shawn Wayans will make it a stupid film.

Unless he takes a page from Jamie Foxx and actually becomes serious for a movie for once.

[Polomontana]

I was also reading Tyrese Gibson. He could play Cage sort of like his character in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Here's is a link to a script review. Luke Cage: Hero for Hire.
http://www.latinoreview.com/scriptreviews/lukecage/script-review.html

[blades_shades]

LL Cool J is Luke Cage...period.

http://www2.filmweb.no/multimedia/archive/00022/LL_Cool_J_Wallpaper__22486j.jpg

There can be nobody else for this role. Tyrese...LOL.

[GL-Corps#28]

I remember an interview from Wizard with the guy who was directing it, and he said "Imagine 50 Cent with superpowers."

Not really looking forward to the Luke Cage movie.

[blades_shades]

LL Cool J is Luke Cage.

[tamron]

Henry Simmons is a much better choice for Cage acting wise, though I would reluctantly admit LL has more box office potential. I abhor the idea of LL as Luke Cage. He'd simply play himself.

[LexLuthor]

This is the only picture i found of the guy

http://img208.exs.cx/img208/3329/untitled7vf.png

I would concur. But, I think the best way to introduce the Luke Cage character would be through other Marvel movies as a cameo. I think his character could be built up that way, as sort of a mystery hero in future Marvel movies, while his own movie is being developed. I think his popularity can be built up in the general public and then introduce him on a solo film.
I think the same goes for the Black Panther.

[Darthphere]

The best way to introduce Luke Cage is to kill two birds with one stone. Heroes for Hire movie with Luke cage and Iron Fist.

[ms.marvelous]

LL Cool J is a good idea.

[Polomontana]

I think LL would be a good idea but I think Ving Rhames is ideal.

[tamron]

Henry Simmons.

[Chris Wallace]

My problem w/Cage is he's blaxploitation w/superpowers.

[KingOfDreams]

Better Cage than THor ;)

Oh, come on. Thor is a much more interesting character than Cage.

[GL-Corps#28]

My problem w/Cage is he's blaxploitation w/superpowers.
Well, he was. If you want to do that, then Captain America is World War II Propaganda with superpowers.

[Mike]

Why cant be Luke cage be a Light Skinned African American? I'm a light skinned black guy and I never see those type of Superheros, just the same sterotypical black Superheros who talk slang and live in the ghetto.

[Darthphere]

An unknown Roger Cross, he plays a character on this seasons 24.

http://www.vox.de/images/serien/pr_roger_cross_g.jpg

[Darthphere]

Roger Cross


http://www.vox.de/images/serien/pr_roger_cross_g.jpg


He plays Curtis Manning on this season of 24. I have no idea how old he is.

[Polomontana]

That's funny Darthphere, I was watching 24 tonite and I said the same thing. He would make a good Luke Cage.

[ninjitsubob]

My problem w/Cage is he's blaxploitation w/superpowers.

hey so was blade when he first came out



and as of this thor thing
i hate to say it
but they are gonna f**k that movie up if goyer does it
he wants to suck off reynolds some more and hire him to play thor
yay???

[Dr.Fear]

the only thing ill hte about luke cage itll be too stereotypical. and i hate those type of movies where the stereotypical black guy or asian or whatever minority. i want luke to actually be a gangsta trying to be a good person and change his way.

[Mike]

I dont get that last sentence but so far I agree with you. I dont think this movie could work.

[Dr.Fear]

itll probably end up being another blankman. lmao

[reflect4ever]

LL or Tyrese.

[Roughneck]

LL Is a good actor.

Anyone who can make In the House last more than one season deserves an Emmy.

[Metamorpho1977]

so far the only good think Cage has going for it is John Singleton.

[superhater]

Just hire Michael Jai White and be done with it.

Every time there is a black superhero, someone always says Michael Jai White. I don't think he can act for s***. knowin karate and being mmuscular don't mean he the right guy.

[RockSP]

Ving Rhames is too old. Tyrese can't act so...no. Hopefully someone besides John "I only have one good movie" Singleton will direct. Hopefully a real actor and not a rapper or a singer will play Cage. Hopefully time will be taken to make the movie and the character of Luke Cage 3 dimensional and not just a corny modern blaxploitaion stereotype.

[RockSP]

No rappers or singers for Luke Cage...

[RAMORE]

Guys i like luke cage but isn't it just a little ridiculous to think he can support a film? I would love to see him team up with a group or even him and iron fist doing a heros for hire buddy film would be very original and funny. Plus i'm a little pissed marvel will get behind a luke film gung ho and leave Captain Freakin America waiting till who knows when?!?

[RAMORE]

By the way LL could do a heros for hire with ray park. Think Rush Hour meets comics. What do yall think?

[RockSP]

Plus i'm a little pissed marvel will get behind a luke film gung ho and leave Captain Freakin America waiting till who knows when?!?

They made Daredevil, Punisher and Elektra before Cap so I really don't see your point. Not to mention a Luke Cage movie will be a lot cheaper than a Cap movie. Cap shouldn't be made until the right actor, director, script, etc. is in place. (Of course that could be said for all flicks...Hulk, anyone?)

[Metamorpho1977]

ideas on Cuba Gooding Jr as Cage? He and Singleton have a good history.

[RockSP]

Why cant be Luke cage be a Light Skinned African American? I'm a light skinned black guy and I never see those type of Superheros, just the same sterotypical black Superheros who talk slang and live in the ghetto.

Light skin blacks don't talk slang and live in the ghetto? :rolleyes:

[Roughneck]

By the way LL could do a heros for hire with ray park. Think Rush Hour meets comics. What do yall think?

That would be phenomenal.


http://cine.terra.com.pe/cumple/ray-park-1.jpghttp://images.zap2it.com/ltvimages/images/240/llcoolj_swat_240.jpg

[reflect4ever]

That would be phenomenal.


http://cine.terra.com.pe/cumple/ray-park-1.jpghttp://images.zap2it.com/ltvimages/images/240/llcoolj_swat_240.jpg

:up:

[Spider-Kurt]

LL's the man but I don't wanna see Luke Cage licking his lips for 90 minutes, beating up bad guys for Fubu gear. Simmons is perfect IMO!

[Kmack]

I say an unknown.

[RockSP]

LL's the man but I don't wanna see Luke Cage licking his lips for 90 minutes, beating up bad guys for Fubu gear.

lol

[Lobo]

I always wanted LL as Cage, but I thought Tyrese alraedy had the part locked. And for those who don't know who Tyrese is

http://www.planet-interview.de/interviews/tyrese/pic_02.jpg

[Red Mask]

Please do NOT put Iron Fist in a Luke Cage film.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Former Spawn, Michael Jai White
http://www.completemartialarts.com/whoswho/pictures/images/mjw7.jpg
But he has no starpower.

[tamron]

Guys i like luke cage but isn't it just a little ridiculous to think he can support a film? I would love to see him team up with a group or even him and iron fist doing a heros for hire buddy film would be very original and funny. Plus i'm a little pissed marvel will get behind a luke film gung ho and leave Captain Freakin America waiting till who knows when?!?

Urban films draw. "Are We There Yet?" easily doubled it's production budget. Luke Cage can be made quickly, with a modest budget, and if marketed well, can be successful. I think a Heroes for Hire fim in the vein of Rush Hour might be marketable than Cage alone, but they could always have each do their own solo films and then build up the crossover.

[Darthphere]

Please do NOT put Iron Fist in a Luke Cage film.


Why not, theyre best friends and frankly a Heroes for Hire movie would be ten times more interesting that a solo Luke Cage or Iron Fist movie.

[Isildur´s Heir]

ten times more interesting that a solo Luke Cage or Iron Fist movie.
No...no...no, you need a Luke Cage and Iron Fist solo movie first (believe me when i say, you can make a kick ass solo movie about both characters) and then go with the Heroes for Hire movie.

As for Luke Cage, Mike Colter is the man for the job.

[Darthphere]

No...no...no, you need a Luke Cage and Iron Fist solo movie first (believe me when i say, you can make a kick ass solo movie about both characters) and then go with the Heroes for Hire movie.

As for Luke Cage, Mike Colter is the man for the job.


Luke Cage maybe. I still dont think that Iron Fist can carry his own movie. Both are capable of making awesome movies but it depends on how its handled especially with iron Fist, we can have another Blade (the first one) or another Elektra. It all depends on how they handle it and I have little faith.

[Red Mask]

I'm surprised Iron Fist hasn't been made yet. They made Elektra, but not Iron Fist? Anyway, Luke Cage and Iron Fist should be separate so they could work on their origins and characters separately.

[Roughneck]

Heres what you do.

Make a Cage movie. Have his origin in Brief and set up the fact that he is an already established hero with an unrevealed past. Have him fight his fight and celan up the streets or whatever.

Make and Iron Fist Film. Show his origin then jump forward ten years or so and have him fight his solo fight and defen K'hun L'hun or whatever. At the end ther phone rings and it is Cage.

Make a Heroes For Hire film in which Iron Fist and Luke Cage team up. Establish the fact that they are old buddies who have formed an agency to make money (Heroes for Hire) Their first case is something that has ties to their past. Do the movie in a dual time format both in the present and in the past.

This way we can see Cage in his Yellow shirt.

[swifty]

I always wanted LL as Cage, but I thought Tyrese alraedy had the part locked. And for those who don't know who Tyrese is

http://www.planet-interview.de/interviews/tyrese/pic_02.jpg

PLEASE!!! Keep this joke of an actor AWAY!! from Luke Cage!!

I say they should go with Michael Jai White all the way!!!

[Guardsman01]

I think Mekhi Phifer should play Luke Cage

[Lobo]

PLEASE!!! Keep this joke of an actor AWAY!! from Luke Cage!!

I say they should go with Michael Jai White all the way!!!

Hey he's not my choice, but he was rumored to be a lock a while back, and I haven't heard anything to contradict it so you might have to deal with Tyrese as Cage. I want LL to be Cage. I could deal with tyrese in the part though.

[swifty]

LL is equally bad, so keep him away also, I don't want to see him lick his lips every 5 seconds!!! :rolleyes:

[swifty]

I don't think Luc Cage is a profitable character, not many people are familiar with it and if they do decide to go with likes of Tyrese or LL then it will be a guranteed flop

[Red Mask]

It depends on how it's made and how you market it.

[Lobo]

I don't think Luc Cage is a profitable character, not many people are familiar with it and if they do decide to go with likes of Tyrese or LL then it will be a guranteed flop


99% of the people that saw Blade didn't know he was a comic character and it turned out quite profitable. I like LL for his size, and his name has a mass appeal which would help to sell more tickets and help prevent it from flopping. I just think he'd be great in the role, but that is my opinion. I wish Michael jai White would do Spawn 2. Sigleton is direcitng and Tyrese is the rumor. You don't like LL for the role, that's cool, to each his own.

sidenote

is it just me or does Maleev's Cage look like Tyrese?

[reflect4ever]

Heres what you do.

Make a Cage movie. Have his origin in Brief and set up the fact that he is an already established hero with an unrevealed past. Have him fight his fight and celan up the streets or whatever.

Make and Iron Fist Film. Show his origin then jump forward ten years or so and have him fight his solo fight and defen K'hun L'hun or whatever. At the end ther phone rings and it is Cage.

Make a Heroes For Hire film in which Iron Fist and Luke Cage team up. Establish the fact that they are old buddies who have formed an agency to make money (Heroes for Hire) Their first case is something that has ties to their past. Do the movie in a dual time format both in the present and in the past.

This way we can see Cage in his Yellow shirt.

This is pretty much what I had in mind. If you do two origin movies first you get all that crap out of the way. If they do them well it would be a nice set-up for a Heroes For Hire movie. And that could be a big movie.

[Chris Wallace]

hey so was blade when he first came out.Maybe you're right. And maybe the right filmmaker could make him worthwhile, 'cause I haven't seen it in any comic he's appeared in. Hell, Blade stopped talking like a street thug YEARS ago, but Cage is still too ghetto for my liking. And while the RIGHT filmmaker could turn the character around, John Singleton is not that filmmaker.

[Chris Wallace]

ideas on Cuba Gooding Jr as Cage? He and Singleton have a good history.
I have an idea; it'd suck.

[Roughneck]

PLEASE!!! Keep this joke of an actor AWAY!! from Luke Cage!!

I say they should go with Michael Jai White all the way!!!

I would prefer LL for Cage. but, Tyrese isn't a joke actor. Check out Flight of the Phoenix.

[Still A ThorFan]

The Elektra film has nothing to do with Luke Cage.


Yes it does. He is from Marvel, just like she is, and the Punisher. If they bombed there is no way in hell Luke Cage will do well. Not saying it can't, but I just don't think it will. It is obvious that the lower name characters aren't making noise at the box office. That is why Black Widow will suffer the same fate. Good job there Avi, oh yeah, and I'm really looking foward to Deathlok.

If they only made films of the flag ship characters, how much money, and time they will save.

[Hollywood Ghost]

"Imagine 50 Cent with superpowers."

what do you mean 'IMagine' fifty cent with super powers.
He's ****ing bullet proof already.

[Caliber]

LL would be a great Cage but wheres a spirct and what would be the story? I think LL would be great and it would make the movie alittle more well known.

[Vapor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/Cage2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge1.jpg

C'mon, Christopher Judge!

[primemover]

Michael Jai White for Cage, Ray Park for Iron Fist, make a Heroes for Hire movie, there is alot of potential in a buddy-action super-hero flick.

[MJB]

LL Cool J fits the mold. I think he'd be great. He's my first choice. Henry Simmons is also good. I think a well known actor should be cast as the villian to help in the film's box office potential. The rock also wouldn't be bad. He has the most box office potential, and he looks like he can pull it off if you look at his appearence in the upcoming movie Be Cool.

Tyrese doesn't scream luke Cage to me. I really don't care for him as an actor. he hasn't shown any range in the pictures I've seen him in. He's the same character, but different names.

[MJB]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/Cage2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge1.jpg

C'mon, Christopher Judge!

Not bad, but he even less known the henry simmos, I just don't see a box office draw here. No studio is going finance this project with him as the lead.

[Roughneck]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/Cage2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Vapor18/judge1.jpg

C'mon, Christopher Judge!

Not for Cage. This guy IS Bishop.

[reflect4ever]

Not for Cage. This guy IS Bishop.

Hell, No!!!

Keith Hamilton Cobb or Malcolm Jamal Warner is Bishop.
The idea I like so far is LL. His acting is as good as anyone anybody named. And it would guarantee a bigbox office. Now if they can only write a good script...

[tamron]

Not for Cage. This guy IS Bishop.

Chris Judge IS NOT Bishop. You want Bishop? Click my sig.

[reflect4ever]

Well...here we go people. Who should play Luke Cage?

[reflect4ever]

I'm trying to post pics, but they aren't coming up. I'll get some links for everyone.

Aw... screw it. This damn thing!?!?! Sorry guys, if you don't know what they look like look them up.

[skorponok]

Phifer!!

[Philly Phanboy]

Henry Simmons would be my choice.

Phifer is the perfect Cloak dammit; why is he on the poll for Luke Cage?;)

[reflect4ever]

Henry Simmons would be my choice.

Phifer is the perfect Cloak dammit; why is he on the poll for Luke Cage?;)

Because a lot of people have suggested him for Cage also.

[tamron]

Avi said they were gonna get Jamie Foxx for Cage pre-Oscar. Now they don't know if they can get him, but may find "the next Jamie Foxx." Jamie was a TV star and movie bit player before the huge break of "Any Given Sunday." Henry Simmons is a TV star right now on "NYPD Blue," which is ending, and he's had bit parts in some films. Could it be? Could Henry Simmons get in the running for Cage? One can only hope.

[the a1ant]

If anyone wants exact quotes from Arad about Luke Cage, an archived version of the webcast, including visual materials will be available @ Marvel.com for thirty days, according to the site. It should be posted later today. :)

http://marvel.com/company/index.htm

[Hypestyle]

and now Avi Arad is-- or was-- throwing Jamie Foxx's hat in the ring.. I don't see why they couldn't get him-- unless he wants to start charging $20 mil per film-- heck, i don't see why they couldn't get him to defer his salary against the gross, like a few of these guys do now..

[Isildur´s Heir]

Just the idea of casting Jamie Foxx as Luke Cage is ridiculous.....
Is Avi Arad on drugs or something? :confused:

[Philly Phanboy]

Just the idea of casting Jamie Foxx as Luke Cage is ridiculous.....
Is Avi Arad on drugs or something? :confused:

Agreed. Jamie is definitely not my first choice...or second...or third...

[Wolverine_05]

The three I've liked so far are Simmons, Cross, and Judge. I'm not sure which one I'd prefer, but right now I'm leaning towards Cross. Especially after he pwned those 2 guys on 24 last night.

Some fun facts, Cross played one of the Secret Service agents in X2 during the opening sequence and Judge was the voice of Magneto on X-Men Evolution.

[MJB]

Agreed. Jamie is definitely not my first choice...or second...or third...

I love jamie, but not as luke cage. Jamie is like 5'9

[MJB]

what do you mean 'IMagine' fifty cent with super powers.
He's ****ing bullet proof already.

Oh sweet lord almighty, noooooooooooooooo 50 Cent for cage. Ughh, what a horriable suggestion. the last thing i want is a rapper as Cage. i don't want to see him stumble and mumble his way through the role. I don't have to have seen 50 cent in anything, i can say with confidence that he can't act.

[blind_fury]

Henry Simmons would make a great Cage! He looks like he was born to play him.

[Philly Phanboy]

Oh sweet lord almighty, noooooooooooooooo 50 Cent for cage. Ughh, what a horriable suggestion. the last thing i want is a rapper as Cage. i don't want to see him stumble and mumble his way through the role. I don't have to have seen 50 cent in anything, i can say with confidence that he can't act.

Hey they gave Eminem a movie...anything is possible.

[MJB]

Hey they gave Eminem a movie...anything is possible.

Well Eminem portrayed himself pretty well, so no big leap. He wasn't bad at all, but something told me that Em would have some acting ability form all the chracters he used to dress as in his videos. Now i'm not putting a ton of faith in eminerm, cause I have to see him do something else, but i think he's decent enough.

[tamron]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/ali/henry_simmons/alipre.jpg

[Hunter Rider]

Mehki Phifer

[GammaMike]

Jaime Fox? The upcoming slate said they wanted Jaime Fox? I,ve seen him in person before, he is a small man, I towered over him, and I am closer to Cage's physical prportions.(too bad I'm a white guy or I could play him!)

[blades_shades]

Add LL Cool J to that poll and you'd have a ton of votes for him. He's the only choice IMO.

[reflect4ever]

Add LL Cool J to that poll and you'd have a ton of votes for him. He's the only choice IMO.

James Todd Smith (LL) is LL Cool J

[Metamorpho1977]

Derek Luke is the obvious choice for Cage.

http://spartanthemovie.warnerbros.com/otherimage/s.wall2f.1280.jpg

[terry78]

Henry Simmons or Derek Luke...you need an ACTOR that can pull of a thug turned superhero, not an actual thug attempting to act like an imitation of himself...in other words, no 50 Cent taking on the role.

[blades_shades]

http://www.kellie.de/fm1/fm_hands.jpg

Easily the top choice...Erkel.

[reflect4ever]

http://www.kellie.de/fm1/fm_hands.jpg

Easily the top choice...Erkel.

That is so wrong...LOL

[HighVoltage]

My choice is;50 Cent,Hey look at this guy,he is a pim..er Ladie's Man just like LUKE CAGE,even he is a GANSTA as LUKE CAGE on Max TITLES....,oh Forget ithttp://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif http://us.ent2.yimg.com/musicfinder.yahoo.com/images/yahoo/interscope/50cent/0503_50_cent_a.jpg

[reflect4ever]

My choice is;50 Cent,Hey look at this guy,he is a pim..er Ladie's Man just like LUKE CAGE,even he is a GANSTA as LUKE CAGE on Max TITLES....,oh Forget ithttp://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif http://us.ent2.yimg.com/musicfinder.yahoo.com/images/yahoo/interscope/50cent/0503_50_cent_a.jpg

This is a worse pick than Urkel.

[blades_shades]

C'mon kids it's LL Cool J or Vin Diesel...that's it.

[HighVoltage]

OK. Vin Diesel Fans,Here We Go...http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://img80.exs.cx/img80/8971/DorianGregory-LukeCage.jpg

[tamron]

^ WTF? That's Dorian Gregory, not Vin Diesel.

[XBRoughneck]

Ving Raimes "would" have been a good choice 10 years ago when he was 33. At 43 I think he's too old for the part. Definately too old to be considered for a possible sequal if this one does ok.


Complain all you want, Tyrese can pull off Luke Cage. The argument that "he can't act" is just subjective. He's been cast in roles that don't require him to veer too far from his actual character.

Don't like him in 2 Fast 2 Furious? Fine.
Say he acted poorly in it and I'd disagree.

Now, you can say you don't like the way he acts and I'll acknowledge that he may not appeal to everyone. Heck, IMHO JM was a stretch to play post spider bite Peter Parker, yet he's managed to pull it off.

The only real gripe I would have with casting Tyrese would be my preconceived interpretation of how big Luke Cage should be. But, since 99% of the people that see the movie won't know the history behind LUKE, I think it can be done.

Casting isn't the concern.

Directing isn't the concern.

The script is where this film will succeed or fail. If it's camp, like I fear, then I don't think many people will go see it.

If it's well written, has good star power (Tyrese would be a good draw)...and it's marketed well...it could pull 75-100 million in the theatre.

We'll see.

[blades_shades]

Luke Cage already has a director. John Singlton. No concerns there.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Tyrese and Ving Rhames side by side:
http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Ss/0255819/Batch_4_08.jpg

[tamron]

Luke Cage already has a director. John Singlton. No concerns there.

Depending on who you talk to, Singleton as director is a big concern.

Snip

Tyrese cannot pull off a comic book style Cage. He has been in roles that require him to have a tough guy vibe at times in Baby Boy and 2 Fast 2 Furious and failed to inject that into the character. He is better off as a comedic character, b/c that is honestly closer to who he is. I don't think the roles in those two films are remotely close to who Tyrese is. He's not a wannabe hardass like Jody, he's not a street kid like Roman, and the fact that I couldn't get into those characters and could only see Tyrese is his fault, he did nothing to bring those characters to life. The light hearted moments in those films are where Tyrese shines, and Luke Cage is a hard-nosed character. Cage's bravado is an act to a degree, but is is hard guy, and if the films fals to nail that, it won't be very true to the character.

I will agree, however, that the biggest area for failure is the script, especially considering it was written by Ben Ramsey (The Big Hit, Love and a Bullet) who has a penchant for fusing comdey and action, but does not always have the knack for pacing, which is also Singleton's weakness as a director.

[GammaMike]

Depending on who you talk to, Singleton as director is a big concern.



Tyrese cannot pull off a comic book style Cage. He has been in roles that require him to have a tough guy vibe at times in Baby Boy and 2 Fast 2 Furious and failed to inject that into the character. He is better off as a comedic character, b/c that is honestly closer to who he is. I don't think the roles in those two films are remotely close to who Tyrese is. He's not a wannabe hardass like Jody, he's not a street kid like Roman, and the fact that I couldn't get into those characters and could only see Tyrese is his fault, he did nothing to bring those characters to life. The light hearted moments in those films are where Tyrese shines, and Luke Cage is a hard-nosed character. Cage's bravado is an act to a degree, but is is hard guy, and if the films fals to nail that, it won't be very true to the character.

I will agree, however, that the biggest area for failure is the script, especially considering it was written by Ben Ramsey (The Big Hit, Love and a Bullet) who has a penchant for fusing comdey and action, but does not always have the knack for pacing, which is also Singleton's weakness as a director.

You forgot to mention that Tyrese would have trouble taking out 75% of the members on these boards , let alone street thugs! I mean he is a skinny lil chicken wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tamron]

You forgot to mention that Tyrese would have trouble taking out 75% of the members on these boards , let alone street thugs! I mean he is a skinny lil chicken wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would hope Tyrese would have the dedication to the role to get a personal trainer and bulk up, were he to be Cage, but yes, he is a skinny, albeit cut guy.

[Spider-Fan]

I like Cage, but the idea of him being played by a rapper is stupid. Of the choices in the poll, Mehki Phifer is the best.

[Philly Phanboy]

Here's a rundown on the sizes of the guys mentioned:

Taye Diggs - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Tyrese Gibson - 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Christopher Judge - 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Mehki Phifer - 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Henry Simmons - 6' 4" (1.93 m)
James Todd Smith (LL) - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Shawn Wayans - 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Michael Jai White - 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Derek Luke - 5' 11" (1.80 m)
50 Cent - 6' (1.83 m)
Cuba Gooding Jr - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Vin Diesel - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Jaleel "Urkel" White - 6' 1" (1.85 m) :rolleyes:
No info on Mike Colter or Roger Cross

I still have to say that Henry Simmons is the best one for the job. He's got the size and he's a great actor.

[Muze]

I would hope Tyrese would have the dedication to the role to get a personal trainer and bulk up, were he to be Cage, but yes, he is a skinny, albeit cut guy.

he looks like he has started to bulk up in Flight of the Phoenix.

[reflect4ever]

What about that guy from "Charmed", Dorian Gregory?
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/the_wedding_planner/dorian_gregory/weddingpre2.jpg

[MJB]

Here's a rundown on the sizes of the guys mentioned:

Taye Diggs - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Tyrese Gibson - 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Christopher Judge - 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Mehki Phifer - 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Henry Simmons - 6' 4" (1.93 m)
James Todd Smith (LL) - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Shawn Wayans - 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Michael Jai White - 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Derek Luke - 5' 11" (1.80 m)
50 Cent - 6' (1.83 m)
Cuba Gooding Jr - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Vin Diesel - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Jaleel "Urkel" White - 6' 1" (1.85 m) :rolleyes:
No info on Mike Colter or Roger Cross

I still have to say that Henry Simmons is the best one for the job. He's got the size and he's a great actor.

Urkel?? WTF! Why is he even mentioned?

I can't say about the others, but taye Diggs is not even 5'10, i'm 5'9 and a half and I've seen Diggs in person, he's a tad shorter then me. i would say an even 5'9. I've also seen shawn wayans in person, and he's not 6'2, I'd say about 6'1. Ll is like 6'3. he's a lil taller then what's posted.

[MJB]

What about that guy from "Charmed", Dorian Gregory?
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/the_wedding_planner/dorian_gregory/weddingpre2.jpg
Um no!

[MJB]

he looks like he has started to bulk up in Flight of the Phoenix.

Tyrese is Singleton's choice, and not the best for the role. i'd give it to the rock.

[reflect4ever]

Just injecting conversation...my vote is still LL, and if anyone is to lazy to read the thread I'll reiterate why...

LL has adequate acting skills...all they need is a good (or great) script. LL will guarantee a big box office if we get a good script. Now if we get an Iron Fist movie with Ray Park it sets them up for a Heroes For Hire movie. It would be an odd but great idea for a trilogy: a set-up movie for each character, and then a great action flick not bogged down by origins bringing the two together.

[Muze]

Just injecting conversation...my vote is still LL, and if anyone is to lazy to read the thread I'll reiterate why...

LL has adequate acting skills...all they need is a good (or great) script. LL will guarantee a big box office if we get a good script. Now if we get an Iron Fist movie with Ray Park it sets them up for a Heroes For Hire movie. It would be an odd but great idea for a trilogy: a set-up movie for each character, and then a great action flick not bogged down by origins bringing the two together.

LL isn't hard looking though. as much as i'm not thrilled about Tyrese getting the nod, he has an intimidating stare. LL has guns but also has a baby face. even when he's angry, he still looks like he's trying to flirt with some woman or about to cry. that's something that an onscreen Luke doesn't need. in my opinion.
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0257076/Ss/0257076/SWAT-128.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=LL%20Cool%20J

[Muze]

Urkel?? WTF! Why is he even mentioned?

I can't say about the others, but taye Diggs is not even 5'10, i'm 5'9 and a half and I've seen Diggs in person, he's a tad shorter then me. i would say an even 5'9. I've also seen shawn wayans in person, and he's not 6'2, I'd say about 6'1. Ll is like 6'3. he's a lil taller then what's posted.


lol! maybe Jaleel can play Blind Tobey.

[skorponok]

I finally saw Henry Simmons in something, and I wish I could change my vote to him.

He IS Luke Cage.

[Charlie No-One]

An unknown Roger Cross, he plays a character on this seasons 24.

http://www.vox.de/images/serien/pr_roger_cross_g.jpg

I was just about to post this....he is the best choice.

[Muze]

I was just about to post this....he is the best choice.

hail no he isn't. just how skinny do we want Cage to be? brother looks more like the Falcon drawn by Gary Frank to me.

[HighVoltage]

What about Nic Cage as Power Man?,he is a big fan of Luke Cage,even Nicolas has second name similar to Luke.:p

Oh Forget it.It´s only a joke.:p

[Metamorpho1977]

well interestingly enough, Nic Cage based his stage name on Luke Cage.

[Polomontana]

I think Roger Cross from 24 would be a good choice, just add Sam Jackson as a guru for star power. Choices on the list, I think Michael Jai White would be a great choice.

[tamron]

I'm not sure I understand the desire for Mike Jai White for this particular role. Maybe someone could help me out. Isn't Luke Cage's moniker "Power Man"? Cage is not a martial artist, he relies on brawn. But MJW's strength as an action movie actor is his martial artist background. Now granted, camera tricks can always be used to make MJW look bigger, but MJW isn't a big guy. Other than him being African-American, how does MJW fit this role at all?

[Charlie No-One]

hail no he isn't. just how skinny do we want Cage to be? brother looks more like the Falcon drawn by Gary Frank to me.

He could play anyone...he is good...and you must not watch 24....he isn't skinny..

[tamron]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

http://www.loridorn.com/rogercross2.jpg
http://www.scifi.com/firstwave/img/cst_joshua.jpg

[MJB]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

http://www.loridorn.com/rogercross2.jpg
http://www.scifi.com/firstwave/img/cst_joshua.jpg

How old is this guy? i saw him a few months ago playing some teenaged kid dad.

[BT18]

I think you have to realistically look at this. It probably has to be someone with proven box office success (a name, B-list probably) who can Bulk UP TO a level where people can associate him with having super strength but would start off at a level where they could film him in a way as to make him look average sized, even if he's already in pretty good shape. Also, he has to be tall. I know that some people have a real inability to think beyond type casting for these roles (IE people who've already spent their careers in sci-fi or action primarily) but Shawn Wayans is the tallest actor I've seen that fits the bill. Already in good shape. Could break in filming to bulk up probably, and is known. Yes he's a Wayans, but he's also the most "straight-man" of them and also the one with the leading-man looks.

It's called imaginitive casting. But I think it could work. If Mekhi Phifer or Derek Luke were taller and had slightly more box office success I'd suggest them, but sorry if I think Physical resemblance to the comics AND box office realism matters to a large degree

[Antonello Blueberry]

I'm not sure I understand the desire for Mike Jai White for this particular role. Maybe someone could help me out. Isn't Luke Cage's moniker "Power Man"? Cage is not a martial artist, he relies on brawn. But MJW's strength as an action movie actor is his martial artist background. Now granted, camera tricks can always be used to make MJW look bigger, but MJW isn't a big guy. Other than him being African-American, how does MJW fit this role at all?
MJW isn't a big guy?
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/brolovethegreat/images/mjai12.jpg

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.
http://www.godamongdirectors.com/singleton/john-michael.jpg

[tamron]

^ So what, he's bigger than Singleton. He doesn't fit the character. He's one of the smaller guys mentioned, his martial arts experience isn't really needed for a powerhouse like Cage, who is supposed to be a big bruiser of a guy, why would MJW be so right for this role?

I like Michael Jai White, I'd love to see him as Jim Rhodes. But he's not Cage.

[BT18]

^ So what, he's bigger than Singleton. He doesn't fit the character. He's one of the smaller guys mentioned, his martial arts experience isn't really needed for a powerhouse like Cage, who is supposed to be a big bruiser of a guy, why would MJW be so right for this role?

I like Michael Jai White, I'd love to see him as Jim Rhodes. But he's not Cage.

Gotta give a big seconding of this. Casting MJW for this would just reak of B-moviemaking. He's already played a superhero. The movie was both horrible and still seen enough to stay in people's memories. It's all he's really known for to the masses.

It would be one step above casting Shaq for Luke Cage.

[Charlie No-One]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

http://www.loridorn.com/rogercross2.jpg
http://www.scifi.com/firstwave/img/cst_joshua.jpg

Thanks for posting these.....I think he would be great in the role...on 24 he had to break out of a building...reminded me alot of Cage

[Hypestyle]

heh.. i predict some news on this before the end of the summer.. come on, Singleton, finish with "4 Brothers" already and move on to Power Man..

[HighVoltage]

MJW isn't a big guy?
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/brolovethegreat/images/mjai12.jpg

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.
http://www.godamongdirectors.com/singleton/john-michael.jpg


Wow,This guy(Michael Jai White)is a good choice for Power Man,even he is perfect for The Prowler.:up: :up:

[GammaMike]

I personally be able to accept all of these candidates, with the exception of 2:

Tyrese: He's laughable as a tough guy, and can in no way meet the physical requirements. He is pretty tall, but way to thin.

Shawn Wayans: I am not saying it is impossible for a Wayans to be dramatic,( see Requiem for a Dream and admire lil Marlon's performance.) but the body of work he has been doing will draw people in expecting a comedy, and I doubt the audience will be able to forget he is Shawn Wayans.

With that said, I can accept almost all names suggested here, but would prefer Simmons.

[MJB]

I personally be able to accept all of these candidates, with the exception of 2:

Tyrese: He's laughable as a tough guy, and can in no way meet the physical requirements. He is pretty tall, but way to thin.

Shawn Wayans: I am not saying it is impossible for a Wayans to be dramatic,( see Requiem for a Dream and admire lil Marlon's performance.) but the body of work he has been doing will draw people in expecting a comedy, and I doubt the audience will be able to forget he is Shawn Wayans.

With that said, I can accept almost all names suggested here, but would prefer Simmons.

I'm lost? What does marlon playing in "Requeim of a Dream" have to do with a performance by Shawn? I saw the movie, and i don't recall Shawn being in that movie.

[BT18]

I personally be able to accept all of these candidates, with the exception of 2:

...

Shawn Wayans: I am not saying it is impossible for a Wayans to be dramatic,( see Requiem for a Dream and admire lil Marlon's performance.) but the body of work he has been doing will draw people in expecting a comedy, and I doubt the audience will be able to forget he is Shawn Wayans.


Anyone could have said the exact same thing about Michael Keaton pre-Batman. He had had only ONE real role in a non-comedy and barely anyone saw it.

[tamron]

I'm lost? What does marlon playing in "Requeim of a Dream" have to do with a performance by Shawn? I saw the movie, and i don't recall Shawn being in that movie.

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

[Muze]

He could play anyone...he is good...and you must not watch 24....he isn't skinny..

i watch 24 and i have most of Cage's appearances. Cross has a track star's body. he's cut for a guy his age but he's not intimidating in the least. he's half Ving Rhames size. if you want to show me that he's a big man, find a pic of him from the side. i bet you anything that he has a flat chest and his triceps aren't all that big. he's got my build.

look at this pic here. which build is Cross closer to?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0255819/Ss/0255819/Batch_4_08.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Tyrese

[Muze]

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

i think he has the wrong voice for it. and, honestly, i don't think i could live with Blade getting Wesley Snipes and Cage winding up with the goofy gay guy from Scary Movie 2.

[BT18]

i think he has the wrong voice for it. and, honestly, i don't think i could live with Blade getting Wesley Snipes and Cage winding up with the goofy gay guy from Scary Movie 2.

and so the hypocracy continues

http://www2.filmweb.no/multimedia/archive/00013/Wesley_Snipes_i_To_W_13888a.jpg

[Muze]

all you gave was an example of Wesley Snipes in a really bad role. he was miscast. he isn't a comedian. what does that have to do w/ the Wayans brother playing an intimidating musclebound superhero?

[BT18]

all you gave was an example of Wesley Snipes in a really bad role. he was miscast. he isn't a comedian. what does that have to do w/ the Wayans brother playing an intimidating musclebound superhero?

You said it would be "the gay athlete from Scary Movie 2" playing Luke Cage while Snipes would be playing Blade (paraphrasing).

It's hypocritical of you to not meet your own standard when anyone just wants to through any role a person has played at you as if it defines them.

Again, Michael Keaton had only 1 non-comedic role prior to Batman and it was in a film noone saw. But yeah I'm sure that Shawn being cast would turn Luke Cage into a Wayans filled spooof comedy the same way Keaton turned Batman into Mr. Mom.

[BT18]

Ok, this just occured to me because I realized how tall he is. But I think he's the best possibility I've thought about so far.

J. August Richards

http://www.legends-online.com/acatalog/j-august-richards.jpg

And I'll give multiple reasons why it would be wise to cast him. First of all, he's 6'3". He can play tough and streetwise well, but not 2 dimensionally at all. White sci-fi/comic type fans, who a movie like this probably needs to bring in to be reasonably successful (in the bussiness sense) mostly already know him and appreciate his work on Angel and may be more likely to check it out on that basis, than if it were an actor of his class who gained fame in the realms of entertainment more black actors do (urban movies, tv, and also music).

In addition to the marketing standpoint, J. August is someone known for being unusually dedicated to projects and fans that he works on, and is himself a big scifi fan (his goal is to one day own a lifesize replica of the Millenium Falcon).

Anyway just thought I'd throw this idea out there. I think the role of Luke Cage is different enough from Gunn that it isn't really typecasting. One's obviously the lead in a movie and the others one of a few sidekicks on a serial drama. In addition to other things.

I also really think he's the right age for the role. Why so many suggest people almost or over 40 is beyond me. I think the story's only likely to work if it's a relatively young man who get's sent to jail.

Lastly I do think that him being not Luke Cage big is not a negative, it's likely that a role like this would require someone to start off at a physical place where they could make you appear average sized and end up jacked. So someone who is as dedicated as him to a role could feasably put on 35+ lbs of muscle

[Son Of Logan]

LL Cool J.

Opening sequence music..."Rock The Bells"

[Hypestyle]

i predict a choice by November... hopefully the movie should come out by that time next year..

[GammaMike]

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

Thank you, that is the basic idea I was trying to convey.

[Docker2.0]

Henry Simmons actually looks like Cage in Secret Wars. He's the best choice.

[skorponok]

MJW isn't a big guy?
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/brolovethegreat/images/mjai12.jpg

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.
http://www.godamongdirectors.com/singleton/john-michael.jpg



Singleton is 5'6" and Micheal Jai White is 5'11"

I WOULD LOOK THE SAME STANDING NEXT TO SINGLETON...:eek:

[terry78]

Mykel Shannon from General Hospital, and a couple other movies which escape me.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1535504/

[blades_shades]

Ok, this just occured to me because I realized how tall he is. But I think he's the best possibility I've thought about so far.

J. August Richards

http://www.legends-online.com/acatalog/j-august-richards.jpg

And I'll give multiple reasons why it would be wise to cast him. First of all, he's 6'3". He can play tough and streetwise well, but not 2 dimensionally at all. White sci-fi/comic type fans, who a movie like this probably needs to bring in to be reasonably successful (in the bussiness sense) mostly already know him and appreciate his work on Angel and may be more likely to check it out on that basis, than if it were an actor of his class who gained fame in the realms of entertainment more black actors do (urban movies, tv, and also music).

In addition to the marketing standpoint, J. August is someone known for being unusually dedicated to projects and fans that he works on, and is himself a big scifi fan (his goal is to one day own a lifesize replica of the Millenium Falcon).

Anyway just thought I'd throw this idea out there. I think the role of Luke Cage is different enough from Gunn that it isn't really typecasting. One's obviously the lead in a movie and the others one of a few sidekicks on a serial drama. In addition to other things.

I also really think he's the right age for the role. Why so many suggest people almost or over 40 is beyond me. I think the story's only likely to work if it's a relatively young man who get's sent to jail.

Lastly I do think that him being not Luke Cage big is not a negative, it's likely that a role like this would require someone to start off at a physical place where they could make you appear average sized and end up jacked. So someone who is as dedicated as him to a role could feasably put on 35+ lbs of muscle

He looks a little on the feminine side...sorry. Mabye he could play a prison rape victim that knows Luke Cage before the experiment. The relationship could haunt Luke for years.

[Muze]

You said it would be "the gay athlete from Scary Movie 2" playing Luke Cage while Snipes would be playing Blade (paraphrasing).

It's hypocritical of you to not meet your own standard when anyone just wants to through any role a person has played at you as if it defines them.

what standard are you talking about? seriously, you're confusing me. i mentioned his role in Scary Movie because it's an example of a funny guy not even being able to pull off funny. i wouldn't want to see the guy within 10 feet of a Cage movie. just my personal wishes.

Again, Michael Keaton had only 1 non-comedic role prior to Batman and it was in a film noone saw. But yeah I'm sure that Shawn being cast would turn Luke Cage into a Wayans filled spooof comedy the same way Keaton turned Batman into Mr. Mom.

Michael Keaton was still a decent actor back then. i have nothing against comedians. Jamie Foxx did a wonderful job as Ray. but Jamie Foxx is a talented character actor. Shawn Wayans isn't, imo. he's basically the lamest Wayans brother.

[XBRoughneck]

Wait.

Shawn "The Wayans Bros" Wayans?!?!?

LOL.

Heck, and you guys were talking about Tyrese being a poor actor? Shawn Wayans is without question the weakest actor of any of the suggested stars in this thread. He's also not very big, and definately not intimidating.

Of all the suggestions I'd have to say Shawn is the worst. Marlon is the better actor of the two, but he's obviously a poor choice as well.

[GammaMike]

What about Morris Chestnut, I saw him in Ladder 49, and he had a great physical prescence. I don't know, just a thought.

[BT18]

What about Morris Chestnut, I saw him in Ladder 49, and he had a great physical prescence. I don't know, just a thought.

He wouldn't be that bad, but he's a bit older than what you'd want and he's sort of failed to really make a name for himself despite being around in show biz for longer than some younger actors.

Also, he's only 6 feet tall. Above average for a man, but Luke Cage is 6' 6".

It'd be better for someone younger, more widely known as a name, and closer to the character's height, in my opinion and probably that of the filmmakers.

[GammaMike]

He wouldn't be that bad, but he's a bit older than what you'd want and he's sort of failed to really make a name for himself despite being around in show biz for longer than some younger actors.

Also, he's only 6 feet tall. Above average for a man, but Luke Cage is 6' 6".

It'd be better for someone younger, more widely known as a name, and closer to the character's height, in my opinion and probably that of the filmmakers.

Yeah you are probably right, I was pretty impressed by him in that minor part though. He is also a main star in a movie called The Cave, with Cole Hauser that looks decent.

[DoubleM]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg

[GammaMike]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg

not a bad choice, I honestly would prefer another actor from the small screen. Henry Simmons, was born for Cage.

[Diamondhead]

You curs forgotten to put former Cosby kid Malcolm Jamal Warner on this pole
He’s also the back dude in that TV series Jeremiah.

[Diamondhead]

Singleton is 5'6" and Micheal Jai White is 5'11"

I WOULD LOOK THE SAME STANDING NEXT TO SINGLETON...:eek:Hey !..he'd be almost perfect , they'll just have to make him look taller just like they did opposite in those lord of the rings movies and stuff .

[Diamondhead]

http://www.kellie.de/fm1/fm_hands.jpg

Easily the top choice...Erkel.LOL…Why not
It is a free minded country after all

[Diamondhead]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg
Too nice looking in my view
Beside I was the first guy to have proposed him in other thread like this
But Michael jai White was never on my mind before.
Now it's Michael Jai white all the way.

[Ullic]

What about that guy who plays Tyr on Andromeda? (sci-fi TV show with the Hercules dude) I have no idea what his name actually is but I think he would make a good Luke Cage.

Oh...and I hope they don't go with the "Power Man" moniker...http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Muze]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg

looks more like Martian Manhunter to me.

[tamron]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg

I still think he'd make a better villian in a Cage film than Luke Cage himself.

[DoubleM]

What about that guy who plays Tyr on Andromeda? (sci-fi TV show with the Hercules dude) I have no idea what his name actually is but I think he would make a good Luke Cage.

Oh...and I hope they don't go with the "Power Man" moniker...http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif


Your not talking about the Dude with the English Accent are you.

[Hypestyle]

hopefully there will be vast feats of strength in the flick..

[Muze]

Your not talking about the Dude with the English Accent are you.

he's talking about Keith Hamilton Cobb. i think the actor would be better suited to playing someone like Killmonger myself.


I still think he'd make a better villian in a Cage film than Luke Cage himself.

like the Cage villain, "Big Brother?" or maybe Bushmaster.

[Metamorpho1977]

Derek Luke is Luke Cage
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/spartan/derek_luke/spartan.jpg
He'd make a helluva good Black Panther too.

[BT18]

Derek Luke is Luke Cage
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/spartan/derek_luke/spartan.jpg
He'd make a helluva good Black Panther too.

He'd make a helluva good Black Panther but not Luke Cage. He's not even six feet and beyond that just doesn't look like the character of Luke Cage that I've ever seen drawn other than being a black guy. And I just don't think he'd look good as Luke Cage. He attained probably his max physical shape for Friday Night Lights. He was playing a character who in real life was even bigger. But suffice to say I think Luke Cage needs to be someone who's naturally bigger and taller than the averge person. And can film some of the movie, then break for several months, and put on a bunch of muscle to a level where they're at their max muscle capacity. Derek wouldn't work for that in my opinion.

Again, he's an amazing specimen in Friday Night Lights, but the kind of height and shape and thickness that's perfect for BP, not LC

[ABC]

^ yeah he'd make a great Black Panther.

Mike White all the way.

[Muze]

i think he'd be awful as black panther and luke cage. looks more like a potential Falcon (in a cap movie) to me.

[Hypestyle]

hmmm..

at last, Cage's origin is getting a slight update, in Black Panther #11.. nothing essential's changed, but the Classic Look of the afro, headband and disco outfit look like they're outta here..

[Ben Troupe]

Vin Diesel, LL Cool J, and that's 'bout it.

[Ronny Shade]

Bernie Mac

[ShadowBoxing]

I like the idea of Vingh Rames. He does not quiet look like him but he has the attitude.

[Ronny Shade]

How about Ice Cube?

[Antonello Blueberry]

Did anyone already mention Brian J. White?
http://www.brianjwhite.net/jordan1.jpg
http://www.brianjwhite.net/

[BT18]

maybe he could play Luke Cage's stunt ass

http://www.brianjwhite.net/splash.jpg

[omegaman10]

How about the dude who plays Ecko on Lost?

[metroILman]

Here's someone I didn't think about until I was watching "The Longest Yard"
remake with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock...TERRY CREWS. He was "Cheeseburger Eddie" and is currently seen as Rock's dad in "Everybody Hates Chris" on UPN. He's a former NFL player who's tall, big and CUT! Go rent TLY and see for yourself and you'll become a believer too.

[BT18]

Terry Crews and Ecko-guy don't have 'leading men' faces. Sorry but that's how it works. Neither of them are traditionally handsome enough in my opinion.

[The Phantom]

Nah, after seeing Terry Crews get his nuts twisted with a nut-cracker in Friday After Next, I don't think I can him in a manly role ever again.

[RockSP]

I abhor the idea of LL as Luke Cage. He'd simply play himself.

Indeed. LL can't act...

[IcEmAn56]

Indeed. LL can't act...
LOL

but it seriously should be him or Crews

[terry78]

You can't just throw every random black actor you know into the pot. You wouldn't do that with Captain America or Iron Man. He has to look similar to the character, have the ability to act, and also have the build.

[Max J Power]

I thought Singleton wanted Ving Rhames to play him?That would be good.

[tamron]

Ving is too old. Cage should be younger, Rhames is clearly an OG.

[Venom.Symbiote]

Why not Booker T? Now can you dig that SUCKAAAAAAAAA!







I'm kidding of course. :venom:

[Hypestyle]

... LL played a death-row inmate in the season premiere of "House" this year.. perhaps he's campaigning on the sly.. though he should laser off those tattoos of his..

what I'm vaguely worried about is Avi Arad's intention to have the film be rated R.. I think it should be PG-13..

[King Ruler]

I doubt this has been suggested, but i WANT and DEMAND to see Malik Yoba as Luke Cage. MALIK EFFING YOBA!

[deemar325]

I doubt this has been suggested, but i WANT and DEMAND to see Malik Yoba as Luke Cage. MALIK EFFING YOBA!


I would have been ok with him in 1994, have you seen the guy lately? He's way out of shape.

[King Ruler]

Actually, no. No I haven't. Well, he can fix that. I mean, Tyrese has to add pounds to get the part of Cage, even though he already has the part.

[Frico]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/four_brothers/tyrese_gibson/fourbrothers1.jpg
http://www.manmademultimedia.com/magazine/features/former/babyboy/tyrese.jpg
http://www.designmytattoos.com/celebtats/celebrity/tyrese5.jpg
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2005_Four_Brothers/2005_four_brothers_042.jpg
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2005_Four_Brothers/2005_four_brothers_036.jpg
http://www.cinema.lycos.fr/events/quatrefreres/acteurs/TyreseGibson_b.jpg

Gibson for CAGE!

[Daredevil \DD/]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/four_brothers/tyrese_gibson/fourbrothers1.jpg
http://www.manmademultimedia.com/magazine/features/former/babyboy/tyrese.jpg
http://www.designmytattoos.com/celebtats/celebrity/tyrese5.jpg
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2005_Four_Brothers/2005_four_brothers_042.jpg
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2005_Four_Brothers/2005_four_brothers_036.jpg
http://www.cinema.lycos.fr/events/quatrefreres/acteurs/TyreseGibson_b.jpg

Gibson for CAGE!

:up:

These are some awesome pics of Gibson.He certainly has that tough look that Cage has.I cant wait for him to start getting into great shape for the role,can you imagine how he may look? I heard he'll be benching alot,this film should be good.

[Frico]

:up:

These are some awesome pics of Gibson.He certainly has that tough look that Cage has.I cant wait for him to start getting into great shape for the role,can you imagine how he may look? I heard he'll be benching alot,this film should be good.

Yo thanks man. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

I agree to the fullest,its going to be awesome!

[Wolverine84]

LL, hands down.

[Frico]

LL, hands down.

Tyrese. :up:

[tamron]

I'm not knocking Tyrese's look. He looks enough like Cage. The guy cannot act. It's one thing to look like the character, it's a wohle 'nother thing to actually act it out on screen. Those stills can't prove he can hold down the role. Only his performance can.

[ghost113]

Gibson for Cage, go rent FOUR BROTHERS and you will see that he can act.

[ghost113]

Even John singleton who is directing the film is thinking of casting Gibson as cage.

[deemar325]

I vote Gibson. He got that thing about him that works for Cage.

[Frico]

^ Exactly, plus he's already working really hard for this role.



Off topic, why did you get probation deemar?

[Hypestyle]

... but is Columbia/Sony studios still committed to the project? Have the rights to develop a movie reverted back to Marvel-- and thus likely to be brought under the self-financing/Paramount-distributed deal?

[Frico]

Wikipedia says Marvel. :confused:

[MangleBoP]

I didn't read this whole thread, but how about the new guy on WWE Friday night Smack Down!, Bobby Lashley? He's got the look, the physique, and so far, pretty good mic skills.(The whole "trash talk" thing wrestlers do requires more acting skills than some movies I've seen!)

[ghost113]

Post apic or something we don't all watch wrestling you know.

[Frico]

Here he is. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif:up:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Lashley.JPG

[ghost113]

Hell no too big for Luke Cage, Luke cage. You have to remember even though he is a superhero, he is still a normal guy who is built.

[Frico]

Hell no too big for Luke Cage, Luke cage. You have to remember even though he is a superhero, he is still a normal guy who is built.

Hey, I'm not the one who suggested him. You asked for a pic so I gave it. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif

I'm totally backing up Gibson on this role. "Baby Boy" was on last night as a matter of fact, which was directed by Singleton. It was a pretty good film, he tried his best at this performance. So I have my faith of course. :up:

You have to remember though, Cage was a regular man when he was in prison. It was after that when he went into the scientic experiment in that prison, is then that he gained his super human strength which the experiment granted if it was a success. And then began his new life. :)

Thats why its important that they show how he went from where he was then, to how he became what he is today.

[ghost113]

Wow, even Luke cage wants Gibson to play Luke Cage.

[tamron]

I'm not suggesting him for the role, as he's not an actor, but bodybuilder Darrem Charles looks exactly as I imagine a real life Luke Cage.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8350/597481big0hq.jpg

[terry78]

I still would've gone with Henry Simmons.

[deemar325]

I'm not suggesting him for the role, as he's not an actor, but bodybuilder Darrem Charles looks exactly as I imagine a real life Luke Cage.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8350/597481big0hq.jpg

Yeah, but I bet he's like 5'2" or 5'8" at most in height.

[tamron]

I still would've gone with Henry Simmons.

Without question Henry Simmons is the best viable candidate for Luke Cage. Tyrese is a joke.

And yes, Charles is only 5'8".

[terry78]

If Bokeem Woodbine was a little younger and didn't have that gap, I'd go with him.

[deemar325]

^ Nah! he to corny.

[TobeyBEATShaydn]

Here it comes... The one you didn't think of and probably don't want to think of... WILL SMITH.

... but think about it... he can be buff (as seen in Ali and I, Robot), He looks good in a knit cap and sunglasses (as seen in I, Robot and the Men in Black films), and he can be a bad ass (as seen in the Bad Boys films), and, of course, he can be funny (as seen in almost every one of his films).

[HERCULES]

Here it comes... The one you didn't think of and probably don't want to think of... WILL SMITH.

... but think about it... he can be buff (as seen in Ali and I, Robot), He looks good in a knit cap and sunglasses (as seen in I, Robot and the Men in Black films), and he can be a bad ass (as seen in the Bad Boys films), and, of course, he can be funny (as seen in almost every one of his films).

sorry smith doesn't seem intimidating to me. he just seems too clean cut.

i like ving rhames as cage.

[Philly Phanboy]

Here it comes... The one you didn't think of and probably don't want to think of... WILL SMITH.

... but think about it... he can be buff (as seen in Ali and I, Robot), He looks good in a knit cap and sunglasses (as seen in I, Robot and the Men in Black films), and he can be a bad ass (as seen in the Bad Boys films), and, of course, he can be funny (as seen in almost every one of his films).

Its pretty much been decided that Tyrese will be Luke Cage, but yes I would have sooner seen Will Smith or Henry Simmons as Cage.

[TobeyBEATShaydn]

Its pretty much been decided that Tyrese will be Luke Cage, but yes I would have sooner seen Will Smith or Henry Simmons as Cage.


Unfortunately, you're probably right. Tyrese, at least to me, seems to small and not very intimidating. Let's face it, he's far too much of a pretty boy pussy... plus he annoys the SHlT outta me.

[TobeyBEATShaydn]

Props to Philly, by the way... best city in the world.

[deemar325]

Here it comes... The one you didn't think of and probably don't want to think of... WILL SMITH.

... but think about it... he can be buff (as seen in Ali and I, Robot), He looks good in a knit cap and sunglasses (as seen in I, Robot and the Men in Black films), and he can be a bad ass (as seen in the Bad Boys films), and, of course, he can be funny (as seen in almost every one of his films).

:down That's like saying Tom Hanks would make a great Conan.

[Advanced Dark]

Sony is going to totally lose these rights this year if they don't start principal photography. Yeah for Marvel! That would bring Iron Fist & Luke Cage under the same studio. :)

...no LGF does not have Iron Fist rights.

[Hypestyle]

Sony is going to totally lose these rights this year if they don't start principal photography. Yeah for Marvel! That would bring Iron Fist & Luke Cage under the same studio. :)

...no LGF does not have Iron Fist rights.

hmm.. power man & iron fist.. neat..


for iron fist, there should be another actor besides Ray Park who can do it..

[Advanced Dark]

^ Jude Law for Iron Fist!

;)

[Philly Phanboy]

Sony is going to totally lose these rights this year if they don't start principal photography. Yeah for Marvel! That would bring Iron Fist & Luke Cage under the same studio. :)

...no LGF does not have Iron Fist rights.

I think that we'd have a better chance of seeing a "Cake Girl" Spider-Man spinoff movie than that ever happening. A Heroes for Hire movie would make too much sense. :(

[Philly Phanboy]

Back on the subject of Luke Cage, does anybody know if Singleton is still planning on using Terrence Howard as Diamondback?

[tamron]

Singleton still wants him, the question is, with the monster '05 he had, culminating in an Oscar nomination, will Howard, like Jamie Foxx before him, move on?

[Darthphere]

Singleton still wants him, the question is, with the monster '05 he had, culminating in an Oscar nomination, will Howard, like Jamie Foxx before him, move on?


It cant be any lower than being in a Mary J Blige video.

[terry78]

Will Smith. And a Luke Cage theme song to boot.

"Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, I'm on fire
Helping the cause, nary a pause"

*cue choreographed dance number*

[Philly Phanboy]

Will Smith. And a Luke Cage theme song to boot.

"Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, I'm on fire
Helping the cause, nary a pause"

*cue choreographed dance number*

Still having those "Wild Wild West" flashbacks, terry? :)

[tamron]

It cant be any lower than being in a Mary J Blige video.

I'm not saying Luke Cage is beneath Foxx or Howard, I'm just saying when you get nominated for an Oscar, win or lose, your profile goes up. Howard, like Foxx did after winning the Oscar for Ray, may get a chance to work on some great projects that he just can't pass up. Looking at Howard's IMDB page, he's currently attached to no less than 5 projects, including one playing Thurgood Marshall. But since Howard and Singlteon seem to be pretty cool, chances are at least 50/50.

[Philly Phanboy]

Did we miss posting a pile of Luke Cage casting announcements?

I was over at IMDb and the movie's cast looks to be shaping up...or is this another case where all the announcements are just crappy figments of somebody's imagination and IMDb is too lazy to actually verify their truth? :confused::up:

[Darthphere]

Aww what the hell, they made Jessica Jones black?