Different big casting ideas discussions. First off, Galactus

[BT18]

here are some random people I think might be appropriate.

whaddya think?

Jean Reno
Ben Kingsley
Max Von Sydow
Omar Sharif
Robert Duvall
Malcolm McDowell
Anthony Hopkins

[HERCULES]

I don't think any of those picks are bad. Of those I possibly like Max Von Sydow the best as Galactus.

[dpm07]

Sean Connery is the logical candidate. No one can really deliver a voice like him. If they go the CGI route with Galactus, I believe Connery would be ideal. If not Connery, then one person who has a good voice is possibly Dennis Haysbert.

[JackBauer]

DEFINITELY Max Von Sydow! :up:

[Philly Phanboy]

I don't know if they're going with an actor or CGI version of Galactus. For a CGI version, I like the idea of going with Anthony Hopkins. Other actors that might be considered are Clancy Brown, Peter Weller or Vladamir Kulich. All of those guys would have great voices for the big guy.

Funny thing, I couldn't find any decent face shots of Galactus online if they went the actor route so I had to scan one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Galactus.jpg

[dpm07]

I don't know if they're going with an actor or CGI version of Galactus. For a CGI version, I like the idea of going with Anthony Hopkins. Other actors that might be considered are Clancy Brown, Peter Weller or Vladamir Kulich. All of those guys would have great voices for the big guy.

Funny thing, I couldn't find any decent face shots of Galactus online if they went the actor route so I had to scan one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Galactus.jpg

I can't see Weller doing it, but I like your choices of Kulich and Brown. A lot.

[deDIKnight]

Clancy Brown or LAnce Henrikksen - someone with a deep resonating voice

Vladimir Kulich that big viking guy from 13th warrior?

If so he'd make a great Thor

[dpm07]

Clancy Brown or LAnce Henrikksen - someone with a deep resonating voice

Vladimir Kulich that big viking guy from 13th warrior?

If so he'd make a great Thor

You know, people always come back to Kulich and Thor. It's such a sad shame that Kulich is too old to play Thor, because there really is no one else who can give off that royal bad ass vibe and presence ala Kulich's performance in The 13th Warrior. Vladimir Kulich is actually pretty cool. His only real knock is that it is doubtful anyone would give the guy a chance in Hollywood to be Thor. If you ever get a chance to meet the guy, do so. He's really passionate about his work, and really cool.

You can even check out his web site some time. Definitely has a polished site.

I think Kulich definitely has the resonating voice to give life to Galactus. I've been campaigning for Sean Connery, but now I'm starting to get into the idea of Kulich as Galactus. Of course, Brown isn't a bad idea, either.

It is a shame that we do not live in times other than these and didn't have the technology or ability to make a Thor movie years ago. Kulich definitely would have been the front-runner. Ironically, even though he is older, he is still a prime favorite for the illustration and portrayal of the God of Thunder.

[BT18]

I don't get the Sean Connery suggestion. Has he ever done a role where he wasn't Scottish sounding?

[deDIKnight]

And whats wrong about a scotsman eating planets?

SCOTS WAHEY!!!!

LMAO

But if your going to go for a Brit IAN MCKELLAN has a fantastic voice

American/CAnadian
Clancy or LAnce Henrikssen has that voice the part requires - MAybe Michael Ironside too

[deDIKnight]

Originally Posted by deDIKnight
Clancy Brown or LAnce Henrikksen - someone with a deep resonating voice

Vladimir Kulich that big viking guy from 13th warrior?

If so he'd make a great Thor



You know, people always come back to Kulich and Thor. It's such a sad shame that Kulich is too old to play Thor, because there really is no one else who can give off that royal bad ass vibe and presence ala Kulich's performance in The 13th Warrior. Vladimir Kulich is actually pretty cool. His only real knock is that it is doubtful anyone would give the guy a chance in Hollywood to be Thor. If you ever get a chance to meet the guy, do so. He's really passionate about his work, and really cool.

You can even check out his web site some time. Definitely has a polished site.

I think Kulich definitely has the resonating voice to give life to Galactus. I've been campaigning for Sean Connery, but now I'm starting to get into the idea of Kulich as Galactus. Of course, Brown isn't a bad idea, either.

It is a shame that we do not live in times other than these and didn't have the technology or ability to make a Thor movie years ago. Kulich definitely would have been the front-runner. Ironically, even though he is older, he is still a prime favorite for the illustration and portrayal of the God of Thunder.



Yes it is a shame 13th Warrior is one of my favourite films and kulich made that film - especially with his heroic death

But I do believe Viggo Mortenson or Brad Pitt (look at him with the long hair in Troy and legends of the fall) could play Thor Very Well

And Viggo has said he'd like to do a Fantasy/mythical film again

He has pedigree - can handle himself in a fight scene and might even bulk up for the role

But isnt he too short?

If Dolph Lundgren had the acting range of Viggo, Brad or Vladimir - he could pull it off

I'd rather see a Thor film get made than Captain bloody America

[deDIKnight]

Anyway back to GAlactus - Kulich, Brown or Ironside have a good face and voiceto play a CGIed Galactus

[dpm07]

I don't get the Sean Connery suggestion. Has he ever done a role where he wasn't Scottish sounding?

Actually, he did do The Hunt For Red October wherein he played a Russian. He also performed an Irish accent in The Untouchables which actually won him an Oscar.

The deal with Connery is that you WANT him to use a Scottish voice. The Scotch people have a very captivating voice which resonates and has a very majestic appeal to it with somewhat of a raw edge. The voice draws you in. When you have Sean Connery as your actor, you are getting the voice, the persona, and the skillset that he brings.

[Roughneck]

Malcom McDowell

And

Galactus had cin Hair:eek:

[BT18]

Actually, he did do The Hunt For Red October wherein he played a Russian. He also performed an Irish accent in The Untouchables which actually won him an Oscar.

The deal with Connery is that you WANT him to use a Scottish voice. The Scotch people have a very captivating voice which resonates and has a very majestic appeal to it with somewhat of a raw edge. The voice draws you in. When you have Sean Connery as your actor, you are getting the voice, the persona, and the skillset that he brings.

But you don't want a scottish accent for an otherworldly being.

[dpm07]

But you don't want a scottish accent for an otherworldly being.

There will be some accent no matter what you do. Even if it is just the standard mid-west American non-accent. If you are going to do something big like Galactus (pun intended), then you need a larger than life performer to illustrate it. Connery is this.

However, that said, I definitely am starting to be pulled in the direction of Kulich, or Brown.

[deDIKnight]

Sorry this is not to cause offence but its something that English and Americans get wrong all the time and really niggles me

Its not Scotch - Its Scots or Scottish

The only similarity between us and the Alcoholic beverage Scotch is
If you abuse either too much - things turn nasty

LMAO

But yer right - a Scots accent is indeed a powerful one - But if you want a scots accent without the custom Shlur that Connery bring to his Edinburr
There are other scots actors with wonderful voices

BRIAN (Xmen2, Troy) COX for one - (Dundonian)

Nicol Williamson (Merlin from Excalibur, Cogliostro from Spawn) dunno if he's still alive tho

But Big Clancy Brown is Great - so s kulich

Michael Ironside Too has a tremendous voice

[tristapussy]

I don't know if they're going with an actor or CGI version of Galactus. For a CGI version, I like the idea of going with Anthony Hopkins. Other actors that might be considered are Clancy Brown, Peter Weller or Vladamir Kulich. All of those guys would have great voices for the big guy.

Funny thing, I couldn't find any decent face shots of Galactus online if they went the actor route so I had to scan one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Galactus.jpg

Anthony Hopkins...:up:

[rigel7soldiers]

Ah, but Galactus is a god. With the right delivery, the role of Galactus = instant oscar nomination

[blades_shades]

Galactus needs to be younger since he'd be signing a 3 film deal w/Marvel & Fox which is mandatory. I think the worst casting was Magneto in XMEN. Yeah the guy is a great actor but he looks like a fragile old fart. Ian MCKellan is a good guy and I like his work but Magneto...Thank God X2 was awesome enough to cover up there was no real villain. X3 needs to have huge obstacles that it'll take the entire XMEN team to overcome and defeat like multiple major villains and the Sentinels.

[dpm07]

Galactus needs to be younger since he'd be signing a 3 film deal w/Marvel & Fox which is mandatory. I think the worst casting was Magneto in XMEN. Yeah the guy is a great actor but he looks like a fragile old fart. Ian MCKellan is a good guy and I like his work but Magneto...Thank God X2 was awesome enough to cover up there was no real villain. X3 needs to have huge obstacles that it'll take the entire XMEN team to overcome and defeat like multiple major villains and the Sentinels.

This is only your opinion. It is not true.

[blind_fury]

vin diesel :up:

[CaptainStacy]

I'd definitely support Kulich as Galactus. Brilliant choice.

[blades_shades]

This is only your opinion. It is not true.

Thanks for the response like I don't know what opinions are but the fact is Marvel signs everyone on for 3 picture deals if they're in a lead role. Everyone. Tom Jane, Eric Bana, etc...The only ones that got away with it because it was a team picture was Halle Berry who had an insigificant role compared to professor x, or Logan. WTF was the point of your post?

[blades_shades]

Should Galactus be CGI? The Surfer surely will be.

[dpm07]

Should Galactus be CGI? The Surfer surely will be.

This is an option one could consider.

[Caliber]

Isn't Peter Weller dead?

[dpm07]

Peter Weller is currently alive at this moment.

[BT18]

Should Galactus be CGI? The Surfer surely will be.

I see no need to make him a completely computer generated or animated character like the Hulk or JarJar or Gollum.

He's basically, physically looking anyway, a human. There's no really good reason why you would make him, that kind of CGI unless you completely alter him from his comic book origin. And I've heard no better suggestion than having him the human-appearing being he is.

Obviously you need to use SFX to make the person appear, what? 50 feet tall? But they've been doing that in the movies for ages with actual people in suits. So they should be able to really make some variation on that effect look great these days.

And for certain shots the figure would definetly be completely CGI, but for the majority of them, especially closeups, it's just a dumb idea when CGI is still not at a level where it can fool the human eye into thinking a CGI human face that's talking is an actual human face talking.

[dpm07]

I see no need to make him a completely computer generated or animated character like the Hulk or JarJar or Gollum.

He's basically, physically looking anyway, a human. There's no really good reason why you would make him, that kind of CGI unless you completely alter him from his comic book origin. And I've heard no better suggestion than having him the human-appearing being he is.

Obviously you need to use SFX to make the person appear, what? 50 feet tall? But they've been doing that in the movies for ages with actual people in suits. So they should be able to really make some variation on that effect look great these days.

And for certain shots the figure would definetly be completely CGI, but for the majority of them, especially closeups, it's just a dumb idea when CGI is still not at a level where it can fool the human eye into thinking a CGI human face that's talking is an actual human face talking.

I believe Galactus is 28.9 feet tall. What you say does make sense. However, although we are not at the level where we can fool the human eye, we are getting very close. It's definitely within a few years.

[Caliber]

Peter Weller is currently alive at this moment.

Ok I thought he was dead. He could be great but I haven't seen most the people suggested.

[Philly Phanboy]

Ok I thought he was dead.

Did you think that he was killed off by Red Forman from "That 70's Show"? http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif

He could be great but I haven't seen most the people suggested.

Here's a quick rundown of my choices:

Clancy Brown (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000317/) you've probably seen in Highlander. He was Christopher Lambert's enemy.

http://hegylako.fplanet.hu/film/kepek/hl-kurgan.jpg

^^I'd love to see a Galactus manip of this.

Peter Weller (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000693/) I guess you know from Robocop.

http://www.sensesofcinema.com/images/directors/03/24/robo.jpg

Vladamir Kulich (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0474520/) you can see in 13th Warrior where he steals the movie with his great acting.

http://uashome.alaska.edu/~jndfg20/website/buliwyf.gif

[blah]

I don't care if they show Galactus in a Fantastic Four sequel, or in a Silver Surfer movie. All I want is that they give him enough respect.
Galactus is a God-like entity, therefore he should, nay must, be portrayed by an exceptional actor. Someone who made great strides in modern acting. An Academy award winner!!
Therefore I vote for the man himself Jack Nicholson!!!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/hkhairi/jack-nicholson.jpg

[Morg]

he isn't tall enough :p

[blah]

haha

[Wyrminarrd]

Jack is a good actor but his voice isn´t quite right for the role. I´d go with Hugo Weaving, he should have been Dr. Doom IMO but would also make a great choice for Galactus.

[Philly Phanboy]

There's already a thread on this: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177266

[blah]

oopsie :p

[deemar325]

I don't know if they're going with an actor or CGI version of Galactus. For a CGI version, I like the idea of going with Anthony Hopkins. Other actors that might be considered are Clancy Brown, Peter Weller or Vladamir Kulich. All of those guys would have great voices for the big guy.

Funny thing, I couldn't find any decent face shots of Galactus online if they went the actor route so I had to scan one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Galactus.jpg

Big "G" is Dominican?

[Peyton Westlake]

What about Mr. Irons as G. ?

http://www.virgoworld.com/celeb_img/Jeremy_Irons_19.09.1948.jpg

[huskerwebhead]

Mickey Rooney





J/K What about the guy that voices the Splinter Cell games. Sam Fisher has an awsome voice....I can't remember who does his voice though.