Silver Surfer casting thread.......

[Human Torch05]

Ok. I always have thought Billy Zane would be an excellent choice for the Surfer. He has the bald look & build for it. Also think "they" can go partly CGI & part costume with his attire. Another choice for the Surfer would that guy who came out in the movie Powder.........Sean Patrick Flannery, I think. Who would be a good voice for Galactus also???

[The Phantom]

No matter what anyone says to me in this thread. Vin Diesel would make a good Silver Surfer. I mean, his race were militants right? It would only make sense that someone like Diesel be in that kind of universe.

[Trigger]

I wouldn't mind Billy Zane or Keanu Reeves as SS. Mainly Zane because he's got a great voice. As for Galactus I doubt he will even have a voice. Didn't Avi say something about him like a natural force or something?

[Spider-Fan]

Why Diesal is wrong- He can't act like a philosophical character. He is a one liner action hero. That is it. That is where he will stay because that is all he can do. Totally wrong for this movie. A Silver Surfer movie should make you think, and not be just an action movie in space. The Silver Surfer has potential to be one of, if not the, best comic movie ever. They just need to get it right.

I don't think Keanu is right for the part either. Just because he was the One, doesn't mean he can do this. I don't know who I would get, but I would get someone who is a very strong actor, someone better than Keanu or Vin.

[The Phantom]

Nah, I'm sticking with Vin. I think he has the potential to be philosophical. His movie, Multi-Racial, is supposed to be really good, and the one that got Vin a part in Saving Private Ryan. So he's definitely not a one liner guy, it's simply that the movies that he chooses, aren't the best one to show off his talent. See the thing is, people are easily thrown off by his voice, but the guy is a great actor.

Plus, everyone has the their own philosophy, whether they know it or it's just subconscious, but everyone has a philosophy, so in a sense, anyone can be philosophical if they wanted to. And my guess is story ways, and to make the Surfer humanizing, their not gonna make him philosophical in the beginning of the movie. Or at least he will forget all of his values once he becomes the Surfer and a slave. Then I guess they're gonna have him grow back into his once philosophical self by the end of the movie.

But then again, I understand what you mean by philosophical. But I really think Diesel could pull it off. I think he'd be similar to Tealc from Stargate.

[Darthphere]

No matter what anyone says to me in this thread. Vin Diesel would make a good Silver Surfer. I mean, his race were militants right? It would only make sense that someone like Diesel be in that kind of universe.

Casting people in movies when you know nothing about the character.

Silver Surfer or Norrin Radd came from the complete opposite of what you said, his planet Zenn-La is xenophobic. No fighting, no wars.

[The Phantom]

Ouch, aright, I know when I'm wrong.
Still think Vin should be the Surfer though. Don't know where I got the military idea from, but I did read it from somewhere, and I have read a couple of issues of Silver Surfer. And a Tealc-esque Vin Diesel would work as Surfer IMHO.

EDIT: Now I know what happened. I was getting Zenn-La confused with the Kree. My bad. Carry on.

[Darthphere]

You know if Vin Diesel wasnt bald, you guys wouldnt say hes perfect for SIlver Surfer.

[The Phantom]

Wow, I bet you felt good saying that.

[Spider-Fan]

You know if Vin Diesel wasnt bald, you guys wouldnt say hes perfect for SIlver Surfer.

Amen to that. People have to look at track record and acting ability when choosing someone for a role. Vin lacks in all other catagories but looks. LOOKS DON'T MAKE AN ACTOR RIGHT!

[That-Guy]

Sean Patrick Flannery is the best suggestion so far, I think. Another lesser known actor who might be pretty good is Ian Somerhalder, who some of you might know from Lost and Smallville.

[The Phantom]

Amen to that. People have to look at track record and acting ability when choosing someone for a role. Vin lacks in all other catagories but looks. LOOKS DON'T MAKE AN ACTOR RIGHT!
Unfortunately for you guys, I appreciate Vin for his acting. Go see his two movies he made entirely by himself. Impressive acting in those two, which got Spielberg, that's right Spielberg, to notice him and put him in Saving Private Ryan.

[That-Guy]

Unfortunately for you guys, I appreciate Vin for his acting. Go see his two movies he made entirely by himself. Impressive acting in those two, which got Spielberg, that's right Spielberg, to notice him and put him in Saving Private Ryan.


In a part where he gets killed in about the first half hour. Don't get me wrong, it's impressive to get cast by Spielberg, no matter how small the part, but seriously, anybody could have played that role.

[The Phantom]

In a part where he gets killed in about the first half hour. Don't get me wrong, it's impressive to get cast by Spielberg, no matter how small the part, but seriously, anybody could have played that role.
Wrong. Spielberg was so impressed with Diesel's first two movies, that created that part for him in Saving Private Ryan.

[HighVoltage]

My choice is;Vin Diesel for Silver Surfer´s Role.

:up::up::cool::cool:

[AmerikazMostWanted]

tim allen for silver surfer

[kittykatkr]

Vin Diesel is great actor I suggest you watch The Pacifier. :rolleyes:

[Human Torch05]

Sean Patrick Flannery is the best suggestion so far, I think. Another lesser known actor who might be pretty good is Ian Somerhalder, who some of you might know from Lost and Smallville.

Ain't Ian Somerhalder the guy who plays Luthor on the series??

[That-Guy]

Ain't Ian Somerhalder the guy who plays Luthor on the series??

No, that's Michael Rosenbaum. Somerhalder played "Adam Knight" in the 3rd season, a great character until the writers ran him into the ground.

[That-Guy]

Wrong. Spielberg was so impressed with Diesel's first two movies, that created that part for him in Saving Private Ryan.


Okay so if Spielberg loves him so much, why hasn't he worked with him since? And even if what you say is true, it doesn't make me wrong in saying that his role in Saving Private Ryan was miniscule and barely memorable.

Moreover, yes, I know that Spielberg saw Diesel's short film "Multi-Facial" and was very impressed with him that he cast him in his movie, but that doesnt change the fact that Diesel's role in "Private Ryan" wasn't anything special.

[The Phantom]

Okay so if Spielberg loves him so much, why hasn't he worked with him since? And even if what you say is true, it doesn't make me wrong in saying that his role in Saving Private Ryan was miniscule and barely memorable.

Okay I'll start off with his role in Saving Private Ryan IMHO wasn't big, but it wasn't miniscule either. Miniscule is when you have an extra. He actually had a role with more than one line, and more than one camera angle. And was actually the focus of a scene.

Second, Spielberg is a busy guy. He's not going make whole features around Vin Diesel, because he's got like ten movies down the line that he's got to get to. Plus, I said he was highly impressed with his acting. That doesn't mean he's gonna be Spielberg's new in-house actor.

Don't believe me? Chew on this.

Afterwards, Vin returned to Los Angeles and raised almost $50,000 through telemarketing to fund the making of his first feature, Strays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149171/) (1997). Six months after shooting, the film was accepted for the 1997 Sundance Film Festival, and although it received a good reception, it didn't sell as well as hoped. Yet again Vin returned disappointed to New York only to receive a dream phone call. Steven Spielberg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000229/) was impressed by Multi-Facial (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0226168/) (1994) and wanted to meet Vin, leading him to be cast in Saving Private Ryan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/) (1998). Multi-Facial (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0226168/) (1994) earned Vin more work, when the director of The Iron Giant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129167/) (1999) saw it and decided to cast Vin in the title role. From there, Vin's career has steadily grown, with him securing his first lead role as 'Richard B Riddick' in the sci-fi film Pitch Black (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134847/) (2000). That role has earned him a legion of devoted fans and the public recognition he deserves.

The Source (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004874/bio)

[Human Torch05]

Ok. My 2 cents on the whole Vin Diesel thing is he's a good actor & I appreciate his roles on Saving Pvt. Ryan & Pitch Black etc., but he is totally wrong for the role of the Silver Surfer. One is his voice & the other is his nose , also his acting style. The Surfer has always struck me as a person with less of "hoarse" voice and calm demeanor....something Diesel IMO could'nt pull off. Secondly his nose just would'nt go with the Surfer's profile. Sorry but he's just not right.

[The Phantom]

Hmm...ok, well, how about Marvel's Captain Marvel for Diesel? He'd make an interesting Marv.

[Human Torch05]

Possibly.....

[The Phantom]

What about Shane McDermott? He was the kid from Airborne.
http://www.screencaptures.net/s/shane07.jpg
http://www.screencaptures.net/s/shane05.jpg

I know it's a long shot that he actually gets the role, but in that movie he was very mystic, almost Zhen Buddist. He was born in '76. So he should be going on 29, which isn't too old.

[Darthphere]

Im really glad you guys arent casting this movie.

[The Phantom]

Ouch. And all i've seen you do is shoot down other people's ideas. Yeah, way to go.

[Darthphere]

C'mon seriously. The guy from Airborne? You guys can do better than that.

[The Phantom]

C'mon seriously. The guy from Airborne? You guys can do better than that.
See what I mean. Who would you cast as Silver Surfer, since you're so expressive about how crappy our choices are.

[Darthphere]

Billy Zane, Sean Patrick Flannery, Jason Isaacs, anymore complaints? :cool:

[The Phantom]

That's much better.

[U.S War Machine]

Theres already a thread about this.

[SolidRoar]

IMHO, casting the right voice is more important than the look when it comes to Silver Surfer.

[The Phantom]

In that case. I'd go with Alan Tudyk. He was the voice of Sonny from I Robot.
http://www.jerriblank.com/alantudyk.jpg

[J.R.]

I'd pick Sean Patrick Flannery.

[kittykatkr]

Justin Timberlake

[The Phantom]

Actually I've thought it overnight, and I like Billy Zane the best. I'm using "The Phantom" and "Invincible" as a reference.

[swifty]

Vin is one of the worst actors, he couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. Billy Zane could be good for the role!!!

[The Phantom]

Do I really need to repeat myself about the acting capabilities of Vin Diesel?

[WallCrawl]

In that case. I'd go with Alan Tudyk. He was the voice of Sonny from I Robot.
http://www.jerriblank.com/alantudyk.jpg

It's Pete the Pirate! :up:

[The Phantom]

It's Pete the Pirate! :up:
Exactly. Pirates like water. Surfers like water. I think it's my best casting suggestion yet!:up:

Okay I'm not for real.

[CHEZ]

Michael Rosenbaum, he plays Lex Luthor on Smallville. He is a good actor, with a very unique face, almost....alien. I think he'd make a great SS, if not him, Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus, would be good.

[Spider-Fan]

Do I really need to repeat myself about the acting capabilities of Vin Diesel?

I really don't care if Spielberg thinks he can act. He directed WOTW and the Terminal, so that shows he isn't perfect.

[The Phantom]

Please, out of all the hundred or so films Spielberg has made, four of them aren't highly received. So what, nobody's perfect.

[Spider-Fan]

Thats why I don't care if he says Vin can act. He isn't perfect. I know what I see, and what I see is a horrible actor.

Oh, and Rosenbaum isn't a good choice either. He's better than Vin, but still not a good choice.

[The Phantom]

Alright, that's your opinion.

But Spider-Fan930, since you're so eager to shoot down everyone elses ideas and opinions, who do you think is the definitive Silver Surfer?

[CHEZ]

I think Michael Rosenbaum would be very good in the role.

[Spider-Fan]

Alright, that's your opinion.

But Spider-Fan930, since you're so eager to shoot down everyone elses ideas and opinions, who do you think is the definitive Silver Surfer?

I'll get back to you on that one. I'm not really sold on anyone yet.

[Darthphere]

If Rosenbaum wasnt bald you wouldnt choose him. Lets get creative guys.

[The Phantom]

I actually like the Jim Caviezel suggestion as well as Billy Zane.

[Mr. Magoo]

Alan Tudyk is interesting. If you think of Tudyk doing his "Sonny" from I, Robot as the Silver Surfer, it seems to strike a good tone. Maybe because I've always thought of the Surfer as sort of android-like.

[CHEZ]

If Rosenbaum wasnt bald you wouldnt choose him. Lets get creative guys.


That's silly. The baldness does help, but the guy is a good actor, and he does have a very unique face, that would look weird and creepy yet stoic with the silver face make up. It's just a suggestion, man, that's all.
SS is a strange and spiritual being and Rosenbaum would in my opinion capture that very well.

[Sparta*]

I actually like the Jim Caviezel suggestion as well as Billy Zane.

Jim would be perfect! he's got the persona perfect

[Philly Phanboy]

If they went with an older actor, Billy Zane is the obvious choice, but they'll likely go younger.

For a younger actor, I like The Phantom's choice of Alan Tudyk. Another actor that might be interesting is James Badge Dale from 24.

http://www.jerriblank.com/alantudyk.jpg

Alan Tudyk

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

James Badge Dale

NO Vin Diesel or the Rock! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/redface1.gif http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/ghostrider.gif http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[The Phantom]

Ahh c'mon, you know deep down inside, Vin Diesel was born for the part. :P

[Philly Phanboy]

Ahh c'mon, you know deep down inside, Vin Diesel was born for the part. :P

Sure, Vin wants to be Silver Surfer...but then Michael Jackson wanted to be the Riddler in Batman Forever. :o

[dpm07]

I'd say Michael Rosenbaum is a very good choice.

My personal favorite would be Billy Zane though. He's definitely got the build, and would radiate the Silver Surfer's nobility well.

One dream choice would be Jim Caviezel. Another one who has the build and could definitely radiate the charisma and nobility.

[adamcz]

The Surfer should be intelligent, serene, introspective, thoughtful. The look of the actor is not all that important, since anybody done up in silver will look right. No reason it even has to be a white guy. Find somebody who instantly conveys depth and thought.

[Mr Sensitive]

Michael Rosenbaum or Billy Zane.

Vin Diesel must be a joke, right?

[The Phantom]

Tealc from Stargate SG-1? I consider him a modern-day Leonard Nimoy.
http://hometown.aol.com/oxbastetxo/TEALC.JPG

http://www.twtid.org/samtealc/pics/tealc_MI01.jpg

[ShadowBoxing]

Tealc from Stargate SG-1? I consider him a modern-day Leonard Nimoy.
http://hometown.aol.com/oxbastetxo/TEALC.JPG

http://www.twtid.org/samtealc/pics/tealc_MI01.jpg
thats not a bad idea really

[Human Torch05]

Really good choice. However i'd still go with Sean Patrick Flannery......i really liked him in Powder. Plus, he'd really help the movie budget.....

[dpm07]

The Surfer should be intelligent, serene, introspective, thoughtful. The look of the actor is not all that important, since anybody done up in silver will look right. No reason it even has to be a white guy. Find somebody who instantly conveys depth and thought.

To a point I agree. I'd prefer a caucasian to a negroid because of the fact that Norrin Radd himself was caucasian. However, let's entertain the other option; If Hollywood were to go the other route, then someone who brings a strong African nobility and quality to his characters on-screen would probably be Djimon Hounshou.

From an Asian standpoint, I'd say Donnie Yen would be a potential candidate as well.

Going back to the tried and true caucasian, I still stand by my personal choice of Billy Zane, or maybe Rosenbaum, but one could also entertain the thought of Vincent Cassell as well.

[The Phantom]

Hounshou would kick major ass as Silver Surfer. Haven't seen too many Yen flicks. And out of Rosenbaum and Zane, I'm going to have to with the Phantom. To me, Billy Zane is basically a white Morpheus. I guess that's because of the tv movie "Invincible", which he was really awesome in.

[The Phantom]

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00007KFPF.03._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[dpm07]

Anyone who would like to see what Donnie Yen is all about should check out Iron Monkey or Hero. Great films.

Marc Dacascos could be an interesting choice as well or Vincent Cassell. Ironically both were in Brotherhood of the Wolf, which definitely illustrated they both have the physical capability.

I still really like Billy Zane for the Silver Surfer. He's just got it with regard to the character. Of course I think James Caviezel could be an interesting choice as well.

One thing's for sure; it's a whole lot easier coming up with possible candidates for Silver Surfer than it is for Thor.

In regards to Christopher Judge (Teal'c). I'm a major fan of the show, and Teal'c. I think he'd be an interesting choice if he weren't so big. He's probably got a potential superhero role in him, but I don't think it's the Silver Surfer. It's only because of his size, which is not a bad thing, but not conducive to this role. Otherwise, he really does radiate that nobility.

What's really interesting, is that even though the Silver Surfer is a caucasian in the comics, if he was made black or asian, and the right actor did him, I don't think there would be any complaints. That really says a lot for the character itself right there in a positive way.

[The Phantom]

Well what about when he's just Norrin Radd? Personally I don't think that would be a problem either. After all, Ultimate Nick Fury is Black now, and no one threw a hissy fit about that, and I'm pretty sure the scenes where the Surfer is just normal would be small in comparison to the whole movie.

Another thing. I thought they were going to be doing Silver Surfer right after the Fantastic Four?

[Darthphere]

After all, Ultimate Nick Fury is Black now, and no one threw a hissy fit about that,


You must not hang out in the comics forum much. :o

[The Phantom]

You must not hang out in the comics forum much. :o

Hehe, don't tell me everyone's up in arms about that one? If that's the case, then I can't help but laugh at that. hehe.

[Darthphere]

Hehe, don't tell me everyone's up in arms about that one? If that's the case, then I can't help but laugh at that. hehe.


Theres a fair share of people who arent ok with it, most have gotten used to it.

[HighVoltage]

Sure, Vin wants to be Silver Surfer...but then Michael Jackson wanted to be the Riddler in Batman Forever. :o

Hahahahaha.:p:)

[The Phantom]

Hahahahaha.:p:)
As the famous Adam Sandler once said. "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHASHUTUP!" j/k ;) :p

Seriously though. Everyone knows that Vin Diesel would own with a silver surfboard. He's perfect for the part. He's bald and he's a superstar, and he's got muscles. :p

[Mr Sensitive]

As the famous Adam Sandler once said. "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHASHUTUP!" j/k ;) :p

Seriously though. Everyone knows that Vin Diesel would own with a silver surfboard. He's perfect for the part. He's bald and he's a superstar, and he's got muscles. :p

He is bald and he's got muscles, but he is far from being perfect for the part. Vin Diesel looks as intelligent as his predecessors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.

You forgot that SS has to look very intelligent, almost in a philosophical demeanour and mood, and that he is not that built up (at least not in his classical look, that Alan Davis has adopted when drawing him).

Vin Diesel could be, for instance, Blastaar. I think, hehe, he was born for that paart. :bomb:

[The Phantom]

He is bald and he's got muscles, but he is far from being perfect for the part. Vin Diesel looks as intelligent as his predecessors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.

You forgot that SS has to look very intelligent, almost in a philosophical demeanour and mood, and that he is not that built up (at least not in his classical look, that Alan Davis has adopted when drawing him).

Vin Diesel could be, for instance, Blastaar. I think, hehe, he was born for that paart. :bomb:
I was actually joking. Hence the " :p "

[Mr Sensitive]

I was actually joking. Hence the " :p "

I should have known, Phantom. It could only be a joke. MEA CULPA.

[marvelisawesome]

i think a silver person could be him. lol no i think the guy from invincible

[imagine12]

I actually like the Jim Caviezel suggestion as well as Billy Zane.

Jim Caviezel was exactly who I had in mind. He's got a soft voice yet magnetic voice, he isn't bald( hows that darth) and he could easily pull off a deeply scarred character like that.

Vin Diesel would be ok i suppose. He is bald, yes, however he is bald, so why not make the best of it. He is a compitent actor, though he's been led into many a type cast action hero. He's a very intelligent guy, an English major, and I think he could handle a character with more depth totally.

Keanu reeves has the look for sure. My only problem is he couldn't pull off the demensions of the Surfer. Not physical, of course, i'm talking about his many layers of emotions. Reeves is just a bit shallow as far as that's concerned.

Not much into the whole Billy Zane idea. He might look it, but i don't sense 'alien' in him. His voice isn't mysterious enough, too base, not that sort of mysterious quality i think the Surfer needs.

[Batman333]

Who would you guys cast as Surfer????

[Logan Howlett]

Whoever they cast, hell becovered in reflective matal and it wont matter to much what they look like. I pesonaly think they should do a CGI Silver Surfer movie, it would look great. Have the same people who did like final fantasy work on it, it could be uber cool.

[Duneboy]

figured he'd be all CGI anyway's. I love his voice on the animated FF dvd.

[aaron]

ryan reynolds?

[R_Hythlodeus]

Mr. CGI

[earlyfan]

Anthony Daniels? :p

[Tony Stark]

Vin Diesel..... nuff said

[KingOfDreams]

Jim Caviezel

[Morg]

Vin Diesel..... nuff said


Hell no.....


'nuff said!

[RedIsNotBlue]

I am gettin sick of just hearing actors being picked for Silver Surfer cause they are bald...lol.

I would go with an CGI but I have the same deal that they did with Gollum and King Kong. And I always pictured Silver Surfer with a refined voice...like he sounds intelligent. Maybe David Hyde Pierce who did the voice of Abe Sapien would be good.

[Kelly]

i'm trying to figure out why this thread wasn't started on the misc. marvel movie forum and talked about there....

[The Geek Vault]

Andy Circus for the actions.

[Tony Stark]

I am gettin sick of just hearing actors being picked for Silver Surfer cause they are bald...lol.

I would go with an CGI but I have the same deal that they did with Gollum and King Kong. And I always pictured Silver Surfer with a refined voice...like he sounds intelligent. Maybe David Hyde Pierce who did the voice of Abe Sapien would be good.


I didn't say that just because he was bald. I also say that because I could see him playing the character, being somewhat detached and phillisophical.

Probably he wouldn't do it, because the Surfer would no doubt have to be 100% CGI.

[KingOfDreams]

I've always imagined the Surfer as very high-brow...and Vin Diesel's voice does not reflect that in the least. He also looks slightly doofy.

[RedIsNotBlue]

Ehh I seriously doubt you would still be saying Vin Diesel if this was his normal look.

http://www.joblo.com/big-poster-images/posterfindmeguilty.jpg

[RedIsNotBlue]

I've always imagined the Surfer as very high-brow...and Vin Diesel's voice does not reflect that in the least. He also looks slightly doofy.

Then you must agree with my choice of David Hyde Pierce. At least to play the voice of Silver Surfer.

[KingOfDreams]

Pierce would be a good choice for the voice. But at the same time, a less American sounding voice might be better. It would add to the alien-ness of the character.

[RedIsNotBlue]

Just add an echo-like effect to his voice and think you got a winner.

[KingOfDreams]

Just add an echo-like effect to his voice and think you got a winner.

Yeah, that would work.

[Tony Stark]

I also think Vin would be great because athletically the surfer has to look like he's surfing.

In any case, as I mentioned, the Surfer is going to have to be a digital creation, ala T2, when the T-1000 is in his liquid metal form.

[Grog]

I doubt the surfer will be complete cgi. I think it will be layered over the actor like the Torch, so the physique of the actor is important.

Didn't Arad throw Diesel's name out a while ago? Personally, I think he has the look and the body, but not the acting skills to portray the inner conflict and thoughts of the surfer. Diesel does not strike me as philosophical.

[TheDarkestAngel]

James Earl Jones

[Captain_Wales]

Pondering this question for a while I had to think both Hyde Pierce and james earl jones for their voices for different reasons, I then thought Sean Hayes from Will and grace for voice (very talented actor).

Then I was trying to think body quite slender and tall but muscular.

So i came to the conclusion if Cary Elwes could buff up a little he could do it all, great voice(weird also, quite alien) and he would have the right kind of stature

[Fantastic-Boy]

This guy!
http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/cinema/news/xmen3/colossus.jpg
:up:

[Chaos Bringer]

Vin Diesel..... nuff said

woulda been a great Juggernaut too.
After Iron Giant I'm convinced the guy could do anything. I'm surprised he hasn't jumped into the Comic film game long ago...although xXx wasn't far off(except for being a good film).

[KingOfDreams]

I'll say it again...Jim Caviezel!

(or maybe Guy Pearce)

[THOR]

Billy Zane is a perfect choice for the Silver Surfer.:up:


http://thompsonclan6.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/billy_zane_1.jpg

[Robot Komakino]

Vin Diesel..... nuff said

I second that. He's even talked about being interested.

[RedIsNotBlue]

Billy Zane is a perfect choice for the Silver Surfer.:up:


http://thompsonclan6.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/billy_zane_1.jpg

Hmm. Doesn't sound too bad to me. He was my choice for Lex Luthor and I could see him as the Surfer.

[JustABill]

I think Silver Surfer and Galactus should be saved for a Silver Surfer film. Not used in Fantastic Four films.

[MoPlaYa]

I would cast The Rock Dwayne Johnson as Silver Surfer.. :up: :marv:

[RedIsNotBlue]

I would cast The Rock Dwayne Johnson as Silver Surfer.. :up: :marv:

http://axe.acadiau.ca/~057712y/slap.gif

[Advanced Dark]

I'd be cool w/Diesel but not sure if his voice matches the character. Howabout one of those dudes from Dogtown.

[Doomed_hero]

I always imagined the guy who played Powder in the movie "Powder" or someone like him would be a good chioce.

As for Deasel, I would rather have someone who can act and make me care about Surfer thank you.

[Ricky_Tan]

mentioned Wentworth Miller in the movie forum, this guy is perfect for SS.

[bdpaco]

Billy Zane would be perfect!
He co-starred on Charmed a while back and I was blown away with his acting,
Now that you have mentioned him, I cant think of anyone else better for the role.

[Kelly]

Billy Zane would be perfect!
He co-starred on Charmed a while back and I was blown away with his acting,
Now that you have mentioned him, I cant think of anyone else better for the role.

LMAO....you only know of Billy Zane from a co-starring role on Charmed?

ummmm how about Titantic????......

[BT18]

Not only does any actor have the ability to be bald they don't even have to be bald for a completely effects-rendered character. It would probably be all motion capture.

You have the chance to cast someone who might not otherwise get the chance to play another superhero character. The primary performance would be vocal. Since you have such an open palette to pick from, you should DEFINITELY pick an A-lister or high B-lister who can open a movie. One person who should be considered is John Cusack. He's respected, successful, has a great voice, and he's not your typical action star or big budget personality. Matt Damon wasn't thought of as an action star prior to Bourne, and that's part of what made the franchise have an edgy and interesting vibe.

Oh, and please merge this thread with one of the many others it's a duplicate of. This one (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188992)seems appropriate

[bdpaco]

No just the freshest memory,
and the role he played was a philosophical man facing his eminent death, embracing his life and enjoying it to its fullest, a great role for him, and a hint of what he could do with SS if he were cast.
just great,

[Landis-Wolf]

I would personally say jim cavezial...He played Jesus! The next logical step would be SS!

[THOR]

Zane was "The Phantom". Not a great flick but he buffed up for that role.:up:

[Hypestyle]

Vin needs a non-comedy vehicle to boost his career..
and who would be the villain-- Galactus would probably end up being handled "Ultimate" style.. Mephisto's tied to the Ghost Rider film..

Thanos-- ah.. they'd probably be better off with an unknown..

[The Hurricane]

Ok. I always have thought Billy Zane would be an excellent choice for the Surfer. He has the bald look & build for it. Also think "they" can go partly CGI & part costume with his attire. Another choice for the Surfer would that guy who came out in the movie Powder.........Sean Patrick Flannery, I think. Who would be a good voice for Galactus also???

Billy Zane has already got a sort of type casting around him which wouldnt suit it. Its got to be a unknown

[blah]

Van Dissel does look like the surfer over here...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/hkhairi/SilverSurfer1.jpg
but seriously, though, Van Dissel is very great!! But I don't see him as melancholy as the surfer, Dissel seems more confident.

[Infamy]

Its not really the look of Silver Surfer youd be worried about, that would mostly be done green screen and cgi if im being honest, the thing with surfer is he would have to have a real distinctive voice, youd have to be able to emote and bring out the pain of the character, basically because of the style of language he uses its very philosophical (sp?) almost shakespearian if you get my drift. such a complicated character to being to the screen quite possibly to complicated. If you do it make sure you do it great or not at all as i say.

Having said that Vin wouldnt be bad, Zane aswell but I wouldnt mind Hugo Weaving. BUT he is essentially doing this with V for Vendetta as you never see his face from behind the mask, according to reports his voicework in that film is out of this world but with it essentially being the same type of deal i cant see it happening.

[imago]

Ryan Reynolds has my vote. He has the physicality and the presence.

[BT18]

^ sorry but that's pretty retarded.

By "physicality" I'm assuming you're talking about having a muscular body. That isn't even a requirement. It's going to be all rendered. Not a guy with silver spraypainted onto his abs.

Reynolds range isn't good at all for this role. This isn't a case where I'm blasting a choice because it isn't mine. I could think of half a dozen actors who I think could work and am open to many more. But not Ryan Reynolds.

If you want to go for someone who's about Reynolds age, I'd say the best would be Heath Ledger. For one because he's shown he can open movie successfully, a couple times now in a row. And an even better reason is that he's playing a famous surfer Gregg Noll in an upcoming movie directed by Stacy Peralta. And it's always cool and often advantagous to see those little in connections with movies, those sort of homages to other things people do, it can often help them cross promote because people talk about those things they deem interesting.

[blah]

You know who would do a good silver surfer? Quentin Torantino!

[EdRyder]

Said it once,Il say it a thousand times...
Tim Roth
Do I even need to argue this?You think Billy friggin Zane has the chops or inner angst to play Norrin??
Vin Diesel??Is that a serious suggestion?You dont know your surfer to suggest such a thing

[BT18]

^ Tim Roth has been my pick for Galactus.

Did you also get the idea for his connection to this movie from the fact that Mr. Orange had a Silver Surfer poster in his apartment ?

anyway here's a list of people I'd try to get if I were directing (I hope David O. Russell or someone of his artistic equal or greater does direct)

John Cusack
Heath Ledger
Johnny Depp
Leonardo DiCaprio
Matt Damon
Josh Hartnett
Edward Norton

I don't think someone as big a star as some or most of them has to play every role. But I think why not when it could really help in the security of the picture and the credibility people will judge or (in some cases unfortunately) prejudge it on. And you aren't bound by the physical specificities that most comic book type roles are.

[The Geek Vault]

I think they should do what they did with Hellboy and have one guy do the voice and the other guy just a guy in a suit. The voice should be done by Ian Mcellen. If I could have a Silver Surfur though I'd have it be the guy King of the elfs from lord of the rings the one with the black hair forget his name but he could be good.

[CHEZ]

Over at aicn, there is a report that the studio has Keanu Reeves as the front runner for the role of SS. For either his own movie or to be introduced in FF2.

Keanu Reeves is not capable of espouting big philosophical dialogue without getting a big laugh.

Any thoughts?

[HERCULES]

i pray to galactus that this doesn't happen

[Kmack]

He's got the right stature, but doesn't have the acting capability to make the character believable. Bad choice, imo.

[boywonder13]

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22514

"Then I got an email from Masheen81, that this month's WIRED magazine reported that Keanu Reeves has been mentioned as the lead in a SILVER SURFER feature for Fox. Oddly, I feel that's perfect casting"---

I think he could get that emotionless side of the Silver Surfer. Not really a fan of Silver SUrfer. So not sure if he is cold.

[King Ruler]

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22514

"Then I got an email from Masheen81, that this month's WIRED magazine reported that Keanu Reeves has been mentioned as the lead in a SILVER SURFER feature for Fox. Oddly, I feel that's perfect casting"---

I think he could get that emotionless side of the Silver Surfer.

I agree.

[The Phantom]

I don't see any problem with the casting. He could definitely pull of that Zen Buddhist monk type of character. I think it's a pretty good idea. For Galactus I'd like to see either Christopher Lee or Ian Mcdiarmid at least do the voice.

[ShadowBoxing]

I don't have a problem with this. Keanu is dense and stiff on film....well guess what, so is Surfer. He is a dense, stiff emotionless guy playing a dense stiff emotionless character. Just have him pretend its Neo and we'll be fine

[dpm07]

This is actually great news if true. Keanu Reeves is really great, IMO. I like all his movies, and would thoroughly enjoy seeing him as Norrin Radd aka The Silver Surfer. My first choice for the role however, is still James Caviezel.

[skorponok]

I don't have a problem with this. Keanu is dense and stiff on film....well guess what, so is Surfer. He is a dense, stiff emotionless guy playing a dense stiff emotionless character. Just have him pretend its Neo and we'll be fine

:up:

[deemar325]

I'm down for Keanu as SS, as long as they keep his dialouge to a minimum.

[Sugarculted]

Ah, so he surfs once more! Lol. Well, if he can do it well in Point Break why not try a different type of surfing. He is a pretty good actor in my opinion. It's a nice pick.

[deemar325]

^ Ditto!

[The Phantom]

So does this mean Patrick Swayze is Galactus?

[ShadowBoxing]

I'm down for Keanu as SS, as long as they keep his dialouge to a minimum.exactly all he has to say is "BEHOLD!! the coming of Galactus"....then get knocked by Ben Grimm with his own board...get up say "oh my God what have I done"....then fight Galactus...real meaty role lemme tell ya

[Savage]

I'm actually digging this choice. :) I really hope we see him in FF2 but it seems they're heading for Doom again (Latveria and all). hmm...maybe by the third movie.

[The Phantom]

I think they could do Doom and Galactus in the same movie. Possibly even make them allies.

[Landis-Wolf]

James Earl Jones = Galactus!

[The Phantom]

I was think that also, but then people would instantly connect Galactus to Vader. I think James Earl Jones should've voiced Doom.

[Savage]

I always pictured Doom with just a thick european accent actually. Make it looks really odd hearing that voice behind a mask and seeing no trace of humanity but in his eyes. Galactus should be done by...well...not James Earl Jones. The comparisons will be endless...Even though I honestly can't think of anybody else right now besides the voice of Apocolypse in the X-men cartoon.

[Spider-Fan]

They could do a lot better than him. At least he is better than Vin would be.

[deemar325]

James Earl Jones = Galactus!


Hells yeah!!!:up:

[deemar325]

I always pictured Doom with just a thick european accent actually. Make it looks really odd hearing that voice behind a mask and seeing no trace of humanity but in his eyes. Galactus should be done by...well...not James Earl Jones. The comparisons will be endless...Even though I honestly can't think of anybody else right now besides the voice of Apocolypse in the X-men cartoon.

I always seen Lawrence Fishburn as Apocolypse.

[The Phantom]

I always pictured Doom with just a thick european accent actually. Make it looks really odd hearing that voice behind a mask and seeing no trace of humanity but in his eyes. Galactus should be done by...well...not James Earl Jones. The comparisons will be endless...Even though I honestly can't think of anybody else right now besides the voice of Apocolypse in the X-men cartoon.
For Galactus, I previously mentioned Chrisopher Lee and Ian McDiarmad. Lee has that atmospheric, theatrical type of voice, while McDiarmad could do his Emperor Palpatine voice. Also maybe Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, who voiced Kratos in God of War, or Keith David who voiced Arbiter in Halo 2.

[CHEZ]

The perfect actor for SS is Jim Caviezal. He has that weird demeanor, that strange alien typr of personality. Physically and height-wise he is perfect.

[Savage]

Great choices for galactus there. :)
Lawrence Fishburne. I can deal with that.

[BT18]

Both Reeves and Cavezial are dopes who wouldn't be good at all for this role. Physical matching doesn't friggin matter. It'll be a rendered character. You have an open pallette to get the best possible conveyer of the dialogue and seller to the public of the movie.

[CHEZ]

Both Reeves and Cavezial are dopes who wouldn't be good at all for this role. Physical matching doesn't friggin matter. It'll be a rendered character. You have an open pallette to get the best possible conveyer of the dialogue and seller to the public of the movie.


Jim Caviezal can't deliver the dialogue? Are ya kiddin'?
He's ideal for the role.

[The Phantom]

It seems that Caviezel continiously comes up as a candidate for these altruistic superhero roles ever since he did Passion of the Christ. First it was Superman, now it's Green Lantern and Silver Surfer. I think he'd be perfect for either Martian Manhunter or Hawkman.

[lordofthenerds]

Reeves is perfect for SS.:up:

[ShadowBoxing]

It seems that Caviezel continiously comes up as a candidate for these altruistic superhero roles ever since he did Passion of the Christ. First it was Superman, now it's Green Lantern and Silver Surfer. I think he'd be perfect for either Martian Manhunter or Hawkman.Green Lantern for me....he is used to playing military guys too

[Landis-Wolf]

The perfect actor for SS is Jim Caviezal. He has that weird demeanor, that strange alien typr of personality. Physically and height-wise he is perfect.

I've been saying that for a long time. He's a great choice. :up:

[Landis-Wolf]

It seems that Caviezel continiously comes up as a candidate for these altruistic superhero roles ever since he did Passion of the Christ. First it was Superman, now it's Green Lantern and Silver Surfer. I think he'd be perfect for either Martian Manhunter or Hawkman.

I always imagined Lawrence Fishbourne as MM...

[My vengeance]

Dude,like,KOWABUNGAAAAAA!

[co2]

There is no way that Reeves couls convey the nobility of the Surfer. That's an awfull choice.

[MJB]

Reeves as SS? Fine by me. I actually don't have a problwm with him as SS. Surfer is cold and emotionless, and Reeves has the right stature. Now while I doubt this is going to happen, unless Reeve's is getting top billing. I just don't see Reeves's getting cast. Well maybe but I just don't see cheap FOX paying him 15 million plus or secondly Reeves's signing on to a movie that's going to half @ss Galactus and the Surfer.

[The Phantom]

Why would they half ass the two most important characters in an SS movie?

[White_Howling]

I could see him as SS.... monotone and all that junk

[BT18]

Jim Caviezal can't deliver the dialogue? Are ya kiddin'?
He's ideal for the role.

he's in no way ideal. Maybe they can make Galactus into a hook-nosed money lender though. He'd fit for that kind of movie again.

[ShadowBoxing]

depends on Radd. The Norrin Radd of FF 48, 49 and 50 was dense and stiff. His nobility came from his actions more than his words. Since Surfer has since developed a personality. But in the coming of Galactus he was almost the mirror image of Neo....almost no personality whatsoever

[BT18]

And since when does an actor playing a near replica of another character they just got off a franchise playing ever ad anything to a performance?

[Savage]

Definately instills more confidence. I mean seeing that this guy has successful done it before, why can't he repeat it?

[The Phantom]

I can't see why Fox wouldn't see the financial benefits of casting Reeves into the role of SS.

[Philly Phanboy]

Over at aicn, there is a report that the studio has Keanu Reeves as the front runner for the role of SS. For either his own movie or to be introduced in FF2.

Keanu Reeves is not capable of espouting big philosophical dialogue without getting a big laugh.

Any thoughts?

The story sounds like complete BS. :o

[cookiva]

Reeves as SS? Fine by me. I actually don't have a problwm with him as SS. Surfer is cold and emotionless, and Reeves has the right stature. Now while I doubt this is going to happen, unless Reeve's is getting top billing. I just don't see Reeves's getting cast. Well maybe but I just don't see cheap FOX paying him 15 million plus or secondly Reeves's signing on to a movie that's going to half @ss Galactus and the Surfer.

The exact reason I know he wont be cast.


I do like the rumor, however...

[KingOfDreams]

Reeves would sound stupid debating philosophical concepts with himself like the Surfer does but I think he has the Surfer's calm demeaner down. I still think Caviezel is best for the role, though.

[MJB]

The exact reason I know he wont be cast.


I do like the rumor, however...


Actually i was being to kind to Fox, they well do an even worse job then half assing it.

[HighVoltage]

I´m not a big fan of Keanu "Whoa" Reeves, but I think his acting without emotions, could be good for Silver Surfer.

[Sugarculted]

So does this mean Patrick Swayze is Galactus?

Ah, I could imagine it now...

'Surfer! We're going for the most extreme ride ever! Every so many years, there comes this one chance to prove myself...eat the world!!!'

[Ronny Shade]

Surfer needs to be CG. It just wouldnt work any other way. Therefore, voice is the only thing that matters...and Keanu Reeves does NOT have the voice for Silver Surfer, he has the voice for California Surfer.

[WalkingDead]

Oy...
No, just no to Keanu Reeves as Silver Surfer.

Sure, he can hit the emotionless tone and vocal workings every once in a while. But he will not hold up to the philosophical debating and deep inner-thoughts that the Surfer has.

[BT18]

Keanu has more than filled his alotted share of big desirable scifi roles in the last few years. I thought all 3 Matrix sucked (actually I only saw the first one and avoided the far worse reviewed 2nd and 3rd), but it's obviously a huge franchise that tons of people would have wanted to play. Now with a Constantine franchise and "A Scanner Darkly", which has as much potential to be the best movie of the year as anything else I can think of, despite his limitations as an actor, it would be particularly grevious to hand this guy yet another geek icon to probably mediocretise.

[The Revengers]

Kip Pardue.

[Mrh7448]

Why should Laurence Fishburne be the Silver Surfer?

Okay awhile ago when they were releasing the multitudes of comic book movies. Star TV did interviews with various actors. In these interviews they asked these actors what superhero would they want to play.

Interviewer: "If you could play a comic book superhero, who would it be?"

LF: "Norinn Radd. You know who that is don't you?"
(Please note that he did actually say Norinn Radd and did not just come out with Silver Surfer.)

LF: " IT's the Silver Surfer"

This is why he should play him...

[Supercash]

I think Billy Zane would be a good Silver Surfer but who would you get to do the voice for Galactus, it needs to be somone with a powerful voice that makes you stand and listen

[Philly Phanboy]

You might want to check these threads out, Supercash:

Silver Surfer casting ideas (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188992)

Galactus casting ideas (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177266)

[Hawkeye]

Wasn't Keanu Reeves mentiond for the role if the character were to appear in the FF sequel?

[MJB]

Wasn't Keanu Reeves mentiond for the role if the character were to appear in the FF sequel?


I'm sure we could all pick a good actor for SS, but I like the idea of Reeves. The man has decent enough star power and the SS isn't exactly a well known comic. I think Reeve can pull it off.

[BT18]

You might want to check these threads out, Supercash:

Silver Surfer casting ideas (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188992)

Galactus casting ideas (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177266)

worth quoting post #2 because posts #3 and #4 didn't get the message.

[Wyrminarrd]

I don´t know if he´s been mentioned yet but what about the guy that plays Michael Scofield in Prison break, Wentworth Miller? I think that he could manage to handle the role well.

[Savage]

I'm actually really digging that choice. :)

[Spideykid]

Dwayne Johnson is the Great SilverSurfer!! :spidey:

http://img438.imageshack.us/img438/4538/surferspideykid5ul.th.jpg (http://img438.imageshack.us/my.php?image=surferspideykid5ul.jpg)

[Spider - Man]

Why should Laurence Fishburne be the Silver Surfer?

Okay awhile ago when they were releasing the multitudes of comic book movies. Star TV did interviews with various actors. In these interviews they asked these actors what superhero would they want to play.

Interviewer: "If you could play a comic book superhero, who would it be?"

LF: "Norinn Radd. You know who that is don't you?"
(Please note that he did actually say Norinn Radd and did not just come out with Silver Surfer.)

LF: " IT's the Silver Surfer"

This is why he should play him...


Why, because he knows the SS's real name?! So if...Martin Short was being interviewed and when asked the same question gave the same answer, HE would be perfect for the role?

Your logic is flawed. I would rather see LF do the voice for Galactus.

[KayTang999]

Philly Phanboy for James Badge Dale of "24"

Ricky_Tan and Wyrminarrd for Wentworth Miller of "Prison Break"

I like both idea though I am bias since I am a fan of both actors which I am really torn between the two.

[blind_fury]

Dwayne Johnson is the Great SilverSurfer!! :spidey:

http://img438.imageshack.us/img438/4538/surferspideykid5ul.th.jpg (http://img438.imageshack.us/my.php?image=surferspideykid5ul.jpg)
Bwahaha! :D

no seriously his personality is all wrong. :o

[blind_fury]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is perfect.

But I heard he doesn't do sci-fi movies. :(

[jdogg willie]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is perfect. But I heard he doesn't do sci-fi movies.

Um... Meyers has been in some movies on the Sci-Fi Channel

[Cyberella]

You know, I think Alan Tudyk would be perfect! He's a very versatile actor.

[batman7289]

Bad News Folks. Silver Silver Will Be Cgi

[kane9321]

Hugo Weaving or lawrence fishbourne should voice the surfer
he should be done totally in cgi