Who'd Be a Great MARTIAN MANHUNTER???

[Threshold]

Who would be your ideal Martian Manhunter?

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9544/martianmanhunterfinaljpg0sp.jpg

The perameters for the casting would be that the actor would embody the character as a martian via complex prosthetics and would also portray his most constantly assumed human form, John Jones. So the actor doesn't have to be a giant or the most well built guy, but he probably should be fairly tall with at least an athletic build. The actor would also have to ne a very strong dramatic and comedic performer. He would be required to portray very subtle emotions and convey a lot through his physical movements and eyes. His voice should also sound mature.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8223/garneymm3ne.jpg

Who, under those conditions, would you guys cast as the Martian Manhunter?

[War Lord]

Gary Coleman

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/coleman85.jpg

You can't get much more dramatic than, "What'cha talkin bout Willis!"

[Zaphod]

If someone say's Vin Deisel, I can't be held responsible for what I may do...

[Threshold]

This isn't necessarily who I'd want to portray the part, but I suppose I should set a more serious than jokey tone for the thread.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (Serenity, Love Actually, Amistad, upcoming The Inside Man)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8134/theoperative035dk.jpg

He's a solid actor who has done some very respectable work in his career. He's the kind of actor who would serve the story as well as instill J'onn with a real personality and not make him some monotone anyhero.

Again, don't take this as anything but a thought. He doesn't have to be of any particular ethnicity. Just has to be a good actor.

[The Chairman]

Daniel Day Lewis.

http://odeon.typepad.com/silverscreen/DanielDayL_Grani_981830_400.jpg
http://www.peeperstv.com/pictures/841840/danieldaylewis.jpg
http://images.aahceleb.com/poster/Daniel_Day_Lewis/10102912.jpg

[The Guard]

James Woods.

[LostSon88]

James Woods?

[Threshold]

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Daniel Day-Lewis
James Woods


Anyone else...?

[The_Raven]

Laurence Fishburne.

[Kane]

Prison Break's Dominic Purcell (Someone who could resemble and play both Detective John Jones AND Martian Manhunter).

http://i.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/020906/115758__johndoe_l.jpghttp://entimg.msn.com/i/150/TV/2/prison_break_dominic_purcell_150x225.jpg

[cerealkiller182]

^^^I like Purcell the best

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Yeah, he might be a good choice.

I dunno.....how about Denziel Washington? Manhunter sounds like a brother to
me on JLU.

[Kane]

Hes voiced by an african american actor on JLU but then appears as a caucasion man as 'Jone Jones' (his human form alias)

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Yeah, but the dude is a shape shifter. He could a dolphin if he wanted to really.

I dunno, I guess him being Martian leaves his race up in the air which is a good thing.

[Kane]

Well its just that 'Jon Jones' has been pretty distinguished in his comic book appearance... I suppose they could change his race but blah Id rather they didnt.

[Mr. Magoo]

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Daniel Day-Lewis sound like good choices. I don't know about Domenic Purcell because I haven't really seen him in enough stuff.

[terry78]

It could be a black, white, latino, asian, whoever. So long as they can convey his persona, as they'll be under prosthetics and enhanced by CG regardless.

[Threshold]

It could be a black, white, latino, asian, whoever. So long as they can convey his persona, as they'll be under prosthetics and enhanced by CG regardless.

Exactly, he just needs to be a good actor.

[terry78]

Hell, I'd suggest Daniel Dae Kim from Lost if they were looking for someone. I think he has that stoic thing that MM is known for.

[Dope Nose]

Christopher Judge

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

[Threshold]

Hell, I'd suggest Daniel Dae Kim from Lost if they were looking for someone. I think he has that stoic thing that MM is known for.

Holy crap, that's a great one! He's kinda short, but nevertheless he'd be a fantastic choice.

[cerealkiller182]

Chris Judge is cool to.

[Lone Wolf]

I'll post what I had said about someone playing the Martian in my other thread.

Nathan Fillion
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/ce/0304/NathanFillian_150x208.jpg


Or

Dominic Purcell
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/TV/2/prison_break_dominic_purcell_150x225.jpg

Either of the two IMO, would do the role justice.

[ToddIsDead]

Laurence Fishburne has been my number one choice for years.

[Mr. Magoo]

I don't know if Martian Manhunter should look "stoic." I'm not actually sure that's the vibe I get from him personally speaking.

[hippie_hunter]

Lawrence Fishbourne

[Eddie Dean]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg

[The Chairman]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg

Nice, I like it.

I'd still prefer DDL though.

[The Guard]

Yes, James Woods. Think about it. And then think about it some more. His voice would have to be altered, but since J'onn in an alien, that would make perfect sense.

[Slipping_Halo]

Laurence Fishburne

[Kane]

I'll post what I had said about someone playing the Martian in my other thread.

Nathan Fillion
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/ce/0304/NathanFillian_150x208.jpg

.

No way man. Fillion IS The Question!

[Kane]

It could be a black, white, latino, asian, whoever. So long as they can convey his persona, as they'll be under prosthetics and enhanced by CG regardless.

I guess they could reinvent the 'John Jones' identity into a different race, but Id prefer they didnt. I dont mind them reinventing lesser characters but MM/John is too central and hes been associated with that Detective JJ identity for decades....with the classic trenchcoat and hat.

[Dr.Dude]

Lawrence Fishburne has always been my choice, by far. His whole look, personality, voice, mannerisms.... he just is the Martian Manhunter. Just give him glowing eyes, some green skin and prosthetics and you're all set.

[captain_jimbo]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg

Great choice!:up:

[Threshold]

Seriously guys, just list a bunch of your favrorite actors who are in the age range between 20-60.

[Threshold]

Here's a few more casting ideas for J'onn (one or two of them are a little outside the box, but I think they'd work fine):

Dennis Haysbert (24, Jarhead, Far From Heaven, The Unit)

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/9704/heaven2ia.jpg

Victor Garber (Alias, Titanic, Legally Blonde)

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/6355/s3cast162ob.jpg

Vincent D'Onofrio (MIB, The Cell, Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, Full Metal Jacket)

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2448/donofrio6yi.jpg

Going with these guys would mean making J'onn a more mature character (I personally think he could be either young or old). D'onofrio is probably the most 'outside of the box' choice, but I think he'd be amazing. Most people are used to his really rough and loud work, but if you check out The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys or Thumbsucker, you see a really calm and tender side of him that makes me believe he could really work as J'onn. Haysbert and Garber both kick major ass and would own the role if they were to portray it.

[Ronny Shade]

Larry Fish would probably be my top choice.

Chris Judge, Dennis Haysbert also good

[Lone Wolf]

No way man. Fillion IS The Question!

Fillion has always been my top choice for the role of Question is ever a film was brought up, he could play both sides of Vic Sage and Question well IMO. I'm just saying he'd be great to play the human side of J'onn J'onzz, John Jones. I could easily see him play the private eye detective when not exploring his alien side of the Martian, and seeing what this world has to offer him. Both are roles I think he should consider doing if the films are ever green lighted from comic to big screen.

[Warhammer]

I guess they could reinvent the 'John Jones' identity into a different race, but Id prefer they didnt. I dont mind them reinventing lesser characters but MM/John is too central and hes been associated with that Detective JJ identity for decades....with the classic trenchcoat and hat.

I think Martian Manhunter could be any race. The point is him being green. The detective part wasn't as much as a main focus as the green alien form was. He could be black, latino, or asian and it wouldnt really matter.

:cool:

[Eddie Dean]

I like the idea of Dennis Haysbert, the guy's huge and he's got a great voice.

[Yellow Cyclone]

I like the idea of Dennis Haysbert, the guy's huge and he's got a great voice.
:up: :up:

[Dope Nose]

bit of an obvious choice but how about Carl Lumbly?

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

[Lone Wolf]

bit of an obvious choice but how about Carl Lumbly?

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

Lumbly voices the Martian in JLU, I think he could probably provide the voice to the character is ever there actually was a film.

[Threshold]

He did a fine job on JL/JLU, but if they were to make a full out Martian Manhunter movie, I'm not sure that they'd cast their voice from the cartoon. Kevin Conroy didn't do Batman and Tim Daly isn't doing Superman. He's a fine actor, but having been associated with the character in its animated form kind of cancels him out.

[Darthphere]

Ralph Fiennes.

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Lawrence Fishbourne or Carl Lumbly.

[Threshold]

Ralph Fiennes.

What would Ralph Fiennes not be good as? :D

[Darthphere]

What would Ralph Fiennes not be good as? :D


Exactly.:up: Its bettre than the obligatory Jude Law suggestion.

[ToddIsDead]

Jude Law:o

[Dope Nose]

Law dammit!

[Darthphere]

You guys sicken me.

[Threshold]

Offhand, here a few more names to consider...

Sean Bean
Karl Urban
Marton Csokas

[CLARKY]

bit of an obvious choice but how about Carl Lumbly?

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg


My thought exactly.Of course "they" don't take people from the cartoon into a film, but they should! when the actor looks the part.In this case he does!!
Carl Lumbly is tall, thin, can act the part ( ! ) , it's enough for me.The actor will have make up so one doesn't care if he's black or white or ...

[Brian Braddock]

Nic Cage :D

[Caliber]

I'll post what I had said about someone playing the Martian in my other thread.

Nathan Fillion
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/ce/0304/NathanFillian_150x208.jpg


Or

Dominic Purcell
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/TV/2/prison_break_dominic_purcell_150x225.jpg

Either of the two IMO, would do the role justice.

Fillion should be Hal Jordan not MM.

[Superman]

Christopher Judge

http://home.kendra.com/urania/stargate_sg1/tealc_s7.jpg
I'd be happy with him. :up: :)

[Diamondhead]

How about giving Denis Rodman a chance
Since they didn’t chose him to play the green goblin and his former wife Carmen Electra as Mary Jane

The man needs some cash before he ends up in the poor house!

[Soundwave88]

Christopher Judge

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

I could see it

[lateforwork]

Dominic Purcell all the way! He is so deep on Prison Break, even I catch myself a little choked up.

[Lone Wolf]

Fillion should be Hal Jordan not MM.

If Hal Jordan was ever considered to be the one putting on the ring in a live action GL film, yes.

[DavidTyler]

I'm not at all adverse to the idea of John Jones (J'onn J'onzz ..sp?) being black. I honestly think that Chris Judge would be a great choice. I've seen him (as we all have) on SG1 and could really appreciate his otherworldly take on MM.

BTW, MM has always been my favourite member of the JLA. I've been waiting for someone to put together a good, ongoing book featuring him. There were a few false starts. I guess none of the writers at DC have a strong enough handle on him.

[pifpaf]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg

good choice

[Threshold]

I'm beginning to get into Prison Break and I can see now why some people think Dominic Purcell would be a terrific J'onn, he's got the size and the look, but there's that sensetivity in his mannerisms and voice that just sell it. He could work...

[Lone Wolf]

I'm beginning to get into Prison Break and I can see now why some people think Dominic Purcell would be a terrific J'onn, he's got the size and the look, but there's that sensetivity in his mannerisms and voice that just sell it. He could work...

Purcell has always been my choice, next to Fillion though he's better suited for Hal Jordan or perhaps The Question. I chose him even before his role in Prison Break, he just had the right presence and look that could channel both the duality of J'onn J'onnz along with John Jones. Though there are other actors who could do the same, of course....

[bulok]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg


:up: Perfect choice. He's a good actor and he has the stature I would imagine of J'onn.

[The Question]

This isn't necessarily who I'd want to portray the part, but I suppose I should set a more serious than jokey tone for the thread.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (Serenity, Love Actually, Amistad, upcoming The Inside Man)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8134/theoperative035dk.jpg

He's a solid actor who has done some very respectable work in his career. He's the kind of actor who would serve the story as well as instill J'onn with a real personality and not make him some monotone anyhero.

Again, don't take this as anything but a thought. He doesn't have to be of any particular ethnicity. Just has to be a good actor.

Ooohhhh. Great choice.

No way man. Fillion IS The Question!

True that, my compatriot. True that. :up:

bit of an obvious choice but how about Carl Lumbly?

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

Obvious, but still a great choice.

He did a fine job on JL/JLU, but if they were to make a full out Martian Manhunter movie, I'm not sure that they'd cast their voice from the cartoon. Kevin Conroy didn't do Batman and Tim Daly isn't doing Superman. He's a fine actor, but having been associated with the character in its animated form kind of cancels him out.

Why should it cancell him out? Conroy would have made a good Batman back in the late 80s/early 90s. Only reason he wouldn't be chosen now is because he's a bit too old to play Batman as he's presented in the new franchise. And really, Tim Daly wouldn't be a bad Superman. But, he didn;t audition for the part. Lumbly is a very good screen actor, and would be perfect for the role.

Fillion should be Hal Jordan not MM.

Interesting thought. Still......

No way man. Fillion IS The Question!

[Tyler Durdon]

Liev Schreiber.

[bengali]

Martin sheen could play his secret Identity(haha), in the toons he is always an old man with a wife, then he has to show his true self. just wanted to put that out there!!!

[bengali]

I like the idea of Djimon Hounsou. he looks great for the part! but can he act, the part is my concern.

[terry78]

I like the idea of Djimon Hounsou. he looks great for the part! but can he act, the part is my concern.
How can you know the man and not know he has acting skills?

[bengali]

How can you know the man and not know he has acting skills?
Who said I knew him? he has the look, but I have no clue who the guy is, never saw him before!

[bulok]

Who said I knew him? he has the look, but I have no clue who the guy is, never saw him before!

He was in Gladiator with Russell Crowe, also more recently The Island with the Scottish guy (can't remember the name right now), and he was Dr Midnite in Constantine.

[Threshold]

He was in Gladiator with Russell Crowe, also more recently The Island with the Scottish guy (can't remember the name right now).

Ewan McGregor. He was Obi-Wan Kenobi for petes sake.

[LanternFan]

Lawrence Fishbourne
:up::up::up:

[Dr. Fate]

What about Djimon Hounsou?
http://img.stopklatka.pl/filmowcy/00700/00748/0.jpg
Works for me. :up:

[bulok]

Ewan McGregor. He was Obi-Wan Kenobi for petes sake.


wait what? Obi Wan was played by Sir Alec Guiness, unless i've stumbled on to an alternate universe :P

[Dr. Fate]

How about Evan Parke, the big black guy who played the sailor Hayes in the 2005 remake of King Kong?

[Threshold]

How about Evan Parke, the big black guy who played the sailor Hayes in the 2005 remake of King Kong?

He'd be okay, he certainly has a good look for it and an appropriate build. He's not exactly the best at dialogue (yet, thanks to alias, his singing voice has been revealed to be fairly exceptional). Then again, when has J'onn ever been the biggest talker?

add him to the list...

[Dr. Fate]

He'd be okay, he certainly has a good look for it and an appropriate build. He's not exactly the best at dialogue (yet, thanks to alias, his singing voice has been revealed to be fairly exceptional). Then again, when has J'onn ever been the biggest talker?

add him to the list...
I don't think J'onn's ever been much for conversation.

[The Question]

In terms of conversation, not so much. But J'onn's always big on inner monologues and giving deep and moving speeches to rally the troops.

[Kelso]

bit of an obvious choice but how about Carl Lumbly?

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

YES! He's a fantastic actor!

His role on JLU is simply icing on the cake. :D

[boywondernerdDC]

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

perfect

[Threshold]

http://www.alias-tv.com/imgs/s3cast12.jpg

perfect

But... he has cornrows now... :(

[kamillon66]

How about Billy Zane?

[Ronny Shade]

Dominic Purcell
Lawrence Fishburne
Christopher Judge