Young Magneto Casting Thread

[Electrix]

They may use a younger actor to portray Magneto.

Ian in 1965 aged 26.

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/1486.jpghttp://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0162.jpghttp://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0155.jpg

Ian in 1970 when he was 31.

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0121.jpg

Who do you think could play Eric?

[javon]

Wow! I thought it was just a look-alike who was gonna play him when i first took a glance at the pitcure! And did ya'll make this section Electrix?

[Ebil Gig]

:eek:Wow, Ian ages very nicely.

[Electrix]

Wow! I thought it was just a look-alike who was gonna play him when i first took a glance at the pitcure! And did ya'll make this section Electrix?

SuperHeroHype! removed the Non-Spoiler section as the film is out and made forums for Wolverine and Magneto as they are the next X-Men films to be worked on.

[Aiden]

In that first pic, I get a Karl Urban vibe for some reason.

But then I get Rhys Ifans which is even weirder...

[Decay]

I like the picture where he was 31!:)

[ico]

I think they should get the kid who played Eric during the deathcamp flashback in X1. He would be about 20something now. It would be nice for continuity.

[Electrix]

I think they should get the kid who played Eric during the deathcamp flashback in X1. He would be about 20something now. It would be nice for continuity.

I doubt he will look anything like Ian.

he has only acted in one other thing so he isnt much of an actor...

[phoenix_force]

How About Tom Cruise Lol

[Superbeasto]

How About Tom Cruise Lol
its a joke, right, we get it

[The Top Hat]

Depending on how old they make Magneto in this movie -

James Marsters

http://www.nndb.com/people/116/000103804/james-marsters-1.jpg

Seriously, there is a resemblance there. If not to play Magneto, then to play Quicksilver is another X-spinoff

[javon]

I doubt he will look anything like Ian.

he has only acted in one other thing so he isnt much of an actor...
Yeah. It's bad enough when he first appeared in X1 he didn't even look like him.

[ComicKoryn]

oh wow, James Marsters would be an awesome look a like casting. I just wonder if he has the presence to pull off the film mostly by himself, that's the only problem. I could see them casting someone that doesn't necessarily resemble Ian as he used to appear.

Also...I kinda want a somewhat buff Magneto, I missed that element in the movies.

[Iceman]

Ian looks better than I expected when he was younger.

[micky-fox]

Depending on how old they make Magneto in this movie -

James Marsters

http://www.nndb.com/people/116/000103804/james-marsters-1.jpg

Seriously, there is a resemblance there. If not to play Magneto, then to play Quicksilver is another X-spinoff

James Marsters would be a great Magneto, but I can't see him bringing across a 'Master of Magnetism' vibe. Although there is a resemblance, the actor needs to have a very dominating presence on film. Besides, James is getting a lot older now, and age is catching him. Even at the time that photo was taken, underneath he looks a bit worn without the make-up.

Also, I don't think I could see him as anyone other than Spike... :p

[cardslinger]

Whoever plays Magneto, needs to be an incredible actor to fallow in Ian Mckellon's footsteps. It's going to be hard seeing someone else in that role.

[micky-fox]

Whoever plays Magneto, needs to be an incredible actor to fallow in Ian Mckellon's footsteps. It's going to be hard seeing someone else in that role.

I know exactly how you feel. :(

[ComicKoryn]

well that settles it, we just need to clone Ian McKellen!

[cardslinger]

well that settles it, we just need to clone Ian McKellen!
That could work.:up: :p

[thorstone]

I have no clue who could fill this man's shoes.

[JustABill]

^ Exactly, whoever is cast as a young Magneto is never gonna fill Ian McKellan's shoes.

He's the most talented actor out of all the talented actors that worked on the X Films. He's easily the toughest to replace.

[micky-fox]

^ Exactly, whoever is cast as a young Magneto is never gonna fill Ian McKellan's shoes.

He's the most talented actor out of all the talented actors that worked on the X Films. He's easily the toughest to replace.

Yeah, at least... I'd even take that further and say that he's very possibly the best actor I've ever seen on the big screen. :up:

[ComicKoryn]

I'd say he's one of the best, definitely

[Manic]

well that settles it, we just need to clone Ian McKellen!
Does Ian have a partner? If not, we'll need a way to obtain a DNA sample...

[CaptainAwesome]

Has anyone considered Ewan McGregor yet? He's got the acting ability and I think he could pull off the look as well.

http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/bigpicture/images/ewanmcgregor.jpg

[Kurosawa]

I always wanted Jason Issacs as Magneto.

http://www.twwn.net/DidYouKnow/isaacs1.jpg

[xwolverine2]

I always wanted Jason Issacs as Magneto.

http://www.twwn.net/DidYouKnow/isaacs1.jpg
he doesnt have a deep/powerful enough voice..... ITS ALL ABOUT THE VOICE.

the only man ive ever heard that can match ians voice is christopher lee.
and they were in LOTR together!:eek: (like jackie chan and jet li being together!:eek: )

[ComicKoryn]

yeah, as far as acting talent and vocal abilities, I highly doubt any of todays younger actors can match that level of perfection. Ian McKellen is an artist in his craft, it's very difficult to see anyone else bring across Magneto as well as he has. Whoever they cast, God help him.

[XCharlieX]

Wheres the kid that was in x1 flashback? he should be in his teens now.

[MJB]

Jude law.

[micky-fox]

yeah, as far as acting talent and vocal abilities, I highly doubt any of todays younger actors can match that level of perfection. Ian McKellen is an artist in his craft, it's very difficult to see anyone else bring across Magneto as well as he has. Whoever they cast, God help him.

You said it. :up:

[Lil_Flip246]

Depending on how old they make Magneto in this movie -

James Marsters

http://www.nndb.com/people/116/000103804/james-marsters-1.jpg

Seriously, there is a resemblance there. If not to play Magneto, then to play Quicksilver is another X-spinoff He's too old now.

[Spider-Fan83]

He's too old now.
at 45, he's still a lot younger then Ian McKellen(67), though I do see the resembles, and I think he could pull it off, hes to recognizable from his other roles, like "spike", and most poeple wouldn't be able to get over that.
http://www.tvsnob.com/images/jamesmarsters-thumb.jpg

[thorstone]

i have come to the conclusion noone can play Magneto in any possible spinoff except McKellen; i will not accept a POS actor getting the part just on looks.

[Spider-Fan83]

i have come to the conclusion noone can play Magneto in any possible spinoff except McKellen; i will not accept a POS actor getting the part just on looks.
I guess it depends on if its for a new actors to bet he star of the movie or just younger versiond of him to play him in quick flash backs, like the one at teh begining of x1

[Dark Knight]

well if Paul Bettany is not cast as Joker....then I think Bettany would be an ideal choice as a younger version Lenchnerr/Magneto.

[MJB]

well if Paul Bettany is not cast as Joker....then I think Bettany would be an ideal choice as a younger version Lenchnerr/Magneto.


Yeah he would be cool, but isn't he a bit tall?

[iceberg325]

Has anyone considered Ewan McGregor yet? He's got the acting ability and I think he could pull off the look as well.

http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/bigpicture/images/ewanmcgregor.jpg

I dont think he'll be good at all. How old is he anyway?

[CaptainAwesome]

He's 35 so he'd be just around the right age to play most any part in Magneto's life.

[iceberg325]

I just cant picture it. I dont think hes good for the part at all.

[ILuvCyclops]

Whoever plays Magneto, needs to be an incredible actor to fallow in Ian Mckellon's footsteps. It's going to be hard seeing someone else in that role.

Agree :up:

[Spider-Fan83]

I don't think were talking about casting someone to replace him completely, just younger versions of him for flash back scene or what not, thought I thought they did a good job of making him look 20 years yonger in the movie.
http://f5.putfile.com/6/16310281357.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/)http://f5.putfile.com/6/16310283649.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/)

[cardslinger]

I hope they use that technology wherever they can in the Magneto movie.

[ILuvCyclops]

Was good technology they used. Was impressed by it!

[Manic]

The technology they used to make Ian look younger was fine for X3, but they were sitting down the whole time. Ian just doesn't have the body language of a younger man. Happens to everyone with age.

[Gotendbz-2]

He looked like one of The Beatles when he was younger!







________________________________________________

I am awesome!!
:supes:

[iceberg325]

The technology they used to make Ian look younger was fine for X3, but they were sitting down the whole time. Ian just doesn't have the body language of a younger man. Happens to everyone with age.

It was cool but looked a little funny to me.

[Hypestyle]

...perhaps an unknown..

[Manic]

...perhaps an unknown..
Your logic has no place here. ;)

[sc12een17am3]

James Marsters would be a great young adult Magneto. since we know he can act as both as a good and evil character as Spike.

[Lil_Flip246]

...perhaps an unknown.. :up:

[Vilya]

I think Thomas kretschmann would make a good young magneto.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/photoshare108/thomaskretschmann.jpg

[nosebleed.]

They could always hire someone to play him visually and let Ian dub his voice over it later...ala SM:TM.

[Slim_X]

They could always hire someone to play him visually and let Ian dub his voice over it later...ala SM:TM.
What's SM:TM. Spider-Man:The Movie?:confused:

[nosebleed.]

What's SM:TM. Spider-Man:The Movie?:confused:

Superman: The Movie

Spider-Man was just called Spider-Man.

[Mdizzle]

I think Thomas kretschmann would make a good young magneto.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/photoshare108/thomaskretschmann.jpg

Who is this guy again? Don't recall. Is the movie planning on featuring him as a teenager as well?

[Mdizzle]

By him I mean Mags. lol

[Cyclops]

Jason Isaacs, AKA Captain Hook, AKA bad guy in "Patriot", aka Lucius Malfoy.

[lokisixnine]

ugh i certinaly hope theu use a younger actor

[Vilya]

He's the ship captain in King Kong, and the german officer in The Pianist. :P



Who is this guy again? Don't recall. Is the movie planning on featuring him as a teenager as well?

[Cyclops]

ugh i certinaly hope theu use a younger actor

He IS younger. Younger than Ian McKellen. You'd seriously want a twenty-something year old Magneto?

[Sagitarrius]

^ Exactly, whoever is cast as a young Magneto is never gonna fill Ian McKellan's shoes.

He's the most talented actor out of all the talented actors that worked on the X Films. He's easily the toughest to replace.


they are not going to "replace" Ian .. just place more of a emphasis
early era of a younger Magneto and the horrors and persecutions that
he faced in the Holocaust events.
Ian is going to have " spots " where he appears.

i'm interested to see how they pull off the PG -ratings in a such a
tragic and heartbreaking
that's why the " director " of this Magneto film is going to be so incredibly important in making this
it's going to be more focused on the prejudice and persecution of being
" indifferent " from others based on race/mutation that's going to
draw the sympathetic emotions from this film........

it's a good thing because non of the Xmen films really succeeded in making
the prejudice/acceptance issue really heartfelt as i thought.
This is going to be one of the magic of making MAGNETO film work. ..
its up to the producers to find the right director to make the perfect fit.

if Magneto film is very successful in " moving " the movie critics and the viewing public audience, then that will be all that more successful for any other upcoming Xmen film as new fans and admirers will even further interested in the unique, aspiring " mystique " of the Xmen.

...in short , they will want to know more, experience more ...see more - whether Magneto or Wolverine.

in fact, i previously posted that they need a bigger focus and emphasis
on a newer villain ( apocalypse?) but if "magneto" film is definitely a big hit at the BO, then incoming viewers are going to want see more of Magneto than ever and producers/writers/directors are going to have to
find a way to involve big, major emphasis on Wolverine, Magneto and Apocalypse leading the way in the next Xmen film.

:wolverine

[Cyclops]

Normally, I'd say that Apocalypse is too ridiculous a villain to fit into an X-Film, but after X3, anything's possible. Though to properly continue in tone from X3, they'll need Obnoxio the Clown.

[Chuck_the_bear]

James Marsters is pretty damn good i hope they do cast him

and sadly I am saying this but

Ryan Gosling

[Mdizzle]

^^^ are you serious? i dunno i'm a fan after seeing the goodness he can do in Murder by Numbers...but as quicksilver? (that is who we're referring to...or do you mean young magneto?) i dunno. that's an interesting one tho lol

[N_z0]

Okay can people stop suggesting James Marsters as any Marvel character. It's almost getting as ridiculous as Vin Diesel as anyone. He's not a very good actor and he's ugly as hell. :p

[neotheone]

is Young Magneto gonna be in the movie long enough to get that good of an actor?

[Rizor]

How young is Magneto supposed to be in this?

I was looking at some of the X-Men 3 aged down pics and got a Ralph Fiennes vibe. An amazing actor to boot. May be too old if they're going for younger, but he and Ian share a similar features (large nose, piercing eyes, similarly shaped heads).

[TNC9852002]

Based on what I remember about the direction of the movie, they'll probably start off with him as a teenager, and then as a man in his mid-30's..

-TNC

[Mdizzle]

Okay can people stop suggesting James Marsters as any Marvel character. It's almost getting as ridiculous as Vin Diesel as anyone. He's not a very good actor and he's ugly as hell. :p

hilarious, lol.

[Antonello Blueberry]

I think both Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Ewan McGregor have the looks and acting abilities to pass a young Ian McKellen.

[Mdizzle]

I love McGregor as an actor but don't know about the look necessarily.

[flavio_lebeau]

McGregor sure has the "Mckellen nose". And they're both Mc :p anyway, i think he is good and has a defining voice. I'd like him to play young Magneto.

[Mdizzle]

For some reason I just can't see it...maybe I can't imagine him as someone about to turn to the dark side...lol.

[MJB]

I think both Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Ewan McGregor have the looks and acting abilities to pass a young Ian McKellen.


Not McGregor, but Meyers would be cool.

[flavio_lebeau]

For some reason I just can't see it...maybe I can't imagine him as someone about to turn to the dark side...lol.
you'd think he would start singing "I hope you dont mind, iiiiiiiii hope you doooooon't mind, that i put down to ashes, this entire building, in search for my riiiiiiiiights"? :p
i think he's a good actor enough...

[M.O.Steel]

at 45, he's still a lot younger then Ian McKellen(67), though I do see the resembles, and I think he could pull it off, hes to recognizable from his other roles, like "spike", and most poeple wouldn't be able to get over that.


In Masters defense, i never saw him as spike when i watched smallville. But i don't think that should be a problem because great actors can overcome all that stuff, and make each character their own.

Before i came here, i was thinking Paul Bettany would be a good younger Magneto, but i think i'm going to change to Masters as my #1 choice.

[Clobberin' Time]

Ewan McGregor seconded.

[Mysterio]

How about Jason Statham?

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Jason-Statham-Wants-To-Be-The-Next-Bond-2.jpg


http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9021/magnetorz5.jpg

[Electrix]

How about Jason Statham?

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Jason-Statham-Wants-To-Be-The-Next-Bond-2.jpg


I think he has the look. He is British like Mckellen so the accent will be suited.

Its just that Jason rarely does anything other than the action flicks like the Transporter. He's typecast. Magneto will be have more drama involved and I dont know if he is a capable actor. If he is capable it would be a good choice.

[batboy99]

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[Penguin]

I'd say Karl Urban.

[batboy99]

no karl urban is more....thor the na young magneto

[Penguin]

I Think he'd do good.

[batboy99]

nah

[Penguin]

Yes

[batboy99]

no:o please dont be another jrpstarwars

[batboy99]

JRPstarwars is an idiot with really bad castings lol

[batboy99]

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[Spider-Fan83]

I might go with Neal McDonough, for late 30's early 40's Magneto
http://images.zap2it.com/20040517/nealmcdonough_medicalinvestigation_240.jpg

[Vilya]

Thomas Kretschmann would be good young magneto, he has similar features as Ian.

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/1893/tkretschmla300zf9.jpg

[Mr. Socko]

I wouldn't mind them using the CG to just make Ian look younger.

If then I'm all for Ewan.

[batboy99]

I might go with Neal McDonough, for late 30's early 40's Magneto
http://images.zap2it.com/20040517/nealmcdonough_medicalinvestigation_240.jpghe'd be a great older QS

[Weadazoid]

you know if he could ever get past/hide the souther accent...and I came up with this a long time ago.

I always thought Mather McConaughy, had the right facial; structure to match up with Ian

He certainly has the acting chops as well.


those that think Statham is too action oriented need to go back and look at some of his very early work.... Snatch is a good example of just how good an actor he is and he doesn't always need to be Mr. Action

[batboy99]

matthew mcconaughy,lol

[ToriL90]

How about Jason Statham?

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Jason-Statham-Wants-To-Be-The-Next-Bond-2.jpg



http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9021/magnetorz5.jpg


He doesn't really look anything like Ian, though. Hopefully, they'll be able to use a LOT of the age regression technology. :yay:

[Advanced Dark]

What about that guy who played the lead villain in the Blade TV series??? He was actually a damn good villain in a mediocre show. Neil Jackson:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1337982/

[Punitore]

i think one of the best choices would be gaspard ulliel ..but what about daxflame??? http://youtube.com/watch?v=QurrQsNJy_Q
..for the even younger magneto! :woot: i think he looks exactly like ian mckellen when he was a kid ..and he's a good actor as well :whatever:

[TNC9852002]

I'm still pushing for an unknown actor...Relatively unknown anyway. All of the rest of the cast can be A and B-listers...

-TNC

[miltonh]

Jim Sturgess

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/24/24/21/10f.jpg

[Prop_Replicas]

i'd also like an unknown actor. sometimes i just can't get actors PAST characters out of my head when i see them in different films

[Penguin]

I'd say Karl Urban.

[scorchedmuse]

I really like Karl Urban but I'm not so sure I can see him in the part.

Has there been any rumors or anything on who is actually being considered for to play Magneto?

[Keyser Soze]

It's an unconventional casting choice, but I think Paddy Considine could be a really good young Magneto.

[Advanced Dark]

I thought the villain from the Blade TV series was a perfect Magneto.

Neil Jackson:

Here'a video: t8mVnQfEsr0

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/2617/NeilJackso_Grani_3889740_400.jpg.html?path=pgaller y&path_key=Jackson%2C%20Neil%20(IV)&seq=3

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Events/2617/NeilJackso_Grani_3889740_400.jpg (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/hh/1337982/iid_1009502.jpg.html?path=pgallery&path_key=Jackson%2C%20Neil%20(IV)&seq=4)

[Advanced Dark]

I'd say Karl Urban.

Is Karl Urban the default choice for every superhero film or is that Jude Law? His name is everywhere.

[Electrix]

James McAvoy?

http://film.onet.pl/_i/plotki/duze/i/ian_mckellen_magneto.jpghttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/photoshot10.jpg?t=1189200316




http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/RszHmpg10995469.jpg?t=1189200461http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_11486_bmcav02_122_512lo.jpg?t=1189200478

[BobJM]

Is he a good actor?

Personally, I was thinking of the guy who played Hannibal in Hannibal Rising. He's got the right look and he can play the origin of a madman pretty well.

[Electrix]

Is he a good actor?


Yep, I think he's good. He's just done Atonement with Keira Knightly and is filming Wanted with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. I suppose that doesn't prove that he can act but before he went onto movies he was on British TV and was great.

Personally, I was thinking of the guy who played Hannibal in Hannibal Rising. He's got the right look and he can play the origin of a madman pretty well.

This guy?

http://www.gaybelfast.net/images/Gaspard_Ulliel.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Gaspardgfdl.PNG

[Antonello Blueberry]

Is he a good actor?

Very good. Waiting for Atonement (which I'm seeing probably tomorrow), I'd suggest to see "The last king of Scotland" nice movie with great performances of both McAvoy and Forest Whitaker.

[Punitore]

James McAvoy?

http://film.onet.pl/_i/plotki/duze/i/ian_mckellen_magneto.jpghttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/photoshot10.jpg?t=1189200316




http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/RszHmpg10995469.jpg?t=1189200461http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_11486_bmcav02_122_512lo.jpg?t=1189200478


perfect!

[flavio_lebeau]

James Mcavoy would be really nice. :up: And I see some Mckellenish nose there on the third pic.

[Electrix]

Some more James McAvoy because David Goyer may visit these forums :D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/1116.jpghttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_OUT17882444.jpg


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/0830.jpghttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_02_G_001.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/magneto.gifhttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_Set8_12.jpg

[Electrix]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_17.jpghttp://www.sgn.org/sgnnews13/pictures/DEEP-IanMckellen%20(WinCE).jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_McAvoyHG1917562.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_londonpremiere7t_sized.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_12234_LKOS_02_122_435lo.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/GoodyUK06/normal_bscap057_001.jpg

[Antonello Blueberry]

The hard part will be finding a young Patrick Stewart.

[patrickbateman]

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/704/704451/x3-magneto1_1146613536.jpg

Young Magneto
http://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton01.jpghttp://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton03.jpg


Young Charles
http://www.nndb.com/people/886/000025811/osment-sized.jpg
http://www.popentertainment.com/patrickstewart01.jpg

by the way do we have any clue how old are they going to be in this movie?

[Electrix]

The hard part will be finding a young Patrick Stewart.

Its hard because we need to see what people look like when they are bald. They need to find someone who has the facial structure similar to Patrick.

[BobJM]

Yea, I can't picture people bald. It's too hard for me, thus I'm useless in finding a young Xavier.

[BobJM]

http://www.gaybelfast.net/images/Gaspard_Ulliel.jpg

Gaspard Ulliel. I just thought of him becuase he managed to humanize Hannibal Lecter, doing the same for Magneto wouldn't be hard for him. Plus, he's got a resemblence to Sir Ian.

[flavio_lebeau]

I think this Gaspard is too pretty boy...and young. Isn't Mags in his late twenties/early thirties in the movie? He looks like an 18 years old...imo.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Time for a poll?
McAvoy, Ulliel, McGregor, Rhys Meyers, Sturgess?

[Electrix]

Time for a poll?
McAvoy, Ulliel, McGregor, Rhys Meyers, Sturgess?

Would you like to make it or shall I?

:D

[Antonello Blueberry]

Would you like to make it or shall I?

:D
I was waiting for some last minute nominations.

[Electrix]

I was waiting for some last minute nominations.

I'll nominate Jude Law, simply because he looks a bit like a young Ian McKellen.

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0021.jpghttp://www.facade.com/celebrity/photo/Jude_Law.jpg

[flavio_lebeau]

I'd be torn between McGregor and McAvoy. Both great actors, both look like Ian, and both have the nose. They even have the Mc thing going on :(

[miltonh]

At this moment, I want Jim Sturgess or James McAvoy.

[Punitore]

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0021.jpghttp://www.clipser.com/vimages/476026eb231804b231870aebfba4f13f1.jpg

[Phoenix_Rising]

I think James McAvoy is a great actor but Ewan McGregor is as well and he looks more like a young Ian Mckellen, just take a look for yourselves:-

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8400/youngmagnetobi1.png

[Mr. Socko]

I agree Ewan is a great choice. Do we know what years this film will take place in?

[miltonh]

I think James McAvoy is a great actor but Ewan McGregor is as well and he looks more like a young Ian Mckellen, just take a look for yourselves:-

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8400/youngmagnetobi1.png


In the movie, Magneto will be in his late 20s. And McGregor is 36. I know that he looks young, but still he is too old. :cwink:

[flavio_lebeau]

In the movie, Magneto will be in his late 20s. And McGregor is 36. I know that he looks young, but still he is too old. :cwink:
Do we really know if he will be in his twenties? Because he will have a wife and kids. I don't think there's a problem at all on Ewan playing him.

[miltonh]

Do we really know if he will be in his twenties? Because he will have a wife and kids. I don't think there's a problem at all on Ewan playing him.


In one script review says that Magneto and Charles are in their late 20s.

[Electrix]

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0021.jpghttp://www.clipser.com/vimages/476026eb231804b231870aebfba4f13f1.jpg

Daxflame is wierd.

[Punitore]

ahahahahaa ..he is. someone should contact him and tell him he should be cast as young magneto, i would like to see his reaction...

[TKing]

I wouldn't mind if Ewan played him. :up:

[Apollo]

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0021.jpghttp://www.clipser.com/vimages/476026eb231804b231870aebfba4f13f1.jpg

LOL! Thats great! :woot:

[The Original Bamfer]

James McAvoy?

I don't know. He looks like him in some pictures; not in others.

Is he a good actor?

Personally, I was thinking of the guy who played Hannibal in Hannibal Rising. He's got the right look and he can play the origin of a madman pretty well.

I'm definitely against type-casting. :down



Young Magneto
http://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton01.jpghttp://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton03.jpg


Young Charles
http://www.nndb.com/people/886/000025811/osment-sized.jpg

by the way do we have any clue how old are they going to be in this movie?

Too young. And I'm not sure they're chops are fit for these roles.

http://www.ianmckellen.us/images/0021.jpghttp://www.clipser.com/vimages/476026eb231804b231870aebfba4f13f1.jpg

Of course! :up:

I think James McAvoy is a great actor but Ewan McGregor is as well and he looks more like a young Ian Mckellen, just take a look for yourselves:-



I'd be alright with him if they had to go with a big name. But, like others have mentioned, I think they'd be better off finding a no-name.

[Magneto]

I'd say either just do what they did to him in X3 in the first part, where he looks like 30 years younger, and if not they they should just use Karl Urban

[OB1 Kenobi]

While I initialy thought of this guy for Xavier when I looked at the pic I immediately thought Magneto. Its Jonathan Rhys Meyers from Mission Impossible 3.

http://media.movieweb.com/news/04.2007/tudors.jpg

The pic is from The Tudors where he plays King Henry VIII.

[zanos]

Clive Owen.

[The Bat]

So far...I think You Guy's have come up with three really good choices:

1.)Jude Law
2.)Ewan McGregor
3.)Jonathan Reys Meyers

[ComicChick]

i really like the McAvoy casting suggestion

[Vilya]

My casting for a middle aged magneto

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/photoshare108/magneto.jpg

[Neto Magnus]

My casting for a middle aged magneto

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/photoshare108/magneto.jpg

Who dat is? He kinda looks like Xavier though.

[DoctorJones]

Looks like the captain from Peter Jackson's King Kong.

[Vilya]

Yep that's him Thomas Kretschmann, he was also in The Pianist and Blade

[Sawyer]

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/704/704451/x3-magneto1_1146613536.jpg

Young Magneto
http://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton01.jpghttp://www.charlottedeermanagement.com/tomfelton03.jpg


Young Charles
http://www.nndb.com/people/886/000025811/osment-sized.jpg
http://www.popentertainment.com/patrickstewart01.jpg

by the way do we have any clue how old are they going to be in this movie?

NNNNOOOOOOOO. Absolutely not.

[Storm22]

McAvoy would be a great choice to play young Magneto!

[blackcobra]

yeah, as far as acting talent and vocal abilities, I highly doubt any of todays younger actors can match that level of perfection. Ian McKellen is an artist in his craft, it's very difficult to see anyone else bring across Magneto as well as he has. Whoever they cast, God help him.


Tell me about it, whoever they decide on casting has some astronomical shoes to fill! Ian McKellan is the greatest comic movie villain ever!

[blackcobra]

Now that I think about it. They could of casted Ben Foster as Magneto! He has the evil within him to pull off this part magnificently. **** X-Men 3, not only did it ruin the ending to a wornderful franchise. It also stole our Magneto!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/cetawayo/Ben_Foster_Picture.jpg

[M.O.Steel]

I think James McAvoy is a great actor but Ewan McGregor is as well and he looks more like a young Ian Mckellen, just take a look for yourselves:-

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8400/youngmagnetobi1.png

i think this is an awesome choice.

[The Bat]

All the Pic's post of James McAvoy have Me convinced that He has the "Look", to played Magnito! And We already know He has the acting chops & intensity to play the Character...so He's definately My #1 Choice!:cwink:

[Mdizzle]

I think James McAvoy is a great actor but Ewan McGregor is as well and he looks more like a young Ian Mckellen, just take a look for yourselves:-

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8400/youngmagnetobi1.png

That picture is just fabulous; other than Ewan I would have to go with McAvoy as well...

Whoever they do choose, the guy has definitely got to have depth as an actor though...not sure whether he's gonna thrill or disappoint!

[FaT_tONle]

**** it... I am going with McAvoy...


http://www.cucare.com/mckellen/images/0025.jpghttp://www.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/james-mcavoy-pic.jpg

[The Bat]

I agree that Ewan would be a GREAT Choice...but He is 36 Years old, and a little on the short side. And I also brings with Him more Bagage...from His many Roles(Obi Wan Anyone?). McAvoy doesn't have that problem...He Is the Man!!:cwink:

[Angamb]

**** it... I am going with McCavoy...


http://www.cucare.com/mckellen/images/0025.jpghttp://www.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/james-mcavoy-pic.jpg

:wow:

No more words needed.

He's our actor.

[Storm22]

McGregor or McAvoy would be great casting either way. They need a well established and known actor for the role anyway.

[X-Maniac]

McAvoy is spot on...McGregor is great too!

[Sawyer]

I'm all for McAvoy or McGregor. :up::up:

[Pluto]

It should be the guy who played the bad buy in The Harrison Ford movie Firewall!

[Michellemabelle]

Gaspard Ulliel (Hannibal Rising) would be a great Magneto.

http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/G/h/O/hannibalrisingpic7.jpg

[littlerivers]

It should be the guy who played the bad buy in The Harrison Ford movie Firewall!


I absolutey agree. Paul Bettany would be so solid for a younger Magneto.

http://www.celebirony.com/foto/attori/Paul_Bettany/paul_bettany_grande3.jpg

[FaT_tONle]

I see some Mckellen in Bettany...

[arivin923]

bettany is already jarvis though!

[Electrix]

I'm sure being the voice of a house in Iron Man doesn't mean you cannot appear and any other comic book movie ever.

[FaT_tONle]

He's got the facial structure... if he can deepen that voice he'd be good... and stop with the Jarvis... that's the stupidest argument you can make...

[The Original Bamfer]

He's got the facial structure... if he can deepen that voice he'd be good... and stop with the Jarvis... that's the stupidest argument you can make...

I don't think arivin923 was using that as a serious argument.

[Kellys Heroes]

wouldn't mag be younger in this movie than these actors; wouldn't mag in his teens during most of this movie?

[Michellemabelle]

wouldn't mag be younger in this movie than these actors; wouldn't mag in his teens during most of this movie?

That's why I picked Gaspard Ulliel. A much younger actor, and I think a fine choice for a character like Magneto.

[Mdizzle]

That's why I picked Gaspard Ulliel. A much younger actor, and I think a fine choice for a character like Magneto.

McAvoy looks super young though--he could pass for late teens early 20s

[Peter McCabe]

McGregor woulda been great for a film where Magneto is in his 30s/40s.

he still doesn't have the right eyes though.

McAvoy I think is closer to McKellen in the eye department, but not the rest of his face.

Bettany and the Hannibal kid are completely wrong.

Bettany I like as an actor but can't see any resemblance between him and McKellen. He'd make a great Magneto if McKellen's Magneto was being re-invented - kinda like what they did with Stryker and Danny Huston.

this is really tough casting.

is Haley Joel Osment still a candidate for Xavier?

[Mdizzle]

is Haley Joel Osment still a candidate for Xavier?

What work has he done since the sixth sense & A.I.? I don't recall seeing him since...that could just be me. I saw a pic awhile ago...seems to be going through that weird/awkward teen stage (ps how old is he now anyway?)

[FaT_tONle]

He was in a flick with Michael Caine and Robert Duval.

[Peter McCabe]

this is osment in 2007 after he shot his latest movie "home of the giants"

*there are definitely alot of similarities, particularly in the eyes. he's also got the perfect age, turns 21 in april

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5449/osmentve1.jpg

[littlerivers]

I still think Paul Bettany is best for Magneto, with McGregor as a close second choice, but I thought I'd offer up a new name to consider for Magneto:

Ben Whishaw
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/twostepsfromruin/perfume_movie_image_ben_whishaw__7_.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/twostepsfromruin/0155.jpg


I really think it's going to be so difficult to cast this movie.

And Osment as Xavier? Get real. What an awkward looking, no talent actor.

I'm thinking Cillian Murphy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/twostepsfromruin/cmurphy-1-1-1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/twostepsfromruin/claudius11_gall.jpg

[Peter McCabe]

Bettany = too old.

McGregor = too old.

Whishaw = too old.

the script has Erik and Charles in their early 20s.

*I dont think Osment is a GREAT choice, just the right age and has similar eyes to Patrick Stewart's. I honestly want someone MUCH better.

they're gonna have to bring in some unknowns for this :cwink:

[Spider-Fan83]

Christopher Egan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0250659/)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7155/image6g.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sebastian Stan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659221/)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8310/image12m.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9334/82014154.jpghttp://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7916/82014146.jpg (http://imageshack.us]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7916/82014146.jpg)[/URL]

[Mdizzle]

^^ i don't like either of those choices.

[NinJustice 2XI]

If Hayden Christensen can abstain from being EMO than I'd give him a shot.:word:

[NinJustice 2XI]

I just hope they don't botch Deadpool... If that's lost I don't know what to believe in anymore

[mrsparkle]

While I initialy thought of this guy for Xavier when I looked at the pic I immediately thought Magneto. Its Jonathan Rhys Meyers from Mission Impossible 3.

http://media.movieweb.com/news/04.2007/tudors.jpg

The pic is from The Tudors where he plays King Henry VIII.

Perfect.

[Sawyer]

Christopher Egan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0250659/)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7155/image6g.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sebastian Stan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659221/)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8310/image12m.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9334/82014154.jpghttp://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7916/82014146.jpg (http://imageshack.us]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7916/82014146.jpg)[/URL]

Yeah, I dont see that at all... the blonde kid for Magneto, maybe. But the other guy as Prof. X? No way.

[Schlosser85]

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is too tall to match Patrick Stewart. Stewart is not a big man at all.

[M.O.Steel]

Bettany = too old.

McGregor = too old.

Whishaw = too old.

the script has Erik and Charles in their early 20s.

*I dont think Osment is a GREAT choice, just the right age and has similar eyes to Patrick Stewart's. I honestly want someone MUCH better.

they're gonna have to bring in some unknowns for this :cwink:

i don't agree with the TOO OLD.

[M.O.Steel]

Christopher Egan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0250659/)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7155/image6g.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sebastian Stan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659221/)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8310/image12m.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

(http://imageshack.us]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7916/82014146.jpg)[/URL]

if anything, i would flip them, but i still don't see it.

[javphonic]

As mentioned above I could see Hayden Christenson in the role, but what about Christian Coulson (30) Tom Riddle in Harry Potter, but he looks younger than 30
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1978/tomriddle.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tomriddle.jpg)

Funny, the 2 people I see in the role of Marvel's greates villain have Christ in their names

[PowerCosmic]

Am i the only one who is thinking Tom Hardy?
Okay here's why I want him:
1. He's British
2. He looks stunnily like young Ian.
3. He's a damn good actor.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb268/lukem77/tomian.jpg

He could easily play a young Magneto. Remember at this age he would be cocky and arrogant. An outcast who is out for himself.
Thats pretty much what Tom's roles are.
Oh yeh, and for those people who think that he looks a bit too young, here is him playing Charles Bronson.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb268/lukem77/bronson-415x673.jpg
Looks quite a bit older doesn't he?
He is extremely good at acting different ages.

[Baltimore008]

I am an up-and-coming actor currently filming a web-sereis called "Saving Rent" that is due out in the fall. It would be great if I got a chance to audition for the role of Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto. He's always been my favorite character in the X-Men world and it would be fantastic to bring him to life in an origin film.

[Baltimore008]

meeeeeee

[javphonic]

Yeah, I dont see that at all... the blonde kid for Magneto, maybe. But the other guy as Prof. X? No way.
I agree, the blonde kid looks like Ian, but the other guy...no way

[Spider-Fan83]

I guess, I was maining just thinking, facial structure wise, an probably more so, the cleft chin...ect, IDK, whatever
(if anything the group shots of them, kinda reminded me of Patrick an Ian together) (http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1781/imagegfh.jpg)

but, this is the Magneto Casting thread, so, the Xavier suggestion, isn't really the important part

[Fresh Prince]

A young actor who can act.

[WeaponXProject]

Bleh...it's probably gonna be Robert Pattinson from Twilight as Magneto since Fox is doing it.

I am not saying he's bad but I mean...I don't know...

[javphonic]

Twilight... maybe a Vampire who could pull it off is Cam Gigandet...I'm not sure he's the greatest actor, or can do the accent (I know it originated with Mckellen), but he just has that sinister look and kinda facial structure esp. eyes to McKellen, plus he's good at being the charming bad guy
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8184/camgigandetcamgigandet7.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/i/camgigandetcamgigandet7.jpg/)
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/8406/camgigandet2.jpg (http://img54.imageshack.us/i/camgigandet2.jpg/)

[javphonic]

x2 post

[Fresh Prince]

Bleh...it's probably gonna be Robert Pattinson from Twilight as Magneto since Fox is doing it.

I am not saying he's bad but I mean...I don't know...

No twilight n the Magneto movie please.

[BT18]

I just noticed Sean Brosnan (Pierce's son) bears a striking resemblance to McKellan. If not young Magneto he should play Quicksilver.

http://www.seanbrosnan.net/images/2k4.jpg

http://www.britishshakespearecompany.com/pics/sean_brosnan_3.jpg

http://www.freewebs.com/epegamedia/SeanBrosnan24.jpg

http://www.mercaturaproductions.com/images/Mercatura-home.jpg

http://www.seanbrosnan.net/images/teenvogue-2k4.jpg

[FaT_tONle]

Good lookin kid, who did Pierce marry?