Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer

[KangConquers]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mH3YgXWvB-o/Tr8-S8quJMI/AAAAAAAAAzM/Gog88p9cblQ/s1600/Drax+the+Destroyer+%25231.jpg

Who should play Drax?

[obin_gam]

inb4 diesel :P

[Chewy]

http://i.imgur.com/cz6vp.png

or

http://i.imgur.com/yjQXP.jpg

[Neo_3]

The Rock is my choice also Conan Stevens could be good.

[Colossal Spoons]

The Rock is my choice also Conan Stevens could be good.

Might as well toss Nathan Jones in if we're considering Conan

[Eddie Dean]

Kevin Durand

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/MattImageMan/KevinDurandBoydPortraits2011TorontoFilmSvofPglx85d l.jpg

[Darthphere]

Gerard Butler....if he can get back into shape.

[Colossal Spoons]

I think he can do it!

[T"Challa]

1. Vin Diesel
2. Joe mangianello
3. Terry Crews

[Chewy]

Gerard Butler....if he can get back into shape.
He's too busy cranking out bad romcoms to get back into shape

[Darthphere]

He's too busy cranking out bad romcoms to get back into shape

He can do some sit-ups between takes.:o

[Jake Cassidy]

Kevin Durand

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/MattImageMan/KevinDurandBoydPortraits2011TorontoFilmSvofPglx85d l.jpg

:up:

[xeno000]

I can definitely get behind Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for Drax. He would be absolutely perfect, particularly if they give Drax his original character arc and motivations. Out of all of the Guardians he has the most relatable back story, which would give Johnson a lot to work with.

[Chewy]

Yup. Dwayne keeps saying he wants to play a superhero and this is the one Marvel character that's tailor-made for him.

[Darthphere]

He's doing Lobo for DC already.

[Speedball]

Jason Momoa, or Joe Manganiello?
I want to see Joe is SOME superhero role.

[Colossal Spoons]

Joe can be Warpath someday

[Darthphere]

Joe was Flash Thompson, the greatest hero ever.

[Chewy]

He's doing Lobo for DC already.
That movie ain't gonna happen

[Darthphere]

That movie ain't gonna happen

LOL! I tend to agree but as of right now, it's moving forward and The Rock confirmed he wants in. But yeah, I doubt that movie ever makes the light of day.

[Colossal Spoons]

Good, Black Adam would be much cooler to see anyway

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Well, this movie being the hardest sell for Marvel so far, they need SOME big name recognition, so for me, Vin Diesel is perfect. Especially if they go with the modern Drax, who wasnt to far from Riddick anyway.

[Darthphere]

Come on man, Vin Diesel? Get out of town.

[jaqua99]

Joe is actually my 3rd cousin, so I appreciate everyone wanting him to play drax :P

[Colossal Spoons]

He'd have to shave his head, thus losing his Joe-ness. No thanks.

[JB-the-Hunter]

Joe is actually my 3rd cousin, so I appreciate everyone wanting him to play drax :P

Ever met him? If so suggest him to audition.

[Panther X]

I've never been interest in much of his films, but I think Vin Diesel would be badass in this role.

[jaqua99]

Ever met him? If so suggest him to audition.

Only once I believe, like, before he was flash in spiderman. I was younger, though my grandmother is closer with his aunt, if I can get word out to him somehow, I will

[Darthphere]

Tell him to join the forum lol.

[Colossal Spoons]

Manu Bennett would make a good Drax

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Come on man, Vin Diesel? Get out of town.

Whats the problem, its not like the part needs extensive acting skills, Drax is very cold, and Diesel has the frame to pull him off.

[Joeyjojo72]

From what Ive read here an in the other GotG threads, it seems that many of you are okay with sacrificing acting range for appearance. Terrible idea. Marvel needs to get the best actors available, and then worry about bulking them up and/or training them.

That said, you cant cast Peter Dinklage to play Drax or John Goodman to be Star-Lord, but any reasonably fit talented actor of a general body type will do the trick.

Acting talent, even for a character that doesn't talk much, is priority number one.

[Captain Marvel]

It's not as if we're talking about casting John Cena or Triple H, here. Both the Rock and Vin Diesel have been acting for years, have done well in most of the roles they've had, and have great charisma. Moreover, even if one wants to claim that their acting range is limited, the role of Drax the Destroyer falls well within the boundaries of whatever their range might be. Just watch Pitch Black. Riddick IS Drax. So in that case, yeah, Vin Diesel's acting range is just fine for the role which he'd portray.

[Chewy]

Marvel needs to get the right actor for the role. You cast on a character-to-character basis, not on pedigree

[Captain Marvel]

Watch Pitch Black and tell me Vin Diesel isn't the right actor for Drax.

[Chewy]

I can definitely see Vin in the role. Personally I feel The Rock is the perfect guy for the role, as he brings everything Vin does plus has a ton of range as an actor

[OrangeCloud]

Will Drax have a speaking role? If so, The Rock should keep on walking. This ain't the role for him.

[Darthphere]

Whats the problem, its not like the part needs extensive acting skills, Drax is very cold, and Diesel has the frame to pull him off.

Watch Pitch Black and tell me Vin Diesel isn't the right actor for Drax.

Well there's the problem, it's type casting at it's finest. There are many actors, better actors that can pull off Drax. Everyone jumps on the the Vin casting because he's bald, been in a sci-fi movie and they both carry knives.

[Joeyjojo72]

Exactly. The last think I want to be thinking when I see Drax on the screen is "hey its the dude that played Riddick!" . No thank you. A Shakespearean actor with a gym membership would be preferable to that.

No ex-wrestlers, no aging action stars, no "obvious" choice based on looks or typecasting.

Its difficult to cast this movie because the best choices are probably actors that Ive never seen or heard of. Other than Star Lord (several good options there), Im really not sure.

If Idris Elba wasnt already playing Heimdahl, that couldve worked. But again, more for his acting skill than his physique/looks. Thats just a bonus. I knew him first from the BBC detective show Luther, for which he was recently nominated for an Emmy Award.

[metaphysician]

I think the bigger issue with casting Diesel is that he may be too big name ( = expensive ) for the movie.

[jaqua99]

The point with a relatively big name is just that. They are a big name, and we recognize them from other things. JoeyJo said it best.

When I see drax, I want to see Drax. I don't want to see Vin Diesel playing Drax, I want to see Drax. If a bigger named actor takes the role, it won't be right, because normally you will think of them from other roles.

Same reason why I think Tom Cruise for Stark would not have worked.

[Rowsdower!]

But... RDJ was a pretty big name actor as well and a lot of people had the same doubts about him playing Stark because they thought he would just act like his typical off-screen persona.

Which he kind of did. And it worked.

[Joeyjojo72]

RDJ is the exception that proves the rule. His persona was ideal for that role. He basically was Tony Stark. Plus his career was in the crapper for the better part of a decade, and he had only done smaller films leading up to Iron Man, so it wasnt like he was an established leading man. The Singing Detective and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang were his only leading roles in the 00's. Relatively small movies.

Another big difference is he is a much much better actor than Vin Deisel. They need to cast someone who can basically create Drax as a cinematic character, not typecast it with someone like The Rock or Vin Deisel or other such person. Im confident Marvel has this mindset, so Im not concerned about "stunt" casting. Thank goodness.

[Chewy]

The point with a relatively big name is just that. They are a big name, and we recognize them from other things. JoeyJo said it best.

When I see drax, I want to see Drax. I don't want to see Vin Diesel playing Drax, I want to see Drax. If a bigger named actor takes the role, it won't be right, because normally you will think of them from other roles.

Same reason why I think Tom Cruise for Stark would not have worked.
True, no big names. They better not cast Samuel L Jackson or Scarlett Johansson or Anthony Hopkins or Tommy Lee Jones or Natalie Portman or

Oh, wait

[Avenger]

This is one movie that will probably need a big name or two in order to sell it to the GA. And Marvel's never been shy about going after premium talent. Just look at Chewy's examples.

[Joeyjojo72]

Nothing wrong with big names. As long as they're versatile talented actors who arent "action hero" types that have been (fairly or not) totally typecast at this point of their career. Oscar nominated in fact. Vin Deisel and The Rock dont even come close to Tommy Lee Jones or Natalie Portman or Anthony Hopkins.

In other words, aim higher. Dont just settle for some action dude because Drax doesnt talk much or whatever. The best film actors in the world do much of their acting with their eyes and their facial expressions.

[KangConquers]

Nothing wrong with big names. As long as they're versatile talented actors who arent "action hero" types that have been (fairly or not) totally typecast at this point of their career. Oscar nominated in fact. Vin Deisel and The Rock dont even come close to Tommy Lee Jones or Natalie Portman or Anthony Hopkins.

In other words, aim higher. Dont just settle for some action dude because Drax doesnt talk much or whatever. The best film actors in the world do much of their acting with their eyes and their facial expressions.

I think the biggest argument against both of those guys is that they are too big of stars to play 4th fiddle to other characters.

[Chewy]

The Rock had no problem playing a large supporting role in Fast Five

[Joeyjojo72]

Lol those guys arent a list actors. They would jump at the chance to be part of a movie that could potentually be the next avengers.

Im not saying these guys couldnt do a decent job. I just think theyre nowhere near the best or most interesting choice. And i dont think marvel would be interested.

If theyre willing to audition for the role, and they create something intriguing and completely different from what theyve done in the past, then sure.

[KangConquers]

Lol those guys arent a list actors. They would jump at the chance to be part of a movie that could potentually be the next avengers.

Im not saying these guys couldnt do a decent job. I just think theyre nowhere near the best or most interesting choice. And i dont think marvel would be interested.

If theyre willing to audition for the role, and they create something intriguing and completely different from what theyve done in the past, then sure.

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

[Chewy]

In terms of box office, no. But that doesn't really matter to the actors, if it's big enough they'll get paid and gain publicity out of it

[T"Challa]

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

This is one of my concerns about this project. the budget for this thing is going to be insanely high. Green Lantern cost over 200 mill and the lantern Corps weren't in the movie for very long. this thing is going to be set entirely in space with all sorts of CGI'd creatures. I hope the script is as good as its rumored to be cuz this thing has serious financial bomb potential.

[Chewy]

No guts no glory :)

[JB-the-Hunter]

It also has financial hit potential as it's presumably the final movie before Avengers 2 and introduces Thanos to the audience.

[KangConquers]

I'm starting to like Manganiello as Drax. By the time this movie is out, he'll be 37, and by the time they make a sequel, he'd be roughly 40. Cast Moondragon at 20, and we have a believable father/ daughter dynamic.

[Chewy]

Eh, he's a green dude. I don't think his age really matters in that regard, who's to say his skin ages at the same rate as a normal human's?

[KangConquers]

Eh, he's a green dude. I don't think his age really matters in that regard, who's to say his skin ages at the same rate as a normal human's?

It would still bother me if they cast Moondragon and Drax relatively the same age...it'd be like "Dude, you came out of his destroyers..."

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Hows about Brandon Routh for Drax? The guy is huge and has put on a lot of muscle since his Superman days, seeing people want something leftfield, how about Routh?

[Chewy]

I would prefer an actor :oldrazz:

[KangConquers]

I would prefer an actor :oldrazz:

Have you seen Dylan Dog? the man is truly a master of craft.

[Joeyjojo72]

Is that a joke? Routh isnt a terrible actor, but Dylan Dog was a terrible terrible movie. Im gonna assume you're being ironical.

Anyhoo, I honestly dont know who Id like as Drax. Its wide open imo, and Im okay with a talented actor coming in and creating the character more or less from the ground up.

But casting beefcake is just a non-starter. Unless youre a girl/woman or gay, I dont really get it. Drax doesnt have to be model handsome. He's not Thor.

Now if you are female or gay, then I understand completely why Routh or the werewolf from TB work for you. I kinda have a thing for Rosario Dawson, and thats probably party why she's my pick for Gamora. But she also has a resume that makes her a good choice, and a very distinctive look. Werewolf boy looks like a male model, like the guy on a million romance novel book covers, and hasnt proven much as an actor beyond his obvious comfort zone.

And they will probably have a brief origin for Drax, so the actor has to pull off Art Douglas, saxophonist, as well. Its important that the audience sees his humanity as well, and not some statuesque adonis.

[KangConquers]

Is that a joke? Routh isnt a terrible actor, but Dylan Dog was a terrible terrible movie. Im gonna assume you're being ironical.

Anyhoo, I honestly dont know who Id like as Drax. Its wide open imo, and Im okay with a talented actor coming in and creating the character more or less from the ground up.

But casting beefcake is just a non-starter. Unless youre a girl/woman or gay, I dont really get it. Drax doesnt have to be model handsome. He's not Thor.

? No one I know is going for Model/ Handsome. I think everyone is going more for built/ ripped/ muscular.

And yes, the Dylan Dog comment was a 100% joke.

[Joeyjojo72]

cool.

Im not suggesting a short scrawny guy for Drax, but anyone over 5 11 and average build can simply bulk up for the movie. Being "ripped" isnt a requirement as far as I can tell.

The modern Drax isnt Hulk-like. Hes definitely built, but not much beyond the typical comic superhero. Depend on the artist of course, but the movie version doesnt have to be as musclebound as the comic.

[Colossal Spoons]

He especially doesn't need to be too sculpted consider he'll be wearing that dumb vest.

[metaphysician]

This is one of my concerns about this project. the budget for this thing is going to be insanely high. Green Lantern cost over 200 mill and the lantern Corps weren't in the movie for very long. this thing is going to be set entirely in space with all sorts of CGI'd creatures. I hope the script is as good as its rumored to be cuz this thing has serious financial bomb potential.

Not really the best comparison, though, as even at its own release, it was obvious Green Lantern wasted its budget. I am 100% certain Marvel can get far better bang for its SFX buck.

[JB-the-Hunter]

Have you seen Dylan Dog? the man is truly a master of craft.

Have you seen Scott Pilgrim? That's a better indicator of what he can do with a competent director.

[Chewy]

Have you seen Scott Pilgrim? That's a better indicator of what he can do with a competent director.
Stand there?

[JB-the-Hunter]

Stand there?
He was the funniest character in the movie

[Chewy]

It wasn't a role that required him to emote, or even act, really. Just... stand there

[JB-the-Hunter]

Still, he has perfect comedic timing, not that that's needed for Drax but still...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLpCZ8g5uK8&feature=relmfu

[jaqua99]

he especially doesn't need to be too sculpted consider he'll be wearing that dumb vest.

ugh

[Chewy]

I'm sure the vest will not be worn the whole film. They need to have the badass tats on display.

[TikkiEXX]

dont care who plays him, just wanna see him go nuts with the knives. lol. but ive been watching a lot of True Blood lately. that Joe guy is pretty damn awesome.

[Chewy]

I think he'd be great. He's a huge action star waiting to happen.

[Rowsdower!]

Yeah, Joe can play a total badass and is built like a tank. It's hard to picture him with a bald head, but I think he could be good in this role.

[Captain Marvel]

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

It doesn't have to in order to be a success.

[KangConquers]

So...Dominic Purcell rumor?

[Joeyjojo72]

Thankfully just a rumor. Purcell has settled into the straight to video phase of his career. Bit parts and crappy action b movies are in his future, not big budget tentpoles.

[JB-the-Hunter]

He was one of the first actors that came to mind for the role for me

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

If Purcell got the role I wouldnt be dissapointed, think he could actually do well with it. He wasnt bad as Drake in Blade 3, even though his character was written poorly.

[DocHoliday]

When I saw the pics of the character I thought of Matt M. in Reign of Fire. He was pretty good in that actually. Not saying I'd want him for the role as he's largely hit and miss.

[Silvermoth]

Imagine how much the internet would break if Matthew Mocconughey got the role of Drax...

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg819/scaled.php?server=819&filename=2002reignoffire005.jpg&res=landing

[DocHoliday]

It would but really just an example of them not needing a bodybuilder for that type of role. Matt M. can only play lawyers and stoners effectively lol.

[pr0xyt0xin]

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

It doesn't have to in order to be a success.

I estimate between 200 and 350 million worldwide. Even with phenomenal marketing and ratings. I mean no disrespect. I actually don't think the movie will flop. That is, I have hopes that it will at least surpass its production budget.

However, that doesnt mean we can't call it a cult classic! I love cult classics. Makes me feel like I'm a part of something. :BA

I imagine merchandising will be successful too. Plenty of characters likenesses to exploit.

[KangConquers]

I estimate between 200 and 350 million worldwide. Even with phenomenal marketing and ratings. I mean no disrespect. I actually don't think the movie will flop. That is, I have hopes that it will at least surpass its production budget.

However, that doesnt mean we can't call it a cult classic! I love cult classics. Makes me feel like I'm a part of something. :BA

I imagine merchandising will be successful too. Plenty of characters likenesses to exploit.

You do realize a film has to double it's production budget to break even right? 200 M would be a disastrous flop for GOTG. Then you factor in marketing costs on top of that, and $350 M becomes the absolute worst a $150 M budgeted film can perform and still be considered "a success".

[Chewy]

I expect Captain America TFA #s for GotG. The Avengers 2 tie-in factor should get it there.

[KangConquers]

I expect Captain America TFA #s for GotG. The Avengers 2 tie-in factor should get it there.

Very true. I think the success of Avengers will move every Marvel Studios film up a tier from where it would've been: Iron Man up to roughly 800 M, Thor to 600 M, Cap to 500 M, and GoTG, which would've probably been a Green Lantern or John Carteresque Bomb, into 350-400 M territory.

Jury's still out on the man on the Ant-Hill...

[metaphysician]

Ant-Man at least benefits from likely having a much smaller budget.

[ThePowerCosmic]

Hehehe...a smaller budget... I get it.

You probably weren't trying to make a joke but I found it funny anyway.

[MahvelBaby!]

Interested in seeing how much of Drax's Origin will make it into the film! Can't wait!

http://www.enemyofpeanuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/annihilation_4.jpg

[KangConquers]

Interested in seeing how much of Drax's Origin will make it into the film! Can't wait!

http://www.enemyofpeanuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/annihilation_4.jpg

I think they might make Drax and Moon Dragon Eternals of Titan, just to simplify their origins a bit. The idea of a dead saxophone playing real estate agent being resurrected by a discorporated Space God to kill said Space God's grand son is a bit hard to swallow.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I personally hope a lot of Drax's comic-book history stays in, especially the bit about Thanos killing him and his family and being resurrected by Kronos.

I think it would be a very interesting arc for him and develop sympathy for the character.

[Chewy]

Yeah i assume he'll just be an alien. His original origin is so random.

[KangConquers]

I personally hope a lot of Drax's comic-book history stays in, especially the bit about Thanos killing him and his family and being resurrected by Kronos.

I think it would be a very interesting arc for him and develop sympathy for the character.

You can do that with him being an alien. Also, if they don't want to use Moon Dragon, they could simplify him by having him be an Eternal of titan who's family Thanos wiped out. No Death and Resurrection.

[KangConquers]

Yeah i assume he'll just be an alien. His original origin is so random.

Gamora's is really random too. Hopefully both are simplified a bit.

[Chewy]

Drax, eating pancakes

http://i.imgur.com/DLGIe.jpg

(Make it so, Marvel :argh:)

[JB-the-Hunter]

He doesn't exactly have the voice I'd imagine for Drax.

[SuperSAINT]

What's the Rock's schedule like for when GotG would be shooting?

He seems to get attached to all kinds of stuff.

[MarvelKnight]

If Rock's biggest issue with Drax is the voice.. I'm confident even The Brahma Bull can work on it to the point where it will be fine.

I don't expect him to bust out "FINALLY, DRAX HAS COME BACK........TO KILL THANOS" in full Rock Glory.. Though.. that would be classic.

[KangConquers]

If Rock's biggest issue with Drax is the voice.. I'm confident even The Brahma Bull can work on it to the point where it will be fine.

I don't expect him to bust out "FINALLY, DRAX HAS COME BACK........TO KILL THANOS" in full Rock Glory.. Though.. that would be classic.

Chris Evans didn't doesn't and won't ever have the right voice for Captain America. Most people are still happy with him.

[Chewy]

What's the Rock's schedule like for when GotG would be shooting?

He seems to get attached to all kinds of stuff.
Idk, seems like he's always busy. But if he's got some small movie and is offered this I'd imagine he'd go ahead and drop his other, conflicting project(s)

[JB-the-Hunter]

Chris Evans didn't doesn't and won't ever have the right voice for Captain America. Most people are still happy with him.

Well that's debatable. The only voice I've ever imagined for Captain America is just a regular, white american voice. Drax is a different story.

[BoredGuy]

^Disagree

I like Evans' performance, a lot, but he does have kind of a softer, higher-pitched voice than I'd picture for Cap
To me, the perfect Cap voice was his booming voice from Marvel/Capcom
"Good work, soldier!"

And for Drax, I never really had any specific voice in mind.

Charlie Murphy for Drax!
lol jk, jk.

[KangConquers]

Well that's debatable. The only voice I've ever imagined for Captain America is just a regular, white american voice. Drax is a different story.

I imagined Cap how he's been portrayed in MUA, A:EMH, and every media incarnation ever... a deep, booming, heroic voice. Kind of like the American equivalent of Hemsworth's voice.

Drax is basically three characters. 70s Drax, mentally deficient 90s Drax, and modern Drax. I imagined all with different voices, but this one basically sounds like Riddick (I know, I have no imagination.)

[BigThor]

Where do you guys want Drax's strength levels to land, around Avengers Thor or Avengers Hulk levels?

Also, do you guys want to see old school Cape wearing Drax or new school knife wielding bare backed Drax?

[metaphysician]

I'd be inclined to make Drax a little less bricky relatively, so that Groot can be the team tank. Drax can be a somewhat weaker martial-brick, while Gamorra is the team martial artist ( for a definition of "martial artist" that likely includes "can kick the crap out of Spider-man" natch ).

[KangConquers]

I'd be inclined to make Drax a little less bricky relatively, so that Groot can be the team tank. Drax can be a somewhat weaker martial-brick, while Gamorra is the team martial artist ( for a definition of "martial artist" that likely includes "can kick the crap out of Spider-man" natch ).

Groot= Hulk, Drax= Iron Man, Gamora= Black Widow, Star-Lord= Nick Fury, Rocket Raccoon= Jesus Christ Superstar.

[BigThor]

I'd be inclined to make Drax a little less bricky relatively, so that Groot can be the team tank. Drax can be a somewhat weaker martial-brick, while Gamorra is the team martial artist ( for a definition of "martial artist" that likely includes "can kick the crap out of Spider-man" natch ).

So in other words he'd be in Thor's place on The Avengers, which is very strong/skilled but isn't the "team brick".

Groot= Hulk, Drax= Iron Man, Gamora= Black Widow, Star-Lord= Nick Fury, Rocket Raccoon= Jesus Christ Superstar.

Right on :up:

Except I would say Drax is more like Thor since he's a warrior and he uses melee weapons

[MarvelKnight]

I definitely would like to see Drax and the double knives.. Maybe take some ideas from this: Bors from King Arthur..
http://nerdvampire.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/arthyr09809809809809.jpg?w=610

just more outer-space/futuristic kind of looking..maybe a bit more functional for stabbing or whatever but ya get the idea. I think that'd be cool

[Adamantium]

Now based on what I've read though...Gamora would wipe the floor with Black Widow and then some right? I mean she's more than just a martial artist right?

[Chewy]

Yea she's Wolverine without the claws.

[MarvelKnight]

Yea she's Wolverine without the claws.

If that's who we get in the film, that would be fantastic.

[Adamantium]

I like that. With moving expenses coming up soon among other stuff I want to get a couple books, but may have to wait awhile. I'm so pumped to read some stuff about these guys. They had an Annihilation graphic novel at Books-A-Million for $10.00. I didn't get it and I'm kicking myself. I hope when I go back they have it. Because they had 2 other GotG graphic novels but they were different volumes. I don't want to just pick up in the middle and have no clue what's going on. Lol

[Adamantium]

If that's who we get in the film, that would be fantastic.

Well if she's hailed as "the deadliest woman in the galaxy" (so I've read) then that would be such a disservice to the character if they downplayed her.

[Guardian Outlaw]

Joseph Gatt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Gatt) as Drax the Destroyer

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/Guardian_Outlaw/JosephGattasDraxtheDestroyer.jpg

[Joeyjojo72]

Well if she's hailed as "the deadliest woman in the galaxy" (so I've read) then that would be such a disservice to the character if they downplayed her.

Heres a hint about the whole "deadliest woman" thing: Its not literally true. It just an indication that she's a serious badass who likes killing stuff.

[KangConquers]

Now based on what I've read though...Gamora would wipe the floor with Black Widow and then some right? I mean she's more than just a martial artist right?

She's varied from being peak human level, to have a healing factor, to having Iron Man level strength. She's all over the place, but ultimately, yes. Average Gamora wipes the floor with Black Widow.

[Quasimod0]

Joseph Gatt is an adult star? lol

[Joeyjojo72]

^Disagree

Charlie Murphy for Drax!
lol jk, jk.

Dude, this. Charlie would be aaaawesome as Drax. Total badass. "Im Rick James, b***h!!" Maybe they could work that story into the movie as a flashback.

[KangConquers]

For the record, Drax does actually play Sax.

http://i48.tinypic.com/359b5zb.jpg

[Guardian Outlaw]

Joseph Gatt is an adult star? lol

Haha, so you've spotted the topless broad. IMDB never mentioned him being in porn so I think not. However he has completed drama school, done voice overs for video games, done the motion capture for Kratos from the God of War series, has played a vampire, an agent, a demon ghost in a TV, and ofc the Frost Giant Grundroth in the movie Thor. He's also in Star Trek into Darkness coming out next year. From his experience, he knows drama, he knows acting, and he knows how to duel-wield. Not only he looks like Drax but he can fit into the role perfectly. He's worked with Marvel before and he can work with them again.

[jaqua99]

Where do you guys want Drax's strength levels to land, around Avengers Thor or Avengers Hulk levels?

Also, do you guys want to see old school Cape wearing Drax or new school knife wielding bare backed Drax?

I think he will be a little weaker than Thor. Probably between Ironman and Thor. I would say the knife wielding one. Obviously that's the one they are going with, but I think it looks cool

For the record, Drax does actually play Sax.

http://i48.tinypic.com/359b5zb.jpg

Lol that's funny

[BigThor]

For the record, Drax does actually play Sax.

Yep he played a mean Sax when he was a regular human, it even carried over to his super powered for.

I think he will be a little weaker than Thor. Probably between Ironman and Thor. I would say the knife wielding one. Obviously that's the one they are going with, but I think it looks cool

What makes you think he'll be weaker than Thor?

I know they're going with the knife using Drax (which I prefer), I was just asking what everyone "wanted" to see.

[KangConquers]

Yep he played a mean Sax when he was a regular human, it even carried over to his super powered for.



What makes you think he'll be weaker than Thor?

I know they're going with the knife using Drax (which I prefer), I was just asking what everyone "wanted" to see.

I titled this thread for that fact, but absolutely no one mentioned it. So I think they just assumed I was trying to be clever.

I think people are assuming Drax will be at a lower power level than Thor since modern Drax (Annihilation era with the double knives) is nowhere near Thor strength.

[BigThor]

I titled this thread for that fact, but absolutely no one mentioned it. So I think they just assumed I was trying to be clever.

I think people are assuming Drax will be at a lower power level than Thor since modern Drax (Annihilation era with the double knives) is nowhere near Thor strength.

I thought you were just being funny, I just didn't put two and two together for some reason.

Yeah you're right, he still a heavy hitter though so I hope he's atleast somewhat close to Thor's strength in the MCU.

[KangConquers]

I thought you were just being funny, I just didn't put two and two together for some reason.

Yeah you're right, he still a heavy hitter though so I hope he's atleast somewhat close to Thor's strength in the MCU.

I think much like MCU Thor and Iron Man, we're not going to see him doing any class 50-100 acts of strength. That seems to be Hulk's bag in the Avengers, and I imagine it will be Groot's in gotg. That said, they should still show Drax as having high superhuman levels of power in ways other than flipping tanks or the alien equivalent.

[deadmannuk12]

I’m trying to get exited about this movie but I cant. And I don’t really know if I can think of casting for this BC I don’t know the cast. I see a lot of people say a method actor should play drax, but who is he? What’s his motivation? Is just another action bad A$$ or is he more?

If this guy has feeling and motivations I say cast a method actor, but if he is just a big broot cast a gym guy and get it over with.

Some one give me a reason to care about this guy and film

[Joeyjojo72]

Read the comics.

[BigThor]

I think much like MCU Thor and Iron Man, we're not going to see him doing any class 50-100 acts of strength. That seems to be Hulk's bag in the Avengers, and I imagine it will be Groot's in gotg. That said, they should still show Drax as having high superhuman levels of power in ways other than flipping tanks or the alien equivalent.

Well Thor stopped Hulk's punch and crushed IM's armor which can shrug off tanks shells, so I'd say those are class 50-100 acts of strength.

I see what you're saying though, well hopefully they atleast show Draw sending guys flyings and bursting through walls.

[Captain Marvel]

I’m trying to get exited about this movie but I cant. And I don’t really know if I can think of casting for this BC I don’t know the cast. I see a lot of people say a method actor should play drax, but who is he? What’s his motivation? Is just another action bad A$$ or is he more?

If this guy has feeling and motivations I say cast a method actor, but if he is just a big broot cast a gym guy and get it over with.

Some one give me a reason to care about this guy and film

I can't think of one.

Now go away and spare us your whining.

[deadmannuk12]

Read the comics.

I can't think of one.

Now go away and spare us your whining.


Na, Thanks but no thanks marvel, I think I'll just skip this one. I mean not even the diehard fans of this comic can give any insight to why these/this character matters or any character traits that motivate him/them. I mean I wasn't a big Thor fan, but at least you could see his motorvation right away. This Drax sounds dumb to me. Like a bald Hulk/Kratos type character.

So if the super fans of GOTG cant even tell my why they are fans of this guy then I suspect this will be a crapy film no mater who you cast as Drax.

Just my opinion

[pr0xyt0xin]

we're not here to tell you why to like something. its not difficult to read the comics. we're not going to read them to you before bedtime.

[CosmicCap]

seriously why do you need someone to make up your mind for you

[jaqua99]

Yep he played a mean Sax when he was a regular human, it even carried over to his super powered for.



What makes you think he'll be weaker than Thor?

I know they're going with the knife using Drax (which I prefer), I was just asking what everyone "wanted" to see.

I titled this thread for that fact, but absolutely no one mentioned it. So I think they just assumed I was trying to be clever.

I think people are assuming Drax will be at a lower power level than Thor since modern Drax (Annihilation era with the double knives) is nowhere near Thor strength.
Precisely that actually lol

[Captain Marvel]

Na, Thanks but no thanks marvel, I think I'll just skip this one.

Good. Great. Grand. Now go away.

[KangConquers]

Good. Great. Grand. Now go away.

I have a feeling our new friend would make a good Ulik in a future Thor sequel.

[BigThor]

I have a feeling our new friend would make a good Ulik in a future Thor sequel.

Hehehehehe nice one :up:

[deadmannuk12]

And this is why I stay away from these forums, bc rather than be help full people act like a-holes. You guys are real tuff yelling at a girl on the internet, just bc I asked a question. real classy guys.

Thank you

[MarvelKnight]

And this is why I stay away from these forums, bc rather than be help full people act like a-holes. You guys are real tuff yelling at a girl on the internet, just bc I asked a question. real classy guys.

Thank you

You came in here already with a predisposed opinion that this film will suck it seems and you that thought-process has resonated with the people here who are actually fans and think this will be a good film..which isn't a nice way to start out your tenure in this forum..then you asked a question, and people gave you a suggestion. You have turned down that suggestion and more power to you, that is your prerogative. But don't twist it into the people inthis forum being cruel or mean or "a-holes" as you put it. Reading the comics is the purest way to help you realize what everyone is in here talking about so you can form your own opinion of the GotG, whether for better or worse. The ball is in your court.

Take care. Unfortunately I doubt you'll be missed.

[KangConquers]

And this is why I stay away from these forums, bc rather than be help full people act like a-holes. You guys are real tuff yelling at a girl on the internet, just bc I asked a question. real classy guys.

Thank you

Troll on, you crazy diamond!

[KangConquers]

Hehehehehe nice one :up:

http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs1/1527917_o.gif

[JB-the-Hunter]

And this is why I stay away from these forums, bc rather than be help full people act like a-holes. You guys are real tuff yelling at a girl on the internet, just bc I asked a question. real classy guys.

Thank you

You're pretty much saying "I don't care about this film at all, so someone make me." That's not a good way to go about it. If you want us to help you out with getting excited for this then you should've just asked respectfully. And no, Drax isn't just some dumb brute like you assume, none of these characters are that simple. They're weirdos and outcasts, that's the appeal.

[MarvelKnight]

Troll on, you crazy diamond!

posting the same message in multiple threads. annoying.

[KangConquers]

posting the same message in multiple threads. annoying.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D8l1kAmua_Q/Tic-stpO8GI/AAAAAAAACtU/pR-q_QHUrI8/s1600/troll2.jpg

[MarvelKnight]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D8l1kAmua_Q/Tic-stpO8GI/AAAAAAAACtU/pR-q_QHUrI8/s1600/troll2.jpg
Indubitably.

[KangConquers]

Na, Thanks but no thanks marvel, I think I'll just skip this one. I mean not even the diehard fans of this comic can give any insight to why these/this character matters or any character traits that motivate him/them. I mean I wasn't a big Thor fan, but at least you could see his motorvation right away. This Drax sounds dumb to me. Like a bald Hulk/Kratos type character.

So if the super fans of GOTG cant even tell my why they are fans of this guy then I suspect this will be a crapy film no mater who you cast as Drax.

Just my opinion

Drax is motivated by the death of his family at the hands of Thanos. I suppose that makes him a bit one note, but he's always been more of a supporting character to Captain Marvel, Adam Warlock, Nova, and Star-Lord.

Gamora is Thanos's adopted-daughter, who was raised as his personal assassin. Her motivation is atonement.

Star-Lord's motivation in the comics is also atonement, but the movie version may or may not have anything to atone for, yet. When Star-Lord was a young, inexperienced superhero, he fought a villain that was out of his league. In his desperation to defeat the villain, he caused the deaths of 375,000 people (a number that would have to be GREATLY reduced if he was going to be shown in any sort of sympathetic light in the film.)

He also made the mistake of letting the Kree, who served as his adopted people, fall prey to the Phalanx virus. Star-Lord is basically sort of a Tony Stark figure. Snarky and quippy but harboring a dark past + lots of regret.

Rocket Raccoon and Groot are mascots. They're the droids we're looking for, if you will.

Sorry if that's not enough for you, but a lot of us are very excited.

[Guardian Outlaw]

I’m trying to get exited about this movie but I cant. And I don’t really know if I can think of casting for this BC I don’t know the cast. I see a lot of people say a method actor should play drax, but who is he? What’s his motivation? Is just another action bad A$$ or is he more?

If this guy has feeling and motivations I say cast a method actor, but if he is just a big broot cast a gym guy and get it over with.

Some one give me a reason to care about this guy and film

Drax is more than a brute, more than ur average assassin. He was once a normal human until him and his family witnessed Thanos' ship landing on Earth. Thanos killed him and his family. As a result Thanos' father brought Drax back to life in a new body with the sole purpose to destroy Thanos. Now Drax has the need inside him to carry that out. Nothing can stop him for he will search all the corns of the universe to find him and kill him. The urge inside him is like a vampire's thrust for blood. He can smell when Thanos is near and destroy whatever stands in his way. He is known as Drax the Destroyer. It is also known that whoever takes his side, risks being destroyed themselves. Therefore he is also a character that carries a heart of sorrow.

[MarvelKnight]

Drax is motivated by the death of his family at the hands of Thanos. I suppose that makes him a bit one note, but he's always been more of a supporting character to Captain Marvel, Adam Warlock, Nova, and Star-Lord.

Gamora is Thanos's adopted-daughter, who was raised as his personal assassin. Her motivation is atonement.

Star-Lord's motivation in the comics is also atonement, but the movie version may or may not have anything to atone for, yet. When Star-Lord was a young, inexperienced superhero, he fought a villain that was out of his league. In his desperation to defeat the villain, he caused the deaths of 375,000 people (a number that would have to be GREATLY reduced if he was going to be shown in any sort of sympathetic light in the film.)

He also made the mistake of letting the Kree, who served as his adopted people, fall prey to the Phalanx virus. Star-Lord is basically sort of a Tony Stark figure. Snarky and quippy but harboring a dark past + lots of regret.

Rocket Raccoon and Groot are mascots. They're the droids we're looking for, if you will.

Sorry if that's not enough for you, but a lot of us are very excited.

Hilarious.

[MarvelKnight]

They're 'mascots' but they do and will kick more ass than 3PO and R2D2 ever did or will :)

[KangConquers]

They're 'mascots' but they do and will kick more ass than 3PO and R2D2 ever did or will :)

Very true. Not like C3PO's ever decapitated a clown, or threatened a Demi-God this way:


http://nerd-age.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Rocket-Racoon-is-tired-of-Thanos.jpg

[Guardian Outlaw]

Rocket Raccoon and Groot are mascots. They're the droids we're looking for, if you will.

Lmao! Best description I've ever heard of those two. Nice!

[MarvelKnight]

Haha. I now have to hear RR use Freakalicious in the movie. Can you imagine Rooker saying... Freakalicious....or any actor used to voice RR. hahaha

[KangConquers]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/66206/1255088-drax___thanos_1_super.jpg

Some Drax love. I might get my heart ripped out if I commandeer his thread with Rocket love.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/7/73078/1371889-78226_174267_drax_the_destroyer_super.jpg

[MarvelKnight]

lol. I wonder would they even delve into the whole 'sole purpose is to kill thanos' thing for the MCU?

[KangConquers]

lol. I wonder would they even delve into the whole 'sole purpose is to kill thanos' thing for the MCU?

I figure they'll simplify his origin.

They'll make him a Kree/ Eternal who's entire family Thanos killed, and maybe tie in Mentor/ Alars some how.

I really doubt he'll be a saxophone playing real estate agent, who becomes an undead version of the hulk, and who's daughter becomes a bald bi-sexual demi-goddess possessed by a demon dragon.

...just a little too much for the GA.

[MarvelKnight]

They should all walk into some hole-in-the wall space bar, with a space band playing (yes there'd be a sax) and have RR say something to Drax about getting up there and playing. Then just have Drax sneer at him or something funny along those lines. That would be a wonderful little nod.

[Chewy]

I really doubt he'll be a saxophone playing real estate agent, who becomes an undead version of the hulk, and who's daughter becomes a bald bi-sexual demi-goddess possessed by a demon dragon.

...just a little too much for the GA.
Agreed. Moondragon will definitely have hair.

[KangConquers]

Agreed. Moondragon will definitely have hair.

http://www.movie-censorship.com/www/SBs/3458479/2.jpg

[SuperSAINT]

Had a little walk down memory lane on this thread to see who's been mentioned so far...

Vin Diesel / Dwayne Johnson / Terry Crews / Conan Stevens / Kevin Durand /
Gerard Butler / Joe Manganiello / Jason Momoa / Manu Bennett /
Brandon Routh / Dominic Purcell / Matthew McConaughey / Joseph Gatt

I'd be ecstatic if they get either Diesel, Johnson, Manganiello or Crews.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I figure they'll simplify his origin.

They'll make him a Kree/ Eternal who's entire family Thanos killed, and maybe tie in Mentor/ Alars some how.

I really doubt he'll be a saxophone playing real estate agent, who becomes an undead version of the hulk, and who's daughter becomes a bald bi-sexual demi-goddess possessed by a demon dragon.

...just a little too much for the GA.

I dont see how, the GA have accepted more outlandish stuff in films with other characters, why would they not accept this?

Personally I want them to keep things as close as possible to the comics, Marvel have played it safe so far, now surely they can push the boat out a bit more with their properties.

Drax is probably my favourite character of the GOTG, so I want his history in as much as possible as well as an epic fight with Thanos.

[KangConquers]

I dont see how, the GA have accepted more outlandish stuff in films with other characters, why would they not accept this?

Personally I want them to keep things as close as possible to the comics, Marvel have played it safe so far, now surely they can push the boat out a bit more with their properties.

Drax is probably my favourite character of the GOTG, so I want his history in as much as possible as well as an epic fight with Thanos.

Fair enough. If they're going to do the complicated tripping over itself back story, I'd say keep it VERY simple in GoTG 1, and get in depth in GoTG2 when Moon Dragon joins. I think Drax should believe that Heather is dead in this film.

[BigThor]

I think Drax is tied with Rocket Raccoon and Star Lord as my three favorite GOTG characters.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Fair enough. If they're going to do the complicated tripping over itself back story, I'd say keep it VERY simple in GoTG 1, and get in depth in GoTG2 when Moon Dragon joins. I think Drax should believe that Heather is dead in this film.

I wouldnt mind them leaving out the Saxophone part, they could just have him playing it in one scene as a hint, but I want the rest left in, wouldnt mind him thinking Heather is dead for now either.

I want Thanos being responsible for the death of him and his family as well as his sole purpose being to kill Thanos intact in this movie though.

And to re-itorate I want a big fight between Drax and Thanos, obviously Drax will have to lose, and maybe get help from the rest of the team eventually, but I want him to put up a good fight.

Which also makes me wonder what powers they will give him, in the past he has had power bolts from his arms, ridiculous strength and indurability, and then latest incarnation who was just a bad-ass. I personally have liked all of them and wouldnt mind seeing any.

[jaqua99]

Yeah, Thanos and Drax need to have a history. Thanos will be more powerful than all of them though...he's the next big bad. I want to see him throw down with anyone at this point

[Guardian Outlaw]

Had a little walk down memory lane on this thread to see who's been mentioned so far...

Vin Diesel / Dwayne Johnson / Terry Crews / Conan Stevens / Kevin Durand /
Gerard Butler / Joe Manganiello / Jason Momoa / Manu Bennett /
Brandon Routh / Dominic Purcell / Matthew McConaughey / Joseph Gatt

I'd be ecstatic if they get either Diesel, Johnson, Manganiello or Crews.

As much as Drax is a Destroyer, I'd see Diesel or The Rock destroy that role. They'll do their own thing and not stick to Drax's personality. Plus when people go see the movie, guaranteed once the movie is over, they wouldn't know who Drax is. They'd refer to him as "The Rock" or "Diesel."

Out of the list of actors mentioned on here; Manu Bennett, Conan Stevens, Joe Manganiello, Dominic Purcell and Joseph Gatt would be a good fit.

However Conan Stevens will be tied up with "The Hobbit" so he's out.

Also, on a different site someone said a good actor too for Drax, Luke Goss. Like Purcell, the both of them have been antagonist in the Blade films. Goss has also played a (whatever you wanna call it) elf (Prince Nuada) in Hellboy (he was the main antagonist jumping around). He's a good actor, a good swordsmen and stunt man. Luke Goss can pull off Drax the Destroyer! However his acting schedule looks tied up.

http://celebritywonder.ugo.com/picture/Luke_Goss/ActorLukeGos_John_Shea_15888042.jpg

[BigThor]

Which also makes me wonder what powers they will give him, in the past he has had power bolts from his arms, ridiculous strength and indurability, and then latest incarnation who was just a bad-ass. I personally have liked all of them and wouldnt mind seeing any.

They're gonna go with the modern knife wielding Drax, they even used him on the official banner.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

As much as Drax is a Destroyer, I'd see Diesel or The Rock destroy that role. They'll do their own thing and not stick to Drax's personality. Plus when people go see the movie, guaranteed once the movie is over, they wouldn't know who Drax is. They'd refer to him as "The Rock" or "Diesel."

Out of the list of actors mentioned on here; Manu Bennett, Conan Stevens, Joe Manganiello, Dominic Purcell and Joseph Gatt would be a good fit.

However Conan Stevens will be tied up with "The Hobbit" so he's out.

Also, on a different site someone said a good actor too for Drax, Luke Goss. Like Purcell, the both of them have been antagonist in the Blade films. Goss has also played a (whatever you wanna call it) elf (Prince Nuada) in Hellboy (he was the main antagonist jumping around). He's a good actor, a good swordsmen and stunt man. Luke Goss can pull off Drax the Destroyer! However his acting schedule looks tied up.

http://celebritywonder.ugo.com/picture/Luke_Goss/ActorLukeGos_John_Shea_15888042.jpg

Goss wouldnt be a bad pick at all, was great as both Nomak and Prince Nuada and can sell an action scene very well. Got the voice for it as well.

They're gonna go with the modern knife wielding Drax, they even used him on the official banner.

Hmmmm, not bad, as I said I wouldnt mind any Drax, but the Annihilation one was awesome.

[Guardian Outlaw]

Goss wouldnt be a bad pick at all, was great as both Nomak and Prince Nuada and can sell an action scene very well. Got the voice for it as well.

Hell yea, he'd be a good Drax. Too bad his scheduling doesn't have the room.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^Shame, Luke is actually a decent actor as well, as proven in Blade II and HB II, ah well, i'm sure Marvel will find someone decent for the role.

[Guardian Outlaw]

Agree, and as long as it isn't Diesel or The Rock.

[Captain Marvel]

...this coming from the guy who wants to fill the cast with pro wrestlers?

[KangConquers]

...this coming from the guy who wants to fill the cast with pro wrestlers?

Eve Torres is an ACTRESS. Get it right! She's a three time women's champion!

[SuperSAINT]

No to Johnson or Diesel, but yes to Goss?

Seriously?

[Joeyjojo72]

Well I guess those wrestling types are basically actors. Andre the Giant was great in Princess Bride. So lets not pooh pooh out of snobbery. I would argue that pro wrestlers are probably more qualified than mma fighters and other athletes. Maybe this Eve Torres person is the next Andre the Giant or Roddy Piper. Or even the Hulkster!

[Guardian Outlaw]

Damn man, it sounds like you guys know nothing outside MCU and highly famed actors of today's Pop Culture. It's sad, I came to this site thinking you guys will not only know Guardians but have a well understanding of the outside world and how studios actually work (not yet once heard a logical response to my casting calls).

I should of ended posting as soon as I saw the posts where people were asking who Rocky or Pete are, asking what issues to read for the 1st time (really? your on here talking about like you know wtf yet you've never read one issue or maybe have read 4 of them? really?), and then only saying guys like The Rock or Diesel should play Drax or naming off well known nominees who have been advertized on the red carpet. It seems like you guys imdb'ed red carpet actors. This is a Super Hero Space Sci-Fi not a Drama shooting for an Oscar. Come on!

I'm done posting here, have fun in your narrow minded boxes.

...this coming from the guy who wants to fill the cast with pro wrestlers?

Show's how much you know about actors... I've only listed one pro wrestler.

[KangConquers]

This is a Super Hero Space Sci-Fi not a Drama shooting for an Oscar. Come on!



This is what your problem is. You don't respect the source material at all. You'd rather "settle" for an actor so you could have the right amount of muscle than pick an actual actor who can bring the character to life.

You won't be missed, Ulik.

[Guardian Outlaw]

Again, if you knew about actors and acting and how studio's treat their actors during production then you wouldn't be telling me this.

[MarvelKnight]

No to Johnson or Diesel, but yes to Goss?

Seriously?

yeah, at least The Rock has made a conscious effort to act. In Hollywood. In actual movies.

[MarvelKnight]

Damn man, it sounds like you guys know nothing outside MCU and highly famed actors of today's Pop Culture. It's sad, I came to this site thinking you guys will not only know Guardians but have a well understanding of the outside world and how studios actually work (not yet once heard a logical response to my casting calls).

I should of ended posting as soon as I saw the posts where people were asking who Rocky or Pete are, asking what issues to read for the 1st time (really? your on here talking about like you know wtf yet you've never read one issue or maybe have read 4 of them? really?), and then only saying guys like The Rock or Diesel should play Drax or naming off well known nominees who have been advertized on the red carpet. It seems like you guys imdb'ed red carpet actors. This is a Super Hero Space Sci-Fi not a Drama shooting for an Oscar. Come on!

I'm done posting here, have fun in your narrow minded boxes.



Show's how much you know about actors... I've only listed one pro wrestler.

Bye.

[BoredGuy]

aww, so sad
how will we find out about the hot upcoming actors out of the WWE?

[BigThor]

yeah, at least The Rock has made a conscious effort to act. In Hollywood. In actual movies.

IMO The Rock is shaping up to be a decent actor, he's just far too big of a name to play a superhero.

People are still going to refer to his character as The Rock and not the actual characters name.

[KangConquers]

IMO The Rock is shaping up to be a decent actor, he's just far too big of a name to play a superhero.

People are still going to refer to his character as The Rock and not the actual characters name.

When you cast a c-list character with an A-list actor, people are going to see it as "Star-Lord, Gamora and The Rock." That's always tricky.

[Joeyjojo72]

The Rock isn't A-list. He stars in movies that about two dozen better, bigger actors passed on. A supporting character, or playing a version of himself, thats a different story. But he won't be Drax, so it's moot.

Good actor between 30-45 + HGH = an acceptably interesting Drax. "on the nose" casting like the Rock or Vin are unnecessary and make me sleepy. Besides, Vin Diesel is already playing Drax in another movie, Riddick 3: Sorry About Riddick 2.

[KangConquers]

Again, if you knew about actors and acting and how studio's treat their actors during production then you wouldn't be telling me this.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6mbd33MM01rnrv6j.gif

twice in one day, but...

[SuperSAINT]

Shave his head.

Give him some knives.

Done.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6kRMO1CMAAdpBA.jpg:large

[SuperSAINT]

*Bump*

Can't believe this thread hasn't had any discussion since Halloween.

The big, green, bald b*stard deserves some love.

Can't be long until we start getting some actor lists for Drax.

[jaqua99]

yup. How do you guys think his history will be handled with Thanos?

also, you think it will be dumb drax?

[OB12]

I don't think Drax will be dumb, but I think he will be mostly silent. My template for Drax is Billy from Predator. The guy who doesn't say much, but is recognized as a bad dude that you don't mess with even amongst all of these skilled warriors.

[SuperSAINT]

I don't think Drax will be dumb, but I think he will be mostly silent. My template for Drax is Billy from Predator. The guy who doesn't say much, but is recognized as a bad dude that you don't mess with even amongst all of these skilled warriors.

Only Drax would hand the Predator his a$$.

He's pretty much Riddick as a character, isn't he?

[OB12]

Right. I liken him to Billy more in the way that the story presented him and how the camera would pan to him and he would be an intimidating presence, not so much the outcome of the character.

It's funny that you mention Riddick, who does seem like a very similar character to Drax. I see a lot people mention Vin Diesel as someone they want for the role. He is not going to do Drax after basically playing the same character in several other films.

[deadmannuk12]

"**************.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned the names of three actors who are currently battling for the role of ‘Drax The Destroyer’ in James Gunn’s Guardians Of The Galaxy feature film. A source very close to production has let us know three faces who want to take on this titan.."

"Isaiah Mustafa, Brian Patrick Wade and former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista are all in negotiations with Marvel for the role of ‘Drax’ in Guardians Of The Galaxy"

If this is true I dont like any of these guys

[Joeyjojo72]

Yeesh. I was hoping they would go with a legit actor, not beefcake and wrestlers. Guess they're saving money where they can, but these are all terrible choices.

I ridiculed The Rock before, but he's starting to look pretty good by comparison. I hope Marvel is smarter than this.

[Chewy]

lol none of these guys is going to land a leading role in any movie, let alone this one. I really hope no one's worrying themself over this

[deadmannuk12]

Yeesh. I was hoping they would go with a legit actor, not beefcake and wrestlers. Guess they're saving money where they can, but these are all terrible choices.

I ridiculed The Rock before, but he's starting to look pretty good by comparison. I hope Marvel is smarter than this.

If who ever they pic can act and has the body cool with me. I think Marvel is smart enough to pic some one with both skill and look

[cherokeesam]

Shut up, look menacing, and kill people with your knives and bare fists.

I think Mustafa, Wade or Bautista could pull that off easily enough.

[deadmannuk12]

Shut up, look menacing, and kill people with your knives and bare fists.

I think Mustafa, Wade or Bautista could pull that off easily enough.

If that was the case HHH would have been Thor. I'm not saying wrestlers cant act, bc som can, but Batista cant.

http://youtu.be/3RcXfwZYgsk

Wade is an actor, as well as Mustafa. Mustafa looks to nice and every time he will be on screen all you'll see is the old spice guy in green. I wonder if wad does well, I only know him from big bang

[cherokeesam]

If that was the case HHH would have been Thor. I'm not saying wrestlers cant act, bc som can, but Batista cant.

http://youtu.be/3RcXfwZYgsk

Wade is an actor, as well as Mustafa. Mustafa looks to nice and every time he will be on screen all you'll see is the old spice guy in green. I wonder if wad does well, I only know him from big bang

Thor doesn't kill people with knives. :o
And Thor is a lot more than just beefcake; he's got a lot of story, dialogue, emotion, and even intellect, even if he *is* a medieval equivalent of a surfer dude.
Drax is a quiet, efficient killing machine. The right look is what's essential here; you don't need an Oscar-winning actor for this role.

[deadmannuk12]

Thor doesn't kill people with knives. :o
And Thor is a lot more than just beefcake; he's got a lot of story, dialogue, emotion, and even intellect, even if he *is* a medieval equivalent of a surfer dude.
Drax is a quiet, efficient killing machine. The right look is what's essential here; you don't need an Oscar-winning actor for this role.

Finn then for look I say none of these guys.

-Batista is to old, and Man with the iron fist sucked (Where he played a similar character to Drax)
-Mustafa is just to old spice and would take away from the role
-Wade I'm half and half on

[T"Challa]

Batista?, Old SPice guy? seriously?

[Rock Sexton]

Shut up, look menacing, and kill people with your knives and bare fists.

I think Mustafa, Wade or Bautista could pull that off easily enough.

I'm pulling for Bautista. Would love to see him in the role.

[echostation]

Bobby Carsons for the win... I think after the spidey debacle, he's fo the right size, machoness buff caliber and color for the role

[SuperSAINT]

I only bumped this thread yesterday - Trust me to jinx it!

What a craptacular shortlist!

[Silvermoth]

I guess we never should have expected thespian actors from the West End.

Oh well, I haven't seen their screen tests. Maybe one of them is a natural?

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Wow, what underwhelming choices, no to Batista, and the other 2 I have never even heard of, at least give us an actor for crying out loud.

[Project862006]

lmao look at you guys you act like dax isn't some brute

funny

[OB12]

Shut up, look menacing, and kill people with your knives and bare fists.

I think Mustafa, Wade or Bautista could pull that off easily enough.


Exactly. I'm not sure how anyone can run down these choices. The main qualification for Drax is physicality, Oscar-caliber actors are not a pre-req here.

[Chewy]

Exactly. I'm not sure how anyone can run down these choices. The main qualification for Drax is physicality, Oscar-caliber actors are not a pre-req here.
I like how you think there's no middle ground between Oscar caliber actors and actors who would have trouble landing a role in a direct to video John Cena movie.

[OB12]

I like how you think there's no middle ground between Oscar caliber actors and actors who would have trouble landing a role in a direct to video John Cena movie.


I see you throwing a lot of jabs at the rumored contenders but I don't see you suggesting many names of any worldly thespians that are qualified to undertake this daunting role.

[Nathan]

If we could Chris Hemsworth, who was able to bulk up for Thor, I'm sure there someone else out there who could do the same for Drax. I don't really know Drax, haven't read any of the comics, but if there's really more to him underneath than just being a brute, I say no to wrestlers. Unless they have proven themselves like Dwayne Johnson.

[OB12]

If we could Chris Hemsworth, who was able to bulk up for Thor, I'm sure there someone else out there who could do the same for Drax. I don't really know Drax, haven't read any of the comics, but if there's really more to him underneath than just being a brute, I say no to wrestlers. Unless they have proven themselves like Dwayne Johnson.


Sure, it's possible and if so, great. However, I think the comparison to Thor is erroneous. Marvel was casting for the title role that called for the actor to be the God of Thunder. This actor is going to get the lion's share of the screen time in his own films and a big part of the Avengers film, and with that comes a lot of interpersonal relationships. Drax has this to a degree but he is not the title character and will most likely not be the main focus of this ensemble piece.

[DocHoliday]

Depends on how much he speaks in the script. If not so much than Batista would do fine. If it's a dialog heavy role, then color me unconvinced.

[Darthphere]

It must be Bizarro Friday. People arguing for wrestlers and big guys who can't act to be in comic book movies.

[deadmannuk12]

It must be Bizarro Friday. People arguing for wrestlers and big guys who can't act to be in comic book movies.

I know right :whatever:

I think some wrestlers can act, roddy piper in they live, The rock in Fast 6. Just like i think some busboys can direct, quentin tarantino was a busboy at a bar, so was matt damon & ben affleck.

My point is if they worked hard on the role and impressed marvel then thats good enough for me.

[Darthphere]

That was a roundabout way to get to your point. My point is, have you see Batista act? Case closed.

[Colossal Spoons]

Drax doesn't talk much, so the usual argument against wrestlers in comic movies is non-applicable. I think Bautista'd be awesome, he was in Iron Fists. I'm pulling for the Old Spice guy most though.

[jaqua99]

out of the 3 guys, I think the guy who isnt Bautisa or old spice guy would look the best

[xeno000]

I think that Isaiah Mustafa could handle the Drax role. Dwayne Johnson would be ideal, but he's probably not available, not interested and too expensive.

[Moridin]

Kevin Durrand, Dwayne Johnson, Terry Crews. My picks.

[Kryptonian God]

Does anyone, besides me, wish we could have Classic Drax, instead of the current incarnation?

[jaqua99]

Classic Drax was a monster.

[Nathan]

What's the difference between classic and new Drax? From googling some pictures, I can see that classic Drax had a horrible wardrobe, wore a cape and could fly.

[Chewy]

Classic Drax was Hulk in space. Annihilation Drax is Riddick.

[Colossal Spoons]

^Perfect descriptions :up:

[Kryptonian God]

Classic Drax was Hulk in space. Annihilation Drax is Riddick.

It's good to highlight that Classic Drax was actually smart in his first incarnation. Only after he was resurrected, he became the dumb and much stronger Drax.

[cherokeesam]

It's good to highlight that Classic Drax was actually smart in his first incarnation. Only after he was resurrected, he became the dumb and much stronger Drax.

Where are people getting "dumb" for Drax....?
Drax may be the team brick, and he may not say very much, but that doesn't make him stupid. Drax just needs to convey quiet menace, Eastwood-style, but with a superhero physique.

[KangConquers]

Where are people getting "dumb" for Drax....?
Drax may be the team brick, and he may not say very much, but that doesn't make him stupid. Drax just needs to convey quiet menace, Eastwood-style, but with a superhero physique.

Pre-Annihilation Drax was sub-Forrest Gump intelligence. Look up some old Infinity Watch stories.

[Anubis]

Yeah, he was dumb as a post.

But seeing as this is Guardians of the Galaxy, he'll likely be the badass knife wielder who rips the heart of bad guys Drax. Cuz dumb Drax was never a member of the Guardians.

[Thanos]

I've always interpeted the new Drax as a character like Vin Diesel's Riddick, which I think is badass and awesome. I didn't like him as a dumb Hulk type character.

- Thanos

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I like how people are saying we can cast a wrestler or someone who cant act much as long as they are big for Drax, yes, even the modern smarter incarnation doesnt talk much, but when he does, there is weight behind what he says, you need an ACTOR to be able to portray that.

Also, depending on the situation, Drax does talk a lot, he did in Annihilation as he had to. Not mention, if he doesnt talk much in this movie, who's to say he wont in any possible future movies?

No to wrestlers and muscleheads with little to no acting experience, give an actor that exudes menace and power, and is able to deliver powerful lines, not to mention possibly carry the character for a franchise.

[deadmannuk12]

The best casting for Drax is some one who is 6'4"-6'6", over 230lbs of muscle, between 30-40yrs old, athletic, and can kick A$$.

[deadmannuk12]

No to wrestlers and muscleheads with little to no acting experience, give an actor that exudes menace and power, and is able to deliver powerful lines, not to mention possibly carry the character for a franchise.

Right now there are several Wrestlers and NFL players who have been acting and doing well in tv and film. Including isaiah mustafa and the Rock, so just bc they where wrestlers or NFL players we shouldnt consider them for this role?

[Nathan]

:o

G-kQilwItFY

[deadmannuk12]

Rick Fox - Actor NBA player
Jim Brown - Actor NFL player
Sean Connery - Actor Bodybuilder
Dwayne Johnson - Actor Wrestler
Guy Pearce - Actor Bodybuilder

Good thing you guys arent casting bc with your narrow thinking a lot of people would have never made it

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Right now there are several Wrestlers and NFL players who have been acting and doing well in tv and film. Including isaiah mustafa and the Rock, so just bc they where wrestlers or NFL players we shouldnt consider them for this role?

Consider them if they can, Dwayne Johnson now has extensive acting experience after being in a lot of movies, he is better now than when he started. Thats the big difference, he has experience in movies, Terry Crews is another in a similar position.

Batista cannot act, another example was Triple H in Blade: Trinity, very poor, Stone Cold wasnt much better in The Expendables but he was fine for the movie he was in. GOTG needs a lot more weight to it than those movies. And as I said before, when Drax does speak, he says meaningful things with weight behind them, he is a master tactician in Annihilation, he taught Nova to fight and look at Nova now compared to how he used to be. You need actors to convey these things.

[Nathan]

Everyone is allowed to get a chance to audition for a role. And when they are good for it, perfect. But the first thing on the list shouldn't be to look for people with the right body physique, when every dedicated actor with the proper training can beef up and get ripped.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Everyone is allowed to get a chance to audition for a role. And when they are good for it, perfect. But the first thing on the list shouldn't be to look for people with the right body physique, when every dedicated actor with the proper training can beef up and get ripped.

:up: Spot on. And with the training programs actors go through nowadays, they bulk up pretty damn quick.

[Nathan]

How about Manu Bennett btw? I haven't watched Spartacus at all, so I can't judge his acting. Does someone want to weigh in?

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[Colossal Spoons]

He does an amazing job on Spartacus :up:

[Nathan]

I'll take your word for it. So I guess the top 3 choices for Drax would be Manu Bennett, Jason Momoa and Dwayne Johnson. Who else do we have?

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[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I actually think Gerard Butler could do a job in the role, doubt he would need any accent other than his own and other than that he is a good actor.

Edit: Is Manu Bennett the guy who just got cast as Deathstroke in Arrow?

[Darthphere]

Yes he is.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^Ah yes, havent seen him act but he looks the part certainly and does have acting experience.

[Darthphere]

Those guys on Spartacus are pretty decent actors.

[Colossal Spoons]

Anytime I see Manu Bennett suggested for a role, I toss Joe Manganiello in as well. Why not?

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^He wouldnt be bad either, got the physique and has acting experience.

[KangConquers]

The best casting for Drax is some one who is 6'4"-6'6", over 230lbs of muscle, between 30-40yrs old, athletic, and can kick A$$.

Drax should be more 35-50. He's got a little age to him. Marvel knows this, and that's part of the reason that's reflected a bit in the age of the candidates (especially Dave Bautista, who will be 45 when the movie drops.)

[OB12]

Kevin Grevioux is my preferred choice for Drax right now. He looks imposing and he is big Marvel fan. I think that he strikes the right balance between actor and physical presence.

[Nathan]

Imagine my surprise when I found out that he studied microbiology and genetic engineering. Or the fact that his voice is his actual voice.

[SuperSAINT]

Anytime I see Manu Bennett suggested for a role, I toss Joe Manganiello in as well. Why not?

He's still a really good option, IMO.

[Nathan]

Is he really good? Never saw him in anything outside of How I met your mother.