The Justice League Casting Thread

[Dark Raven]

Originally Posted by Boom

I'd take Alexander Skarsgard in that role, personally. Anyway, I'll take a crack at it:

Superman: Henry Cavill
Batman: Charlie Hunnam
Wonder Woman:
Flash: Aaron Paul
Green Lantern: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Aquaman: Alexander Skarsgaard

This doesn't seem like a very stellar cast in terms of name power. I think Batman has to be a bigger name. Hopefully Henry Cavill's star power will rise after Man of Steel.

The Avengers had RDJ, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Samuel L Jackson, with Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth close behind.

Justice League needs at least a few of the same calibre as those, otherwise it doesn't look that different from Justice League: Mortal.

[Boom]

Originally Posted by Dark Raven

This doesn't seem like a very stellar cast in terms of name power. I think Batman has to be a bigger name. Hopefully Henry Cavill's star power will rise after Man of Steel.

The Avengers had RDJ, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Samuel L Jackson, with Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth close behind.

Justice League needs at least a few of the same calibre as those, otherwise it doesn't look that different from Justice League: Mortal.

I think the concept sells itself, but that's just me.

In any case, I'll be keeping my eye on Pacific Rim. If that movie explodes and is a huge success, then Hunnam's stock could (and should) rise. And obviously we'll have to see how MoS is received.

[batman44]

I don't understand the big deal about name power, Star Trek wasn't exactly filled with big names. It should be about actors fitting the roles.

[Boom]

As for Wonder Woman, I would do unspeakable things to see Atwell in that costume.

[raybia]

Originally Posted by Boom

As for Wonder Woman, I would do unspeakable things to see Atwell in that costume.

Good choice. I was also thinking Cobie Smulders.

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by The Guard

So he means, "What if this happened in the real world". I've read that. I don't recall anywhere where it says "This is the first encounter with "aliens"

That statement says more about the portrayal of Superman's impact on the world than it does about MAN OF STEEL being about the first time Earth encountered aliens.

Think about it.


It wouldn't be the real world or a real-world take if MoS takes place in a world that has already encountered Aliens. That would make no sense.

It would run completely counter to the whole idea of grounding MoS in a relatable real-world setting.

Especially on the level of the Parallax attack and Green Lantern. Those are history-altering events for humanity. Imagine if that happened in the real world and what the ramifications would be.

[raybia]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

Think about it.


It wouldn't be the real world or a real-world take if MoS takes place in a world that has already encountered Aliens. That would make no sense.

It would run completely counter to the whole idea of grounding MoS in a relatable real-world setting.

Especially on the level of the Parallax attack and Green Lantern. Those are history-altering events for humanity. Imagine if that happened in the real world and what the ramifications would be.

I really like the idea of MOS being based in the real world as a starting point in what eventually becomes the DC Universe.

[KangConquers]

Originally Posted by Robin91939

Production Budget for Green Lantern: $200 Million Dollars.
World Wide Gross for Green Lantern: $219 Million Dollars.


It wasn't a huge success, but it wasn't as terrible a failure as people make it out to be. If the budget weren't so high, the $200+Million world wide gross (akin to Batman Begins) wouldn't be that awful.

-R

You do realize that the theaters get roughly half of the gross, right? and that the $200 M doesn't count advertising?

Warner Bros probably spent $150 M on promoting Green Lantern, bringing that number up to $350 M in spending. The film made $116 M stateside, and $103 M foreign. That means that Warner Bros received on average 50% of the gross (a little more in the united states, a little less in foreign territories.)

So the real numbers are:

Production Budget/ Advertisement- $350 M
Gross- $219 M
Net- $110 M
DVD Sales $19 M dollars


So Green Lantern still found itself in the hole $200 M+. Toys, Fast Food Chain tie-ins, product placement, tax breaks, etc. Might have reduced that number, but nowhere near enough to make this movie financially successful in any way, shape or form. In 100 years, Green Lantern will likely have still not broken even.

[The Guard]

Think about it.

It wouldn't be the real world or a real-world take if MoS takes place in a world that has already encountered Aliens. That would make no sense.

It would run completely counter to the whole idea of grounding MoS in a relatable real-world setting.

Especially on the level of the Parallax attack and Green Lantern. Those are history-altering events for humanity. Imagine if that happened in the real world and what the ramifications would be.

I did think about it. I think you're missing the point I made.

If it's set in the real world, and has real world implications, how does that inherently negate Earth having had contact with aliens prior?

My point is, nothing in Goyer's statements indicates "The world has never encountered aliens before Superman". You suggested they had.

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by The Guard

I did think about it. I think you're missing the point I made.

If it's set in the real world, and has real world implications, how does that inherently negate Earth having had contact with aliens prior?

Are you in contact with aliens? The last time I checked humanity has not encountered aliens in the real world.


If they are using the setting of a world that had previously encountered aliens (especially on the level of that Parallax attack), it really wouldn't be the "real world" at all.

It would completely conflict with what Goyer and Nolan are trying to do.





Bottom line is Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern won't be in continuity with Man of Steel or Justice League.

It's an embarassing failure that Warners is going to ignore:

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...nolds-20120607

[Majik1387]

Originally Posted by Bruce_Begins

Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman
Ryan Gosling as Flash.
Bridget Reagan as Wonder Woman
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Green Lantern
Henry Cavill as Superman

I don't like any of these choices, save for the obvious Cavill.

Originally Posted by protocida

It's useless to discuss this movie with Rock Star. Let's move on.

Will do.
When common sense kicks in for him though, will have no problem discussing with him.

Michael Fassbender as Batman.
I think it'd be excellent. Fassbender is popular, great actor, and can pull off both brooding and lighthearted.

As awesome as it would be, I don't see it happening at all, but you won't see me complaining if it did.

Originally Posted by Boom

I actually think Charlie Hunnam would make a great Batman.

I think he'd be decent in the role, but I think he's better for Flash or Aquaman.

Originally Posted by DoomsdayApex

I think he'll make a better Aquaman.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by DarthBatman

Batman: Michael C Hall if there is no Christian Bale
Wonder Woman: Nina Dobrev
Green Lantern: Charlie Hunnam

Hell no to the plank of wood Hall. And I kind of don't want to see Bale in a JL movie.
I love me some Nina Dobrev, but she is totally wrong for Wonder Woman.
I just can't see Hunnam as GL, but I'd chalk him up as another actor I don't see happening but wouldn't be complaining.

Originally Posted by Boom

I'd take Alexander Skarsgard in that role, personally. Anyway, I'll take a crack at it:
Superman: Henry Cavill
Batman: Charlie Hunnam
Wonder Woman: Hayley Atwell
Flash: Aaron Paul
Green Lantern: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Aquaman: Alexander Skarsgaard

Other than Hunnam as Batman and GL, good casting.

[Rockstar]

For The Flash, I think Eddie Redmayne is someone who could potentially be on Nolan and the studio's radar:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1519666/

[Majik1387]

I still need to see My Week With Marilyn, and with the upcoming most likely to be successful/Oscar-nominated Les Miserables, I can definitely see Redmayne on WB's radar.

[Whiskey Tango]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

Bottom line is Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern won't be in continuity with Man of Steel or Justice League.

Unless it is.

It's an embarassing failure that Warners is going to ignore:

Unless they don't.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...nolds-20120607

Quoting some random blog doesn't help your case brah.

I suggest you tone down the hostility, at this point none of us have any idea what they're planning. You don't like the GL movie, everybody gets it, that's fine, you're a cool cucumber, you're edgy, you can relax. But acting like you have everything all figured out? Please. Chill.

[Derrick9592]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

For The Flash, I think Eddie Redmayne is someone who could potentially be on Nolan and the studio's radar:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1519666/

Not bad Never heard of this guy before, but he seems to have a lot of potential in him. Decent choice.

[Tony Stark]

Originally Posted by batman44

I don't understand the big deal about name power, Star Trek wasn't exactly filled with big names. It should be about actors fitting the roles.

This times 1000!

I can understand people naming Ryan Gosling because of the way he looks and they could see him as Flash or whoever, but Gosling would never be in this movie, and he would be 100% the wrong fit.

[shauner111]

You keep saying he would be the wrong fit for Batman AND Flash, i would like to hear why u think so. And dont say because he doesnt do intensity well, cuz that's a bunch of b.s. Also, its very unlikely yes..but there is a chance that he would take Batman OR Flash (yes i know he looks more like Flash). Money talks, minds change over time, and if certain directors and writers and actors are involved that he has personally worked with..it could become a reality.

[Majik1387]

I'm pretty sure Gosling has turned down a good amount of high paying roles, the same way Daniel Day Lewis refuses to even read scripts; Gosling knows what types of movies he wants to do, and superhero movies are not in his selection at all.

He will never fulfill any fanboy's dream casting.

[Bruce Malone]

Even in the unlikely probability that WB would want reynolds back would he himself want to come back?

GL was almost his Batman & robin with the difference perhaps being that people actually still talk about B&R due to how bad it was.

It's bombing i think hurt his career he was looking at a RDJ impact from it then nowhere.

[Silvermoth]

I hope Wonder Woman isn't the only female Justice League member.

[Nathan]

What would be so bad about being the only female?

[Dark Raven]

JL could do with Hawk Girl. Wonder Woman needs another female to confide in and perhaps more. After all, she is from Lesbos Thermyscira where there are only hot female warriors.

[Tony Stark]

Originally Posted by shauner111

You keep saying he would be the wrong fit for Batman AND Flash, i would like to hear why u think so. And dont say because he doesnt do intensity well, cuz that's a bunch of b.s. Also, its very unlikely yes..but there is a chance that he would take Batman OR Flash (yes i know he looks more like Flash). Money talks, minds change over time, and if certain directors and writers and actors are involved that he has personally worked with..it could become a reality.

He will not do this movie, and you can take that to the bank. He is not a good fit for the character and a quick review of his film work shows that. He's a great actor, but he's going for dramatic rolls, he's not interested in action movies or comic book films.

[DoomsdayApex]

Originally Posted by Tony Stark

He will not do this movie, and you can take that to the bank. He is not a good fit for the character and a quick review of his film work shows that. He's a great actor, but he's going for dramatic rolls, he's not interested in action movies or comic book films.

Yep. Gosling did Drive to fulfill his 'superhero' desires. I severely doubt we'll see Ryan as Batman. In fact, I'll put my soul on the line and say that Gosling will never don the cowl.

I prefer other low-key names anyways.

[hopefuldreamer]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

For The Flash, I think Eddie Redmayne is someone who could potentially be on Nolan and the studio's radar:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1519666/

Nice thinking, he could be brilliant