Recast RDJ - Page 4

kedrell · 03-04-2013, 01:56 AM

Yeah, these characters are bigger than any one actor. I love RDJ as Stark. But I am first and foremost an IRON MAN fan. I just hope whoever the guy they get is that he doesn't try and ape RDJ's version of Stark. He should establish his own take on the character. We don't need any Brandon Routh's up in here.

elsewhere · 03-07-2013, 07:19 AM

Too old now, but Cruise would have been great back when he was originally attached to Iron Man.

kedrell · 03-07-2013, 07:38 AM

We sure dodged a bullet there.

747 · 03-09-2013, 08:37 AM

A younger Cruise would have been a great Stark, no doubt.

kedrell · 03-10-2013, 03:01 AM

I disagree. When it comes to action roles, Tom Cruise seems to just play the same character in every role. So it'd probably be the same here as well. Only when he's playing a bad guy like in Collateral or IWTV or comedy like Tropic Thunder does he seem to go beyond that.

elsewhere · 03-10-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kedrell

I disagree. When it comes to action roles, Tom Cruise seems to just play the same character in every role. So it'd probably be the same here as well. Only when he's playing a bad guy like in Collateral or IWTV or comedy like Tropic Thunder does he seem to go beyond that.

What makes you think he couldn't pull off a Collateral level of performance as Tony Stark? I'd argue Cruise has more versatility than RDJ.

pr0xyt0xin · 03-10-2013, 02:09 PM

I would say "not bad" at best.

not great though.

ericadawn16 · 03-10-2013, 08:50 PM

Actually, what threw me off about Jack Reacher was that he seemed to be more '70s/80s Clint Eastwood than Tom Cruise in it. I don't think he would make a good Tony though. I'd kind of like someone less known like Richard Coyle but they'd probably want a big name.

cherokeesam · 03-11-2013, 08:33 AM

When the time comes to recast Tony Stark, it's pretty obvious they'll go straight to Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Same age as RDJ, plus or minus a few months; actually 5 inches *taller* than RDJ; and he is clearly RDJ's twin brother.

flickchick85 · 03-11-2013, 09:17 PM

I hope not. RDJ has more charisma in his pinky than JDM has in his entire being, imo.

pr0xyt0xin · 03-11-2013, 10:05 PM

I disagree. I'd say at least RDJ's entire arm.

I like JDM.

Eddie Dean · 03-11-2013, 10:34 PM

Javier Bardem as Spanish Iron Man

DarkSovereignty · 03-11-2013, 10:51 PM

I'd watch the sh** out of that movie.

Adjie · 04-01-2013, 10:07 AM

He looks.... okay~ :P

Gold Samurai · 04-01-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by elsewhere

Too old now, but Cruise would have been great back when he was originally attached to Iron Man.

Even the comics were influenced by him

dgnightwing · 04-02-2013, 09:58 AM

John Stamos?

DrCosmic · 04-18-2013, 08:28 PM

James Franco is pretty inspired... he's just so much younger than RDJ it'd be hard to pull off.

bjt · 04-20-2013, 12:59 AM

This guy, from Terriers looks like a young RDJ

Michael Raymond-James

psylockolussus · 04-20-2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by elsewhere

Too old now, but Cruise would have been great back when he was originally attached to Iron Man.

Tom Cruise would have been better as Captain America.

In my opinion, he definitely wouldn't be bland compare to Chris Evans.

Zarex · 04-20-2013, 09:49 AM

I say keep RDJ as Tony Stark and bring in a new character to wear the armor. You could retain Downey in a smaller role as a grizzled mentor and weapons designer to the new IM. If you want to keep the Stark name, Tony very likely has a previously unacknowledged adult son (or daughter) kicking around somewhere in the MCU.

AvengingLeague · 04-20-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zarex

I say keep RDJ as Tony Stark and bring in a new character to wear the armor. You could retain Downey in a smaller role as a grizzled mentor and weapons designer to the new IM. If you want to keep the Stark name, Tony very likely has a previously unacknowledged adult son (or daughter) kicking around somewhere in the MCU.

So...Iron Man 4 would be titled "Iron Man Beyond" then?

Zarex · 04-20-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AvengingLeague

So...Iron Man 4 would be titled "Iron Man Beyond" then?

In my dream scenario, yes. A problem with a connected film universe is that a Tony Stark reboot with a younger actor impacts all of the characters with whom RDJ's Stark has had a prior relationship. Though I love Don Cheadle as an actor, I felt recasting Rhodey really hurt the sequel. Recasting Banner with Ruffalo didn't face this issue as Norton's character had no prior interactions with other MCU characters.

Additionally, RDJ's performance as IM has been so iconic I think the character's best chance for success after he leaves the series is to go in a completely different direction with a new character driving the suit.

Tim_Riggins · 04-21-2013, 03:42 PM

Let's see, I don't see anyone else than RDJ, but if I have to choose:

Matthew McConaughey
Joel Edgerton
Garrett Hedlund (he is incredible in On The Road)
Chris Pine (I can totally see him)

Can't think of anyone else for now, but that's just on the top of my head.

Silvermoth · 04-26-2013, 08:48 AM

I must admit it is startling how much Max Greenfield looks like Tony in the comic books. Not sure if he could pull it off but he can handle the humour alright

Megalith · 04-30-2013, 12:38 AM

Luke Evans. I want to see the charming, intellectual Tony Stark. Isn't that what he's supposed to be in the comics?

RDJ's personality is good fun but ultimately prevents Iron Man from being recognized as any kind of badass, especially since they give so much screentime to him through the suit.

03-04-2013, 01:56 AM	#76
kedrell You'll never Beetus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Driving coast to coast Posts: 15,346	Re: Recast RDJ Yeah, these characters are bigger than any one actor. I love RDJ as Stark. But I am first and foremost an IRON MAN fan. I just hope whoever the guy they get is that he doesn't try and ape RDJ's version of Stark. He should establish his own take on the character. We don't need any Brandon Routh's up in here. __________________ Holding out hope.....

03-07-2013, 07:19 AM	#77
elsewhere psychonaut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Dimensional Interval Posts: 1,165	Re: Recast RDJ Too old now, but Cruise would have been great back when he was originally attached to Iron Man.

03-07-2013, 07:38 AM	#78
kedrell You'll never Beetus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Driving coast to coast Posts: 15,346	Re: Recast RDJ We sure dodged a bullet there. __________________ Holding out hope.....

03-09-2013, 08:37 AM	#79
747 Film loving geek Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,336	Re: Recast RDJ A younger Cruise would have been a great Stark, no doubt. __________________ Top ten favorite theatrical superhero movies: 1. The Dark Knight \| 2. Superman: The Movie \| 3. The Dark Knight Rises \| 4. The Avengers \| 5. Batman Begins \| 6. Iron Man 3 \| 7. X2 8. Spider-Man 2 \| 9. Batman Returns \| 10. The Incredibles

03-10-2013, 03:01 AM	#80
kedrell You'll never Beetus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Driving coast to coast Posts: 15,346	Re: Recast RDJ I disagree. When it comes to action roles, Tom Cruise seems to just play the same character in every role. So it'd probably be the same here as well. Only when he's playing a bad guy like in Collateral or IWTV or comedy like Tropic Thunder does he seem to go beyond that. __________________ Holding out hope.....

03-10-2013, 02:09 PM	#82
pr0xyt0xin Shaper Savant Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2,554	Re: Recast RDJ I would say "not bad" at best. not great though. __________________ I just stole a poncho from a wooden Indian...

03-10-2013, 08:50 PM	#83
ericadawn16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 398	Re: Recast RDJ Actually, what threw me off about Jack Reacher was that he seemed to be more '70s/80s Clint Eastwood than Tom Cruise in it. I don't think he would make a good Tony though. I'd kind of like someone less known like Richard Coyle but they'd probably want a big name.

03-11-2013, 08:33 AM	#84
cherokeesam Mad (Blonde) Titan Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cherokee, NC Posts: 7,629	Re: Recast RDJ When the time comes to recast Tony Stark, it's pretty obvious they'll go straight to Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Same age as RDJ, plus or minus a few months; actually 5 inches taller than RDJ; and he is clearly RDJ's twin brother. __________________ I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live. ---- Queens of the Stone Age, "Go With the Flow"

03-11-2013, 09:17 PM	#85
flickchick85 Loose Seal Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,143	Re: Recast RDJ I hope not. RDJ has more charisma in his pinky than JDM has in his entire being, imo. __________________ VERONICA MARS LIVES. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-movie-project

03-11-2013, 10:05 PM	#86
pr0xyt0xin Shaper Savant Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2,554	Re: Recast RDJ I disagree. I'd say at least RDJ's entire arm. I like JDM. __________________ I just stole a poncho from a wooden Indian...

03-11-2013, 10:34 PM	#87
Eddie Dean [sad beep] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pangaea Posts: 5,296	Re: Recast RDJ Javier Bardem as Spanish Iron Man __________________ “I'm a hustler. I don't get tired. I'm 26, chief.”

04-01-2013, 10:07 AM	#89
Adjie Silent_Oushiza Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 36	Re: Recast RDJ He looks.... okay~ :P Last edited by Adjie; 04-01-2013 at 10:29 AM.

04-02-2013, 09:58 AM	#91
dgnightwing Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 32	Re: Recast RDJ John Stamos?

04-18-2013, 08:28 PM	#92
DrCosmic Professor of Power Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In the Moment Posts: 3,149	Re: Recast RDJ James Franco is pretty inspired... he's just so much younger than RDJ it'd be hard to pull off. __________________ WW TV Show Ideas "... because he's the hero that we need right now, even if we don't deserve him. Because he's our only hope against the cold dark cosmos. Because he's not our weapon... he's our shield. Our valiant defender, an unmovable guardian. A man of power, a man of virtue. A Man of Steel." #FishburneVoice With a Ph.D in Metascience

04-20-2013, 12:59 AM	#93
bjt Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 129	Re: Recast RDJ This guy, from Terriers looks like a young RDJ Michael Raymond-James Last edited by bjt; 04-20-2013 at 01:24 AM.

04-20-2013, 09:49 AM	#95
Zarex Side-Kick Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 295	Re: Recast RDJ I say keep RDJ as Tony Stark and bring in a new character to wear the armor. You could retain Downey in a smaller role as a grizzled mentor and weapons designer to the new IM. If you want to keep the Stark name, Tony very likely has a previously unacknowledged adult son (or daughter) kicking around somewhere in the MCU.

04-21-2013, 03:42 PM	#98
Tim_Riggins Dillon Panthers Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 613	Re: Recast RDJ Let's see, I don't see anyone else than RDJ, but if I have to choose: Matthew McConaughey Joel Edgerton Garrett Hedlund (he is incredible in On The Road) Chris Pine (I can totally see him) Can't think of anyone else for now, but that's just on the top of my head.

04-26-2013, 08:48 AM	#99
Silvermoth Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4,632	Re: Recast RDJ I must admit it is startling how much Max Greenfield looks like Tony in the comic books. Not sure if he could pull it off but he can handle the humour alright __________________ Mutant and proud

04-30-2013, 12:38 AM	#100
Megalith Banned User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 213	Re: Recast RDJ Luke Evans. I want to see the charming, intellectual Tony Stark. Isn't that what he's supposed to be in the comics? RDJ's personality is good fun but ultimately prevents Iron Man from being recognized as any kind of badass, especially since they give so much screentime to him through the suit.

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