Casting the DC Universe - Part 1

[BoyWonder6]

Neil Patrick Harris as Edward Nygma/The Riddler

 

[BoyWonder6]

Last one for the night. Robbie Amell as Superboy

 

[QWoods]

 

[CanaryFan]

Neil Patrick Harris as Edward Nygma/The Riddler

This would actually be awesome!

 

[cin0]

I really wish a superhero other than superman or batman would get some shine. I thought Green Lantern would be the start of something great but it didnt turn out so well, I didnt think it was that bad, but others dont seem to agree with that. So who should be next Flash? Aquaman? WonderWoman? Green Arrow?

 

[Hypestyle]

I hope casting can include a wide array of possibilities, and not just a-list stars.

 

[Rorschach2012]

David Tennant as The Riddler

 

[CanaryFan]

Dude looks exactly like Bookworm from the 60's TV series.

 

[EliteF50]

I'd like to see Vigilante pop up in a JL movie, played by Timothy Olyphant.

I don't get how you can say that when actors constantly change their voices for different roles. Not to mention that there is no definitive way to do Batman's voice.

Yeah, but Gosling's proven he can't change his. Even when playing dark characters, his voice is med-high pitched and it cracks often. There may not be a definitive Batman voice (I disagree), but we have an idea of what he's supposed to sound like, and it isn't Ryan Gosling.

We need a live action Batman that could sound like Kevin Conroy, Bruce Greenwood, hell, even Rino Romano.

 

[EliteF50]

EDIT: Double post.

 

[batnkevlar]

NPH can be Riddler. David Tenant can be the Calculator...

 

[Rorschach2012]

Superman: Henry Cavill
Batman: Michael Fassbender
Wonder Woman: Emily Blunt
The Flash: Ryan Gosling
Green Lantern: Idris Elba
Aquaman: Charlie Hunnam
Martian Manhunter: Chiwetel Ejiofar
Lex Luthor: Matthew McConaughey
Brainiac: Benedict Cumberbatch

I tried to cast each character with solo spin offs in mind. I feel that each of the seven could carry their own film. The names I chose aren't new but I feel they're some of the best options.

I'd like to see Kara introduced. Amber Heard could play her.

Green Lantern reboot..

Hal: Chris Pine
Sinestro: Mads Mikkelsen
Carol Ferris: Rose Byrne

 

[eat mas tacos]

thoughts:

 

[Jordacar]

I don't know if she's been mentioned before, but Mary Kate Wiles make a &%#$ing amazing Harley.

 

[phoenixflight]

thoughts:

Firstly, I would like to compliment you on your arrangement. Love the black and white play off the color of the characters. Beautifully done.

Your casting is near perfect and an almost dead ringer for mine. They are exceptional choices.

Henry Cavill IS Superman. That was casting genius. At every moment he was on screen he owned that role and demonstrated his ability to lead the pantheon of superheroes. His physical presence as the Man of Steel was equally matched by the conviction of his words and lines. Whether it was the grand strength of Kal-El or the touching vulnerabilities of Clark, Henry soared.

Looking at Henry's casting as a jumping off point, the following members of the Justice League would make for an EPIC team:

Batman represents the 'darker' side of being a superhero, in contrast to Superman as the 'lighter' side. Although I would agree that Fassbender would be A+ casting as the rebooted Dark Knight, his talents are already being used to bring forth another comic book icon. I look to actors like Matt Bomer, Luke Evans, Anson Mount and Wes Bentley to don the cape and cowl and usher in a new era for Batman. Each of these actors have unique strengths that would showcase a completely different Caped Crusader based on who is cast.

Gemma Arterton as Wonder Woman would be comic gold. Everyone keeps saying that she hasn't had a breakout role yet, which is true, well it's because the universe is holding on to her to play Princess Diana. All the other roles were test runs that showed elements and characterizations of who Wonder Woman is. She has demonstrated that she can portray them all, making her a superb choice for the Amazon Princess. If any of her other previous films had made it into mega franchises then she wouldn't be free for this role of a lifetime.

Bradley Cooper as Hal/Green Lantern and Ryan Gosling as Barry/Flash are dead on perfect choices. Looking at both actors, they embody the finer qualities of the Emerald Guardian and the Scarlet Speedster, comic characters they were born to play. It also adds to their casting that they work exceptionally well together. Chemistry is everything...bring on the Brave and the Bold team-up!

Charlie Hunnam as Aquaman. He definitely has the chops to bring the King of Atlantis to life. His previous roles show is range as an actor, which reflects the struggles of our Master of the Seven Seas. From arrogance to swagger, his Aquaman will be very memorable.

 

[Man of Steel]

I think Bradley Cooper should play Green Lantern, just not Hal. He'd be a great Guy Gardner.

 

[Hamill-Joker]

Javier Bardem as Darkseid.

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

No Marvel actors by the way, just to keep it a little more interesting.

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Superman - Henry Cavill
Wonder Woman - Gal Gadot
Batman - Ben Affleck

Flash - Chris Pine

Green Lantern - Chiwetel Ejiofor

Aquaman - Joel Kinnaman

Martian Manhunter - Benedict Cumberbatch

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Green Arrow - Josh Holloway

Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) - Jake Gyllenhaal

Cyborg - Chadwick Boseman

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

Lex Luthor - Joaquin Phoenix

Brainiac - Ralph Fiennes

Kara Zor-El - Imogen Poots

Sinestro - Richard Armitage

Carol Ferris - Olivia Wilde

Dick Grayson - Penn Badgley

Jason Todd - Ezra Miller

James Gordon - Bryan Cranston

Younger Jim Gordon (Gotham) - Michael C Hall

 

[DarkSentinel]

Michael Muhney over Ben Affleck for Bruce Wayne/Batman

 

[Rorschach2012]

Michael Muhney over Ben Affleck for Bruce Wayne/Batman

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah wtf no. Looks like Michael J Fox

 

[DarkSentinel]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah wtf no. Looks like Michael J Fox

Have you seen the guy act? He's actually very Bruce Wayne like on Young and th Restless my grandmother watches that **** everyday he does obsessive and vindictive very well.

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

John Constantine - Robert Kazinsky

Zatanna - Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Deadman - Liam McIntyre

Madame Xanadu - Eva Green

Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) - Charlie Hunnam

 

[Rorschach2012]

Pretty much all of your choices on this page are spot on Feed on a treefrog

I'm all for connecting Gotham, Constantine, Arrow and Flash to the DC movie universe.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Danny McBride - Lobo