Crimson Dynamo said:
The Rob Lowe rumour has been officially debunked (thankfully) by the film's producer Don Murphy on his website.
Don Murphy has a website? Thanks for the heads up, I'm gonna go shillin' for Dylan!!
Crimson Dynamo said:
Let's look at the popular options:
Tom Cruise (Magnolia)
+ a popular choice and guaranteed to sell movie tickets. He's a talented actor and is familiar with action roles.
- Will he be available when the time comes though?
Cruise is not gonna be available, which sucks for him, because he's shown a genuine love for the project, stating in inteviews how he'd love to be Stark since like '95! I mean his interest in the role is part of what originally sparked the project.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ)
+ A great actor who will certainly bring the intensity required to the Tony Stark role.
- Is this "comic book fare" beneath him?
As hard as he shilled for the role of Superman, Caviezel is not above comic films, and said he enjoys the challenge of iconic characters.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity)
+ He's talented and has done this Tom Clancy-esque stuff before.
- Is he too young?
I don't think he's too young, because Damon has a palpable edge behind his youthful appearance, it balances him out. He can act, no question, but the real question to me is: "Is he really a box office draw?" If the film goes sour, it could be like Daredevil all over again. Let's not forget the talespin Damon was in pre-Bourne series. All The Pretty Horses? Legend of Bagger Vance? Bleecch. He admitted in an Entertainment Weekly issue right before "The Bourne Supremacy" came out that the series saved his career.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Colin Farrell (The Recruit)
+ He's got the looks and he certainly likes a drink! He's also the man of the moment.
- Will he want to do another comic book flick?
I like Farrell, but there are better choices for this particular role. leave him to Bullseye.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Johnny Depp (Finding Neverland)
+ Another popular choice. He's talented and good-looking and has a proven action track record. Could definitely bring much needed complexity to the role.
- Can you actually imagine him in the armour? I don't know why, but I just can't see it right now...
Is Hayter's draft quirky enough to attract him? Not a knock on Hayter, but the reality of Depp. He's a cagey one, hard to predict. A great actor, honestly I feel, one of the best of our generation, with the likes of Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Sean Penn. He chooses roles carefully, but with no predictable pattern. And if he does sign on, would he be up for a possible 3-film franchise? As for if you can see him in the armor, well I couldn't see him as a pirate, and he pulled that off. Trust me, Depp would throw himself into the role, that why he's so good.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Dylan McDermott (Runaway Jury)
(I don't know much about this guy but ..)
+ He certainly looks the part, and I'm told he's a good actor.
- Is he well known enough? Does Iron Man (a lesser well known Marvel hero) need an A-lister to be a successful film?
My main man! Tony Stark right here! If Hugh Jackman, a man that the American public had no knowledge of, could become Wolverine, if Tobey Maguire, whose most memorable roles pre-Spiderman were in ensemble roles, then Dylan McDermott, a tv and film veteran and Emmy winner, can pull off Iron Man. These Marvel films have increase actors media presence, they don't rely on stars, for the most part.
CD if you get a chance, watch a re-run of "The Practice." I don't know where you live, but here in Chicago, they show re-runs every Saturday on UPN. Dylan has the chops, believe me.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Guy Pierce (Memento)
+ He's got the looks for Stark and he's shown he's got the acting ability when he wants. Plus, presumably he's cheap...
- Can he carry such a flick on his narrow shoulders? And his acting wasn't up to scratch in The Time Machine.
Honestly, I've never watched a film of his, or if I have, he didn't leave a lasting impression, a bad sign if your going to hold up a film like Iron Man.
Crimson Dynamo said:
Billy Crudup (Almost Famous)
+ A very good actor with the right kind of appearance and attitude for Stark. Plus, he does a good drunk.
- Has he done action before? And again, is he well known enough?
See Guy Pierce.
.If someone does do a poll here are some of the names ive heard mentioned not including Cruise b/c he is seemingly out of the running:
