Luke Cage casting call (merged)

[reflect4ever]

What about that guy from "Charmed", Dorian Gregory?

 

[MJB]

Here's a rundown on the sizes of the guys mentioned:

Taye Diggs - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Tyrese Gibson - 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Christopher Judge - 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Mehki Phifer - 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Henry Simmons - 6' 4" (1.93 m)
James Todd Smith (LL) - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Shawn Wayans - 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Michael Jai White - 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Derek Luke - 5' 11" (1.80 m)
50 Cent - 6' (1.83 m)
Cuba Gooding Jr - 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Vin Diesel - 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Jaleel "Urkel" White - 6' 1" (1.85 m)
No info on Mike Colter or Roger Cross

I still have to say that Henry Simmons is the best one for the job. He's got the size and he's a great actor.

Urkel?? WTF! Why is he even mentioned?

I can't say about the others, but taye Diggs is not even 5'10, i'm 5'9 and a half and I've seen Diggs in person, he's a tad shorter then me. i would say an even 5'9. I've also seen shawn wayans in person, and he's not 6'2, I'd say about 6'1. Ll is like 6'3. he's a lil taller then what's posted.

 

[MJB]

What about that guy from "Charmed", Dorian Gregory?

Um no!

 

[MJB]

he looks like he has started to bulk up in Flight of the Phoenix.

Tyrese is Singleton's choice, and not the best for the role. i'd give it to the rock.

 

[reflect4ever]

Just injecting conversation...my vote is still LL, and if anyone is to lazy to read the thread I'll reiterate why...

LL has adequate acting skills...all they need is a good (or great) script. LL will guarantee a big box office if we get a good script. Now if we get an Iron Fist movie with Ray Park it sets them up for a Heroes For Hire movie. It would be an odd but great idea for a trilogy: a set-up movie for each character, and then a great action flick not bogged down by origins bringing the two together.

 

[Muze]

Just injecting conversation...my vote is still LL, and if anyone is to lazy to read the thread I'll reiterate why...

LL has adequate acting skills...all they need is a good (or great) script. LL will guarantee a big box office if we get a good script. Now if we get an Iron Fist movie with Ray Park it sets them up for a Heroes For Hire movie. It would be an odd but great idea for a trilogy: a set-up movie for each character, and then a great action flick not bogged down by origins bringing the two together.

LL isn't hard looking though. as much as i'm not thrilled about Tyrese getting the nod, he has an intimidating stare. LL has guns but also has a baby face. even when he's angry, he still looks like he's trying to flirt with some woman or about to cry. that's something that an onscreen Luke doesn't need. in my opinion.
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0257076/Ss/0257076/SWAT-128.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=LL%20Cool%20J

 

[Muze]

Urkel?? WTF! Why is he even mentioned?

I can't say about the others, but taye Diggs is not even 5'10, i'm 5'9 and a half and I've seen Diggs in person, he's a tad shorter then me. i would say an even 5'9. I've also seen shawn wayans in person, and he's not 6'2, I'd say about 6'1. Ll is like 6'3. he's a lil taller then what's posted.

lol! maybe Jaleel can play Blind Tobey.

 

[skorponok]

I finally saw Henry Simmons in something, and I wish I could change my vote to him.

He IS Luke Cage.

 

[Charlie No-One]

An unknown Roger Cross, he plays a character on this seasons 24.

I was just about to post this....he is the best choice.

 

[Muze]

I was just about to post this....he is the best choice.

hail no he isn't. just how skinny do we want Cage to be? brother looks more like the Falcon drawn by Gary Frank to me.

 

[HighVoltage]

What about Nic Cage as Power Man?,he is a big fan of Luke Cage,even Nicolas has second name similar to Luke.

Oh Forget it.It´s only a joke.

 

[Metamorpho1977]

well interestingly enough, Nic Cage based his stage name on Luke Cage.

 

[Polomontana]

I think Roger Cross from 24 would be a good choice, just add Sam Jackson as a guru for star power. Choices on the list, I think Michael Jai White would be a great choice.

 

[tamron]

I'm not sure I understand the desire for Mike Jai White for this particular role. Maybe someone could help me out. Isn't Luke Cage's moniker "Power Man"? Cage is not a martial artist, he relies on brawn. But MJW's strength as an action movie actor is his martial artist background. Now granted, camera tricks can always be used to make MJW look bigger, but MJW isn't a big guy. Other than him being African-American, how does MJW fit this role at all?

 

[Charlie No-One]

hail no he isn't. just how skinny do we want Cage to be? brother looks more like the Falcon drawn by Gary Frank to me.

He could play anyone...he is good...and you must not watch 24....he isn't skinny..

 

[tamron]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

 

[MJB]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

How old is this guy? i saw him a few months ago playing some teenaged kid dad.

 

[BT18]

I think you have to realistically look at this. It probably has to be someone with proven box office success (a name, B-list probably) who can Bulk UP TO a level where people can associate him with having super strength but would start off at a level where they could film him in a way as to make him look average sized, even if he's already in pretty good shape. Also, he has to be tall. I know that some people have a real inability to think beyond type casting for these roles (IE people who've already spent their careers in sci-fi or action primarily) but Shawn Wayans is the tallest actor I've seen that fits the bill. Already in good shape. Could break in filming to bulk up probably, and is known. Yes he's a Wayans, but he's also the most "straight-man" of them and also the one with the leading-man looks.

It's called imaginitive casting. But I think it could work. If Mekhi Phifer or Derek Luke were taller and had slightly more box office success I'd suggest them, but sorry if I think Physical resemblance to the comics AND box office realism matters to a large degree

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

I'm not sure I understand the desire for Mike Jai White for this particular role. Maybe someone could help me out. Isn't Luke Cage's moniker "Power Man"? Cage is not a martial artist, he relies on brawn. But MJW's strength as an action movie actor is his martial artist background. Now granted, camera tricks can always be used to make MJW look bigger, but MJW isn't a big guy. Other than him being African-American, how does MJW fit this role at all?

MJW isn't a big guy?

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.

 

[tamron]

^ So what, he's bigger than Singleton. He doesn't fit the character. He's one of the smaller guys mentioned, his martial arts experience isn't really needed for a powerhouse like Cage, who is supposed to be a big bruiser of a guy, why would MJW be so right for this role?

I like Michael Jai White, I'd love to see him as Jim Rhodes. But he's not Cage.

 

[BT18]

^ So what, he's bigger than Singleton. He doesn't fit the character. He's one of the smaller guys mentioned, his martial arts experience isn't really needed for a powerhouse like Cage, who is supposed to be a big bruiser of a guy, why would MJW be so right for this role?

I like Michael Jai White, I'd love to see him as Jim Rhodes. But he's not Cage.

Gotta give a big seconding of this. Casting MJW for this would just reak of B-moviemaking. He's already played a superhero. The movie was both horrible and still seen enough to stay in people's memories. It's all he's really known for to the masses.

It would be one step above casting Shaq for Luke Cage.

 

[Charlie No-One]

Found some better pictures of Cross, he looked skinny in that other pic. I dont watch 24, so I have no opinion on him.

Thanks for posting these.....I think he would be great in the role...on 24 he had to break out of a building...reminded me alot of Cage

 

[Hypestyle]

heh.. i predict some news on this before the end of the summer.. come on, Singleton, finish with "4 Brothers" already and move on to Power Man..

 

[HighVoltage]

MJW isn't a big guy?

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.

Wow,This guy(Michael Jai White)is a good choice for Power Man,even he is perfect for The Prowler.

 

[GammaMike]

I personally be able to accept all of these candidates, with the exception of 2:

Tyrese: He's laughable as a tough guy, and can in no way meet the physical requirements. He is pretty tall, but way to thin.

Shawn Wayans: I am not saying it is impossible for a Wayans to be dramatic,( see Requiem for a Dream and admire lil Marlon's performance.) but the body of work he has been doing will draw people in expecting a comedy, and I doubt the audience will be able to forget he is Shawn Wayans.

With that said, I can accept almost all names suggested here, but would prefer Simmons.