Luke Cage casting call (merged)

[MJB]

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.

I'm lost? What does marlon playing in "Requeim of a Dream" have to do with a performance by Shawn? I saw the movie, and i don't recall Shawn being in that movie.

 

[BT18]

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

...

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.

Anyone could have said the exact same thing about Michael Keaton pre-Batman. He had had only ONE real role in a non-comedy and barely anyone saw it.

 

[tamron]

I'm lost? What does marlon playing in "Requeim of a Dream" have to do with a performance by Shawn? I saw the movie, and i don't recall Shawn being in that movie.

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

 

[Muze]

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

i watch 24 and i have most of Cage's appearances. Cross has a track star's body. he's cut for a guy his age but he's not intimidating in the least. he's half Ving Rhames size. if you want to show me that he's a big man, find a pic of him from the side. i bet you anything that he has a flat chest and his triceps aren't all that big. he's got my build.

look at this pic here. which build is Cross closer to?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0255819/Ss/0255819/Batch_4_08.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Tyrese

 

[Muze]

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

i think he has the wrong voice for it. and, honestly, i don't think i could live with Blade getting Wesley Snipes and Cage winding up with the goofy gay guy from Scary Movie 2.

 

[BT18]

i think he has the wrong voice for it. and, honestly, i don't think i could live with Blade getting Wesley Snipes and Cage winding up with the goofy gay guy from Scary Movie 2.

and so the hypocracy continues

 

[Muze]

all you gave was an example of Wesley Snipes in a really bad role. he was miscast. he isn't a comedian. what does that have to do w/ the Wayans brother playing an intimidating musclebound superhero?

 

[BT18]

all you gave was an example of Wesley Snipes in a really bad role. he was miscast. he isn't a comedian. what does that have to do w/ the Wayans brother playing an intimidating musclebound superhero?

You said it would be "the gay athlete from Scary Movie 2" playing Luke Cage while Snipes would be playing Blade (paraphrasing).

It's hypocritical of you to not meet your own standard when anyone just wants to through any role a person has played at you as if it defines them.

Again, Michael Keaton had only 1 non-comedic role prior to Batman and it was in a film noone saw. But yeah I'm sure that Shawn being cast would turn Luke Cage into a Wayans filled spooof comedy the same way Keaton turned Batman into Mr. Mom.

 

[BT18]

Ok, this just occured to me because I realized how tall he is. But I think he's the best possibility I've thought about so far.

J. August Richards

And I'll give multiple reasons why it would be wise to cast him. First of all, he's 6'3". He can play tough and streetwise well, but not 2 dimensionally at all. White sci-fi/comic type fans, who a movie like this probably needs to bring in to be reasonably successful (in the bussiness sense) mostly already know him and appreciate his work on Angel and may be more likely to check it out on that basis, than if it were an actor of his class who gained fame in the realms of entertainment more black actors do (urban movies, tv, and also music).

In addition to the marketing standpoint, J. August is someone known for being unusually dedicated to projects and fans that he works on, and is himself a big scifi fan (his goal is to one day own a lifesize replica of the Millenium Falcon).

Anyway just thought I'd throw this idea out there. I think the role of Luke Cage is different enough from Gunn that it isn't really typecasting. One's obviously the lead in a movie and the others one of a few sidekicks on a serial drama. In addition to other things.

I also really think he's the right age for the role. Why so many suggest people almost or over 40 is beyond me. I think the story's only likely to work if it's a relatively young man who get's sent to jail.

Lastly I do think that him being not Luke Cage big is not a negative, it's likely that a role like this would require someone to start off at a physical place where they could make you appear average sized and end up jacked. So someone who is as dedicated as him to a role could feasably put on 35+ lbs of muscle

 

[Son Of Logan]

LL Cool J.

Opening sequence music..."Rock The Bells"

 

[Hypestyle]

i predict a choice by November... hopefully the movie should come out by that time next year..

 

[GammaMike]

He's saying that just because Shawn is known as a comedic actor doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to give a dramatic performance, and he's using Marlon as an example of a comedic actor who had a fine dramatic turn.

Thank you, that is the basic idea I was trying to convey.

 

[Docker2.0]

Henry Simmons actually looks like Cage in Secret Wars. He's the best choice.

 

[skorponok]

MJW isn't a big guy?

And here's Singleton with Michael Jai.

Singleton is 5'6" and Micheal Jai White is 5'11"

I WOULD LOOK THE SAME STANDING NEXT TO SINGLETON...

 

[terry78]

Mykel Shannon from General Hospital, and a couple other movies which escape me.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1535504/

 

[blades_shades]

Ok, this just occured to me because I realized how tall he is. But I think he's the best possibility I've thought about so far.

J. August Richards

And I'll give multiple reasons why it would be wise to cast him. First of all, he's 6'3". He can play tough and streetwise well, but not 2 dimensionally at all. White sci-fi/comic type fans, who a movie like this probably needs to bring in to be reasonably successful (in the bussiness sense) mostly already know him and appreciate his work on Angel and may be more likely to check it out on that basis, than if it were an actor of his class who gained fame in the realms of entertainment more black actors do (urban movies, tv, and also music).

In addition to the marketing standpoint, J. August is someone known for being unusually dedicated to projects and fans that he works on, and is himself a big scifi fan (his goal is to one day own a lifesize replica of the Millenium Falcon).

Anyway just thought I'd throw this idea out there. I think the role of Luke Cage is different enough from Gunn that it isn't really typecasting. One's obviously the lead in a movie and the others one of a few sidekicks on a serial drama. In addition to other things.

I also really think he's the right age for the role. Why so many suggest people almost or over 40 is beyond me. I think the story's only likely to work if it's a relatively young man who get's sent to jail.

Lastly I do think that him being not Luke Cage big is not a negative, it's likely that a role like this would require someone to start off at a physical place where they could make you appear average sized and end up jacked. So someone who is as dedicated as him to a role could feasably put on 35+ lbs of muscle

He looks a little on the feminine side...sorry. Mabye he could play a prison rape victim that knows Luke Cage before the experiment. The relationship could haunt Luke for years.

 

[Muze]

You said it would be "the gay athlete from Scary Movie 2" playing Luke Cage while Snipes would be playing Blade (paraphrasing).

It's hypocritical of you to not meet your own standard when anyone just wants to through any role a person has played at you as if it defines them.

what standard are you talking about? seriously, you're confusing me. i mentioned his role in Scary Movie because it's an example of a funny guy not even being able to pull off funny. i wouldn't want to see the guy within 10 feet of a Cage movie. just my personal wishes.

Again, Michael Keaton had only 1 non-comedic role prior to Batman and it was in a film noone saw. But yeah I'm sure that Shawn being cast would turn Luke Cage into a Wayans filled spooof comedy the same way Keaton turned Batman into Mr. Mom.

Michael Keaton was still a decent actor back then. i have nothing against comedians. Jamie Foxx did a wonderful job as Ray. but Jamie Foxx is a talented character actor. Shawn Wayans isn't, imo. he's basically the lamest Wayans brother.

 

[XBRoughneck]

Wait.

Shawn "The Wayans Bros" Wayans?!?!?

LOL.

Heck, and you guys were talking about Tyrese being a poor actor? Shawn Wayans is without question the weakest actor of any of the suggested stars in this thread. He's also not very big, and definately not intimidating.

Of all the suggestions I'd have to say Shawn is the worst. Marlon is the better actor of the two, but he's obviously a poor choice as well.

 

[GammaMike]

What about Morris Chestnut, I saw him in Ladder 49, and he had a great physical prescence. I don't know, just a thought.

 

[BT18]

What about Morris Chestnut, I saw him in Ladder 49, and he had a great physical prescence. I don't know, just a thought.

He wouldn't be that bad, but he's a bit older than what you'd want and he's sort of failed to really make a name for himself despite being around in show biz for longer than some younger actors.

Also, he's only 6 feet tall. Above average for a man, but Luke Cage is 6' 6".

It'd be better for someone younger, more widely known as a name, and closer to the character's height, in my opinion and probably that of the filmmakers.

 

[GammaMike]

He wouldn't be that bad, but he's a bit older than what you'd want and he's sort of failed to really make a name for himself despite being around in show biz for longer than some younger actors.

Also, he's only 6 feet tall. Above average for a man, but Luke Cage is 6' 6".

It'd be better for someone younger, more widely known as a name, and closer to the character's height, in my opinion and probably that of the filmmakers.

Yeah you are probably right, I was pretty impressed by him in that minor part though. He is also a main star in a movie called The Cave, with Cole Hauser that looks decent.

 

[DoubleM]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

 

[GammaMike]

Alot of you suckers on here talk about this role jokingly.
Christopher Judge ( Teal'c ) could play Luke Cage with no problem.
If you ever watch Stargate Sg1 you will know he is a very good
actor and has that stage presence we are looking for.
Also I don't see nobody joking who's going to play the Captain America part or Thor part.

not a bad choice, I honestly would prefer another actor from the small screen. Henry Simmons, was born for Cage.

 

[Diamondhead]

You curs forgotten to put former Cosby kid Malcolm Jamal Warner on this pole
He’s also the back dude in that TV series Jeremiah.

 

[Diamondhead]

Singleton is 5'6" and Micheal Jai White is 5'11"

I WOULD LOOK THE SAME STANDING NEXT TO SINGLETON...

Hey !..he'd be almost perfect , they'll just have to make him look taller just like they did opposite in those lord of the rings movies and stuff .