Marvel Films MCU X-Men - Part 4

[BoredGuy]

I want Jean to be a fiery red head.
I want Rogue's hair to have VOLUME.
I want Kitty to have really curly hair.
I want Storm to have thick braids.

We already got [the woman who should've played] Storm with braids:

 

[Mad Ones]

We already got [the woman who should've played] Storm with braids:

Omg I knowwww.

 

[Marvel united]

We already got [the woman who should've played] Storm with braids:

That looks great. I want Storm to have that when we meet her

 

[Lip]

I've never seen Ozark (and I have no intention of doing so because of Bateman), but I heard a lot of good things about Julia Garner. They say she steals the show and she has a southern accent there. I've seen her in other stuff and I've always paid attention to her.

Maybe a potential Rogue? (Plus curly hair)

 

[Lip]

Also, whenever I see Natasha Lyonne's hair in OITNB, I picture how the 90's Rogue hair should look like in terms of volume:

 

[Lip]

I want Jean to be a fiery red head.
I want Rogue's hair to have VOLUME.
I want Kitty to have really curly hair.
I want Storm to have thick braids.

If Black Widow is any indication (and I think she is), we'll see a lot of different hairs for the X-girls:

 

[Marvel united]

An idea for why mutants are hated in the MCU --------------------


"Mutants" and evolution and "change" should be a big deal going forward in the MCU, but primarily told via the mutant-based movies. What makes the possibility of mutants seem scary isn't the fact that they are born with abilities. (Because otherwise, people would fear the Avengers) It's because of how the government will use propaganda to make society scared of people born with abilities, because the government will not be able to control nor keep quiet their continuing population increase (This is where the social commentary would come into play) Politicians for example trying to make people paranoid about who could be a mutant. The fear is that they will outnumber normal humans eventually; that'd be the spin and the truth. Make people scared of them so that the government can legally track them, and eventually legally contain them, or legally kill them. All of which they'd already be doing, but without legislation. That's where the the Mutant Registration Act comes into play -- which should be brought up at the end of the movie. The X-Men are rarely ever appreciated by the Government. So after they save the day, they are not rewarded with applause like the Avengers were in TA. They are rewarded with seeing a news conference of the Government announcing new legislation that will lead to further persecution of mutants.

What do you guys think?

I've never seen Ozark (and I have no intention of doing so because of Bateman), but I heard a lot of good things about Julia Garner. They say she steals the show and she has a southern accent there. I've seen her in other stuff and I've always paid attention to her.

Maybe a potential Rogue? (Plus curly hair)

I could see it. She certainly looks like Rogue already.

 

[Heretic]

I've never seen Ozark (and I have no intention of doing so because of Bateman), but I heard a lot of good things about Julia Garner. They say she steals the show and she has a southern accent there. I've seen her in other stuff and I've always paid attention to her.

Maybe a potential Rogue? (Plus curly hair)

I adore her and will watch anything she's in (and she's been in some lame stuff, like Sin City: A Dame To Kill For). She's stupid beautiful, but her face has like a sadness to it....there's a depth there beyond just some Hollywood hottie. If Rogue were to be her age range, then I'm all for them casting her.

 

[Chiznuk]

An idea for why mutants are hated in the MCU --------------------


"Mutants" and evolution and "change" should be a big deal going forward in the MCU, but primarily told via the mutant-based movies. What makes the possibility of mutants seem scary isn't the fact that they are born with abilities. (Because otherwise, people would fear the Avengers) It's because of how the government will use propaganda to make society scared of people born with abilities, because the government will not be able to control nor keep quiet their continuing population increase (This is where the social commentary would come into play) Politicians for example trying to make people paranoid about who could be a mutant. The fear is that they will outnumber normal humans eventually; that'd be the spin and the truth. Make people scared of them so that the government can legally track them, and eventually legally contain them, or legally kill them. All of which they'd already be doing, but without legislation. That's where the the Mutant Registration Act comes into play -- which should be brought up at the end of the movie. The X-Men are rarely ever appreciated by the Government. So after they save the day, they are not rewarded with applause like the Avengers were in TA. They are rewarded with seeing a news conference of the Government announcing new legislation that will lead to further persecution of mutants.

What do you guys think?

"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." - LBJ

Bigotry is always illogical. The juxtaposition of the Avengers superstar status against the hatred of mutants is something I'm very interested in seeing explored. Mutants represent something that is always terrifying to those in power and those who think their race, sex, etc. gives them a special status. Change. They represent what humans will become. Logically there's no reason why they should be feared any more than other enhanced individuals but as LBJ said give people someone to look down on and they won't notice all the other horrible things you're doing. It's a tool politicians have used throughout the centuries.

 

[Marvel united]

I've been thinking Annalise Basso could make a good Jean:

She's relatively unknown but I've checked out some of her work and she has really good acting chops, she even won an accolade a few years ago. Assuming MCU Jean is in her late teens -- I think she could be a good choice. She just turned 20 last December so she'll be 22-23 when the movie goes into production.

 

[Heretic]

I've been thinking Annalise Basso could make a good Jean:

She's relatively unknown but I've checked out some of her work and she has really good acting chops, she even won an accolade a few years ago. Assuming MCU Jean is in her late teens -- I think she could be a good choice. She just turned 20 last December so she'll be 22-23 when the movie goes into production.

She's been my choice for Jean for years. She deserves to be more famous than she is.

 

[Marvel united]

She's been my choice for Jean for years. She deserves to be more famous than she is.

I remember a few years ago seeing her name come up for MJ quite a bit. She was in this short miniseries called COLD and she's clearly a very good actress

They have one full episode up but I can't post it because of language.

She seems to be a fan of the MCU too (Based on her Clevvernews interview) so I wouldn't be surprised if she auditioned for Jean and I wouldn't be shocked if Marvel/Feige were looking for unknowns to play the X-Men. Holland and the entire cast of Homecoming were plucked from obscurity after all. She needs a big break.

 

[Heretic]

I remember a few years ago seeing her name come up for MJ quite a bit. She was in this short miniseries called COLD and she's clearly a very good actress

They have one full episode up but I can't post it because of language.

She seems to be a fan of the MCU too (Based on her Clevvernews interview) so I wouldn't be surprised if she auditioned for Jean and I wouldn't be shocked if Marvel/Feige were looking for unknowns to play the X-Men. Holland and the entire cast of Homecoming were plucked from obscurity after all. She needs a big break.

Her gig on the Snowpiercer series doesnt seem to be the big break I was hoping for her (that show seems to be a trainwreck, pun intended).

I think she posted on Instagram once that Batgirl is a dream gig for her...so she seems to be a superhero fan. I'm a big Horror fan, so it's cool that she's done a bunch of those...but I'm hoping for much bigger things for her than just playing the friend in freaking Slender Man. X-Men would certainly be a huge deal for her.

 

[Marvel united]

Her gig on the Snowpiercer series doesnt seem to be the big break I was hoping for her (that show seems to be a trainwreck, pun intended).

I think she posted on Instagram once that Batgirl is a dream gig for her...so she seems to be a superhero fan. I'm a big Horror fan, so it's cool that she's done a bunch of those...but I'm hoping for much bigger things for her than just playing the friend in freaking Slender Man. X-Men would certainly be a huge deal for her.

She was clearly the most talented actress in Slenderman too, you could tell that she was above the material the script gave her to work with. Her wanting to play Batgirl is great - she should definitely go for Jean when the opportunity presents itself

 

[LightDaggers]

I've been thinking Annalise Basso could make a good Jean:

She's relatively unknown but I've checked out some of her work and she has really good acting chops, she even won an accolade a few years ago. Assuming MCU Jean is in her late teens -- I think she could be a good choice. She just turned 20 last December so she'll be 22-23 when the movie goes into production.

She'd be a pretty good Jean, but I've thought she'd be a good Batgirl as well.

 

[sleekstereo]

I consider Asa Butterfield a leading contender for Cyclops. He was a frontrunner for Spiderman, but his height, talent, and age will fit for Cyclops.

I mean, Enders Game showcases how great he can play a leader.

 

[Marvel united]

I consider Asa Butterfield a leading contender for Cyclops. He was a frontrunner for Spiderman, but his height, talent, and age will fit for Cyclops.

I mean, Enders Game showcases how great he can play a leader.

Asa is a great actor he has a nice height on him but I'm not sure if he's right. He has sort of a baby face and a very wiry frame.

Right now - Harris Dickinson (who is playing a role in Maleficent 2) is my choice for Scott. He's the same age and same height as Asa but he fits the traditional image of Scott more





He's starred in a bunch of smaller indie films and he's been nominated for multiple acting accolades (one of which he won). He's very much in the same boat Holland was in before he was cast as Spider-Man. He's on the verge of breaking out with his role in Maleficent.

Btw, he already played a Scott-lit in Darkest Minds

 

[Gamma Goliath]

He does have a very Scott Summers vibe, voice and all too.

 

[Marvel united]

He does have a very Scott Summers vibe, voice and all too.

Yeah, I saw the movie and my mind immediately went to Scott Summers. There's another clip on YT -- 10 minutes long that shows the aftermath of the chase and you can really see how much of an authoritarian Summers vibe he gives off there. Which is important.


And his voice is absolutely perfect. Could easily imagine him giving orders and being standoffish. He does that in the movie quite a bit, actually.

 

[Heretic]

Scott Summers is nicknamed "slim"...a wiry frame doesnt necessarily disqualify an actor from playing him (though I'm not a fan of Asa Butterfield).

 

[SumT]

I watched Darkest minds some days ago, and didnt like his character/acting at all, so even if he's hot, tall, good age and all.... no, thank u.
Marvel can do better

 

[Marvel united]

Scott Summers is nicknamed "slim"...a wiry frame doesnt necessarily disqualify an actor from playing him (though I'm not a fan of Asa Butterfield).

Cyclops is suppose to be built. The nickname came from the early issues, before Stan Lee had settled on a name for the character he was called "Slim Summers" they changed in issue 5 or 6. But Wolverine uses it to make fun of him.

Now if they're gonna do an origin story with a 15 year old I could see why he would be wirey but for a 19 year old Cyclops (which my ideal age for him) They'd have to get Asa on a training regime where he gains weight and muscle.

I watched Darkest minds some days ago, and didnt like his character/acting at all, so even if he's hot, tall, good age and all.... no, thank u.
Marvel can do better

Maybe you should check out Beach Rats. His performance in that movie was critically acclaimed by critics. He's clearly a very talented actor

He didn't have a huge role in Darkest Minds but he displayed enough Scott-esque qualities to make me want him

 

[Frankeh]

What kind of X-Men ripoff is that? Gives me Sky High vibes, but post apocalyptic.

Anyway, he does have the look and voice for Scott.

 

[Heretic]

Cyclops is suppose to be built. The nickname came from the early issues, before Stan Lee had settled on a name for the character he was called "Slim Summers" they changed in issue 5 or 6. But Wolverine uses it to make fun of him.

Now if they're gonna do an origin story with a 15 year old I could see why he would be wirey but for a 19 year old Cyclops (which my ideal age for him) They'd have to get Asa on a training regime where he gains weight and muscle.

Well...again...X-Men is about a group of kids who get powers when they hit puberty...so...I'm as okay with a 15 year old actor in that first film as I am with a 30 year old actor...but yeah...someone a few years older playing younger (like the MCU is doing with Peter Parker) is probably the best option since most child actors are just awful.

I just always saw Scott as being a slimmer build than someone like Captain America. Some superheroes aren't about muscle mass, but more being in athletic shape or whatever. You know, like...Flash and He-Man shouldn't be the same actor. Most actors would still have to hit the freaking gym to get there, but I don't need Cyclops to be jacked.

 

[Marvel united]

Well...again...X-Men is about a group of kids who get powers when they hit puberty...so...I'm as okay with a 15 year old actor in that first film as I am with a 30 year old actor...but yeah...someone a few years older playing younger (like the MCU is doing with Peter Parker) is probably the best option since most child actors are just awful.

A 19 year old would still be a teen but this is the age where somebody could be playing College football so naturally they would be jacked. The X-gene activates during puberty which is anywhere during a person's teen years. So it could have activated when he was 16-17 and we meet a Scott Summers who has 2 years of experience under his belt. They should be teens but it doesn't necessarily have to be a full-on origin story per say. In the Ultimate comics, we are introduced to a 18-19 year old Cyclops who looks like this


I agree, I imagine Scott and the others will likely be cast in the same age-group as Holland/Homecoming kids for brand synergy. Spidey and the X-Men should/would be around the same age in real life as well as in the MCU. So casting people in the early to mid 20s (21-26) to play 17-19 year olds makes sense. With the exception of Storm and Forge who could be cast late 20s (27-30) since they'd be a couple years older than everybody else.

I just always saw Scott as being a slimmer build than someone like Captain America. Some superheroes aren't about muscle mass, but more being in athletic shape or whatever. You know, like...Flash and He-Man shouldn't be the same actor. Most actors would still have to hit the freaking gym to get there, but I don't need Cyclops to be jacked.

He can be slimmer than Cap but he should be bigger than Spider-Man

Him being jacked is kinda important to the authoritarian, peak mutant image that is suppose to represent. He was Charles' first student; he's the "Ideal X-Man". Plus they need to get it away from the Sheridan Cyclops who was portrayed as a wiry, slim physique.