Sequels MTV on X-Men:First Class

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http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1599796/20081119/story.jhtml

 

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'X-Men: First Class' Casting Call: We See Rihanna And Others As The Junior Heroes
'Gossip Girl' stars Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley would also fit — plus, they have an in with the writer.
By Jennifer Vineyard
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There are two ways "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz can go with his just-announced film featuring younger versions of the X-Men: stick with the world the film franchise has already created or modify it to draw from the Marvel comic series of the same title, "X-Men: First Class."

A third (but trickier) possibility would be to combine the two directions, using the characters as established in the films but adapting them to the story from the comics.

All this back-and-forth isn't just fanboy/girl talk; it becomes necessary for casting "X-Men: First Class." If the film just focuses on the adventures of junior X-Men as established in the last film, "X-Men: The Last Stand," they have a team ready to go. But should the filmmakers want to steer closer to the comics, then those parts need to be recast, because Iceman and Angel would become contemporaries of Cyclops, Jean Grey and Beast — and all of them would need to be younger. Sorry, Kelsey.

"You couldn't use Kelsey Grammer as Beast," "First Class" writer Jeff Parker said. "He's supposed to be, like, 20."

Even though Parker would be thrilled if the film focused on the characters as established by his comic, he said they shouldn't feel beholden to his work. "To me, the heart of it is that young people who were different found others like themselves and for once, they didn't feel like freaks," Parker said.

Which means the characters could be anyone. It could be Kitty Pryde, Angel, Iceman and Colossus from "X-Men: The Last Stand" (and you could keep Ellen Page, Ben Foster, Shawn Ashmore and Daniel Cudmore). It could be all twentysomething versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman and Angel. Or it could be a combo of characters from the "First Class" comic and the movies — so you could drop Angel and make room for Storm.

Here are our suggestions for whichever way the filmmakers decide to go:

Jean Grey

Famke Janssen is too old; Haley Ramm (who played a teen Jean) is too young. They need someone in between, and that someone is right under Josh Schwartz's nose on "Gossip Girl": Leighton Meester, otherwise known as Blair Waldorf. She'd be believable as someone who could use a little help handling her extraordinary position, which sometimes gets her into trouble.

Runners-Up: Kristen Stewart, Natalia Tena, Ashley Greene, Mischa Barton

Cyclops

Tim Pocock is already playing a young Cyclops in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (though how he fits in that story, which is supposed to take place 17 years before they meet, we have no clue). So for continuity's sake, let's keep him. Besides, with that protective visor, no one would recognize him anyway.

Runners-Up: Cam Gigandet (who Schwartz knows from his "O.C." days), Bryan Greenberg

Beast

Beast doesn't always have to be blue — earlier in life, his mutation allowed him to be a little more human-looking. Michael C. Hall ("Dexter") may not be as young as needed, or as bulky, but he's got the simian-like cranium and the voice for the job.

Runners-Up: Nick Frost (has the bulk), Emile Hirsch (even if he is a bit short)

Iceman

If Schwartz wants to continue raiding his "Gossip Girl" cast, Penn Badgley already has the nice-but-boring act down pat. Let's just not go to Iceman's home and see his dysfunctional family on this outing, though, OK?

Runners-Up: Matthew Bomer (who Schwartz knows from "Chuck"), Sean Faris

Angel

Ben Foster really didn't get enough screen time in his turn as Angel, but since he's shown to be part of the team only after everyone else, it wouldn't make sense to keep him. Aaron Staton ("Mad Men") is a good look-alike.

Runners-Up: Jamie Bell, Rupert Friend, Adam Gregory

Storm

She has to be beautiful, kind, but in possession of deadly powers. If Rihanna decides she's ready to act, this is the breakout role for her. Who else could compete with Halle Berry?

Runner-Up: Rutina Wesley ("True Blood") would stir up a Storm with extra depth

 

[snwboarder88]

I cant beleive the writer from MTV actually is serious about Rihanna as Storm. Rihanna should be know where near this movie.

 

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Even though Parker would be thrilled if the film focused on the characters as established by his comic, he said they shouldn't feel beholden to his work. "To me, the heart of it is that young people who were different found others like themselves and for once, they didn't feel like freaks," Parker said.

Like the sound of this, hopefully he can play a role in the writing of the script, he could give Schwartz the history and knowlegde of the characters.

 

[BMM]

The author suggests that First Class could follow closer to the books, but the author (and I could be wrong, as I don't follow First Class closely) doesn't seem particularly familiar with the books, or, at least, the characters. If the movie were to follow closely to the books, as the article suggests, then a nice-but-boring Iceman is all wrong. Also, in my opinion, Ben Foster is physically wrong for Angel, so it does't make much sense to cast someone who is a Ben Foster look-a-like. As for Rihanna

 

[SuperT]

Rutina Wesley as a younger storm - LOVE IT! I love her character Tara on True Blood.

 

[Cyma]

They should just stick with the characters already established and rename the title to New X-men. I’m getting tired of prequels.

 

[WeaponXProject]

I have never heard of any of the guys mentioned for characters besides Michael C. Hall, Emile Hirsch and Ben Foster.

The rest of casting is terrible and this is turning into a teenage soap opera more than it is a X-Men movie. Terrible idea.

Fox will disappoint fans even more.

MTV casting? I don't want Timberlake to end up Angel!

This is gonna be my Indy 4.

 

[X-Maniac]

This is MTV at its most silly and irritating. Stories like this should be ignored or you are just perpetuating them and creating the hype that MTV/Rihanna/Beyonce etc all crave to make their money. It's the same as watching stuff like American Idol - all you are doing is making people like Simon Cowell even more filthy rich (he has no solid resume as a producer at all). These people/shows/sites are just predators, don't feed them.

 

[RAMORE]

I so wish they would reboot and follow that comic because I love it...then again I wish Fox and Sony lost all their rights and it was a marvel movie.

 

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jaime bell would make a better iceman than angel

 

[HarleenQuinzel]

MTV officially sucks donkey dong after reading that.

 

[XpunkRocker]

jaime bell would make a better iceman than angel

agreed

 

[ProfeZZor X]

Jessica Lucas from the movie "Cloverfield" would also be a nice piece of eye candy to look at on the silver screen as a young version of the Weather Witch also.

 

[Matt.S99]

Haha, wat a ******ed cast. If MTV has ANYTHING t odo with X-Men:First Class or any other superhero movie, I will riot.
All of those choices are just the popular teen actors.

 

[ProfeZZor X]

Haha, wat a ******ed cast. If MTV has ANYTHING t odo with X-Men:First Class or any other superhero movie, I will riot.
All of those choices are just the popular teen actors.

Kate Blanchett as Catwoman?

...Hell-to-the-no!!! She's not psychotic looking at all. I say get that chick in the movie Fight Club... Darla.

 

[Matt.S99]

Catwoman isnt psychotic looking, never was exept for in Burtons movies.Shes not even a psychotic character.(Not being rude or anything, but do you know anything about catwoman besides the tv series' and the movies?) Cate is an unconventional choice. Go to the bat boards and see the reasoning why I support her for the role. But heres a shorter reason why
Shes an awesome actress, she can look great with the right make up(The Shipping News, Benjamin Button. Some might not think shes sexy enough, I thought that too, but after seeing the Shipping news and seeing some photoshoots of her, i changed my mind. BB just added to the theory.) and she may be a little old, but only by 3 or 4 years.

Again, shes not the first person you think of when you hear Catwoman, in fac,t quite the opposite, but she would be great.
Besides her, I like Marion Cotillard(who fits the character looks wise a little more). And of course, Jolie and Theron can work as well.
And i think you meant Marla and in that case. HAHAHA definetly not. Helena Bonham Carter as Catwoman? No thanks

 

[WillardNation]

wow....if there was any doubt in my mind that pretty much everybody associated with MTV is a bunch of ******s, there isn't anymore.