Namor casting threads (mergedx4) Don't make anymore

[blades_shades]

The Rock to me is a personality and nothing more. He's too freaking big to play Namor with his nicely placed hairplugs and waxed eyebrows. He's kind of plastic to me. Let him do Scorpion King 2 or something. Namor is going to be Marvel's most epic story and biggest film ever. It's scope will be HUGE compared to Spiderman as will it's toy line. The Rock might help 1 film but he would be a detriment to the planned Trilogy.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Interesting choice,he could well make a good namor

 

[Sava]

plus he's old now

 

[dpm07]

I think Dwayne Johnson is trying. People shouldn't be so quickly to dismiss him as an actor. People have to start somewhere. Let's face it. Arnold sucks as an actor, but he's made a pretty good living doing it having done some memorable characters. I think Dwayne deserves the same opportunity. His movies have been fluff so far, granted. However, given time, I think he'll do ok. I'm looking forward to his role in the John Travolta movie. He's willing to go against type, and he's willing to try. The guy has done a lot, and is a pretty decent human being. Just my opinion. Everyone's entitled to theirs, I guess.

Now, that said, I do think either someone like Yen, Lee, or even Dacascos would be a more suitable option for Namor.

 

[tamron]

I'll defintely say, he has the look for Namor. Mark Dacascos is a good martial artist, and he had good screen presence in Cradle 2 the Grave. He was also Eric Draven in the Crow tv series, but he's not that great of an actor. Were he to get the part, every supporting player would have to be a name actor, b/c I don't think he alone could draw people to the film without that.

 

[tamron]

Since martial artists for Namor seems to be the sudden trend, what about Jason Scott Lee? He's best known for playing Bruce Lee in Dragon.

 

[3dman27]

I'll defintely say, he has the look for Namor. Mark Dacascos is a good martial artist, and he had good screen presence in Cradle 2 the Grave. He was also Eric Draven in the Crow tv series, but he's not that great of an actor. Were he to get the part, every supporting player would have to be a name actor, b/c I don't think he alone could draw people to the film without that.

he would make a good namor

 

[Metamorpho1977]

has anyone seen him on Iron Chef America? He's hosting that right now, and doing a pretty good job.

 

[reflect4ever]

A moderator needs to stick all these Namor threads together. Sheesh!!!

 

[blades_shades]

I think he fits the role perfect. Ya think.

 

[blades_shades]

I thought your were joking. LOL Iron Chef America.

 

[Skaigear2]

If the Rock doesn't get the role, I don't mind Donnie being Namor. He kicks far too many ass to not be in the list.

 

[RAMORE]

Amen!

 

[GL BAT FAN]

Not A Bad Choice. He Would Be My Second Pick Next To The Rock.

 

[RAMORE]

Must be ROCK!

 

[Philly Phanboy]

How about Matt Bomer now that they've gone with B. Routh for Superman? Matt was a Superman candidate for a really long time so he must have done something right during the screen test phase of casting.

 

[blind_fury]

Jude Law for Namor!

 

[RAMORE]

Must be the ROCK!!!

 

[Kmack]

An unknown!

 

[Philly Phanboy]

Jude Law for Namor!

Huh? Where did that that pick come from?

 

[Muze]

Oded Fehr (the Mummy, REsident Evil:Apocalypse)
6'2" - exotic looking - served in Israeli navy - looks like Namor w/ short or long hair - has played royalty and a warrior - looks like he can lift his own body unlike the 'Lost' kid - doesn't have a cone shaped head *cough*Rock*cough*

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0205000/Ss/0205000/3?path=pgallery&path_key=Fehr,%20Oded

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1179/Events/1179/OdedFehr_Granitz_178085.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Fehr,%20Oded

 

[HighVoltage]

I think Marc Dacascos is a good choice for Namor.

 

[dk]

Jude Law for Namor!

That's the only choice for this character. Law IS Namor. He's the only actor who, just standing there, just in the way he looks and moves, seems to be saying, "I'm better than you." It's in every role he does, it's a part of his personal make-up.

Sub-Mariner is not a wrestler, he's a swimmer. Toned body, not hugely muscled. He's cocky, arrogant, regal, popmous, stubborn, ego-centric, etc. It's not some "I'm the greatest" act like the Rock puts on in the ring - it has to be deeper than that. More convincing. The Rock's a good-looking guy, but Namor is a pretty-boy type. Forget how artists like Kirby drew him. Chicks swoon at the sight of Namor. He's genetically blessed. Not in a rugged way, but in the way girls go nuts for Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise. Devastatingly handsome. Pretty to the point of being effeminate. That's Law.

The Rock = head shaped like a jar. Jude Law = head shaped like a triangle, long forehead, elfish features, etc. Just the way Bill Everett used to draw Sub-Mariner.

 

[Philly Phanboy]

The Rock = head shaped like a jar. Jude Law = head shaped like a triangle, long forehead, elfish features, etc. Just the way Bill Everett used to draw Sub-Mariner.

 

[MJB]

Yen is definitely incredible. If you haven't seen either Iron Monkey or Hero, go rent it or better yet, buy it. Once you get past the whole concept of subtitles (and you can set it for English also), you will be amazed at this guy's skills. He's definitely one of, if not the best. Namor would be a good role for him. I really believe either he or Jason Scott Lee would be a strong and viable candidate for the role.

The only downside I can find with either Yen or Lee is that they are getting old. It doesn't bother me, but it could work against them. Yen is 42 and Lee is 38.

Damn 42 and 38 is old??? I guess these guys should be getting ready for retirement.