The Amazing Spider-Man Norman Osborn Casting Thread

[Matt]

I cannot find one, so if there is one, link me and I'll merge it. And I know we have a villain thread, but lets face it, Osborn needs his own. Even if he's not the main villain odds are he is going to be involved in some capacity.

My choice is a bit unorthodox, but since this is partially based on Ultimate Spider-Man, I say we use Ultimate Norman as inspiration.

My choice...

Craig T. Nelson! He looks just like Ultimate Norman.

Not the best choice, granted. So who do you want?

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Ray Wise has been my pick forever now for Norm.

 

[Matt]

I love Ray Wise, but see him playing Hammerhead. He's almost too...hmm...mobster-esque for Norm.

 

[Reikowolf]

maybe a bit young to have a kid as old as Harry, but

http://deceiver.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/jude-law.jpg

 

[Reikowolf]

alternatively (and one of my fav underrated actors of all time)

http://www.superiorpics.com/pictures2/6480_biehn_10495.jpg

 

[Oscorp]

Ray Wise would definitely fit for Hammerhead! Damn he's a look-alike of him!

 

[Silvermoth]

Kevin Bacon is top pick for Norman Osborn

 

[OptimusPrime114]

I say Ralph Fiennes!

If he can nail Voldemort, he can nail Norman!

 

[Deaths Head II]

Kevin Bacon is top pick for Norman Osborn

Norman looks so much like Tommy Lee Jones in that pic.

I would go with either Ralph Fiennes or Hugo Weaving for Norman.

 

[MadVillainy]

Ive been saying Kevin Bacon for a while, good choice

 

[Spider-Fan83]

though, maybe a little too young, another name I’v considered was, Alan Tudyk (especially with someone like, Jamie Bell as Harry)

though, actually he might be better for, Ned, instead???

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Hugo weaving..

 

[ross2287]

Jon Hamm.

 

[chaseter]

I would go with either Ralph Fiennes or Hugo Weaving for Norman.

I totally agree. I would be overly joyed if either of those two men got casted as Norman.

 

[ModestMr.Green]

Spoiler

You want it.

 

[Wesley Dodds]

Ray Wise! Or Tommy lee Jones, I know he's a little bit old but think about it...

 

[That person]

Robert Knepper all the way.

 

[Sky Captain]

Christopher Eccleston?

 

[Batspider77]

Hugo weaving..

 

[david icke]

though, maybe a little too young, another name I’v considered was, Alan Tudyk (especially with someone like, Jamie Bell as Harry)

though, actually he might be better for, Ned, instead???

Yeah, i would say he was more of a good choice for Ned, as he comes across as the really nice guy so easily, but i imagine he would be a good enough actor to spin off the rails. I haven't seen him play anything other than the nice guy, but can imagine him doing crazy well.
I think Norman has to look at least quite imposing from moment one, Ray Wise is a great choice.
Can't come up with anyone else myself at the moment.

edit: Robert Knepper could be good, but he is a little small.

 

[grand-I-am]

the one thing they have to get right in the osbourne casting is the haircut!
The widows peak better be in full force during the movie..

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Weaving.

 

[terry78]

Adrian Pasdar. Honestly. And I am not just saying this due to his Heroes stint. Ralph Fiennes and Hugo Weaving are like the default villain choices nowadays. Or Mark Strong. Or Jason Issacs. Or Gary Oldman. I could give you a laundry list.

 

[blah]

OZZY OSBOURNE! What? He got Osbourne in his name, it would be epic! lol

Anyway, They might ask Nicholas Cage since he was Raimi's first choice. But I think a lot of the picks discussed here are pretty awesome ^^

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Oooo Nic Cage ay? He's at his best when he plays crazy bastards. After watching Bad LT I could really see him as Joker, or maybe Goblin.