Crimson King
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I don't doubt it, but I also wouldn't say it's a bunch of nobodys so far.
It already has Zoe Saldana. She's not notable or respectable?
I wouldn't either. Zoe is a pretty big name at this point.I don't doubt it, but I also wouldn't say it's a bunch of nobodys so far.
That's about how I'd describe Hugo Weaving, who people always list as a big name actor when they're talking about these films' castsShe's well known, but I wouldn't say incredibly well-respected. She's basically a franchise actress.
I wouldn't either. Zoe is a pretty big name at this point.
That's about how I'd describe Hugo Weaving, who people always list as an A-lister when they're talking about these films' casts
Hey, don't get me wrong, I didn't say Marvel's not going to get big name actors, I only said it's not needed. It's not a necessity. Which is something that was echoed by the director himself. If Marvel had the choice between getting someone who was a big name and wasn't right for the role and a lesser known actor who was perfect for a role, they'd choose the latter 9 times out of 10.So when GotG inevitably gets a notable, well respected talent, are you going to prattle on like a fool about it being "coincidental" and say "Marvel doesn't really care about that" despite the fact that GoTG will mark the 10th consecutive film such casting decisions were made in?
How can you say that when James Gunn himself is the one who confirmed this?JB-The Hunter seems convinced that Marvel would be perfectly happy populating a film with WB actors if they were right for the role, and that's simply not true.
I think Marvel's been fantastic because they are such a big name and they're able to create such big movies that they really look for the right person for the role instead of just a big star for the role.
Hey, don't get me wrong, I didn't say Marvel's not going to get big name actors, I only said it's not needed. Something that was echoed by the director himself.
How can you say that when James Gunn himself is the one who confirmed this?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/...-the-galaxy-were-connected-to-avengers-2.html
What is it with this "directors words are the gospel truth" thing in this thread lately...?
We can either use our own interpretations, or the word from the man creating the film. Which one makes more sense? James Gunn isn't lying about this, he has no reason to lie, I mean look at the cast we have so far, the fact that people are still waiting for a big name should tell you something.What is it with this "directors words are the gospel truth" thing in this thread lately...?
Magus?
Interesting...
Jeff Sneider ‏@TheInSneider
EXCLUSIVE: LEE PACE in final negotiations to play the villain in Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/colum...otiations-play-villain-guardians-galaxy-87421
Gunn has been really specific with what he's said so far, more so than any director I've seen in a while. I don't believe that anything he's said is lip-service. He's a really open and straightforward guy. Look what he said about the whole Drax situation. He pretty much called El Mayimbe out.What should he say? "Marvel let me cast Chris Pratt but I have to cast some big names around him or the movie will flop"?
A lot of what these people say is lip service
Gunn has been really specific with what he's said so far, more so than any director I've seen in a while. I don't believe that anything he's said is lip-service. He's a really open and straightforward guy. Look what he said about the whole Drax situation. He pretty much called El Mayimbe out.
Another lesser known actor, see what I'm getting at?If true, he'll probably be playing Korvac. I can't imagine Pace as Thanos.
He's the one who cast Batista, it's not like Batista was forced on him. In fact according to him Batista is the only one he ever wanted for the role, so of course he thinks Batista is a gifted actor. That's not lip-service no matter how much you want it to be.He also called Dave Bautista one of the most naturally gifted actors he's ever met in his life, which smacks of lip service.
Collector maybe, Chewy?
I like Pace, so I'm glad he's joined the MCU. Never had him penned down as a villain though.
Another lesser known actor, see what I'm getting at?
You guys keep going on about how all these extra roles NEED to be filled up by big stars but so far we have Michael Rooker, Ophelia Lovibond and now Lee Pace... which is awesome because he's a great actor.
Of course it's not over. The point I'm trying to make is that all of these supporting roles could have been filled up with bigger names, but they weren't, because that's not the most important thing.Casting isn't anywhere near done, don't claim victory on this debate just yet.