Re-Casting...Frank Castle/The Punisher

[Advanced Dark]

The thread title we thought we'd never see. LOL

Ok listen most of us don't like the fact that Tom Jane is pulling out. However...let's just assume this is fact and that he's NOT coming back. If that changes so be it...but for now let's move on in our minds. I want to use this thread for other potential actors out there that you think could fill the shoes of The Punisher. I don't want to make this thread an "I want Tom Jane" thread. Just assume the film is being made without him and wheter or not you plan on seeing it or not...there must be someone else on the planet that could pull it off. It's hard huh? Whoever it is must have a dominating physical presence and acting ability...and apparently must be available damn soon to start filming.

So once again...this thread is for other potential actors to fill the role and not for whining about the loss of Tom Jane. Maybe he will come back...but there's another thread for that.

Thanks.

 

[chesslover]

Jason Statham

 

[blind_fury]

Viggo Mortenson (History of Violence)

written/directed by Frank Miller

 

[Advanced Dark]

Mark Wahlberg...or is he too young?
Eric Bana

It's like we all recycle the same names for every franchise. Jude Law anyone? LOL

Statham would be cool phsycially...except I don't think his accent would work out. God if only Stallone was in his prime right now.

I always thought Matt McCaunahay would make a good Jigsaw but how would he look with shorter black hair. He's got the build. Manips anyone?

 

[Advanced Dark]

Viggo! Hell yeah! I wanted him to be Daredevil actually but he could be an awesome Punisher. I hate to get excited after what happened but I'm putting that behind us.

 

[rogue trooper]

I really hope Jane comes back. But if he doesn't, the I'd say get Federico
Castelluccio(The Sopranos).

 

[TheVileOne]

Henry Rollins.

 

[FVD]

Steven Seagal

 

[Advanced Dark]

Steven Seagal? LOL Maybe as Frank's cook. I know you're joking. Henry Rollins would be cool if he could act. Can he? The only roles I've seen him in are Chase and a zillion documenteries about LA & Venice Beach.

 

[FVD]

Perhaps Seagal can play a villain. What if he shaved his head and played the Kingpin?

I know that won't happen. The guy seems to love his hair.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ Put Steven Seagal in it and you've assure yourself a direct to dvd disaster. FYD are you Steven Seagal? What the hell is going on with Under Siege 3?

 

[Colossus24]

Thomas Jane!!

 

[Peyton Westlake]

I really hope Jane comes back. But if he doesn't, the I'd say get Federico
Castelluccio(The Sopranos).

He does pull off the look....wonder if he can act the role.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Yeah but how that guys build? Is he physically right for the part and can he get ready for the part in a few months?

 

[Kable24]

Only one man will ever be considered the Punisher anymore and that's...

That's all that needs to be said anymore on this subject!

 

[Fried Gold]

Well I'm actually of the mindset that Jane will come back. I don't think it's coincidence that Jane drops out because Lion's Gate have been dicking around for too long, and then the next day, they get a fairly decent director announced. They obviously want him back, and I think they'll get him on the proviso that he has a little more imput on the final product.

 

[frank the tank]

u kno who looks like tom jane wen he was younger Christopher Lambert! how about Adrian Paul as castle and Rob lowe as russo aka jigsaw wadda ya think>?

 

[PunisherNC]

No one other than Tom Jane. Just based on his love and sacrifice for the character alone. No one else is going to do that.



That being said, if I 'had' to pick another, absolutely had to, the only actor I would 'accept' would be Gerard Butler. Plain and simple.

 

[Advanced Dark]

What about that guy from Seinfeld who played Elains boyfriend from time to time and has his own series now? Patrick Warburton. He's a big mother F'r.

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I think Jane will come back..all that time in the gym..he will be back..with more money i think as well.

 

[Advanced Dark]

This thread is not for that though. I want him back as well. This thread is the Plan B thread. If you don't like plan b then don't participate. I tried to make it real clear in the 1st post. There's several threads regarding TJ.

 

[skorponok]

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[skorponok]

Make Frank a little older and cast Michael Pare

 

[Compi716]

Find a way to convince Jane to come back. It's the only option.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Tom Jane or no one.