Shazam!!!

[GreenLantern1]

I would prefer him to be pure superhero.

 

[Billy Batson]

Well, before we actually get somebody cast as the big red Cheese, what kinda Capn' Marv are we looking for? Are we looking for the boy trying to act like an adult version? Or the one that's a pure Superhero that already knows what to do and how to do it? I figure if you're gonna do the latter, then Morale, or even Johnson could probably pull it off with ease. If we're talking the former, and we're talking about a movie that explores some darker themes as the DC execs seem to want, then can either pull that off? This Orphan thrust into a world he may not be ready for. Having to come to the realization that he cannot save everyone. Like that scene in that Superman/Power of Shazam mini from a couple of years ago were Billy's friend gets killed and he totally breaks down and can't handle it. It's the version that probably has more depth. The hard role. If that's the case, can either of them fit the bill?

Funny how a few pages back I suggested Billy's world should be darker like a young Bruce Wayne. My suggestion got shot down, now DC would like to go down that path with all their characters.

Anyhoo I like " the boy trying to act like an adult version?"
being Captain Marvel brings the sunny side of life to Billy's world while as Batson life is rough.

I also stated the young actor whom play Billy should have all the acting chops. Captain Marvel not so much, appear save the then day disappear for the first film anyway.

 

[OwlBoy]

I feel like casting Brandon Molale is like casting that Steve Rogers guy as Captain America. He may look the part but if he cant act than why even consider him. I dont thinks outrageous to have problems casting Blazer from Dodgeball

That's a bit extreme. The difference between "Steve Rogers" and Molale is that Molale has at least has had small roles in films and TV that we can point to and get some sort of gauge for his ability and he's been around other actors who could vouch one way or another his ability. He didn't just drop wholesale from the sky with nothing backing him like "Rogers".

I understand why people wouldn't want to see him or be hesitant about him taking on the role but he's at least earned a legitimate shot; especially since the line for these major superhero roles where no established actor really seems to quite fit the role because of the baggage they might bring that creates that separation between seeing them as themselves as seeing them as the character is "Why can't they just get a decent unknown to play the role?"

Molale is exactly that and it would be no great crime if he got the role. Unless he sucked but that's a risk you take with every actor.

 

[cerealkiller182]

That's a bit extreme. The difference between "Steve Rogers" and Molale is that Molale has at least has had small roles in films and TV that we can point to and get some sort of gauge for his ability and he's been around other actors who could vouch one way or another his ability. He didn't just drop wholesale from the sky with nothing backing him like "Rogers".

Standing around in shots of other movies barely counts. He had the most lines as the bartender in Reno 911 i think (at least from what Ive seen). If you found out "Rogers" played bouncer #1 in some movie would it make a difference? Probably not.

I understand why people wouldn't want to see him or be hesitant about him taking on the role but he's at least earned a legitimate shot; especially since the line for these major superhero roles where no established actor really seems to quite fit the role because of the baggage they might bring that creates that separation between seeing them as themselves as seeing them as the character is "Why can't they just get a decent unknown to play the role?"

The baggage seems fan created. Actors make a living based on pretending to be other people. A talented actor doesnt and shouldnt lose points because they have succeeded.

Molale is exactly that and it would be no great crime if he got the role. Unless he sucked but that's a risk you take with every actor.

No denying that the risk is less with an experienced actor. Plus I said that if officially announced Id give him a shot but at this point I wont endorse him.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Well, before we actually get somebody cast as the big red Cheese, what kinda Capn' Marv are we looking for? Are we looking for the boy trying to act like an adult version? Or the one that's a pure Superhero that already knows what to do and how to do it? I figure if you're gonna do the latter, then Morale, or even Johnson could probably pull it off with ease. If we're talking the former, and we're talking about a movie that explores some darker themes as the DC execs seem to want, then can either pull that off? This Orphan thrust into a world he may not be ready for. Having to come to the realization that he cannot save everyone. Like that scene in that Superman/Power of Shazam mini from a couple of years ago were Billy's friend gets killed and he totally breaks down and can't handle it. It's the version that probably has more depth. The hard role. If that's the case, can either of them fit the bill?

Thats the one Ive always liked and I agree Johnson could pull it off, maybe even Morlale, but at the same time I have hesitations on each

 

[batdude]

We would need the Rock as Black Adam and a big name as Batson for Morale or another unknown to play Cap.

 

[OwlBoy]

Who could possibly play Shazam?

 

[GreenLantern1]

Jackie Chan, he smiles a lot.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Who could possibly play Shazam?

Bill Nighy

After Lord of the Rings I feel like people would go immediately to Ian McKellan or Christopher Lee. I think Nighy is a less obvious choice but still kinda obvious. Kinda like Downey for Iron Man

 

[OwlBoy]

Oh my, I think that could really work

 

[Metamorpho1977]

Nighy, yeah, he'd be perfect.

 

[Billy Batson]

me like

 

[protocida]

I Prefer Sam Neill.

 

[wellsy]

Oh, good choice. I loved him as Merlin.

 

[Billy Batson]

[YT]r-0wn-aZjIs[/YT]
^What do you guys think of Scott Mueller as Captain Marvel?

 

[Anubis]

Nope.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I chanced upon the Reno 911 movie last night and as coincidence has it; both Molale and Johnson are in it; albeit for mere seconds a piece.

Molale has one line (he's basically an extra) and Johnson's inclusion was little more than a cameo but a funny coincidence nonetheless.

 

[Brian Braddock]

^What do you guys think of Scott Mueller as Captain Marvel?

That's as bad as the now infamous 'Steve Rogers is Captain America' youtube vid.

File it under the category of 'Deluded hopeful wannabe'

A resounding 'no'.

 

[ANTOINE X]

Who could possibly play Shazam?

brendan fraser

 

[Brian Braddock]

I'm now convinced that Molale is perfect.

He knew that he already had the look but I wasnt sure of his voice as I hadn't heard it - after watching the bit of video where he plays the karate instructor;

I'm sold.

http://www.brandonmolale.com/SpeedReel.mov

 

[Changeling]

Nice. I just want them to do something with his eyeborws. Make them a different shape like in Alex Ross' drawings.

 

[ANTOINE X]

I'm now convinced that Molale is perfect.

He knew that he already had the look but I wasnt sure of his voice as I hadn't heard it - after watching the bit of video where he plays the karate instructor;

I'm sold.

http://www.brandonmolale.com/SpeedReel.mov

Yeah I just saw it.and he could do Captain marvel no problem

 

[Changeling]

But........................the.......eyebrows....they just bother me haha.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Shazam - the one role in Hollywood where an actor having caterpillars for eyebrows is actually an advantage.

 

[Changeling]

LOL. But I think that they should be pointier like Alex Ross' Capt. Marvel.