The Batman Reboot Casting Thread - Part 1

[flickchick85]

For Batman, what about Matthew Goode(Watchmen, The Lookout, Leap Year)?

Watchmen aside, he's actually a really good actor (with a fantastic voice for it). I loved him in The Lookout. I could go for that.

 

[Brian2887]

Matthew Goode would be a fine choice. He's so great in The Lookout, Match Point, and Watchmen. He would need to bulk up considerably. Save for The Lookout, he always looks baby-faced and wispy.

On the other hand, I think Lee Pace is someone I could really get behind. I've really liked his work since Pushing Daisies, and he's proven since that he can handle real drama. Plus, he's in the Twilight franchise and The Hobbit, so he definitely doesn't shy away from franchises. That could only help his stock with Warners.

 

[flickchick85]

Another one with a great voice for Batman. Not gonna lie, while I think presence and talent are the most important factors for casting this role, I believe the voice should be just behind those (and ahead of the "look") on the list of priorities.

 

[Quasimod0]

You mean you dont want the bale voice?!

 

[flickchick85]

You mean you dont want the bale voice?!

Honestly, I never had a problem with it, and I liked the motivation behind it. But considering all the media attention it's gotten over the years, it's clear I'm in the minority, and I'd just love for it not to be an issue at all next time around. Like it's so natural that people don't even notice he's intentionally doing a voice for Batman at all. And for that, you need a guy with a naturally deeper or dynamic voice.

 

[Quasimod0]

Honestly, I never had a problem with it, and I liked the motivation behind it. But considering all the media attention it's gotten over the years, it's clear I'm in the minority, and I'd just love for it not to be an issue at all next time around. Like it's so natural that people don't even notice he's intentionally doing a voice for Batman at all. And for that, you need a guy with a naturally deeper or dynamic voice.

Yes I agree completely. If only we could put kevin conroy's voice into someones elses body, thatd be perfect.

 

[Brian2887]

Lee Pace has an awesome voice.

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[flickchick85]

Yeah I know, that's what got me on the topic. Such a good Batman voice.

 

[Young Superman]

I really like the Lee Pace suggestion.

 

[Rockstar]

The guy who originally suggested Lee Pace for Batman must have been really smart.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=21154659&postcount=451

 

[flickchick85]

The guy who originally suggested Lee Pace for Batman must have been really smart.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=21154659&postcount=451

Ha, and the post right underneath that one in that thread was a post from me saying what a great idea it was:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?p=21154905&post21154905

Not much has changed, lol.

 

[Tonyas]

LEE PACE

 

[Rodrigo90]

I'm starting to like the idea of Pace as Batman more and more.

But what will they do if a 6'4 actor was put next to Cavill as Superman? Would it cause problems?

 

[Spider-Fan83]

sounds like the Hammer's Batman and D.J. Cotrona's Superman debate all over again

gained there was about a half foot difference between those too lol

 

[Rodrigo90]

Cavill will just have to stand on a box then

 

[Brian2887]

It's really not hard to make actors look taller. Lifts, camera angles, etc. I know it's brought up as an example every time, but Tom Cruise is only 5'7. He's still a believable action star. Not to mention, Gwyneth Paltrow is actually taller than Downey, Jr. Couldn't tell in Iron Man, though.

 

[Tonyas]

I'm starting to like the idea of Pace as Batman more and more.

But what will they do if a 6'4 actor was put next to Cavill as Superman? Would it cause problems?

Cavill is 6'1, Pace is 6'3, not 6'4...ONLY 2 inches difference dear.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Why do sites always give different info on a celeb's height? Frickin' annoying

I'd like to see Pace as Batman. He actually looks like Bruce Wayne from The Batman cartoon, but has a voice similar to Conroy!

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

Pace is starting to grow on me.

 

[flickchick85]

I'm really enjoying the Lee Pace love train right now. Check out the voice (he changes it in this scene...helped by adding an accent, but you can hear how he could do two different voices for Bruce/Bats without making a dramatic alteration):

 

[craigdbfan]

He's awesome.

The trailer for The Fall also shows a good sample of his range:

 

[Donnie Darko]

Cavill will just have to stand on a box then

As long as it looks better than the stare-down between The Rock and Vin Diesel in Fast Five. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw them a the same height. I think it actually added to the fun of the movie, though.

 

[Tonyas]

Some of Lee Pace's last appearance in Disember 2011

He does looks like Bruce Wayne and he has this animae's bishounen qualities in him.

Lee Pace in cult series "Wonderfalls"
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[Rodrigo90]

Seriously, that guy HAS to be Batman!

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

He needs to wax those eyebrows though. Those things are out of control!