Justice League The Justice League Casting Thread - Part 4

[dnno1]

It just occurred to me...this list back in 2008 (around when JL:M was in production) would probably have had Megan Gale as number one on the list- well close to it anyway.

So, you can take solace in the fact that at least WB and you think alike!

Though I dunno if that's a good thing or not!

She was about 31 at that time. She would have gotten a -3 back then but then again Adriane Palicki, Kristianna Loken, and Morena Baccarin would have been ranked higher. She got a lot of brownie points for being Australian.

 

[Willi Berg]

Admittedly, Gale did get a lot of flak for being cast at the time because she was a model with very little acting experience and some people saying they didn't like her face.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I never minded Gale's face, to be fair. It was her unusually large hands and Adams apple which I had issues with.

 

[JOE]

JGL for Batman!

 

[Midnight Black]

Goodbye Joe lol...jst/kddng.

Um...This WW casting is too much. Everyone has their own depiction of WW and how she should look, so there will never be an 100% agreement until she is cast. Even then some will still be upset.

I say find an unknown like they did for the Wolverine role and let the actress own that and make a name for herself. Let her be a talented actress with either stage, tv or bit parts in movies under her belt. I'd rather have someone that is like Jackman, Reeve, Cavill, McGuire, Hemsworth, etc. etc. than someone that is pretty well know right now and plays the part either as themselves or an action character from a previous film.

I thin there are many talented actresses that do look the part or can be made up to look the part. I would really like to see a fresh face.

 

[dnno1]

Goodbye Joe lol...jst/kddng.

Um...This WW casting is too much. Everyone has their own depiction of WW and how she should look, so there will never be an 100% agreement until she is cast. Even then some will still be upset.

I say find an unknown like they did for the Wolverine role and let the actress own that and make a name for herself. Let her be a talented actress with either stage, tv or bit parts in movies under her belt. I'd rather have someone that is like Jackman, Reeve, Cavill, McGuire, Hemsworth, etc. etc. than someone that is pretty well know right now and plays the part either as themselves or an action character from a previous film.

I think there are many talented actresses that do look the part or can be made up to look the part. I would really like to see a fresh face.

You are right. Even then, after they cast Wonder Woman, there will be disagreement from the factions. I also agree that somebody we don't know will be crowned Wonder Woman. She will be at least 5'10" to 5'11", in her ealry 20's, and just as stunning as Lynda Carter was when she assumed the crown. If you look at the track record over the last five years you can see that is what they are looking for in Wonder Woman (Gale, Palicki) so why are we debating over people who don't fit that mold?

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

I'm of the thinking that you can't go the way of unknown for the part of wondy if they're looking to make a her tentpole as well. which is why I'm keen on lawrence over all the other women. she's got the chops, the height, imo the look even if a tad young looking, (ww supposed to be immortal or close to it anyway isn't she) and her age lines up perfectly with what wb being wb and all.

 

[Midnight Black]

You are right. Even then, after they cast Wonder Woman, there will be disagreement from the factions. I also agree that somebody we don't know will be crowned Wonder Woman. She will be at least 5'10" to 5'11", in her ealry 20's, and just as stunning as Lynda Carter was when she assumed the crown. If you look at the track record over the last five years you can see that is what they are looking for in Wonder Woman (Gale, Palicki) so why are we debating over people who don't fit that mold?

Yes to this. Truth be told I don't really care if WW is 5'10 or above. The reason being is because the men that she will be playing along side are not 6'3-'4 like their comic counterparts. Cavill is 6'1 give or take, with boots possibly 6'3 at most. Bale (if he does come back) is 6'0-'1, again 6'3 with boots. For the most part the other actors will not be taller than that. Reynolds is tall, but on screen with camera angles and crafting editing you really can't tell a difference.

So if they cast a WW that is 5'5 and above and she is wearing boots or heels or heel boots lol, and they use certain angles and shots she can still look tall or of strong stature when placed next to her supporting men.

That is why I wouldn't necessarily rule out actresses that are shorter than 5'10 because if an actress has the right look and talent they will definitely make an exception. However, I would say 5'5 is the cut off point.

If some of you think that the actresses don't have to look like they jumped off the pages of comics, then their heights should also be negotiable to some degree. Heck Wolvie went from 5'0-5'5 to 6'2-'3. Batman from 6'2/3 to 6'0/1. I think a slightly shorter WW isn't a big issue in all honesty.

I'm of the thinking that you can't go the way of unknown for the part of wondy if they're looking to make a her tentpole as well. which is why I'm keen on lawrence over all the other women. she's got the chops, the height, imo the look even if a tad young looking, (ww supposed to be immortal or close to it anyway isn't she) and her age lines up perfectly with what wb being wb and all.

Um but a lot of "tentpoles" were given to unknowns if you think about it. It all depends on the "look" "talent" and "it factor" the actor/actress has. Reeve, Jackman, Cavill, McGuire, Hemsworth, even Routh (though not as much lol).

There are two things in Hollywood that always reign true. 1. Hollywood loves a comeback, i.e. Robert Downey Jr. 2. Hollywood loves the next "it" person/fresh face.

Who knows J. Lawrence might be yesterday's news by the time they cast the WW & JL films. Sorry, but it's true.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Um but a lot of "tentpoles" were given to unknowns if you think about it. It all depends on the "look" "talent" and "it factor" the actor/actress has. Reeve, Jackman, Cavill, McGuire, Hemsworth, even Routh (though not as much lol).

There are two things in Hollywood that always reign true. 1. Hollywood loves a comeback, i.e. Robert Downey Jr. 2. Hollywood loves the next "it" person/fresh face.

Who knows J. Lawrence might be yesterday's news by the time they cast the WW & JL films. Sorry, but it's true.

and all of those are men. there's a difference. i just can't see wonder woman being successful at the box office with an unknown at the forefront. you're going to need someone with some star power.

 

[Midnight Black]

and all of those are men. there's a difference. i just can't see wonder woman being successful at the box office with an unknown at the forefront. you're going to need someone with some star power.

I see your point, but also star power can be created/made given the actress with the right look and talent.

So are you saying that only men can achieve success after being unknowns from one or a few roles?

Also, if you think about it J. Lawrence did not have much under her belt before she did Hunger Games, other than the X:Men film and Winter's Bone and a few other roles in tv and film. She somewhat popped out of nowhere. The same could happen for another actress. I'm just saying.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

I see your point, but also star power can be created/made given the actress with the right look and talent.

So are you saying that only men can achieve success after being unknowns from one or a few roles?

yeah that's what I'm saying. its not how I'd like it to be, just how i think it is.

Also, if you think about it J. Lawrence did not have much under her belt before she did Hunger Games, other than the X:Men film and Winter's Bone and a few other roles in tv and film. She somewhat popped out of nowhere. The same could happen for another actress. I'm just saying.

i don't know about that. being in a box office hit like x-men and being nominated for an Oscar in winter's bone kinda negates the unknown tag to me. she might not have been in many things, but its more success then most of those unknown male actors mentioned had.

 

[Midnight Black]

yeah that's what I'm saying. its not how I'd like it to be, just how i think it is.



i don't know about that. being in a box office hit like x-men and being nominated for an Oscar in winter's bone kinda negates the unknown tag to me. she might not have been in many things, but its more success then most of those unknown male actors mentioned had.

I agree she had more success, but she was still relatively an unknown that came out of nowhere really. All I'm saying is that the same could happen for another actress. Heck WW or JL could be Winter's Bone, XMen:FC or Hunger Games for another actress. All I'm saying is don't rule that out.

 

[shauner111]

Silver Linings Playbook, winning an Oscar, next up in another David O Russel film with Bale, Cooper, Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, a second X-men and who knows what else. I doubt J-Law will be yesterdays news come JL.

 

[Deshi Basara]

changed up my dream cast

 

[jaymes_e06]

^ Thats an awesome Flash manip if a bit non arodynamic but still. I love that cast two.

 

[shauner111]

Perfect cast Deshi!

 

[dnno1]

Yes to this. Truth be told I don't really care if WW is 5'10 or above. The reason being is because the men that she will be playing along side are not 6'3-'4 like their comic counterparts. Cavill is 6'1 give or take, with boots possibly 6'3 at most. Bale (if he does come back) is 6'0-'1, again 6'3 with boots. For the most part the other actors will not be taller than that. Reynolds is tall, but on screen with camera angles and crafting editing you really can't tell a difference.

So if they cast a WW that is 5'5 and above and she is wearing boots or heels or heel boots lol, and they use certain angles and shots she can still look tall or of strong stature when placed next to her supporting men.

That is why I wouldn't necessarily rule out actresses that are shorter than 5'10 because if an actress has the right look and talent they will definitely make an exception. However, I would say 5'5 is the cut off point.

If some of you think that the actresses don't have to look like they jumped off the pages of comics, then their heights should also be negotiable to some degree. Heck Wolvie went from 5'0-5'5 to 6'2-'3. Batman from 6'2/3 to 6'0/1. I think a slightly shorter WW isn't a big issue in all honesty

She could still be 5'10", but wouldn't need 5" stilettos. That's not realistic anyways since it is a bit clumsy fighting in high heels. At 5'10" or 5'11" the actor would be around the same height or a little shorter in flat heels than the actors playing Batman and Superman.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

i just wanted the world to know that i think rebecca hall is fine as ****. she was really good in parades end with martian manhunter, benedict cumberbatch.

I agree she had more success, but she was still relatively an unknown that came out of nowhere really. All I'm saying is that the same could happen for another actress. Heck WW or JL could be Winter's Bone, XMen:FC or Hunger Games for another actress. All I'm saying is don't rule that out.

sure its a possibility, but until that unknown shows up, we haven't got much to go on.

 

[ThePhantasm]

Cumberbatch is all wrong for Martian Manhunter. Aside from having a deep voice, he doesn't really fit the part, and it doesn't seem like something that would fit his mannerisms / acting style.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

funny you say that, the reason i thought he'd make a good mmh was because of his voice. far as his mannerisms, he's an actor. i think he'd be able to figure it out.

 

[Midnight Black]

Silver Linings Playbook, winning an Oscar, next up in another David O Russel film with Bale, Cooper, Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, a second X-men and who knows what else. I doubt J-Law will be yesterdays news come JL.

Well when JL or WW gets the greenlight who knows what could happen before then. J. Lawrence might get burnt out and want to back away. I remember Rachel McAdams getting touted as the next "it" girl and was being offered everything under the sun and then she just walked away from it all for about a year or so.

Also, by yesterday's news I also mean she might not be the "it" girl or "go to" girl for young action role or whatever. Someone else could come along and take that title from her. Hollywood is weird like that. A lot could happen in 2 or 3 years.

LOL, I remember everything being about Sienna Miller not too long ago...now I barely hear her name pop aside from baby news and stuff, and I watch those Hollywood/entertainment news channels like crazy lol.

She could still be 5'10", but wouldn't need 5" stilettos. That's not realistic anyways since it is a bit clumsy fighting in high heels. At 5'10" or 5'11" the actor would be around the same height or a little shorter in flat heels than the actors playing Batman and Superman.

I agree she could be that tall. I'm not saying she can't be. I'm just saying that I would lower my height minimum to 5'5. I agree that fighting in heels would be a bit clumsy, but then again 1. WW was drawn wearing heels forever and 2. many heroines in film have worn heels or shown to wear heels in certain shots although they might really be wearing flats....those tricky camera shots.

Heck they might also put her in 3-4 inch boots with lifts and that wouldn't look so bad. All I'm saying is if they want the actress they will get her regardless of a silly thing like height when it's not terribly a big issue. Below 5'5 would probably be an issue though.

 

[Midnight Black]

funny you say that, the reason i thought he'd make a good mmh was because of his voice. far as his mannerisms, he's an actor. i think he'd be able to figure it out.

This I do agree with....if they went for a "white" disguise for MM. However, I still think a "black" MM would help even out the cast if they even decide to show him take on a human form for story purposes.

Truth be told MM doesn't require a lot of range to pull off, as he is a pretty stoic figure. So, if they decide not to go mocap and use an actor that is 6'7 plus and has a deep voice or at least the physique for MM would be okay with me too.

 

[aNarcHy2day]

Djimon Hounsou needs to be Martian Manhunter!

 

[shauner111]

I prefer MMH to be black. I think the fancasts of Cumberbatch as the villain is a little bit overdone. Im not even sure if im looking forward to Star Trek 2 simply because he's the villain and it seems like a typical choice. Good actor, has the voice but im just not blown away by him as others seem to be.

Isn't he supposed to play Dr. Strange or something?

If he doesn't play that im sure he'll be on the shortlist for Brainiac. That's more up his alley, I don't see the Martian Manhunter choice. Guess it goes back to me thinking of an African-American when I think of MM and his disguise.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

right. I'd be cool if they decided on a black john jones.. after all that's the one we grew up with in the animated series. I'd like to see cyborg figure in it as well given the tech saturated culture we live in and all.