Who do you want to see as Captain Marvel?

[Whiskey Tango]

Team Ackles (lolwut)

<--- Guilty.

 

[Iceman]

I can't remember them all but was that shortlist the one with Chace Crawford? I think I was Team Kransinski and Team Ackles (lolwut) on that one.

With the big names they chased for Dr. Strange, I'm feeling more confident that they'd aim higher this time around. I mean, they might not go for an A-lister, but I don't think they'd go with the Chace Crawfords.

Yeah that's the one. I was Team 'Get the Hell Out'. As soon as Evans was mentioned I bit their hand off.

 

[flickchick85]

I can't remember them all but was that shortlist the one with Chace Crawford? I think I was Team Kransinski and Team Ackles (lolwut) on that one.

I think so, and also a guy from that Lipstick Jungle show. I was Team Krasinski there but it was a pretty disheartening shortlist.

In the midst of all that, another poster and I were lamenting the fact that Chris Evans was "ineligible" since he was the Human Torch, so I was beyond thrilled when he swooped in and saved us from that mess, lol.

 

[Suzanne78]

<--- Guilty.

Get. Out.

Spoiler

 

[Lilbaz]

Umm Ok. So now you want the woman fired cause she's not the age you want her to be????Please don't tell me you didn't say it but you may as well have. I also did not bring her up as the shining example of age. Some one else posted about her I was just saying it's silly all this age crap. I'm not advocating for a 50 year old woman to be cast as Carol but I'm saying I don't have a problem with someone being 37 like Chastain taking the role.

There is a hell of a difference between saying I'd prefer that someone else was cast to "I want her sacked".

I don't have a problem with someone in their 30's getting cast. As long as it's a decent actor who fits the role.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Get. Out.

Spoiler

 

[Spiderdevil]

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be allowed to continue complaining about decrepit old people stinking up your movies for as long as you like.

Until you become one, anyway, and they take away your keyboard before your brittle fingers begin to snap like stale pretzels.

Do you know how old am I ? Seriously do you not get the idea about how physical roles suits younger actors? Especially if they are gonna play the character for 10+ years. They did not cast a 40+ actor for Captain America or Thor so why change for Captain Marvel ?
But you haven't called me a sexist in this post so that's a change

And if indeed they are casting actresses over 40, I think likes of Cate Blanchett and Jodie Foster are much better choices than Theron

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I get the idea, I just don't buy it and find your hand-wringing about it overwrought.

And for some reason you keep going back to Theron as if she's the boards #1 pick when most people don't even have her in their top 5.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

The problem isn't Theron, the problem is myopic casting based on an arbitrary standard that so far, isn't being applied to the casting of any male superhero role in the MCU.

 

[kvz5]

<--- Guilty.

I won't tell anyone if you don't tell anyone...

To be fair... that time was the peak of my Supernatural obsession.

Yeah that's the one. I was Team 'Get the Hell Out'. As soon as Evans was mentioned I bit their hand off.

I think so, and also a guy from that Lipstick Jungle show. I was Team Krasinski there but it was a pretty disheartening shortlist.

In the midst of all that, another poster and I were lamenting the fact that Chris Evans was "ineligible" since he was the Human Torch, so I was beyond thrilled when he swooped in and saved us from that mess, lol.

I remember Evans being suggested as well but I was completely on the "No way! He's already Johnny Storm!" wagon.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Paul Rudd is like 45 or something, where are all the complaints about his age? Benedict Cumberbatch is 38, why not complain about how many sequels he can do?

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Paul Rudd is like 45 or something, where are all the complaints about his age? Benedict Cumberbatch is 38, why not complain about how many sequels he can do?

I believe the excuse is "Those guys won't be performing intensive stunts like lifting tanks."

Yeah.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Paul Rudd is like 45 or something, where are all the complaints about his age? Benedict Cumberbatch is 38, why not complain about how many sequels he can do?

You know the reason why ISS. It's apparent in the comments posted here. Remember... Casting super fit actresses that are beautiful and talented but closing in on 40 like Michelle Monaghan or Theron or Chastain is EXACTLY like casting 70 year old Anne Margret for the role. IT'S THE EXACT SAME THING. This isn't exaggeration. I've had this come up in posts here... But it has NOTHING to do with gender. By the by, I have acquired the deed to the Brooklyn Bridge... Is anyone interested in buying it?

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I believe the excuse is "Those guys won't be performing intensive stunts like lifting tanks."

Yeah.

You know the reason why ISS. It's apparent in the comments posted here. Remember... Casting super fit actresses that are beautiful and talented but closing in on 40 like Michelle Monaghan or Theron or Chastain is EXACTLY like casting 70 year old Anne Margret for the role. IT'S THE EXACT SAME THING. This isn't exaggeration. I've had this come up in posts here... But it has NOTHING to do with gender. By the by, I have acquired the deed to the Brooklyn Bridge... Is anyone interested in buying it?

It is deeply depressing that people would dismiss a perfectly good and fit actress because she is over the age of 35. According to everything I've read they really should be casting someone around that age. And I know you guys aren't exaggerating with how some on here like classify actresses as over the hill as soon as they are gasp, almost 40!

If Rudd and Cumby can bag these roles at their ages there is no way in hell I'd complain about any of those talented and beautiful women playing a Superhero.

 

[Tymminator]

The average person in their 30's-40's (and even further often times!) if they take care of themselves look just freaking fine. It's silly that people are getting hung up on age in this manner.

 

[Spiderdevil]

I get the idea, I just don't buy it and find your hand-wringing about it overwrought.

And for some reason you keep going back to Theron as if she's the boards #1 pick when most people don't even have her in their top 5.

That for two reason, the whole argument began with somebody suggesting Theron and someone (I think Nokia) kept bringing her up as an example

And I think she is the oldest among those in the poll

 

[Spiderdevil]

Paul Rudd is like 45 or something, where are all the complaints about his age? Benedict Cumberbatch is 38, why not complain about how many sequels he can do?

1.I am not too happy with Paul Rudd's casting, I would have liked somebody younger, someone like Chris Pratt. But then again, I get the feeling Marvel aren't that serious about Ant-man as a long term property, they just went ahead since they already spent 7 years on pre-production, I don't think they are planning on sequels (unless it turns out to be a huge success), while Captain Marvel is supposed to be long term

2.Doctor Strange is not a physical role, I don't care if they cast a 50 year old Scarlet Witch if it suits the story

 

[Spiderdevil]

The problem isn't Theron, the problem is myopic casting based on an arbitrary standard that so far, isn't being applied to the casting of any male superhero role in the MCU.

False, People would have cared too if they were casting a 40 year old Captain America or Thor , and Captain Marvel is comparable to those roles rather than Doctor Strange who is just gonna stand around and recite spells

 

[Spiderdevil]

It is deeply depressing that people would dismiss a perfectly good and fit actress because she is over the age of 35. According to everything I've read they really should be casting someone around that age. And I know you guys aren't exaggerating with how some on here like classify actresses as over the hill as soon as they are gasp, almost 40!

If Rudd and Cumby can bag these roles at their ages there is no way in hell I'd complain about any of those talented and beautiful women playing a Superhero.

Then why did they not cast a 40 year old Captain America or Thor? Answer that?

You people keep saying 35, she will be 42 when the movie releases, and also that is not old for me for a single movie or just a sequel but she is gonna be playing this role for 10 maybe 15 years, I don't want them worrying about recasting as soon as 3 of Captain Marvel movies come out. Even when fitness is not the issue, older actors generally get bored easily and start thinking about mature roles,or start demanding truck loads of cash and start throwing their weight around by changing the script and having their way with the movie. Most of the above has already happened with Iron Man and RDJ

Why not cast someone 30-35 and avoid those kind of problems?

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

False, People would have cared too if they were casting a 40 year old Captain America or Thor , and Captain Marvel is comparable to those roles rather than Doctor Strange who is just gonna stand around and recite spells

Nope kiddo. In fact AS WAS POINTED OUT, some fans were indeed casting guys like Mark Valley at the time... By the way, Valley was like a real life Cap. Look his history up. And so... Again, how is the fact that Cheadle, Renner, RDJ, Boseman, and now Cumberbatch fit into your baseless theory on all this? Cuz, they were all to a man cast well over 35, and Boseman and Renner have parts far closer to Captain America and Thor than...


You know what... Screw this. All your, and others, rationales comes down to a very closed minded stance, that speaks of pure immaturity. No... I mean like ACTUAL maturity, like you are obviously under the age of 21 and don't have a clue about what you speak of and pull out these pretty ridiculous rationales that don't in any way pass the smell test. Point blank, if this wasn't a female, lead role, the age issue wouldn't even be a factor. All the foolishness about how it's such a taxing physical role and how older actors get bored (are you a psychic?) are frankly, just that. Foolishness. But it sounds like the foolishness of somebody that is WAY young, with a nice dash of unequal standard for men as opposed to women.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

No... I mean like ACTUAL maturity, like you are obviously under the age of 21 and don't have a clue about what you speak of and pull out these pretty ridiculous rationales that don't in any way pass the smell test. Point blank, if this wasn't a female, lead role, the age issue wouldn't even be a factor. All the foolishness about how it's such a taxing physical role and how older actors get bored (are you a psychic?) are frankly, just that. Foolishness. But it sounds like the foolishness of somebody that is WAY young, with a nice dash of unequal standard for men as opposed to women.

I guess you can expect zeroapoc to come along and berate you for this. I said much the same thing and was taken to task for being an unfair and horrible meanie.

 

[Mike Murdock]

Then why did they not cast a 40 year old Captain America or Thor? Answer that?

Thor can be any age, imo. Captain America needed to be younger because he's got the whole military recruit angle. There's a plot reason that makes sense. I'm not sure than an experienced airforce pilot can't be a little bit older, though.

 

[Suzanne78]

I just don't get it, the idea that just because women reach a certain age, they're out of action-oriented roles. You have CGI and stunt doubles for the really hard stuff. Besides, as was stated earlier, those types of arguments are few and far between for the male actors.

Also, some of my friends who are endurance runners (running marathons or 50 miles races or triathlons)? 36-45 year old women. I just ran my first 13.1 half marathon and I'm 36. I'm planning on doing one half-marathon a year. My 36 year old body could kick my 18 year old butt.

I'm not trying to brag, but the notion that Carol Danvers, a high-ranking officer in the AF, has to be young in order to be believably active and action-ready is utterly ridiculous.

 

[Suzanne78]

I also just googled Heidi Moneymaker (Scarlett's stunt double for the Marvel movies). She's 36 as well. Ky Furneaux, one of the most highly-regarded stunt women in the industry, is 41. Both of them could certainly kick all you young whippersnappers complaining about actresses' ages to the curb! :P

Also... How the heck would anyone know what older actresses would want? I think anyone would be happy with the potentially regular work that being in a MCU franchise might bring.*



*except if you are Idris Elba

 

[Suzanne78]

I believe the excuse is "Those guys won't be performing intensive stunts like lifting tanks."

Yeah.

I just drooled thinking about Jessica Chastain or Emily Blunt lifting a tank!


... Or Dame Judi Dench.t: