Who do you want to see as Captain Marvel?

[pixen]

I hope it goes to Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain or Rosamund Pike. Maybe Katee Sackhoff, not sure if she could carry a film though.

 

[Moridin]

Consider the following example:

Halle Berry is almost 50 years old. Did her age cross your mind when she was kicking ass in Days Of Future Past? And by the way, she was also PREGNANT with her second child while they had her suspended on wires for these "Storm" flight scenes. Like Charlize, Halle keeps herself in fighting shape and looks amazing.

So um...check this out: Charlize is about 10 years younger than Halle Berry now. So let's please come off the "Charlize's too old" bulls***. It simply has no relevance on a genre based on fantasy. We're supposed to get lost in these characters while watching them on screen, not thinking about the actors' IMDB profile stats. Charlize would be better qualified than most of the actresses on this list.

Berry really isn't a good example. She was originally cast in her early 30's, her role was never that physical (particularly in DOFP, & certainly never as physical as Danvers would need to be) and is pretty much done with X-Men now if rumours of casting a younger version are to be believed.

People bringing up Downey or Ruffalo being in their 40's when they were cast isn't the same at all. Ctp Marvel is much more comparable to Thor or Cap, and Hemsworth & Evans were both sub-30 when they were cast. I'm sure a factor in that was Marvel having an eye on the longevity of more physically demanding characters than Banner & Stark.

I remember a Q&A show that Zack Levi hosted for his charity earlier this year,in which Strahovski was the guest.From what I remember,she seemed enthusiastic about the role when asked,and said she had spoken with Marvel,but wasn't at liberty to say what had been discussed.

While we're on that panel I'll throw Missy Peregryms name in the ring.

 

[zeroapoc]

While we're on that panel I'll throw Missy Peregryms name in the ring.

Nice one!

 

[HIA]

getting Charlize Theron would be as A-list as you can get, thats for damm sure.

But I dont know if Marvel is interested in her for this role or someone as famous. If so, then why not?

But Im starting to like the idea of that Vikings actress getting the job, since it would be a new face so most viewers wont be familiar with her and wont associate her with a very popular franchise or role.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Katee Sackhoff

 

[Havok83]

No offense, but I find your thinking in this matter rather shortsighted.

I have something to say: this whole "She's too old" mentality here is ridiculous. It's not about the age. It's about being physically able to pull off the role. Charlize Theron is in PERFECT shape, is an Oscar-winning household name and could seriously give RDJ and Chris Evan's characters a run for their money. Hell, she could command Scarlett around with conviction in a way that audiences would buy it.

Consider the following example:

Halle Berry is almost 50 years old. Did her age cross your mind when she was kicking ass in Days Of Future Past? And by the way, she was also PREGNANT with her second child while they had her suspended on wires for these "Storm" flight scenes. Like Charlize, Halle keeps herself in fighting shape and looks amazing.

So um...check this out: Charlize is about 10 years younger than Halle Berry now. So let's please come off the "Charlize's too old" bulls***. It simply has no relevance on a genre based on fantasy. We're supposed to get lost in these characters while watching them on screen, not thinking about the actors' IMDB profile stats. Charlize would be better qualified than most of the actresses on this list.

You do remember that DOFP took place in the future? Storm was older and yes HB's age did cross my mind, but it wasnt an issue again bc it worked with the timeline and story. When casting Carol, they should aim for an actress preferably in her late 20s/early 30s. Anyone who is about 40 now should be out of consideration. The movie is 4 years away and if successful, one would hope that would lead to sequels. If they are thinking of long term potential, this should play a factor in the decision

 

[Hidan]

I basically posted this in the manip thread, and I'll probably get some hate for this opinion, but I wouldn't mind seeing Emily Kinney getting this role (not that I think she ever will). She's a lot better actress than she is given credit for and she'll be around 32/33 when they start filming. (Not that I think age matters all that much, but they could probably assume a long deal without worries of physicality and age)

 

[Human Torch]

Katee Sackhoff would just about guarantee my lack of interest in the film.

 

[zeptron]

In regards to how old the actress should be, I think early to mid 30s would be good. I'd rather not have Carol be around the same age as Scarlet Witch.(or even younger)

And IIRC she was a USAF officer when she was introduced in the original Captain Marvel series. which should pretty much place her in her 30s.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Well assuming they take Carol through the process of going to the academy and then getting some time under her belt as an accomplished and skilled pilot she would need to be in her late 20's to be believable. Even as a hot shot up and comer in the military it does take time to rise through the ranks. I would bet Marvel isn't interested in casting anyone under 32 or so but I could be wrong. Thee movie is still a good ways away so I wouldn't be surprised if whoever ends up getting cast in the part is just now rising in the celeb world and flying under all of our collective radars.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Berry really isn't a good example. She was originally cast in her early 30's, her role was never that physical (particularly in DOFP, & certainly never as physical as Danvers would need to be) and is pretty much done with X-Men now if rumours of casting a younger version are to be believed.

You do remember that DOFP took place in the future? Storm was older and yes HB's age did cross my mind, but it wasnt an issue again bc it worked with the timeline and story. When casting Carol, they should aim for an actress preferably in her late 20s/early 30s. Anyone who is about 40 now should be out of consideration. The movie is 4 years away and if successful, one would hope that would lead to sequels. If they are thinking of long term potential, this should play a factor in the decision

You both are missing my point. Allow me to clarify:

If Charlize were cast now at 39 and this franchise spawned, say, 3 sequels over the next 6-8 years, she would be in Halle Berry's current age bracket by time the 3rd installment arrived. In other words, she'd be just fine with handling the role in her early 50s, as her male counterparts i.e. Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo have proven--and certainly as Halle Berry has shown.

When it comes to fantasy genres like this, age is nothing but a number. I remember back in 1999 fans wondering how a 50-something Ian McKellan would handle Magneto in Singer's first X-film. How quickly we all forgot about that. In other words...talent, beauty, Oscar chops and fine acting--that's far more valuable than getting a young actress just because she's young.

Imagine the massive built-in audience a Charlize Theron-led franchise could have by the time a third sequel arrived.

 

[Havok83]

You both are missing my point.

If Charlize were cast now at 39 and this franchise spawned say 3 sequels over the next 6-8 years, she would be Halle Berry's age NOW by time the 3rd installment arrived. In other words, she'd be just fine with handling the role in her early 50s, as her male counterparts i.e. Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo have.

Age is nothing but a number. Talent, beauty, Oscar chops and fine acting--that's far more valuable than getting a young actress just because she's young. Imagine the massive built-in audience a Charlize Theron-led franchise could have by the time a third sequel arrived.

HB wasn't headlining the film. She played a relatively minor role with limited screen time. CM is being groomed to be something bigger and if successful, will continue to star as lead of her own series of films over the next decade. Taking a 50 something in a small supporting role in an ensemble film is quite different than the same person as the lead character in a solo film.

When HB was cast back in 1999, I don't think anyone even thought she'd still be portraying the role 15 years later. I know people want it, but I doubt we will see a film with the main cast of the first film as the lead roles bc they have aged. I thought DoFP served as a sendoff for them

As for your last point, they can find talent, beauty and fine acting in a younger actress as well.

 

[Dark Raven]

Definitely don't want an eventual 50-year old Carol Danvers. Also, Charlize has sometimes looked rather tired and not so fresh lately.

 

[Human Torch]

Charlize is just too well known at this point,IMO.I would much rather someone who doesn't have extensive film credits.

 

[Dark Raven]

Based on a combination of acting skills, looks, height, age, whether they're too well known, how big a star they are etc, who do people think Marvel are most likely to get for Carol?

Not whom do you want or whom you think Marvel should get, but who is more likely when you factor in all these things and how they have to carry a franchise for several years.

 

[Norrin Parker]

Emily Blunt seems likely, she also happens to be my pick for Carol.

 

[harryoscop]

Based on a combination of acting skills, looks, height, age, whether they're too well known, how big a star they are etc, who do people think Marvel are most likely to get for Carol?

Not whom do you want or whom you think Marvel should get, but who is more likely when you factor in all these things and how they have to carry a franchise for several years.

Emily Blunt..

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Based on a combination of acting skills, looks, height, age, whether they're too well known, how big a star they are etc, who do people think Marvel are most likely to get for Carol?

Not whom do you want or whom you think Marvel should get, but who is more likely when you factor in all these things and how they have to carry a franchise for several years.

I think they've proven they can take lesser known names and make them into stars. However, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarelett Johanssen, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson--in other words, all of their headlining stars--were already established actors prior to being cast as Marvel characters. If they had Benedict Cumberbatch to the mix as Dr. Strange I think we can see a casting pattern: they are going to go for gold. Never has Marvel cast a mainstay character for their films that had me scratching my head saying "Who the f*** is that?"

Therefore, I see Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt being their top choices. The other actresses are strong contenders but not enough to carry a franchise--unless you surround them with copious amounts of big "name" actors in the film.

 

[Human Torch]

Yvonne Strahovski seems to be in Marvel's wheelhouse.She's not a mega star,but has something of a following/promising future (I.E. Chris Pratt) and they could probably sign her up for multiple films without draining their pockets.She looks the most like the comic character of the actresses mentioned,and she has the history of doing physical/action/fight scenes in the past.That's why I think she's made to order for the role.But,we'll see if Marvel feels the same.

 

[Havok83]

Ive never seen her lve work but she was the actress behind my favorite Mass Effect character, Miranda. She'd be my top pick for Carol. She's beautiful, tall, right age and I hear a good actress. She has the look and could do the character justice

I think they've proven they can take lesser known names and make them into stars. However, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarelett Johanssen, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson--in other words, all of their headlining stars--were already established actors prior to being cast as Marvel characters. If they had Benedict Cumberbatch to the mix as Dr. Strange I think we can see a casting pattern: they are going to go for gold. Never has Marvel cast a mainstay character for their films that had me scratching my head saying "Who the f*** is that?"
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Im not sure Id put Hemsworth in that category. Thor was his breakout role. He was a lesser known actor with a very limited resume at the time of casting

 

[Dark Raven]

I think they've proven they can take lesser known names and make them into stars. However, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarelett Johanssen, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson--in other words, all of their headlining stars--were already established actors prior to being cast as Marvel characters. If they had Benedict Cumberbatch to the mix as Dr. Strange I think we can see a casting pattern: they are going to go for gold. Never has Marvel cast a mainstay character for their films that had me scratching my head saying "Who the f*** is that?"

Therefore, I see Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt being their top choices. The other actresses are strong contenders but not enough to carry a franchise--unless you surround them with copious amounts of big "name" actors in the film.

Well, I had that reaction with Chadwick Boseman and with Chris Pratt (I don't watch Parks & Recreation). Also didn't know Chris Hemsworth that well either when he was cast.

I don't feel though that Charlize Theron would be in the mix because of her age. Remember, I asked whom Marvel would be likely to cast based on these various factors, and I think she would just be too old by the time the film starts production. They want to appeal to as broad an audience as possible for their first female film so will probably want to go younger to be on the safe side.

Charlize Theron would've been great had she still been around 30, and it's a shame she hasn't been cast in a CBM all this time. She was my pick for Sue Storm back in the day. But I think her window of opportunity might be smaller than before.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Yvonne Strahovski seems to be in Marvel's wheelhouse.She's not a mega star,but has something of a following/promising future (I.E. Chris Pratt) and they could probably sign her up for multiple films without draining their pockets.She looks the most like the comic character of the actresses mentioned,and she has the history of doing physical/action/fight scenes in the past.That's why I think she's made to order for the role.But,we'll see if Marvel feels the same.

If I had a choice, I'd want Yvonne Strahovski to get it over Emily Blunt. Because honestly? Emily looks nothing like the character. Neither as a redhead or a blonde. Carol is not a slight woman. She's very robust and healthy looking. I will forever see Emily as a lost opportunity for Natasha Romanov. But not for Ms. Marvel. She has freckles for Christ's sake.

And yes, I love Emily Blunt to death. But they'd have to do a complete physical overhaul to take her from this to this:

Plus...there's the chinny-chin-chin factor.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Well, I had that reaction with Chadwick Boseman and with Chris Pratt (I don't watch Parks & Recreation). Also didn't know Chris Hemsworth that well either when he was cast.

I guess I knew all three actors before they joined Marvel's universe. But I see your point. Chris and Chris were certainly not A-listers at the time. I just saw Chadwick in his biopic film so his name wasn't entirely lost on me. I still believe they f***ed up by not bringing in Djimon Honsou (considering they wasted him in Guardians Of The Galaxy) but...I digress.

 

[Dark Raven]

Yvonne Strahovski seems to be in Marvel's wheelhouse.She's not a mega star,but has something of a following/promising future (I.E. Chris Pratt) and they could probably sign her up for multiple films without draining their pockets.She looks the most like the comic character of the actresses mentioned,and she has the history of doing physical/action/fight scenes in the past.That's why I think she's made to order for the role.But,we'll see if Marvel feels the same.

I think Yvonne Strahovski could potentially have a good chance because, on paper, she seems to have a lot going for her - right age range, experience with action scenes and physicality, looks just like the character, not super known but not completely unknown either, has the right mix of femininity and toughness without erring too much on one side etc.

But then I thought Charlize Theron was perfect for Sue Storm when she was in her prime, but things didn't work out that way.

But Yvonne could seem a bit like a Chris Evans type pick, where he was already known by and popular with comic geeks by virtue of another cult franchise, but not a superstar yet, which could be something in her favour.

I guess I knew all three actors before they joined Marvel's universe. But I see your point. Chris and Chris were certainly not A-listers at the time. I just saw Chadwick in his biopic film so his name wasn't entirely lost on me. I still believe they f***ed up by not bringing in Djimon Honsou (considering they wasted him in Guardians Of The Galaxy) but...I digress.

With Chadwick Boseman, I had a Djimon Honsou-type reaction of "Who? " when he was cast as BP.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

With Chadwick Boseman, I had a Djimon Honsou-type reaction of "Who? " when he was cast as BP.

That's it. Marvel should hire us to handle their casting decisions going forward.