Deadpool 2 Zazie Beets officially cast as Domino in Deadpool 2

[NotNickFury]

If anything, going off of that "No Good Deed" short, David Leitch's take looks even LESS like a colorful comic-book. I don't say that as a negative. I quite like it and looks akin to the cinematography we get from a John Wick film.

That being said, I don't know who brought her up first, but each time I look at this Domino, I immediately think of Foxy Cleopatra's "Up yours, jive turkey" from Goldmember.

 

[SuperT]

I think this is more a case of it being more convenient and less time consuming for the actress, than them not being able to pull off the look properly.

This is you making an assumption and thinking you know better than the actual makeup team or actress on the film. How do you know they did this out of convenience for Beetz? She could have asked to be painted full white for all we know. If the artist who styled her has said himself they tried everything and this was the best look - what makes you think he's lying?

He's a professional makeup artist, I'm sure he knows a hell of a lot more than some people on a message board about what works on film and what doesn't.

 

[-JKR-]

I guess I'll be that guy, Tim Miller would have gave us a more faithful adaption

Actress is fine AF, but I hate this change

Who knows. Maybe, maybe not.
The man has always been level-headed in his interviews, and has talked more than once about not just throwing what's in the comics on the big screen, but instrad finding a certain compromise and do what works best for the big screen.

 

[Nathan]

He's a professional makeup artist, I'm sure he knows a hell of a lot more than some people on a message board about what works on film and what doesn't.

 

[-JKR-]

Completely different film and context.

 

[Kreem Pi]

Knowing when to put on makeup also means knowing when not to.

I'm sure they've experimented with many looks and found the current one best.

 

[Spider-Fan83]

There's no 'being past' anything. Everyone has a different approach to the characters. There is no one way to do stuff.

And the original Deadpool actually set up a pretty gritty and realistic world. It's nowhere near as colorful or comic book-y as other comic book adaptations. It feels more like an old school action movie with a twist.

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Tim Miller even commented on how he wanted to create a world which looks more like Fight Club rather than a typical Marvel movie.

Just look at Ajax. They didn't put him in any 'supersuit,' and that's fine. That was their approach to the character. Personally, I think this look for Domino works for the world they set up in the first movie.

Was The Purple Man purple in Jessica Jones? Nope. Was that a problem? Nope. It was an awesome portrayal of the character.

Sometimes it would be wise to accept that movies aren't comics and that what works on paper won't necessarily work on the big screen. And either way, this is the filmmakers' take on the character. This doesn't make them lazy, hacks or *******s. They made a very specific artistic decision, and rest assured that they are well aware of their bold choice. So you either roll with it, or you can chose to stay at home June 1st. Based on what they cooked up for the first movie I'm pretty sure that this Domino is going to win people over, just like Heath Ledger's Joker won over the people who cried foul when he was revealed as not being 'permawhite.'

I don't get why they should've made her dark grey (which wouldn't even be faithful to the source material in the least), if the Domino theme works like this, as well. But I get that you would've liked to see her iconic look on the big screen. And you at least have manners in expressing your opinion, unlike others.

though the world they set up in the first movie was very realistic and gritty, but, some of the characters themselves were more comic accurate... I mean was a giant walking, talking, metal man realistic? no

that was kinda the point that they felt out of place in this real world setting... the characters are mutants they not support look natural, or fit in

so why not let your freak flag fly and go all out, to really make them stay out

 

[-JKR-]

though the world they set up in the first movie was very realistic and gritty, but, some of the characters themselves were more comic accurate... I mean was a giant walking, talking, metal man realistic? no

that was kinda the point that they felt out of place in this real world setting... the characters are mutants they not support look natural, or fit in

so why not let your freak flag fly and go all out, to really make them stay out

Some characters, exactly. It's always pick and chose with this stuff.

And they simply decided to go with a more down to earth approach with Domino, and ultimately used Zazie's natural skin tone and inverted the color scheme, while still maintaing the 'Domino theme.'

It is a change, and it is a concrete decision they made. But in the end it doesn't betray the character or what she stands for. The Domino theme is intact, and so is her mutation - even in her appearance, with the spot around her eye and the heterochromia. It's just more a bit more subtle, grounded and less over the top than in the comics.

 

[psylockolussus]

I REALLY like the look of the character and I actually really like the white/vitiligo spot. It keeps it from being too one color/note. The white patch helps breaks it all up a bit.



You do realize that's how vitiligo works. It's not going to create perfect shapes on the skin.

Well I am more concerned with what the character looks like in the comics, than what vitiligo looks like in real life. This isn't about realism.

 

[psylockolussus]

Uh...that's not possible since her appearance was not comic book accurate at all, lol. In fact the people that are upset about Zazie's version of Domino not being chalk white should be upset about Negasonic not being chalk white as well.

I remember what Warhead looked like in Astonishing and I wasn't a fan of the change. The comic book look is more visually striking than a semi bald girl wearing a X-Men trainee uniform. The costume looked good though.

 

[-JKR-]

Well I am more concerned with what the character looks like in the comics, than what vitiligo looks like in real life. This isn't about realism.

And in movies it's not always about how it looks in the comics.

 

[RockSP]

I called her Negasonic Teenage New Mutant for a reason. Her battle attire was extremely appropriate for an X-Men trainee living within the mansion, and her terrific look calmed the legion of fans who might otherwise be turned off by her lack of goth attire.

at "legion" of Negasonic Teenage Warhead fans (prior to the movie).

 

[Sithborg]

I'm personally surprised at the number of Domino fans. Though, most of them may just be worshipers at the alter of comic accuracy.

 

[def28]

Why is this so complicated?

NTW had one of the most accurate team suits, which was applauded by fans.

Nobody gave a **** about NTW being accurate herself. Everyone prefers this version including Marvel comics.

 

[psylockolussus]

I didn't really care about Warhead looking inaccurate as she was a nobody, but it was still unfaithful to the source material nonetheless. I am sure if she looked similar to the comics and still got the same role, I doubt people would criticize them for staying true to what the character looks like in the comics.

And in movies it's not always about how it looks in the comics.

And yet you complained whatDeadpool looked like in Origins...

And if Fox was really concerned about the backlash, then maybe they should have hired another actress that wouldn't cause controversy for being painted all white or gray.

I do think the creative team also found it less time consuming without the body paint. There's a reason why they can't give Psylocke an all purple hair, Polaris without the full green hair and Beast still appearing in human form. Getting Domino's look right isn't a priority to them.

 

[def28]

I'm personally surprised at the number of Domino fans. Though, most of them may just be worshipers at the alter of comic accuracy.

Since Deadpool awareness has sky rocketed it's no surprise so has Domino and Cable. Those three go hand in hand and have since their intro back in the 90s.

Add the X-Force film hype on top of it and even more so.

 

[RockSP]

Why is this so complicated?

NTW had one of the most accurate team suits, which was applauded by fans.

Nobody gave a **** about NTW being accurate herself. Everyone prefers this version including Marvel comics.

Not sure if your post is in response to mine, but if so: the person I quoted said the legion of Negasonic fans were calmed down by the costume whereas they would otherwise have been upset about her non gothic look. My point is NTW did not have legions of fans before the movie. I'm sure a few people liked her but she was a super obscure nobody of a character. Hence the

 

[psylockolussus]

I've seen plenty of Domino when she joined the X-Men in San Francisco despite not reading X-Fprce. She also appeared in the Deadpool videogame, TAs and Watx which IMO is a big plus because that's another medium that is a bigger platform to the masses.... And she looked comic book accurate in all of those.

Its too bad, she looks visually striking and the movie version looks nothing like the Domino from the comics, more like an Ultimate version or some weird alternate reality version.

 

[Smilodon]

When people bring up NTW, it's as an example of this creative team's approach. Not necessarily as a comparison of their respective profiles and fanbases or why their changes were well received. Obviously being a hardly known character makes it easier to change aspects and be accepted. But I think people are just saying that the changes to Domino aren't surprising when looking at it overall.

Again I think we all more or less understand the gripes on both ends. I just wanted to clarify that point about when some people here bring up NTW.

 

[def28]

Not sure if your post is in response to mine, but if so: the person I quoted said the legion of Negasonic fans were calmed down by the costume whereas they would otherwise have been upset about her non gothic look. My point is NTW did not have legions of fans before the movie. I'm sure a few people liked her but she was a super obscure nobody of a character. Hence the

Oh I agree with you. I don't think Zarex was serious (hope not haha) but there's been quite a few posts on people acting like she was and I don't get the confusion. The few who did know about her hated the character. Or people are acting like NTW had a Domino level fanbase which is nonsense as well.

She showed up to die in a handful of comics, only to be brought back then die instantly again. She was a horrible and hated character until the film. There was zero expectation.

 

[Zarex]

at "legion" of Negasonic Teenage Warhead fans (prior to the movie).

 

[-JKR-]

And yet you complained whatDeadpool looked like in Origins...

Because it betrayed the character.

 

[psylockolussus]

Because it betrayed the character.

Sure. And Domino's look in the comics isn't as important as Dead pool's comic book look. Talk about playing favorites.

 

[-JKR-]

Sure. And Domino's look in the comics isn't as important as Dead pool's comic book look. Talk about playing favorites.

That's not it.
And I've said several times that Domino's movie look is definitely a change, but have also done my best job to explain why it doesn't betray her looks or the character from the comics, making several examples (because there's some clear thought about the changes they've made, and how to not betray the source material in the process). You can read my posts in the last few pages if you're interested. If not, well... who cares.

 

[LaughterLives]

She's a perfect improvement of the character. I can't wait to see her act. I hope she's sassy but lethal!