Deadpool 2 Zazie Beets officially cast as Domino in Deadpool 2

[Mad Ones]

Yes! True!

Nonsense. Making the actress look like the character she is playing is saying nothing.

Yeah because these movies exist in a social vacuum

 

[LaughterLives]

You would have a point if Zazie was just playing a random human character but she's not. She's specifically playing a character known for her weird look. The skincolor of the actress is not relevant because Domino doesn't have a typical human skincolor anyway. True diversity starts with the conception of a minority character. Not with casting an actor of a different etnicity forcing the character to fit the actor. Unless of course you have an exceptionally gifted actor for role but Zazie is not (yet) in that category.

I think you would have a point if Domino was nonfiction.

 

[craigaat]

Did anyone complain when Sam Jackson was cast as Nick Fury? I really like the Domino character and Beets looks fantastic, so what's the big deal?

 

[Neptune]

That's different. Sam Jackson was cast because ultimate Nick Fury was already modelled after him. But hey if people like the look it's fine. I just think the people who don't, have a legitimate point of critique.

 

[Laderlappen]

Did anyone complain when Sam Jackson was cast as Nick Fury? I really like the Domino character and Beets looks fantastic, so what's the big deal?

Personally I'm not against changing a character's look. Sometimes some changes in a movie is better than the comic. Domino's look in the comic is just cooler imo, that's why I wish they made her look like that.

 

[Havok83]

Did anyone complain when Sam Jackson was cast as Nick Fury? I really like the Domino character and Beets looks fantastic, so what's the big deal?

They cast someone that looks EXACTLY like the character he was chosen to play. Best casting choice in any comic film

If you want to make comparisons, seriously this is the worst example you could use

 

[LaughterLives]

No, It isn't.
They Changed the nonfiction character of Nick Fury for a different universe.

The movies are a different universe to the comics. It's the same thing.
If the Ultimate Universe wasn't created before the movie was and they had cast SLJ to play Nick Fury who was originally a white character, you'd be making the same arguments.

 

[def28]

Ultimate Nick Fury was created in 2001 in a very popular and known comic. Nobody complained about Nick Fury because the majority of comic fans knew exactly where the influence came from and that he was supposed to look like SLJ.

Here with Domino her look is far different from anything we have seen in the comics. Pretty much everyone agrees with that, even those who are for it. If there was an Ultimate version (or any version) of Domino that was drawn to specifically look like Zazie Beets or had a similar visual look then this would be the same kind of comparison.

 

[LaughterLives]

Ultimate Nick Fury was created in 2001 in a very popular and known comic. Nobody complained about Nick Fury because the majority of comic fans knew exactly where the influence came from and that he was supposed to look like SLJ.

Here with Domino her look is far different from anything we have seen in the comics. Pretty much everyone agrees with that, even those who are for it. If there was an Ultimate version (or any version) of Domino that was drawn to specifically look like Zazie Beets or had a similar visual look then this would be the same kind of comparison.

But there doesn't HAVE to be a precedent, which is my point. The movie universe is just as different to the original material/universe as was the Ultimate universe. Anybody who seriously can't see and accept that is just an angry cry baby.

Oh! and lets not forget that the Ultimate version of Nick Fury was likened to SLJ and not the other way around. Your point is just silly.

 

[def28]

What nonsense are you talking bout?

I just said Ultimate Fury was based on SLJ! Comics are comics, readers and fans live for validation based on them. Thats why there are complaints everywhere about this for every studio. This isn't rocket science. Doesn't matter what comic version.

This is a new look not introduced to readers and fanboys at any point. Hence why there is whining about not looking like the source. They want accuracy on comic material. If there was an Ultimate Version of Domino that looked just like this you would be seeing far less complaints. I'm sure you would get those who still prefer another version, but a large section of comic fans who cling to source material would be far more accepting.

If you wanna find out how fans would react to Nick Fury being SLJ without it being established in the books then your best bet is to find a Delorean that runs off of plutonium, stop those comics from being released and tell me what you discovered in this new ALT timeline. Otherwise this comparison is useless in how fanboys base their criticisms.

 

[LaughterLives]

What nonsense are you talking bout?

I just said Ultimate Fury was based on SLJ! Comics are comics, readers and fans live for validation based on them. Thats why there are complaints everywhere about this for every studio. This isn't rocket science. Doesn't matter what comic version.

This is a new look not introduced to readers and fanboys at any point. Hence why there is whining about not looking like the source. They want accuracy on comic material. If there was an Ultimate Version of Domino that looked just like this you would be seeing far less complaints. I'm sure you would get those who still prefer another version, but a large section of comic fans who cling to source material would be far more accepting.

If you wanna find out how fans would react to Nick Fury being SLJ without it being established in the books then your best bet is to find a Delorean that runs off of plutonium, stop those comics from being released and tell me what you discovered in this new ALT timeline. Otherwise this comparison is useless in how fanboys base their criticisms.

Ok, my bad. I may have taken your first comment out of context and misunderstood.

There's always different versions and character changes and whatnot in the comics, doh. It's not like it doesn't happen within the comics already. The fact that some fans find it sooooo jarring when this happens in a different medium is silly when things like this happen in the comics all the time.
Sure, everyone has a preference to different adaptations but how will you know which you'll enjoy until you've read/watched these different takes on characters?
I think the Nick Fury thing is a perfect example of this.

Fans would have a reaction similar to what's going on in Charlottesville.
I have a Hot Tub Time Machine, it's much better. I was never a fan of Back to the Future.

 

[def28]

There is a difference cause the comics always come first. The films are being adapted from them. So the films are expected to mimic that on some level, the more accurate first impression the more fans eat it up. Look at the first Deadpool impression. Why was that so well received? Cause it's the one that was extremely faithful to what the fans loved.

First impressions are not everything either , The Joker from Dark Knight always comes to mind. People did not like that first look, but things changed quick.

The real issue here now is why would anyone not like Back To The Future

 

[EnDz0n3]

I haven't been following this thread closely but has it been revealed yet that the previous chase sequence with Domino, Cable and Deadpool is set in Portland, Oregon?

Wolverine also got complaints bc they cast an Australian to play him which drew comparisons to the Pryde of the X-men pilot

I don't think people complained about Jackman being Australian. At all.

 

[LaughterLives]

There is a difference cause the comics always come first. The films are being adapted from them. So the films are expected to mimic that on some level, the more accurate first impression the more fans eat it up. Look at the first Deadpool impression. Why was that so well received? Cause it's the one that was extremely faithful to what the fans loved.

First impressions are not everything either , The Joker from Dark Knight always comes to mind. People did not like that first look, but things changed quick.

The real issue here now is why would anyone not like Back To The Future

-Its a switch of medium and thats it. The movies become a new universe just like they do in the comics.

-Exactly! And his portrayal wasn't comic accurate either but it remained true in essence and was just an incredible performance.

-I don't really get the love for it. I'm not saying its a bad movie but I don't find it all that amazing either. I do love the Johnny B. Good scene doh!

 

[Havok83]

I don't think people complained about Jackman being Australian. At all.

Yes they did. That was a decision that drew initial criticism

No, It isn't.
They Changed the nonfiction character of Nick Fury for a different universe.

The movies are a different universe to the comics. It's the same thing.
If the Ultimate Universe wasn't created before the movie was and they had cast SLJ to play Nick Fury who was originally a white character, you'd be making the same arguments.

But the Ultimate Universe WAS created before the movie, which is why this train of thought is flawed. Its moot bc the modeled the movie version after a specific comic version. They didnt change the race.

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

People complained way more about Jackman's height than they did him being Australian.

 

[Havok83]

People complained way more about Jackman's height than they did him being Australian.

Thats besides the point and doesnt mean it didnt exist

 

[psylockolussus]

Nonsense. Making the actress look like the character she is playing is saying nothing.

Preach!

 

[craigaat]

Yes they did. That was a decision that drew initial criticism



But the Ultimate Universe WAS created before the movie, which is why this train of thought is flawed. Its moot bc the modeled the movie version after a specific comic version. They didnt change the race.

It's not flawed at all. They changed a white character to a black character, it's literally the exact same situation. The fact that they did it in a comic first is irrelevant. Just to be clear, I have no problems with either of these changes.

 

[Havok83]

It's not flawed at all. They changed a white character to a black character, it's literally the exact same situation. The fact that they did it in a comic first is irrelevant. Just to be clear, I have no problems with either of these changes.

Marvel comics did that, not Marvel Studios so no but we can agree to disagree

 

[EnDz0n3]

RIP to Domino stunt double (her name has not been ID'ed yet). As someone that recently lost a loved one, this is pretty hard. I hope her family is together right now.

 

[LaughterLives]

But the Ultimate Universe WAS created before the movie, which is why this train of thought is flawed. Its moot bc the modeled the movie version after a specific comic version. They didnt change the race.

haha! No you got that backwards buddy, its you with the flawed thinking. I'm telling you and those who think like you that it shouldn't matter. Changing things is an ARTISTIC liberty. It's the exact same thing. They do it for comics and they do it for movies. Both tell stories with visuals, one medium has motion and the other doesn't. It doesn't matter if there wasn't a version of Domino like this in the comics previously cuz This version exists now. hahaha!

 

[JP]

RIP to Domino stunt double (her name has not been ID'ed yet). As someone that recently lost a loved one, this is pretty hard. I hope her family is together right now.

Oh no. Is she the one in the spoiler tag photo on the previous page?

 

[Smilodon]

No, it is a different woman who is a professional road racer.

Deadline has more information on their site regarding the stuntwoman.

 

[EnDz0n3]

Oh no. Is she the one in the spoiler tag photo on the previous page?

I also first thought it was her that passed away.
It seems like some outlets have also made this mistake and even posted pics of her on twitter.

Just a tragedy all around and a sad sad turn of events.