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Post by Skaathar on Dec 9, 2022 22:41:47 GMT
With the news that Jason Momoa might no longer be playing Aquaman but Lobo instead, it got me thinking: Maybe DC should just retain most of their actors but cast them as different characters all over?
So here's my pitch:
1. Idris Elba as Green Lantern. Let's be honest, he's completely wasted as Bloodsport. An actor like Elba deserves more than just C-Grade superheroes like Bloodsport or Heimdall. So make him Jon Stewart already and hit two birds with one stone: You get a diverse A-Tier superhero plus you get Idris-f*cking-Elba as one of your flagship characters.
2. Joe Manganiello as Superman. His Deathstroke role is dead in the water and he was the first choice for MoS anyway and only lost the part to Cavill due to a scheduling conflict. Besides, the guy isn't doing much these days and can be hired pretty cheap. DC would be saving quite the budget.
3. Henry Cavill as Batman. Ok hear me out: He channels his inner-Geralt everytime he's Batman (complete with the baritone growl) and goes full Man-from-UNCLE whenever he's Bruce Wayne. Then we can finally get a Bruce Wayne as suave as James Bond and a Batman as physical as the Witcher.
4. Robert Pattinson as Joker. Pattinson does great in cerebral roles. I could easily see him being a psycho without overdoing it (like Leto).
5. Chris Pine as Lex Luthor. I don't know if he'll look good bald but he definitely has the intensity and acting chops to pull this off. Got the idea after watching Don't Worry Darling.
6. Margot Robbie as Lois Lane. I never really liked her as Harley Quinn, as her portrayal felt too over-the-top and not in a good way. Margot plays strong, driven characters well but not crazy.
7. Joel Kinnaman as Aquaman. After seeing him in Altered Carbon I really think he can be a great leading man, better than Momoa anyway. He just needs a good platform and I think Aquaman can be it. He's certainly not a small guy and can beef up quite well when needed.
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Post by politicidal on Dec 10, 2022 1:06:37 GMT
Not a bad lineup. I think D.J. Cotrona (Shazam) looks more like Superman but he's much shorter than Manganiello. I'd probably cast Idris Elba as Martian Manhunter. I like the idea of Henry Cavill as Batman;maybe cast Pierce Brosnan as Alfred? John Cena could play Shazam. Adam Brody (Shazam) could be Barry Allen/Flash.
This is not inspired casting but I want Willem Dafoe as Joker so badly. And Michael Shannon as Lex Luthor (since he's apparently in the Flash movie. Perhaps Jennifer Holland could be the new Harley Quinn?
Lauren Cohan could play Wonder Woman while Margot Robbie could play Black Canary. Gal Gadot as Zatanna. Chris Pine and Aldis Hodge could both play the Hal Jordan and John Stewart version of Green Lantern. Joel Kinnamen is fine as Aquaman. Or maybe Hawkman.
Jason Momoa could play Lobo as like the DCU's version of Deadpool. Not sure what to do with Zachary Levi and Dwayne Johnson. Especially since the latter really does fit the likeness of Black Adam.
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Post by Skaathar on Dec 10, 2022 2:29:45 GMT
Not a bad lineup. I think D.J. Cotrona (Shazam) looks more like Superman but he's much shorter than Manganiello. I'd probably cast Idris Elba as Martian Manhunter. I like the idea of Henry Cavill as Batman;maybe cast Pierce Brosnan as Alfred? John Cena could play Shazam. Adam Brody (Shazam) could be Barry Allen/Flash.
This is not inspired casting but I want Willem Dafoe as Joker so badly. And Michael Shannon as Lex Luthor (since he's apparently in the Flash movie. Perhaps Jennifer Holland could be the new Harley Quinn?
Lauren Cohan could play Wonder Woman while Margot Robbie could play Black Canary. Gal Gadot as Zatanna. Chris Pine and Aldis Hodge could both play the Hal Jordan and John Stewart version of Green Lantern. Joel Kinnamen is fine as Aquaman. Or maybe Hawkman.
Jason Momoa could play Lobo as like the DCU's version of Deadpool. Not sure what to do with Zachary Levi and Dwayne Johnson. Especially since the latter really does fit the likeness of Black Adam.
I like the idea of Gadot as Zatanna, though I'd probably go with Antje Traue as the new Wonder Woman. As for The Rock, we could pull a power move and make him into Lex Luthor.
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Post by politicidal on Dec 10, 2022 3:26:00 GMT
Not a bad lineup. I think D.J. Cotrona (Shazam) looks more like Superman but he's much shorter than Manganiello. I'd probably cast Idris Elba as Martian Manhunter. I like the idea of Henry Cavill as Batman;maybe cast Pierce Brosnan as Alfred? John Cena could play Shazam. Adam Brody (Shazam) could be Barry Allen/Flash.
This is not inspired casting but I want Willem Dafoe as Joker so badly. And Michael Shannon as Lex Luthor (since he's apparently in the Flash movie. Perhaps Jennifer Holland could be the new Harley Quinn?
Lauren Cohan could play Wonder Woman while Margot Robbie could play Black Canary. Gal Gadot as Zatanna. Chris Pine and Aldis Hodge could both play the Hal Jordan and John Stewart version of Green Lantern. Joel Kinnamen is fine as Aquaman. Or maybe Hawkman.
Jason Momoa could play Lobo as like the DCU's version of Deadpool. Not sure what to do with Zachary Levi and Dwayne Johnson. Especially since the latter really does fit the likeness of Black Adam.
I like the idea of Gadot as Zatanna, though I'd probably go with Antje Traue as the new Wonder Woman. As for The Rock, we could pull a power move and make him into Lex Luthor. If he still had hair, and was ten years younger, I'd go further and make him Superman.
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Post by Hauntedknight87 on Dec 10, 2022 8:37:48 GMT
Idris Elba should have been playing Green Lantern at the start.
Seriously such wasted potential.
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