Captain Canuck is a superhero, one of comic books' most popular Canadian-owned heroes. Created by writer Ron Leishman and artist/co-writer Richard Comely, the original Captain Canuck first appeared in Captain Canuck #1 (July 1975).
Three characters have worn the maple leafed costume of Captain Canuck. Described as a cross between Captain America and Flash Gordon, the first Captain Canuck patrols Canada in the (then) futuristic world of 1993, where "Canada had become the most powerful country in the world." He was the costumed agent of the CISO (Canadian International Security Agency).
Like most independent comics, Captain Canuck's adventures have been published sporadically. However, he has built-up a strong cult following among both Canadian and American collectors.
Captain Canuck is sometimes confused with Marvel Comics's Guardian, leader of Alpha Flight, created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne in 1978. Both characters have very similar costumes, and both are Canadian.
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Right on will the casting and the movie will go through the years and all the Canucks will have a part and their superhero lives will be told:
Brendan Fraser as Captain Canuck I (Tom Evans):
Fraser has been rumored for comic book roles before like Superman etc, but i think he's much more suited for a superhero role like this. He can play serious and i like him as an actor, he has that feel to the first Captain Canuck (Tom Evans), plus him being a big name and Canadian too helps even more. Cannot see anyone else in the role but Brendan Fraser.
David James Elliot as Captain Canuck II (Darren Oak):
Since the original there have been two newer incarnations of the Canadian icon: Comely launched a second version in 1993, under the banner of Semple Comics. Set in the present, Captain Canuck: Reborn featured a new Captain Canuck, Darren Oak, who fought a global conspiracy. This title lasted only four issues (#0-3) and was drawn by Richard Comely, Leonard Kirk and Sandy Carruthers with inks by Eric Theriault. That incarnation continued as a newspaper comic strip for a short while.
David (also Canadian) best known for "JAG" would make a great Darren Oak and he has the superhero look you look in a hero, he could easily play the role of Captain Canuck II, be it a short part and he'd do justice to the comic book role.
Neal Bledsoe as Captain Canuck III (David Semple):
Bledsoe born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Has appeared in many TV shows including Law & Order, CSI, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty. I have only seen him (I think) only in Ugly Betty, was impressed with his acting ability and he was rumored here at CBM.com as having a part if not the part of Captain America. Yeah i know, anyway i'd rather he play a part like David Semple (Captain Canuck III), the modern incarnation and present Captain Canuck. Somehow i think he could handle the superhero role and would be great for the part.
Tim Rozen as Johnny Canuck:
Johnny Canuck was created as a lumberjack national personification of Canada. He first appeared in early political cartoons dating to 1869 where he was portrayed as a younger cousin of the United States' Uncle Sam and Britain's John Bull. Depicted as a wholesome, if simple-minded, fellow in the garb of a habitant, farmer, logger, rancher or soldier, he often resisted the bullying of John Bull or Uncle Sam. For thirty years, he was a staple of editorial cartoonists. Then, in the early twentieth century, he faded from view.
The character re-emerged during World War II in the February 1942 issue of Bell's Dime Comics No.1. Cartoonist Leo Bachle created the character as a teenager, apparently on a challenge from a Bell executive. Initially, Johnny Canuck had no superpowers.
Johnny Canuck's cartoon exploits helped Canada fight against Nazism. Like Captain America, he met Adolf Hitler and almost single-handedly ended the war.
The use of such stock figures diminished in popularity after World War II. However, in 1975, a new comic book character, Captain Canuck, emerged. Created by Richard Comely (who was unaware of the earlier Johnny Canuck character) Captain Canuck was a superhero rather than just a hero, he wore red tights, and bore a red maple leaf emblazoned on his forehead.
I thought it'll be nice and cool to include the Johnny Canuck World War II character in the movie, either flashbacks or full segments, maybe "Watchmen" type style and who better to play Johnny Canuck than Tim Rozen. Best known for "Instant Star" as Tommy Quincy also he was in "Screamers: The Hunting," which I've yet to see but loved the original. Anyway i like the actor, he is Canadian (which is a must) and he has that handsome World War II look about him, perfect for Johnny Canuck.
Liam Neeson as Adolf Hitler:
In the comic book The Savage Dragon by Erik Larsen (published by Image Comics), it is revealed that Hitler did not die in 1945, but after a fight against Hellboy in Romania in 1952. His body ruined, the brain is transplanted to the body of a large gorilla. Suffering amnesia and calling himself Brainiape, the chimera possesses great psionic powers and joins the Chicago, IL criminal organization known as the Vicious Circle, eventually becoming its leader.
Marvel Comics's villain Hate-Monger is revealed to be the consciousness of Hitler transferred to a cloned body by Nazi scientist Arnim Zola. Rather than committing suicide, he is confronted by the Human Torch and his sidekick Toro after Eva Braun commits suicide. The two heroes set Hitler ablaze as he attempts to set off a bomb. As he dies, he commands one of his loyal followers nearby to tell the world he had committed suicide.
From Hell by Alan Moore, The New Adventures of Hitler by Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell are just some other appearances of Adolf, anyway Hitler will be featured in the World War II segments with Johnny Quick and who better to play him than a quality actor such as Liam Neeson. I do find Neeson does get type cast a lot in Hollywood with a lot of his roles, i think playing such a big character such as Adolf Hitler would be something the actor could really sink his teeth into and breath depth for the role, so yes to Liam.
Michael Ironside as Mr Gold:
The movie should employ Mr Gold as its main foe, Michael Ironside would be play the present day villain, Ironside is a heckuva versatile actor and could easily play the heavy baddie and be near perfect for that rough nasty character to take on the Canucks.
Lauren Holden as Heather:
Obviously, some characters are sufficiently ill-defined (like appearing in only a few issues at best). Laurie Holden would make an ideal Heather, she can be a partner or friend to say with the original Captain Canuck or with Captain Canuck II. Holden acted in many thing from The Majestic, Silent Hill etc and various X-Files and would bring that sex appeal to the superhero adaption.
LEEE777 - Captain Canuck is being developed as a feature film by Toronto based Sinking Ship Productions Inc. A release date could come by 2011. J.J. Johnson and Blair Powers are spearheading the effort to bring Captain Canuck to the big (and small) screen.
Hope you enjoyed the Canadian superhero casting.