SCOOP: 3 More Names On Fox & WB's Radar For Upcoming SUPERHERO Flicks

SCOOP: 3 More Names On Fox & WB's Radar For Upcoming SUPERHERO Flicks

We recently brought you the names of 5 actors that are being looked at by both studios for some potential roles in future CBMs, and now we have 3 more for you! Find out who might be set to make a big splash in Hollywood after the jump..

By MarkCassidy - Mar 10, 2013 01:03 PM EST
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The other day we reported that Fox and WB are apparently trying to get a leg up on Marvel by looking at lots of unknown - or not very well known - young actors to fill some of the roles in their slate of upcoming comic book movies. I've tried my best to find out exactly which roles, but had no luck (the Sunfire thumbnail is just teasing one possibility) because it turns out even they don't know! My source tells me that they are coming in for readings but only being given scripts from old or unmade projects to work from. Anyway, we may not be able to tell you which CBMs are next on the list, but we can reveal three more names that may just be starring in them. Along with Todd Lasance, Shalim Ortiz, Omar Sy, Shad Gaspard, Godfrey Gao and Joe Taslim, we have:



Aldis Hodge - Acting since age 9, his resume dwarfs most seasoned actors twice his age. At 26, Aldis has appeared in 14 feature films, 30 television series, and is has been dubbed one of the best young actor in Hollywood today, for good reason.

Paul Telfer - A Scottish actor who has been slated for several superhero roles. He is best known for his performances in the two-part miniseries Hercules as the titular character, as well as his multiple appearances on NCIS as Damon Werth, and The Vampire Diaries as Alexander.

Jon Lee Brody - The athletic 6’2” Asian-Jewish-German (yes really) is a highly skilled actor and stunt man who has appeared in such films as The Dark Night Rises, Tron: Legacy, and will also appear in Star Trek: Into Darkness. He can currently be seen in the comedy series Police Guys.


Obviously we don't know if all or even any of these guys will end up sporting masks or capes, but big things are expected. So when they make a splash, remember where you heard their names first!









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PsyGuy
PsyGuy - 3/10/2013, 1:55 PM
I really like Paul Telfer
113
113 - 3/10/2013, 1:58 PM
Aldis Hodge for John Stewart!
FightAs0ne
FightAs0ne - 3/10/2013, 2:01 PM
Aldis Hodge FTW. I would like to see him as Black Panther, but I could see him in the DCU.
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 3/10/2013, 2:03 PM
I see they are trying to get Aldis Hodge before Marvel Studios comes to their senses and makes him Black Panther...hurry hurry Marvel :]
weapon925
weapon925 - 3/10/2013, 2:08 PM
So this is a casting rumor with the names not attached to a project? hmmmmm
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 3/10/2013, 2:08 PM
After seeing Paul Telfer on NCIS i thought we would of made a good Captain America...dude is in shape like crazy in that episode, all he needed was the suit.

Also in that same episode they reference how someone was experimenting on him as if " trying to make him some kind of super soldier like Captain America "
SCURVYDOG619
SCURVYDOG619 - 3/10/2013, 2:18 PM
Now if it was Aldis Hodge for Black Manta.....

John Lee Brody ? TAO.

Paul Teller kinda looks like The Drummer...No,they can't be thinking about a Planetary film....



marvel54
marvel54 - 3/10/2013, 2:26 PM
out of the actors that fox and WB have been looking for i think Aldis Hodge will be the most successful i hope marvel gets him as black panther
M3T4LL0
M3T4LL0 - 3/10/2013, 2:28 PM
GET HODGE FOR BLACK PANTHER NOW MARVEL!!!! The guy is in terrific physical shape, the guy is an amazing actor... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR MARVEL? HE WAS BORN TO PLAY THIS ROLE!!!
SomTingWong
SomTingWong - 3/10/2013, 2:36 PM
Hodge is T'Challa
thorhulk77
thorhulk77 - 3/10/2013, 2:43 PM
Aldis Hodge.... Blaxk Panther !
thorhulk77
thorhulk77 - 3/10/2013, 2:43 PM
Black*
sephiroth211
sephiroth211 - 3/10/2013, 2:45 PM
Being that I'm really into the Japanese culture I'm down for a Sunfire standalone film.

IIIAdamantiumIII
IIIAdamantiumIII - 3/10/2013, 2:57 PM
Asian-Jewish-German
jazzman
jazzman - 3/10/2013, 3:01 PM
Marvel Studio u idiots u better get Aldis Hodge to play Black Panther for crying out loud.
TheSisko
TheSisko - 3/10/2013, 3:08 PM
I will believe DC will cast an unknown actor when it actually happens. Until then I expect big name actors all around.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 3/10/2013, 3:12 PM
People really want to see a Black Panther movie. I can't really blame any of you. I, too, would enjoy BP on the big screen. But I'm more excited for a Doctor Strange movie. Fingers crossed Johnny Depp is chosen for the role.
HAILHYDRA
HAILHYDRA - 3/10/2013, 3:25 PM
Does this site sell ads everywhere?
gambgel
gambgel - 3/10/2013, 3:33 PM
not sure about these right actors, but its time for some Bishop and Sunfire on the X-men franchise
PeterDarker121
PeterDarker121 - 3/10/2013, 3:40 PM
Well, I read THIS on Sina.Com yesterday, so take this for what it's worth...




"ANG LEE'S NEXT FILM PROJECT REVEALED: SHANG-CHI, MASTER OF KUNG FU

By Zhang Yujie, Sina English 03/07/13

Ang Lee, the winner of Oscar best director for Life of Pi, is to be the producer in the film Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, a Taiwan agency reports.

The film is based on a Marvel Comics series from the 1970s about the son of evil mastermind Fu Manchu.

Yuen Woo-ping, a Chinese martial arts choreographer, will be the director of the film.

S.Korea: We are watching the North's activities and stepping up readiness under the assumption that these drills can lead to provocation at any time."





My guess is that given the timing, John Lee Brody (with longer hair and a mean tan) would be a likely candidate for the rebellious son of Fu Manchu. The project has been in development limbo for years, and this would give Fox the perfect opprtunity to pad it's side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a long-time established character.

Plus, Ang Lee has obvious experience with both the martial arts genre AND Marvel heroes with serious daddy issues and their struggles to harness them.


TheSisko
TheSisko - 3/10/2013, 3:52 PM
@peterdarker121 Wait does Fox have the rights to Shang Chi? I do not remember him as a mutant or associated with the Fantastic 4.
PeterDarker121
PeterDarker121 - 3/10/2013, 3:59 PM
@The Sisko I don't know WHO has the rights to Shang-Chi, actually. But even though he's not a mutant or associated with the FF universe, I don't see why Fox couldn't use him. Movie studio-wise, he might be a free agent.
PeterDarker121
PeterDarker121 - 3/10/2013, 4:01 PM
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/10/2013, 4:04 PM
Marvel has Shang-Chi. Fiege mentioned him as a possibility almost two years ago. However, I wouldn't get my hopes up from that article alone. It doesn't give much concrete evidence or a named source.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 3/10/2013, 4:04 PM
Aldis Hodge looks like he could be a good Black Lighting. If you have him I hope they add his girls Thunder & Lighting. I am not a fan of his new 52 version. So go with his old version with his kids.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/10/2013, 4:07 PM
Also, I hope Marvel snags Hodge for Black Panther. That's why I made that pic M3T4LL0 posted ages ago.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 3/10/2013, 4:15 PM
I also think they could want him for Steel. This way Superman has a parter in the sequel to Man of Steel.
StormLoganSummers
StormLoganSummers - 3/10/2013, 4:28 PM
Asian-Jewish-German?



ToTheManInTheColdSweat
ToTheManInTheColdSweat - 3/10/2013, 4:31 PM
meh, they all gonna end up as "man in suit" "extra running from chaos" "ethnic actor screaming stereotypical shock phrase"
TheAbomination
TheAbomination - 3/10/2013, 5:18 PM
And I bet you every one of these actors will be a supporting character.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/10/2013, 5:25 PM
hahha, [frick] off Gusto!
lapress
lapress - 3/10/2013, 5:59 PM
@TheAbomination yah, true.
JonasWepeel
JonasWepeel - 3/10/2013, 6:21 PM
@Gusto

You misheard Ror. What he said was that you need to stop changing your expendables while watching films. It's unfair to the rest of the audience.

muskoka
muskoka - 3/10/2013, 7:08 PM
Here's a thought. How about Paul Telfer as Namor!!!
What do you think?
theKamizeus
theKamizeus - 3/10/2013, 8:16 PM
@muskoka I was just thinking of that. He actually does kind of give off a Namor vibe to him.
ferg815
ferg815 - 3/11/2013, 12:22 AM
I guess I'm the only one who read "Splash" and thought Namor.



Paul Telfer immediately came to mind. Seeing as Namor is a mutant, Fox has the rights to him, not to mention his Fantastic Four connection.



And while I'm at it, Amber Heard for Sue Storm please. :)


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