Ant-Man, Black Panther & Heroes for Hire Fan Cast

Ant-Man, Black Panther & Heroes for Hire Fan Cast

I give my fan cast for Hank Pym, Janet Van Dyne, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage and Iron Fist

By StPete20 - May 08, 2012 05:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic



Ant-Man/Hank Pym (Ant-Man Solo Movie/Avengers 2) - Tie: Joel Kinnaman or Lee Pace

Many actors have previously been rumored for the role of Hank Pym since the first Iron Man came out. Most recently Bradley Cooper and Adrian Brody have been mentioned as have the two names that I put out but I chose my picks based more off potential and the embodiment of the character rather than star power.



Joel Kinnaman isn't too well known yet, but he will be. He is set to star in the Robocop reboot/remake due out in August 2013 and currently stars in AMC's "The Killing". He looks how Hank Pym should look; Lean, lengthy and nerdy. I haven't watched many episodes of "The Killing" but I did see Kinnam in a small role in "Safe House" which made me want to see more of what he brings to the table. Apparently he auditioned to play Thor and we all know that Marvel has started to have a history of testing actors for a role only to hire them in a different one (Hiddleston famously auditioned for the role of Thor before being cast as Loki). I also think his age (33) is perfect for Pym and matches up well with my pick for the Wasp.



Lee Pace would be another spot on casting of Hank Pym. Pace, mostly known for his role in the show "Pushing Daisies", also looks a lot how Hank Pym should (he's 6'3" and has that "I'm really intelligent" look). Now that Pace is starting to do major film roles ("The Hobbit", "Lincoln"), it would make a lot of sense for him to be cast as Hank Pym. He fits the Marvel mold of someone who isn't an A-lister but is most certainly capable of carrying a film. Like Kinnaman, Pace is also 33 which is a great age for someone who signs a multi-movie contract to be.

"Hey Why Not" Picks - Ben Foster & Benedict Cumberbatch

Give Ben Foster a second shot at being in the Marvel Universe, one that doesn't have Brett Ratner's name attached to it.

Cumerbatch is about to be a very BIG name as he is playing the villain Khan in the new Star Trek sequel and currently stars as Sherlock Holmes in BBC's hit show "Sherlock". It also was recently reported he visited Marvel Studios, so who knows, he may already be our Hank Pym.

*Note - The height of the actors has nothing to do with the fact that Pym will eventually be Giant Man, although it would look better proportionately. I only mention height because before changing his size he still always looks tall and lengthy in the comics. I couldn't see an actor that is shorter than 6 ft play him.



The Wasp/Janet Van Dyne (Ant-Man Solo Movie/Avengers 2) - Rooney Mara



You may have only have seen her as Lisbeth Salander in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" or her small part in "The Social Network", but she is one of the most talented young actresses around (already with an Academy Award nomination). She hasn't shown much of the "pizazz" or quirky nature that Janet Van Dyne often does, but I do not doubt she would be able to pull it off with ease. I also believe her look is perfect for Van Dyne. She is 27 now which makes her a great age to play Wasp for the next decade.

"Hey, Why Not" Pick - Mila Kunis

She has become pretty popular over the past year but if and when Edgar Wright makes his "Ant-Man" movie, he is going to need two leads that can sell the farfetched idea of the film and also come off as funny, intelligent, quirky and most of all good at acting. I used to think of Kunis as pretty dull ("The Book of Eli", "Max Payne") but she has since turned herself into both a comedic ("Friends With Benefits") and dramatic ("Black Swan") actress with a large fan base. She would be great as Janet Van Dyne.



Black Panther/T'Challa (Avengers 2/Black Panther Solo Movie)- Tie: John Boyega or Omar Sy



Although he is currently young (19 or 20) and seems shorter than 6 feet, Boynga would be a perfect fit for Prince T'Challa of Wakanda. By the time we see the Black Panther hit the big screen for the first time, Boyenga will be more matured and ready for a starring role. He was great in the amazing but under-seen "Attack the Block" and he also has the perfect accent for the role so not much change of character would be needed from the young actor. If they were to cast someone in their late 20's for the part of T'Challa they would have to find a physically fit but older actor to play T'Chaka, which may be tough to do. If Boyega was cast they could get someone like Chiwetel Ejiofor or Djimon Hounsou, who were both once rumored for T'Challa, to play T'Chaka.



I can't find any interviews or videos of Omar Sy speaking English but if he can, would there be a better person to step into the role of "The Black Panther" was filming tomorrow? He was the first black actor to take home the Cesar Award for Best Actor (he won over Jean Dujardin of "The Artist" who walked away with the Academy Award). Please green-light "The Black Panther" and audition this guy ASAP!



Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel (Avengers 2?/Avengers 3) - Evan Rachel Wood



Evan Rachel Wood has that Cobie Smulders thing going on where she is gorgeous but also looks like she can kick your butt if she needs to. Thats the type of actress that needs to be cast as Ms. Marvel/Carol Danvers. Rachel Wood has been acting in numerous roles since a very young age and has been parts of ensembles before so she wouldn't have trouble fitting in with already established characters.

*Note. You can't really include Ms. Marvel into a film that doesn't have the Kree involved but lets pretend they will be showing up in either Avengers 2 or 3.



Luke Cage/Power Man(Heroes for Hire film/Avengers 3) - Anthony Mackie



Yes he's only 5'11" and yes he is rumored to be playing most key African American roles these days (Jackie Robinson, 2Pac etc.), but there is no denying the fact that he is a talented and intense actor. There are many people that look the part more than him but with some Gandalf-esque camera trickery and some time hitting the gym, his acting would take precedence over the bigger dudes vying for the role (sorry Henry Simmons and Terry Crews). His performance in the film "Night Catches Us" should help sell my point.

*Note - Idris Elba would be my pick in a heartbeat if he weren't already in the Marvel Universe as Heimdall.



Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Heroes for Hire film/Avengers 3) - Dave Franco



I will probably get a lot of flack for this one but I'm sticking to my pick. If and when an Iron Fist/Heroes for Hire movies comes out, it won't be for a few years. Dave Franco is just starting to break out as he was great in "21 Jump Street" and will be starring in the ensemble magic heist flick "Now You See Me" (alongside Bruce Banner himself, Mark Ruffalo). In these few years I expect Franco to make leaps and bounds at becoming a credible actor much like his older brother (who also can give him a few pointers on playing a character in the Marvel Universe). Franco also has the build and stature to play Iron Fist and would look good next to Mackie's Luke Cage.
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TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 5/8/2012, 6:56 PM
I approve of this fancast, and I would definitely want to see a "Heroes for Hire" movie *hint hint @Marvel*

Even if I don't know who Dave Franco is! Lol
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 5/8/2012, 10:23 PM
Your Iron Fist pic is actually that of Danny Rand's predecessor, Orson Randall.
bgharcourt
bgharcourt - 5/9/2012, 3:46 AM
Yes to the Franco kid. Just saw him in 21 Jump Street, thought he was awesome.
Not a big fan of Rooney Mara,(in lame hipster voice)GWADT remake was no where near as good as the original. I see her in a lot of fancast these days and I just don't get it, but to each their own.

I agree with you on Anthony Mackie. He is a great up and coming actor with the right intensity to play Power Man(as long as they keep SWEET CHRISTMAS! out of the script).

As for G-Man, I think your on to something with Kinnaman.

Over all, nice work.

20sflapper
20sflapper - 5/9/2012, 5:00 AM
I wanted Benedict Cumberbatch for Dr Henry Pym ages ago and nothing has changed my mind.
StPete20
StPete20 - 5/9/2012, 5:01 AM
@FixMentallo21 Thanks, I should have realized but was too busy trying to find the right sized photo that I didn't look at the finer details of guns instead of Chi. It has now been fixed
Hellsing
Hellsing - 5/9/2012, 11:46 AM
Lee Pace FTW or Cumberbatch. I'd rather see Kunis, don't see the big deal about Mara, her sister how ever I wouldn't mind. Boyega is far too young, good actor but too young, he could play the younger version or something. Not sure about your Luke Cage pick just doesn't look big enough and I have no problem with Franco as rand but decent cast
Hellsing
Hellsing - 5/9/2012, 11:46 AM
Evan rachel wood is MJ so her has ms.marvels not really going to work
Lewis25
Lewis25 - 5/9/2012, 11:48 AM
I don't know your Black Panther picks, my choice would be Edi Gathegi or Brian J. White.

I don't like Dave Franco. I would cast Devon Sawa as Iron Fist.

the rest are good.
StPete20
StPete20 - 5/9/2012, 11:54 AM
@Hellsing The only word I got about Rachel Wood being Mary Jane was when she was rumored to be part of the musical 2 years ago. She dropped out and has since no connections to the Marvel Universe
jazzman
jazzman - 5/9/2012, 1:33 PM
Aldis Hodge would be a better Black Panther

DDD
DDD - 5/9/2012, 1:48 PM
LEE PACE FITS but KINNAMAN is too young.
Or should I say JOEL is too young-looking.

I just don't see ROONEY as JANET VAN DYNE.
JAN has a more "bouncy" personality. Her
sister KATE would be more well-suited.

BOYEGA is too young and small for T'CHALLA.

I don't think SY speaks English well enough
to play T'CHALLA who was sent to AMERICA for
his education. T'CHALLA speaks perfect,
educated English.

EVAN RACHEL WOOD is too small and small-breasted
to play the tall, built, buxom CAROL DANVERS
(CAROL is listed officially at 5'11").

LUKE CAGE is officially listed at MARVEL as 6'6".
MACKIE is way, way too short! MACKIE would be
better suited as T'CHALLA. The man is an extremely
talented actor but he just doesn't fit CAGE.

JOE FRANKO'S younger brother is an odd choice,
too odd for IRON FIST.
StPete20
StPete20 - 5/9/2012, 5:44 PM
I love the constructive criticism but saying the actors are too young or young looking only makes sense if they were to step into the shoes of these characters now. The earliest we see any of these characters on the big screen is 2014. Still two years away. Im looking towards the future, not the present.
StPete20
StPete20 - 5/9/2012, 5:47 PM
If someone wants to point me in the direction of a 6'6" afro american that can act well then ill change my pick. Peter Jackson made Elijah Wood look 5 ft shorter than Isn McKellen. It wouldnt be hard to make Mackie look 6 inches taller.
DDD
DDD - 5/10/2012, 12:11 AM
It's kind of hard to find tall actors of
any persuasion but MACKIE doesn't fit
LUKE CAGE'S persona either. Like I said,
he's more suited for T'CHALLA, seriously.

MICHAEL J. WHITE is a damn good actor who
happens to be AFRICAN AMERICAN, he's 6'3"
and fits LUKE CAGE to a "T".
I'm not talking about MICHAEL JAI WHITE.

HENRY SIMMONS is an EMMY winning actor who
is 6'4" and looks exactly like the modern bald
CAGE. He has that tough street persona too.

There is actually plenty of good-acting, tall,
AFRICAN AMERICAN actors out there to play
CAGE. There's no need to cast someone who is just
way too short to play him.

MACKIE would be better used for a character who
fits him. It's a little illogical and impractical
to cast someone for CAGE who is simply too small.
DDD
DDD - 5/10/2012, 12:25 AM
I said JOEL KINNAMAN is too young-looking, I meant
he will still be too young-looking in two years or
even 4 years. KINNAMAN just doesn't have a seasoned
scientist HANK PYM look or persona.

HANK PYM is an older professor-looking man who fell
in love with a much younger scientist/debutante in
JANET VAN DYNE.

That is their dynamic, older professor/scientist/
rich inventor & young rich-daughter/debutante/ scientist fresh out of college.
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