Comic Book Movies: As Timeless as Theses Actors!

Comic Book Movies: As Timeless as Theses Actors!

Individual character cast as actors throughout the history of cinema.

By Toad4ever - Nov 19, 2010 01:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

I know we've seen this style of fan casting before, but I think it's a neat idea, and I enjoy watching old movies and thinking where they would go.

This isn't pertaining to just one realm of Comic Books, however just individual castings. Some of them may seem cliche, but I think I have at least a few original choices.

First up...

PUNISHER



Played by ROBERT DE NIRO. De Niro is one of the biggest bad-asses on the silver screen. His performance in Taxi Driver, a vigilante taxi driver who takes down gangsters in New York... almost a perfect score for Frank Castle. He may have had to bulk up a bit, but I think it's a fine choice.

CAPTAIN AMERICA



I have chosen PAUL NEWMAN. I saw in a fan cast before (forgive me, I do not know who's it was) similar to this one, where Robert Redford was cast. I tried to be original, so here it is. Paul Newman is a powerhouse of an actor, ranging from classic flicks like The Color of Money and The Sting to more modern films like The Road to Perdition. His wide range of acting makes me believe he would be a dynamite Steve Rogers and Captain America.

IRON MAN



CHARLIE SHEEN is my first choice. He is a more recent actor, but comes from the 1980's and 90's as a party animal actor. Sheen is frequently quoted as a "bad boy of Hollywood" and I think he would give the character the same depth and likability as Robert Downey, Jr.

BATMAN



WARREN BEATTY has played great roles such as Clyde Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde, Bugsy Siegel in Bugsy, and even had a crack at a comic book movie as Dick Tracy. He can easily play both the light hearted side of Bruce Wayne, while also switching to the dark, menacing side of Batman.

SUPERMAN



JAMES GARNER has been in countless movies and is an Academy Award nominated actor. He has the strong jaw line, classic looks for Superman. He has shown his bit goofy side in Maverick, while also playing the serious character of Bob Hendley in The Great Escape with Clint Eastwood.

WONDER WOMAN



DIANE LANE is a very successful actress. Staring in countless movies such as Streets of Fire, A Walk on the Moon, and Unfaithful. She is rarely a damsel in distress, but one that kicks hardcore ass. She is fiery, tough, but can also be nurturing.

GREEN LANTERN



HARRISON FORD is one of the cliched ones, I think. However, he's a great choice based solely on his performance as Han Solo and as Indiana Jones. These two roles helped immortalize Ford as an action star, and showed traits of Hal Jordan: funny, witty, brave, strong, and fearless. Except with snakes, of course.

SPIDER-MAN



JIMMY STEWART has starred in movies like It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. He usually plays a man who's life isn't exactly in order, and that's a lot like Peter Parker. His life is usually two steps behind everyone else's. I also think that it would be good to see Spider-Man as, well... a man! I loved the high school adventures, but I enjoy seeing Spider-Man out in the world much, much more.

GREEN GOBLIN



HENRY FONDA has been in classic movies like 12 Angry Men. He has a scary presence on screen, one border-lining psychotic. Fonda would have been a dark, foreboding lunatic - a worthy advisory.

THE JOKER

For this one, I have two picks. The first...



SEAN PENN. Another more modern actor, but one that has limitless potential. From being in Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Milk, Penn has proven his salt as an actor.

The next one is...



CONRAD VEIDT. The original inspiration for the Clown Prince of Crime! Veidt was in films such as Nazi Agent and Casablanca. He is an incredible actor, and for no doubt, why else would Bob Kane pick him for the inspiration of one of the greatest villains of all time?

Well, that's it. I know it seems a bit spotty, but these were just actors I had in mind for certain characters. Thanks for reading, and let me know what you think!
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DetectiveCinema
DetectiveCinema - 11/19/2010, 3:40 AM
This is pretty cool, Although I have already seen Robert DeNiro and Charile Sheen before.

My favourite is Harrison Ford as Green Lantern, he woulda been perfect!
SuperManFan01
SuperManFan01 - 11/19/2010, 4:08 AM
Ford as Lntern is perfect. Shen iokay as Iron Man but I would have had Tom Cruise. Why didn't you keep Reeve for Superman, Keaton for Batman and Carter for Wonder Woman?
ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 11/19/2010, 4:56 AM
SuperManFan01 - "Why didn't you keep Reeve for Superman, Keaton for Batman and Carter for Wonder Woman?" Probably because, despite playing their roles brilliantly, none of them were perfect castings. Yes, even Reeve! I said it!
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 11/19/2010, 5:47 AM
Very well done. While I can think of others the ones you picked would be perfect. Cap and Spider-Man really are beautiful choices. One tiny quibble. Punisher as the first on the list before Cap? Seems wrong to me.

I ran a little of each one of them in their movies in my head for a bit and they were all spectacular.

Thumbs up!
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 11/19/2010, 6:26 AM
This is awesome..
thunderguy123
thunderguy123 - 11/19/2010, 7:11 AM
i guest if you can get over having

a 5'8" 145lb frank castle then yea

de niro would work..just not for me!!

diane lane is also on the short side

but she looks great and a outstanding

actress. at about 5'6" with 3inch heels

she'll be as tall as the average man

so this could've worked.

stewart as spidey..he would've been extremely

tall at 6'3" that's not working for me.

paul newman\cap at 5'9" he would've been the ultimate

man a human at his finest..im sorry but 5'9"

isnt very impressive so it's no!!

just plain no to campy charlie he's worst

than ryan reynolds!!

no no no to superman!!

i like your lantern,joker,goblin,and batman

picks!!
Ryden
Ryden - 11/19/2010, 8:52 AM
Not bad but, the perfect Stark is RDJ. Charlie Sheen would bring the douche-bag quality without any of the likeability.
Ibz
Ibz - 11/19/2010, 8:53 AM
overall its great but seriously i know your trying to be "original" but RDJ is perfect for tony stark i doubt sheen could ever pull it off
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 11/19/2010, 2:06 PM
Height can be manipulated in films. Look at LOTR and Harry Potter.
thunderguy123
thunderguy123 - 11/19/2010, 2:23 PM
yea sure it can ,but tom cruise looks short

and small in his movies so does van damm

and a few others. it really doesnt matter

because the roles they usually played

their size never was an issue. one reason

i didnt care for keaton as batman was his

looks as bruce wayne and his size as batman.

if keaton had've been a better looking wayne

and jack didnt screw up the joker with the

campy batdance i would've let keatons hgt slide.

for me too many elements were out of place so

why not get someone as close to the character as

possible..go find a theater stage actor im sure

there's plenty to choose from. yea i know rabbit

trail.. like DDD and blade i like my characters to

look like their comic counter parts.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/19/2010, 7:30 PM
TOAD @ Excellent casting dude!

Thumbs up bro, its pretty cool! :)


P.S. No to SHEEN tho, TOM CRUISE or TOM SELLECK! ; P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/19/2010, 7:32 PM
P.S.S. Ppl that are saying RDJ is perfect for IRON MAN are missing the point of this article completely lol!
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 11/19/2010, 10:09 PM
Thunderguy I am all for casting people who physically fit the part. But you are not getting my point. On film you can manipulate people's appearance so that they LOOK bigger. The guy playing Hagrid is not a Giant.

Works the other way too. The Hobbits were played by fairly normal sized people. So if you want to you can make the 5' 8" DeNiro look 6' 6" if that is what the film needs. Weight is even easier of course.
Kyos
Kyos - 11/19/2010, 11:58 PM
Nice! I always wanted Robert Redford in his prime to play Ozymandias...
thunderguy123
thunderguy123 - 11/20/2010, 10:41 AM
thedarqueone

im getting your point its pretty clear,

but if this is a common use then there's

really no need for phyiscal size to be

a factor when choosing an actor. I guess

we could go on and on about this ,but

i'll drop it because i hear what your

saying. it can be done i just

dont like it.


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