FAN CAST: Astonishing X-Men by JoshW

FAN CAST: Astonishing X-Men by JoshW

Here are my choices for the core members of Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men featuring Cyclops, Emma Frost, Wolverine, Beast, Colossus, Shadowcat and Armor! Also included are the characters that the series introduced, Abigail Brand, Danger and Ord!

By JoshWilding - Mar 05, 2010 12:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
Source: Josh Wilding

Although I originally planned to make this a slightly bigger cast featuring the supporting characters from Whedon’s run on the title, I instead decided to spend a little more time coming up with my casting choices for the core team of X-Men. (Did anyone really want to see Negasonic Teenage Warhead cast anyway, lol!?) I have however, included some of the main characters that the series introduced!



In 2004, Marvel used the title Astonishing X-Men for the ongoing X-Men series written by Joss Whedon and illustrated by John Cassaday. It is a continuation of Grant Morrison's New X-Men title and features a similar line-up of characters, including Cyclops and Emma Frost (as co-team leaders), Wolverine, Beast, Colossus, Shadowcat and Armor.

Brandon Routh as Cyclops



JoshW: Although I’d be happy to see Routh return as DC’s Superman, I think that’s unlikely as the reaction to the first movie will surely mean that they’ll decide to start a new, darker franchise with a fresh start and fresh cast! Regardless of what does or doesn’t happen with that I believe that Routh is far better suited to playing Cyclops. He not only looks perfect for the part but his recent role in Chuck clearly shows that he has what it takes to play an effective leader.

Miranda Raison as Emma Frost



JoshW: Though she’s probably not that well known to anyone outside of the UK she is a great actress who has the right look, personality and even accent (The character is British remember! Forget what you saw in Wolverine, lol!) to play Emma! After seeing her great performances in Spooks, Doctor Who and most recently in comedy drama Married Single Other, I’m confident that she would make a brilliant White Queen!

Christian Kane as Wolverine



JoshW: To be honest, I was never a big fan of seeing Kane play Wolverine. (My personal choice is Adam Baldwin who I still think is a great choice to play the character but too tall for a completely faithful adaptation of the character) However, after checking the guy out on YouTube I have to say that he definitely has the right look, voice and demeanour to play Logan. He may not have the greatest acting resume or be all that well known but that really doesn’t matter when it comes to how well he’d play the character - and I for one think he’d do a great job!

Billy Crudup as Beast



JoshW: Yes, I know I cast him as Mr Fantastic in my last cast but I wanted to see him play Beast long before that! I’m not disputing the fact that he’d make a perfect Reed but ever since I started this cast a few weeks ago, up until now when I’ve finally gotten around to finishing it, I can honestly not think of an actor who would be better suited to play Hank McCoy! His look, voice and acting style makes him perfect for the role in my opinion and after seeing his unique performances in movies like Public Enemies and Watchmen I’m sure that he’s the right guy for the job!

Matthew Fox as Colossus



JoshW: Ok, so even I’ll admit that this might seem like a bit of an odd choice! While watching last week’s Jack centred episode of Lost I suddenly realised that Fox has all of the right qualities, not to mention the right look, to play Colossus! His character in that has the same quiet, intense brooding quality that the comic book character has and as long as he could pull off the Russian accent I think that he’d be perfect for the role!

Missy Peregrym as Shadowcat



JoshW: A great actress from the brilliant show that should never have been cancelled, Reaper. She clearly looks the part but is also a very talented actress. She’s the right age for the slightly older Kitty from the recent comic books but also has the right personality and is great at both dramatic and comedic scenes - the perfect combination to bring the character to life on the big screen.

Julia Ling as Armor


JoshW: Although it may first seem that at 27 she is too old to play Armor, I don’t think that she’d have any problem playing someone younger who’s supposed to be in her late teens. She actually looks perfect for the role in my opinion anyway and as Anna in the first three seasons of Chuck she definitely showed that she has the right attitude for the character.

Malin Ackerman as Abigail Brand



The leader of the S.W.O.R.D., a sub-division of SHIELD that deals with extraterrestrial matters.

Kristen Bell as the voice of Danger



Danger was once the control unit for the X-Men's Danger Room. Since gaining self-awareness and being released, danger has taken on humanoid form.

Robert Maillet as Ord



Ord is an alien from the planet Breakworld. He trained for decades and was sent to Earth, under the belief that Colossus is destined to destroy his home planet.

So that's a wrap! Please feel free to let me know what you think in the usual place and as always, thanks for reading! :)

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TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 3/4/2010, 4:45 PM
good cast and i see you have gossip girl voice
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 3/4/2010, 5:59 PM
I don't like Christian Kane as Wolverine because no one can replace Jackman its not like wolverine ages.
and Colossus should be bigger but the rest is good.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/4/2010, 7:38 PM
TANKGIRL: Thanks! Bell is in Gossip Girl!? I had no idea! I've heard her voice work in the Assassins Creed games and think that with a little CGI distortion, her voice could be made to sound really quite creepy and perfectly fitting for a character like Danger!

SUPERBATSPIDERMAN: Well, someone is going to have to replace Jackman one of these days! He's getting on in years, lol! :P It's near impossible to find an actor the size of Colossus - unless you cast a wrestler! (something I'll never do!!!) Glad you like the rest though, thanks!

tea: Cheers bud! :) Whilst I'll happily lose Kane from this cast, I'm 100% sure that Routh is right for Cyclops! I know you dont want him back as Superman either so are you just not a Routh fan in general or is it just that you dont want to see him playing Supes/Cyke?

ANIL: Thanks man! Dolph Lundgren!? Please tell me that you're joking, lol! Pike is definitely a good choice for Emma but I wanted to go with someone unique...plus I think that Raison is completely perfect for the role! I wish there were more pictures of her online because she looks just like Emma IMO - unfotunately the majority of pictures feature her with short hair!

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MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/4/2010, 7:46 PM
Well, Routh for Cyc is the best casting I have heard in a while! I never would have thought of him, but he is perfect. Kane is not good enough to pull of Wolverine. he doesn't have the screen presence or charisma needed imo, and he also has a bit of a smug, douchey face. Yeah Jackamn is taller, but hes' BETTER. Fox for Collosus is..left field anyway! I have no doubt the guy could play the character, but for a man who believes the actors should look more like the characters..well, I see a bit of a problem there!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/4/2010, 7:49 PM
OZY: Thanks - I was the first one to suggest Baldwin for Wolverine and I stick by that...however, Kane would be just as good I think but in a different sort of way! If only Baldwin were a little shorter - he's taller than Jackman, lol! I'll be using Baldwin in my upcoming (pretty big) Wolverine cast anyway!

ROR: Thanks man! :) I'm really pleased that you like Routh for Cyclops - I'd never really cinsidered him for any Marvel roles before but when I was putting this cast together, I realised how perfect he'd be! I have to say that Kane wouldnt be my top choice either...I think he'd make a decent Wolverine but I'd honestly rather stick with Jackman or go with my other pick, Adam Baldwin!

Whilst I'd be happy to see Fox as Colossus for all of the reasons I've said above, I have to admit that the looks thing could be a problem! I always try to make sure the actors I use in a cast both look the part and fit the characters but this time its more that he'd just do one hell of an amazing job as Poitr! If there's an actor who can do that and still looks the part I havent found him yet unfortunately, lol! :P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/4/2010, 8:36 PM
OZY @ [frick] off, ADAM BALDWIN is a perfect BEN GRIMM!!!!!!!

JOSH @ I'm gonna start calling you TANK GIRL! : P

Well, um like the picks but cannot see ROUTH as CYCLOPS in a zillion years ROUTHBOOT!!!! ; D

Not saying he couldn't do it, just see SUPERMAN there!!!

At least it [frick]ing ain't Supernatural boy so its a bonus! : p

Love the rest man, hey ive said CRUDDUP for BEAST too, just the human kind, GRAMMERS fury kind was perfect even if the movie sucked as much as Borigins! : D




DDD
DDD - 3/4/2010, 9:56 PM
JOSH@ Crudup is perfect for BEAST for all the right reasons
you gave! Plus I want to see him as the blue BEAST! Excellent
fancast!!!

I can't understand why everyone wants a giant for WOLVERINE?
He's 5'3" and that's his official height! I didn't make that
up! IT'S HIS OFFICIAL HEIGHT!!! I think people are judging
Kane by his douchey character he played on ANGEL! He is
vitually doing Logan on LEVERAGE but I doubt if anyone on
here has ever seen his performance in that show before they
prematurely misjudge him to not fit LOGAN!

ADAM BALDWIN has the right persona for WOLVIE but he is a
giant and does mainly giant rolls! He would be completely
wrong for WOLVERINE! I am only speaking from logic! I
happen to think Kane SHOULD play WOLVERINE not just CAN
play him! Hugh Jackman doesn't fit the physical
requirements AT ALL! And I don't think he's accurate with
his acting of LOGAN either! LOGAN is not as nice as Hugh is
as LOGAN! WOLVERINE is supposed to be a little bit douchey!

So I say way to go with Kane for LOGAN! You see the light
after watching his performance as LOGAN...ahem... I mean
ELLIOT on LEVERAGE! He is buffed up for that part too!

I also like Routh as CYCLOPS! CYCLOPS is listed at MARVEL
as 6'3"! Routh fits the part perfectly! Routh can be the
leader of the X-MEN as well as the leader of THE JLA! It
is fitting!

Raison is great for EMMA! I can see it!

I want to see a complete reboot of the X-MEN back under
MARVEL'S direction! So no Marsden for the reboot X-MEN
or ASTONISHING X-MEN!

KANE IS PERFECT FOR WOLVERINE/LOGAN:

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THE REAL SIZE OF WOLVERINE/LOGAN:

thenumber12
thenumber12 - 3/4/2010, 11:40 PM
I have to say this is the worst cast i have ever seen
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/5/2010, 12:08 AM
@ Joshw. Amazing bro!

Probably the most original Emma Frost pick I have seen I am honestly not sure how to take it, it was surprising, not sure what to think of it honestly.

Not too keen on Routh though. I would honestly like to have seen him as Madrox if he was younger.

You had the usual good picks here, Kane etc

Like the new Kitty pick as well.

HAWK out
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/5/2010, 12:09 AM
@Number12. Shut up. I'd like to see you do something this good.
DDD
DDD - 3/5/2010, 1:08 AM
HAWK@ I do believe THENUMBER12@ is secretly SUPERMIKE@!
LOL That is just bogus to call JOSH'S@ fancast here, "THE
WORST CAST I'VE EVER SEEN!" It's ludicrish as MIKE TYSON
always says! lol Gotta be SUPERMIKE@ fer sure!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/5/2010, 3:47 AM
LEE: Really!? Why?! I could definitely see Baldwin as Ben though, great choice! You know how I feel towards DC...I couldnt give a damn, lol! Bugger Superman and lets have Routh for Cyclops! ;) Padalecki is a decent actor but not suited for Cyclops...he'd make a much better Nova!!! And yeah, some of the Beast stuff from X-Men 3 was ok but that's about it! Anyway, thanks mate - I'm glad you like the cast! Out of interest what do you think about my Emma and Colossus choices?

DDD: Thanks a lot bud! :) Yeah, unlike X-Men 3's Beast which was pretty much just...

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...I for one would now definitely love to see a more authentic portrayal of the character and Crudup is the right man for the job!

Lol, I have to admit that Kane i a good fit for Logan! As I've said somewhere above I'd love to see Baldwin in the role but at 6'4 (2 inches taller than Jackman and a whole foot taller than Wolverine) he just wouldnt fit unfortunately! At least Kane is a fair bit shorter so if he were surrounded by the like of Routh, he'd look closer to the Wolverine we all know and love from the comic books! And yes, Jackman has given a decent enough portrayal of the character but for the most part its been far from accurate (like everything else in Fox made CBM's, lol!)

I'm pleased you like my Cyclops and Emma choices - I was curious how people would react towards them and I'm glad to see that its mainly positive! Marvel Studios definitely need to get their hands back on the franchise because as long as Fox have control of these characters we'll never see a decent adaptation of any of them! Great pictures and thanks again man!

THEHAWK: Thanks man! Yeah, my Emma Frost choice is pretty out there but I honestly believe that she's perfect for the role in every possible way! Interesting Routh choice and I could definitely see him as Madrox but after watching him in Chuck, I believe he has all of the right qualities to play one of my all time favourite comicb ook characters! :) Glad you like the rest as well though dude, thanks again!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/5/2010, 3:49 AM
DDD/THEHAWK: Lol, thanks guys! thenumber12 can kiss my ass! ;D
DDD
DDD - 3/5/2010, 8:59 AM
Josh@ I didn't mean to flood your wonderful fancast
with my own pics here! I just wanted to illustrate my
comments on your excellent and quite different fancast!
Different in all the right ways that is! ;D ;D ;D
safecrash
safecrash - 3/5/2010, 10:48 AM
Well done Josh, another great cast.
Now the comments.

Cyke: I like Routh for Cyke, but he'd be better as Wonder Man. I want Tahmoh Penikett as Cyke.

Emma Frost: Very interesting choice, though I prefer Tricia Helfer.

Wolverine: I haven't seen Leverage yet, maybe I'll see it today. But until I see it, Stephen Moyer is my pick for Wolverine.

Beast: I'm totally convinced that Peter Sarsgaard is Beast, no matter how good Crudup is. Besides, he'd be better as Mr. Fantastic.

Colossus: I didn't like that one, nothing against Fox, but he's too old. Owain Yeoman looks exactly like Colossus.

Shadowcat: Missy Peregrym would be great, but I prefer Margarita Levieva.

Armor: Julia Ling for Jubilee, and Nikki Soohoo for Armor.

Agent Brand: I don't think she would do it, cause Agent Brand never got naked in the comics :P

Danger: I think Bell would be better as Mockingbird. Maybe Raison could play her.

Ord: Maillet is the perfect Ord.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/5/2010, 12:04 PM
tea: Haha, fair enough man! I guess we all have our own preferences!

DDD: Lol, no worries bud! They just further convinced me that Kane is a good pick for Wolverine!

ThalesNJ: Thanks for your comment man! Much appreciated as always!

-David Boreanez is my choice for Wonder Man! Good choice with Penikett though!
-To be honest, I really dont like Helfer for the role! They should go for a great British actress like Raison!
-I've only seen a few clips of the guy and I think he'd make a decent Wolverine! How tall is Moyer, lol?
-As I said above I'd like to see Crudup as Reed also...I'd be happy with your pick as Beast though so good call!
-Interesting choices!
-Lol, we can but hope! Seriously though, I think she'd be well suited to the role!
-I'd like to see Bell as a live action superhero as well - not sure who as though to be honest! (as Laura Vandevoort is my top choice for Mockingbird!)
-Glad you agree! :)
BLADE44
BLADE44 - 3/5/2010, 2:26 PM
JoshW- nice cast once again now on to my comments LOL.

Routh as Cyclops leader of the X-MEN-yes Routh has the phyiscal presence and he's shown that he has decent acting skills. Nice choice never seen Routh casted for that role great work.

Kane not sure who he is ,but I really dont like Jackman's Wolverine there's not enough edge and he's phyiscally all wrong for the role. Part of what makes Wolverine interesting to me is his lack of hgt and how it doesnt seem to effect him thinking he's the baddest guy in the room. If Kane can act and he's under 5'9" I say let's give him a look.

Colossus- not really feeling Fox for that role maybe Tom Welling especially if they go with the storyline that colossus is GAY. I think Welling can pull off being a wuss with amazing power and he does have the look just needs a little toning up.

Beast-let's keep Kelsey Grammar he did a great job with that character.

Maillet as ORD -YES

Raison as EMMA FROST hands down along with Routh BEST CASTING for Frost n Cyclops I've seen so far. I've seen Raison on the sci-fi channel in this corky show called Dr.Who she can act and she has the look .
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/5/2010, 7:29 PM
ANIL: I'll head over there now bud!

blade40: Thanks dude! :)

-Glad you like Routh for Cyclops! Everything about the guy, especially the character he's currentl playing in Chuck, just screams Scott Summers at me!
-I pretty much feel the same way about Jackman...Kane definitely has the right physical and acting qualities to make a great Logan IMO!
-Tom Welling as a gay Colossus? Best. Casting. Choice. EVER!!! ;D I can definitely see that so great idea but for the regular version I'm gonna have to stick with Fox!
-He did a good job and with a better script and director I wouldnt mind seeing him return!
-Agreed!
-As for Raison, I'm really pleased that you like her for Emma! I know that there are a lot of actresses on CBM (most of whom arent British) who are favourites for Emma but I wanted to go with a great UK actress who'd be perfect for the role!

Thanks again man, I'm grateful that you took the time to write all that out! :)
BLADE44
BLADE44 - 3/5/2010, 8:15 PM
JoshW-Yea Im kinda famaliar with Raison I do think she has the right look and that European flare that could bring that character to life.

Welling does a good job with his role on smallville
playing the WUSS with powers and he does have a
phyiscal presence....GLAD YOU LIKED MY SUGGESTION.

If you guys can take the time and present this site with your amazing stories n fancast the lest I can do
is respond with some quality feedback pos or neg of course...LOL.

Oh I almost forgot about the artwork
by SHAMAN and a few others especially the guy that
just did that AVENGERS sketch...awesome work.
Dmon
Dmon - 3/5/2010, 10:51 PM
Nice cast Josh. Only one I am not sure about is Colossus.
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 3/6/2010, 8:25 AM
Great cast!
Routh is PERFECT for Cyclops!
As is Christian Kane for Wolverine!
Never seen you Emma though.
Crudup is Reed Richards!
Matthew Fox is Beast!
Perfect Shadowcat!
I was going to make a X-Men reboot cast.Guess I'm changing my Cyclops!You care?
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