First, I don't want them to ever make a Gargoyles movie. I think the show was as perfect as it can be, and aside from more violence and drawn-out action, there's not much that could be improved by translating the material to live action. I would much rather see some kind of continuation of the show (I still have to check out the new comics) rather than starting all over again in a new format.
That being said, the opening five-parter would make an excellent live action movie. On that we can all agree. But after the first five, the show goes into full-on episodic TV series mode, and to my eyes compressing those complex characters and those long-form storylines into subsequent two-hour sequels would be a logistical nightmare. But of course, that hasn't stopped me from casting everyone.
Anyway, my picks for the cast of GARGOYLES: AWAKENING
Roger Cross ("24") as GOLIATH
We all love Keith David's dulcet vocals, but for the live performance (or mo-capped, if you will) few actors have the voice, the size, and the commanding presence required to bring Goliath to live action.
Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") as DAVID XANATOS
Genius, charm, and moral ambivalence. I'll take Don Draper.
Anna Torv ("Fringe") as DEMONA
There are lots of actresses who could play an interesting Demona, but Torv would bring an intensity to the role that few could match. Plus, she's a mo-cap vet from the game "Heavenly Sword."
Rosario Dawson (Death Proof, "Gemini Division") as ELISA MAZA
After careful consideration, I've concluded that Dawson is the best choice for Elisa. Not only does she embody all the qualities that the character requires, but she would definitely bring something unexpected to the performance as well. Plus, she's even a self-professed geek.
Brian Cox (X2, The BOURNE movies) as HUDSON
Garrett Hedlund (Four Brothers, Tron Legacy) as BROOKLYN
Anton Yelchin (Star Trek) as LEXINGTON
Seth Rogen as BROADWAY
David Anders ("Alias", "Heroes") as OWEN
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers ("The Tudors") as MAGUS
James Preston Rogers (Outlander) as HAKON
Sarah Bolger ("The Tudors", Spiderwick Chronicles) as PRINCESS KATHARINE
John Rhys-Davies as CAPT. Of THE GUARD
Since he's worked on the show (as the voice of MacBeth) it would be a cool callback to have him appear in the film; but not as a gargoyle. He's said he's so done with makeup/prosthetics roles, so better to have him play a pivotal human character.
And this is just the beginning...