So, I finally read Blackest Night. And what an epic! Seeing as it was such a quite news weekend, I had the time to put the following cast together. Again, I didn’t really have the time to put any long winded explanations as to why I picked the following actors but needless to say it’s because I think they’re perfect for their respective roles. (if you’d like to know specifics, just ask in the usual place!) Anyway, enough talk - on with the cast! :)
Blackest Night is an American comic book limited series published by DC Comics in 2009 and 2010, forming the basis of a crossover event between several DC publications. Written by Geoff Johns and pencilled by Ivan Reis, Blackest Night involves a personified force of death resurrecting deceased superheroes and seeking to eliminate all life and emotion from the universe. Geoff Johns has identified the series' central theme as "emotion." he crossover was published for eight months via a limited series, as well as in both the Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps comic titles. Various other limited series and tie-ins were published.
RAGE
“With blood and rage of crimson red,
Ripped from a corpse so freshly dead,
Together with our hellish hate,
We'll burn you all--That is your fate!”
Dominic Purcell as (the voice of) Atrocitus
The founder of the Red Lantern Corps who anointed the Red Lantern in blood and harnesses the power of the Red Spectrum of light.
As Seen In…
Blade: Trinity
John Doe
Prison Break
Angelina Jolie as Mera
The wife of Aquaman, and former Queen of Atlantis, Mera is from Xebel, a watery dimension inhabited by an exiled group of Atlanteans.
As Seen In…
Changeling
Salt
Tomb Raider
AVARICE
“Mine”
Jude Law as (the voice of) Larfleeze/Agent Orange
Larfleeze was the first being to tap into the Orange Light of Avarice. He is the keeper of The Orange Lantern Corps and one of the Guardians of the Universe's oldest enemies.
As Seen In…
Alfie
Repo Men
Sherlock Holmes
Jon Hamm as Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor is one of the most gifted beings alive whose hatred of 'interfering aliens' pushes him down the path of a sociopath.
As Seen In…
CSI: Miami
Mad Men
The Day The Earth Stood Still
FEAR
“In blackest day, in brightest night,
Beware your fears made into light
Let those who try to stop what's right,
Burn like my power...
Sinestro's might!”
Mark Strong as Sinestro
Former Green Lantern, enemy of Hal Jordan and current leader of the Sinestro Corps.
As Seen In…
Kick-Ass
Robin Hood
Sherlock Holmes
Andy Serkis as Scarecrow
Often known as the Master of Fear, the Scarecrow is an enemy of Batman. Recently, the Scarecrow was chosen to be the Sinestro Corp of Sector-2814.
As Seen In…
Heavenly Sword
King Kong
The Lord of the Rings
WILL
“In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight.
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power...
Green Lantern's Light!”
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordon/Green Lantern
Hal Jordan was chosen to be Green Lantern 2814 by the dying alien, Abin Sur. Hal has since been considered the greatest Green Lantern.
As Seen In…
Green Lantern
Scrubs
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
John Lithgow as (the voice of) Ganthet
Once a Guardian of the Universe, Ganthet was exiled from Oa along with Sayd, a fellow Oa'n. They went on to found the Blue Lantern Corps.
As Seen In…
Cliffhanger
Dexter
Shrek
HOPE
“In fearful day, in raging night,
With strong hearts full, our souls ignite,
When all seems lost in the War of Light,
Look to the stars - For hope burns bright!”
Sean Maher as (the voice of) Saint Walker
The first recruit to the Blue Lantern Corps, which champions hope in the universe.
As Seen In…
Firefly
Human Target
Serenity
Matthew Fox as The Flash
Barry joins forces with Saint Walker to continue battling the Black Lanterns alongside the understanding of the potentials and limitations of his new power ring.
As Seen In…
Lost
Speed Racer
Vantage Point
COMPASSION
“Tor lorek san, bor nakka mur,
Natromo faan tornek wot ur,
Ter lantern ker lo Abin Sur,
Taan lek lek nok - Formorrow Sur!”
Liv Tyler as Indigo-1
Indigo-1 is the leader of the Indigo Tribe of compassion.
As Seen In…
Reign Over Me
The Incredible Hulk
The Lord of the Rings
Patrick Wilson as The Atom
The Atom is the molecular protector of Ivy Town. The current and most widely recognized Atom is Ray Palmer.
As Seen In…
Lakeview Terrace
The A-Team
Watchmen
LOVE
For hearts long lost and full of fright,
For those alone in blackest night,
Accept our ring and join our fight,
Love conquers all-- With violet light!
Blake Lively as Star Sapphire
The love of Green Lantern Hal Jordan's life who currently has retaken her mantle as a Star Sapphire.
As Seen In…
Gossip Girl
Green Lantern
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Emily Blunt as Wonder Woman
Born in Themyscira on Paradise Island, Wonder Woman is a princess, ambassador, and great warrior. She is a founding member of the Justice League of America.
As Seen In…
The Devil Wears Prada
The Wolfman
The Young Victoria
DEATH
“The Blackest Night falls from the skies,
The darkness grows as all light dies,
We crave your hearts and your demise,
By my black hand--The dead shall rise!”
Sir Ian McKellen as Nekron
Nekron lives his days with the dead souls who have passed away to the underworld. Nekron has recently become the embodiment of the Black Lantern Corps, the harbinger of the Blackest Night.
As Seen In…
The Lord of the Rings
The Prisoner
X-Men
Jeremy Renner as Black Hand
One of Hal Jordan's oldest foes, Black Hand has evolved from a gimmicky criminal into a sadistic madman capable of siphoning life-force from his victims.
As Seen In…
28 Weeks Later
House
The Hurt Locker
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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