FAN CAST II: Daredevil by JoshW

FAN CAST II: Daredevil by JoshW

Here are my choices for who I’d like to see star in the next Daredevil movie! Included in the cast are my new picks for Elektra, Gladiator, Mr. Fear, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson and more!

By JoshWilding - Apr 02, 2010 04:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
Source: Josh Wilding

JoshW: Since doing my first Daredevil cast last year a lot of my choices have changed and so I decided to take a break from the video game casts and have spent the past few days putting this together. Rather than a reboot, I see this more as a sequel in a similar style to The Incredible Hulk with new actors but no origin and just a basic link to the previous (and in my opinion mostly decent) past movie. Enjoy! :)

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The radioactive waste that blinded Matt Murdock as a child increased his other senses to a super-human level. He now brings justice both as a successful defence attorney, and as the crime fighting vigilante Daredevil, the Man Without Fear.

I cant think of anyone else who would make a better Matt Murdock AND Daredevil. His role as David Fisher in Six Feet Under showed that he’s an actor capable of a very serious, dramatic role while Dexter has shown time and time again that he can handle the action side of things and still deliver some amazingly intense performances. This is perfect for both sides of the Man Without Fear and would be ideal if they decide to base the big screen incarnation on the darker DD seen in recent years.

As Seen In…

Dexter
Gamer
Six Feet Under


ALLIES

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The roommate of Matt Murdock while at Columbia Law School. Matt protected Foggy while in school from bullies and in return he helped him study. After graduation, the two of them started a law firm and are best friends.

Though I enjoyed Jon Favreau’s performance in the last movie, this needs to be a fresh start and besides, he’s Happy Hogan now! Astin is a great actor and I think he’s the best choice to bring both a lighter feel to the movie while also delivering a great dramatic performance as Matt’s long suffering best friend.

As Seen In…

24
LOTR
My Name Is Earl


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Karen Page was a secretary for Matt and Foggy. Both immediately began competing for her attention which caused tension between the two until she revealed that she was in love with Daredevil. Eventually she found out DD’s secret identity and she and Matt fell in love.

In my opinion, she was incredible in Drag Me To Hell and would make for a perfect Karen Page. She’s beautiful, likeable and a great actress - all traits perfect for playing this character!

As Seen In…

Beowulf
Big Fish
Drag Me To Hell


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Elektra is Daredevil's most fearsome enemy as well as his former lover. But she is most renowned as being the greatest assassin in the World.

I’ve only seen her in Push but that was enough to convince me that she would be perfect for Elektra. I’ve always been unsure who’s best for this role but I’d really like to see Belle get the part - she showed in that movie that she can pull off a cold, calculating killer as well as being able to show a nicer, more likeable side.

As Seen In…

10, 000 BC
Push
The Lost World: Jurassic Park


Enemies

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The self-proclaimed Kingpin of Crime. He is one of the most prominent figures of organized crime in the whole US east coast.

I know it’s a little bit of a cliché to cast Gandolfini in this sort of role but I honestly cant think of anyone more perfect. His work in The Sopranos showed that he knows how to brilliantly play a character like The Kingpin while he absolutely looks the part more than any of the other suggestions I‘ve heard.

As Seen In…

All The King’s Men
In The Loop
The Sopranos


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The deadly assassin is capable of using anything as a lethal projectile weapon with flawless accuracy. He is one of the most psychotic and sadistic characters in the Marvel Universe and serves as one of Daredevil's most dangerous foes.

Yes, I want to see him play Captain Britain but as I tried to think of someone who would be a good fit for Bullseye, I couldn’t help but feel that he’s one of the best choices out there. I have a feeling that he’d be great at playing a crazy villain like Bullseye and unlike Colin Farrell’s version would actually be a lot more menacing and convincing!

As Seen In…

300
Eden Lake
Hunger


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One of the Daredevil's first enemies who eventually reformed and became one of his supporters.

Yes, I’ve cast him in a few other Marvel parts recently but I think he’d be more perfect for this role than any of them. Although it might seem like a minor role to give to such a great actor, Gladiator is one of my favourite Daredevil villains and I’d like to see someone like Strong do him justice.

As Seen In…

Green Lantern
Kick-Ass
Sherlock Holmes


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Mr. Fear (Larry Cranston) was a classmate in law school with Matt Murdock. He holds a grudge against both Matt and Daredevil.

Unfortuantely I couldn’t find any pictures of Mr. Fear unmasked but I know from the comic books that Pellegrino looks perfect for the part. Regardless of that, the guy is a brilliant actor who’s shown in countless TV shows that he can play any type of creepy, sinister villain.

As Seen In…

Dexter
Lost
Supernatural


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A regular opponent of Daredevil and Spider-Man who has a constant quest and thirst for power.

I used to like Jack Nicholson for this role but the more I think about it, the more I think that Hoffman is better suited to the role. Yes, many people want to see him play DC character, The Penguin but I think he’s much better suited to this character.

As Seen In…

Along Came Polly
Capote
Mission Impossible III


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Typhoid is a professional criminal. Mary is a former actress. Together they spell trouble for Daredevil.

A great actress who I think is underrated, Brewster is perfect for Typhoid Mary in my opinion. From what I’ve seen her in I believe that she could pull off the both the normal, crazy and sinister sides of the character. I also happen to think that she looks perfect for the part!

As Seen In…

Annapolis
Chuck
Fast & Furious


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Ryden
Ryden - 4/2/2010, 4:52 PM
Great cast, except I don;t like Hall for Daredevil...he's far to villanous. IMO he'd make a great Klaw.
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 4/2/2010, 5:00 PM
I love them all except Gladiator(Vin Diesel) and Elektra(Rhona Mitra).I prefer Ray Winestone as Kingpin and Walton Goggins as Bullseye. But your choices are great!
Perfect DD!

Kudos!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/2/2010, 5:10 PM
Ryden: Thanks man, I get what you mean about Hall being a little too villainous but check him out in Six Feet Under...he can play nice as well, lol! I could definitely see him as Klaw though (and I've often thought he'd be an interesting choice for Kang!)

NightAvenger4: Cheers dude, I could see Diesel as Gladiator (great idea!) but I'm not a fan of seeing Mitra as Elektra! Ray Winstone was actually my original Kinpin choice while I'm not all that familiar with Goggins so I couldnt judge whether he's a good idea or not! Glad you're on board with MCH as DD! Thanks again man!

tea: Lol, thanks bud! You'll see sense about MCH one of these days! (even if you wont hear it!) ;) I've forgotten - who is you choice for Daredevil!?
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 4/2/2010, 5:29 PM
Another job well done!! LOL you used the same picture
of Jordana Brewster as me! (in my SFIV cast)

anyway I like all those actors, so no guff from me!
AWESOME JOB BUD!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/2/2010, 5:44 PM
OZY: Thanks dude! Personally, I think this is much better than my last Daredevil cast...I took another look at it a few days ago and really didnt like it to be honest! :P I like Law but no to him as DD while I'm yet to see a movie that Goode is actually any good in, lol! (he's a decent enough actor and was ok in Watchmen but I've never really been that impressed by him!)

PETE: Thanks a lot bud, much appreciated! Great minds think alike I guess, plus she looks pretty damned hot in that picture, hehe! Glad you like the cast!

ANIL: Hmmm...I guess you could be right about Belle being a littly young in comparison to Hall but I think it could work if you eliminated the fact they were in college together (as the last movie did!) especially as MCH doesnt look as old as what he actually is! I know what you mean about Strong but this is only the second time I've used him in a Marvel cast (the last time was as Ben Grimm) but as much as Stevenson fits Gladiator as he's already been The Punisher and now Volstagg I'd have to say no even though it's a great idea! Fantastic choice with Blunt - never considered that! Glad you like the rest of the cast though mate, thanks!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 4/2/2010, 5:47 PM
Not bad, but Camilla Belle sucks ASS (can't stress that enough) and Jordana Brewster sucks (not as much as Belle, but close). The rest are okay.
answer
answer - 4/2/2010, 6:02 PM
Once again I love your Cast! MCH is on of my favourite actors! Only seen a small bit of 6 feet under but I have Season 12 on dvd so I might just have to watch it some more!

I dont know what cammila belle is like and I dont know why but I dont like Gandofini, Maybe cos I never watched sopranos!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/2/2010, 6:32 PM
TYLER: Thanks man but I have to disagree - I've only seen Belle in Push but I loved her performance and the same goes for Brewster who I've only actually seen in Chuck! I dont know...maybe they're the only two things they've ever been good in, lol, but personally I thought they were both great!

TheAnswer: Cheers mate, glad you like it! :)I bought all 5 just after last Christmas and it instantly became one of my favourite ever TV shows! It took a few episodes until I actually started to get into it but it's worth sticking with and I'd really recommend that you try and get back into it when you have the time! Just be prepared to cry in the last season, lol! (and that's coming from someone who never normally cries during TV shows and movies...uh, honest!) ;) You should check out Push to see Belle and Captain America while I've only just started watching The Sopranos and I thing Gandolfini would do a great job as Kingpin!

OZY: Yeah, to be fair he was actually pretty great in Watchmen - I guess I was being a little harsh, lol! I've just never seen him in anything else apart from that where he's impressed me all that much I guess! Oh, and loved (most of) your MW2 cast dude!
bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 4/2/2010, 7:12 PM
damn man your cast is flawless especially Sean Austin as foggy it just fits(and he was in encino man :)
invalensname
invalensname - 4/2/2010, 7:48 PM
Great cast Ozy, just no to Tony Soprano as Kingpin! I think its too obvious, bordering on parody. But awesome aside from that!
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 4/3/2010, 2:45 AM
I don't like your Kingpin and Gladiator.
The others are great choices.
Great cast.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/3/2010, 3:44 AM
Didn't you do this already??

Not only that but i was gonna put out my DAREDEVIL cast this weekend now i can't LOL! (Got only one casting an picture to do)

You have the same DAREDEVIL and cough, yes BULLSEYE pick lol (Yeah no FARREL as obviously its a reboot).

[frick]ing lucky i've been working on another casting too for the last few days, so i can put my other one out lol!


P.S. JOSH @ I'm up to 70 on that DC list, i can't pick the last 10, though i will an send you the e-mail dude (wont say out loud what i'm talking about coz you know what this place is like lol, i say it and we'll have someone putting the same thing up before we get it done bud, but you know what i mean ; ) )

Great cast!

MICHAEL C HALL is DAREDEVIL!!!




VAL @ Its JOSH not OZY lol! ; P
DDD
DDD - 4/3/2010, 5:36 AM
Great cast as usual Josh@!

I think you know my views on Hall as DD!
And I think you know who I like for him, no
need for me to beleaguer that point!

I like the rest of this cast especially
Fassbender and Astin!

Never thought of Camilla for Elektra but she
would be sexy yet dangerous exactly like
Elektra is!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/3/2010, 6:25 AM
bleedthefreak16: Cheers man, much appreciated! Astin would make a brilliant Foggy in both his skill as an actor and the fact he just looks perfect for the role!

invalensname: Thanks and I appreciate your point about Gandolfini...I still think it would work though! Oh, and the name's Josh not OZY, lol! (Although I can see why you might get confused as he's pretty much copied my fan casting format recently!)

superheromoviefan: No worries dude - I'm pleased you like the rest though, thanks!

LEE: Lol, sorry bud! Fassbender is the only choice that's the same as the last one though - I picked Misha Collins (Supernatural) for DD last time! Looking forward to whatever your other cast is anyway! I've just read your last couple of emails and will replay a little later today (sorry I havent seen them sooner - I just havent had the time to check!) but good point, lol! Glad you like the cast man, cheers! Hell yeah, MCH for DD!!!

DDD: Thanks mate! :) Dont worry, I still support your awesome choice of Misha Collins for DD but MCH is my #1 pick! Glad you like the rest of the cast though - that's exactly what I was thinking when I cast Belle as Elektra! And just imagine her in the costume...
safecrash
safecrash - 4/3/2010, 10:58 AM
Great casting dude. I really liked to see two actresses that are partially Brazilian.

Daredevil: Michael C. Hall is becoming one of my favorite actors. But anyway he'd be better as Bullseye. Michael Fassbender is my pick for the Man Without Fear.

Karen Page: Lohman is definately my second choice for Karen, the first is Kristen Bell.

Elektra: Nah, Belle is my pick for Magma. Besides Alexa Davalos IS Elektra.

Bullseye: Fassbender should play Daredevil, and "Dexter" should play Bullseye. BTW, Matthew Goode for Captain Britain.

Gladiator: Nah, Mark Strong is my pick for Doctor Strange. Derek Mears should play Gladiator.

The Owl: I was liking the Jack Nicholson idea, but Seymour Hoffman would be a waaay better Owl.

Typhoid Mary: I love Jordana Brewster, but I don't think she should play Typhoid Mary, in fact I haven't found a character for Brewster. Anyway, Olga Kurylenko for Typhoid.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/3/2010, 11:14 AM
Cool! ; D
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 4/3/2010, 12:57 PM
Just the picks of Daredevil and Kingpin makes this list awesome!!!!!!!!!!
antonio
antonio - 4/4/2010, 7:59 AM
I LIKE SEAN ASTIN,BUT COME ON,JON FAVREAU IS FOGGY NELSON.OTHER THAN THAT,FANTASTIC
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/4/2010, 1:40 PM
@ joshw some great choices,after watching kick ass this weekend love to see matthew vaughn direct it.
Batmanknight
Batmanknight - 4/4/2010, 8:51 PM
Very nice man, MCH is the perfect DD and a new movie is a must. The only one I disagree with is Gandolfini as Kingpin and thats just cause Gandolfini has done the crime boss thing before snd thats kind of type casting. I kind of like Ray Winstone fo it, but there might be someone better. Very good dude.

If you get the chance check out my Superman The Last Son pt. 1 in the fan fic section. I'd love to hear what you think, especially the cast.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/5/2010, 6:02 AM
ThalesNJ: Thanks dude, I'm pleased you like it! Have to diagree with you there to be honest! I dont see them in those roles but each to their own I guess! Bell was my original choice for Karen Page but Lohman suits the part much, much better IMO! Davalos looks the part but I'm not all that familiar with her...great idea casting Belle as Magma though. Hell no to Goode as Captain Britain!!! That's too horrible a thought to contemplate, lol! Michael Fassbender is my #1 choice for that role! Interesting choices with Gladiator and Typhoid while I'm glad you like my choice for The Owl! Thanks again for your detailed feedback mate! :)

ASSASSIN666: Lol, thanks man - much appreciated! :)

Antonio: Thanks dude but to me, Jon Favreau is Happy Hogan now, lol! His character has a much bigger part in Iron Man 2 so I'd rather cast someone else as Foggy now and let him keep developing Happy instead!

deadpool72: Thanks man and great idea! I loved Kick-Ass but never considered Vaughn as director for a DD movie...he'd be an awesome choice!

BatmanKnight: Cheers bud! :) Yeah, I thought the same thing when I cast Gandolfini to be honest but Winstone is my second and original choice so I'd be more than happy if he were cast! I'll head over and check out your story/cast now! I've read some of it but didnt have time to finish it last night!
SHHH
SHHH - 4/5/2010, 3:51 PM
Great casting here..Love the daredevil pick..Really like the Kingpin pick he is the hardest person to cast I'm glad you didn't pick ray winstone and wrestlers...Thumbs up...I have a really bad internet connection that's why i've had trouble leaving comment's and doing a 2 fan-cast a month..
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/5/2010, 6:36 PM
MICHAEL C HALL!!!! yessir! he is amazing.

but he's my pick to play The Riddler so i'll have to think of someone else to play ole Matt Murdock if i want to debate! but no complaints if it did turn out to be him donning the red tights! how funny would that be if Hall and Peligrino were actually cast as enemies? lol it'd be a little dexter re-match.

good stuff. brewster - always hot...
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/6/2010, 8:59 AM
SHHH: Thanks mate! :) I'm glad you like my choices - Winstone's American accent sucks and I would never consider including a wrestler in one of my casts, lol! Sorry to hear about your internet problems (I hope you get them sorted soon!) but I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

OdinsBeard: Cheers dude, I love Dexter and Hall is one of the best actors out there IMO! I've never thought about him for The Riddler but I dont see why he couldnt pull a Ryan Reynolds and play both that character and Daredevil! Lol, I didnt notice that about Hall and Peligrino but that would indeed be a fun fight to see!
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 5/6/2010, 2:10 PM
I want to do a Daredevil Fan Cast......I want to do one period but I'm a newbie here so IDK

I Love the cast and the Creativity.

MCH=Awesome The rest of the cast is great though I can see other actors playing every role. And hey No Stick? I would so go with The Man Without Fear Graphic Novel as a script so he is a pivotal part of the story. But you did say more like a sequel then a reboot. I like!
jonedc
jonedc - 12/15/2010, 7:31 AM
micheal is too short!!!
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