DISCLAIMER FOR DISCLAIMER: I really didn't want to do this but because of some experience doing these things..... I just got to.
DISCLAIMER: This is not real. This will never end up on actual film. These are my personal choices for the cast of a TERMINATOR film, so be kind and enjoy.
Kyle Reese
Jensen Ackles
Ackles is probably on my list for top 5 favorite actors of all time, so when it came time to pick someone who could portray Reese, I knew there was no one better for the role. Kyle Reese is a very interesting character, he's a soldier from the future whose sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but then decides to bang her which inadvertently creates their son John Connor, the future savior and Reese's Commanding officer, who is the one who sent him back in time in the first place. Man, these time paradoxes are a bitch aren't they? Anyway, Jensen has this very hardened look about him, and he knows how to play the damaged,self sacrificing hero. Reese is my favorite character in the Terminator franchise, and i'm sure Jensen would knock this out of the park.
Sarah Connor
Jessica Chastain
Choosing someone to play Sarah Connor was very difficult, I mean how do you top Linda Hamilton? Well, you don't and you can't. You just look for the best actress possible and the first person who came to mine was Chastain. She gave one hell of a performance in ZERO DARK THIRTY which was the main reason I chose her, she played a strong and determined woman and had a commanding presence. Also I lover look, given the right make-up she could look 25 or 40, which is good for a franchise like this.
Young John Connor
Dylan O'Brien
For a teenage John I wanted an actor who had a "Shia Leboufness" to them you know, except without the pretentiousness. Dylan is of course known for his role in the show TEEN WOLF and his star is rising fast, and why shouldn't it? He's young, charming, witty, and you know can ACT. I can Totally see him John, a young man destined for greatness, but wants no part of it.
Future John Connor
Hugh Jackman
I'm gonna keep this short and simple, Jackman IS Connor. When Bale was announced to be John in TERMINATOR:SALVATION, I was pleases I guess, but I honestly thought Jackman would've been a much better choice and I still do. Bale was too intense in my opinion, Jackman as John just works better to me. He's a seasoned actor who I love in everything, so I have no doubt he own in this role.
Young Katherine Brewster
Emma Watson
The character of Katherine Brewster is an intriguing one. Originally I wasn't gonna put her in this, but then I realized how well she fits into everything. The films are about fighting your destiny, but not being able out run it, so the whole thing about John and Kate knowing each other as teens and her father being in charge of Skynet really works to me. Watson is one of the most talented young stars today. She's sweet, spunky, and i'd really like her in this role.
Future Katherine Brewster
Diane Lane
I absolutely adore Lane, she's a fantastic actress. I always like the idea of Kate being the "First Lady" of the resistance, some you could be just as badass as John. Lane certainly has a presence to her and she could hold her own a long side Jackman, which is important in a role like this.
T-800
Joe Manganiello
Joe is a personal favorite of mine,He the only person from TRUE BLOOD I can bare to watch. The Terminator is an iconic character, and in my opinion the only person who could fill the shoes of Arnold today is Joe. At 6'5 the guys massive, and I could totally buy his as this unstoppable killing machine.
T-1000
William Fichtner
The T-1000, the badass of all badass'. In keeping with the original, I wanted an actor who was unassuming, someone who you wouldn't look twice at. Fichtner is greatly under appreciated talent who in one minute could go from mr. nice to the scariest son' bitch you've ever seen in your life. He would kill in this role.