What if the House of Ideas (Marvel) started the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a direct result of the popularity of Batman circa 1989. I would guess that they wouldn't begin with The Avengers or even Marvel's 1st Family, The Fantastic 4 but, instead, try and compete with Burton's Batman and use their street vigilante. Judging by how long it takes the average sequel to hit theatres (aprx 3 years) I'll set this in 1992. Here is the 1st movie of the joined universe of Marvel had it began back then
The premise would be the death of Elektra
DareDevil:
Played by
Brad Pitt (27 years old)
Cool World; A River Runs Through It
A skilled actor having been in everything from Kalifornia to Se7en. He is more than capable of taking on the complexity of The Man Without Fear. Physically, I don't see a problem either, especially considering he was 27 at the time.
Foggy Nelson:
Played by
Judd Nelson (31)
St. Elmo's Fire; New Jack City
An actor who can give dramatic performance as well as be a light-hearted comedian.
Stick:
Played by
Jack Palance (73)
Young Guns; Batman
He was always my pick, up until his death
Karen Page:
Played by
Mary Stuart Masterson (24 years old)
Benny and June: Fried Green Tomatoes
A talented actress who would capture the hearts of an audience only to turn on DD in a sequel
Ben Urich:
Played by
Dustin Hoffman (53)
Rainman; Death of a Salesman
He can play the strong willed yet overstressed to perfection
Elektra:
Played by
Monica Bellucci (27)
Bram Stoker's Dracula: (much later) Passion of the Christ; Tears of the Sun
Only a newcomer to American Screens the Italian beauty would play a perfect Greek Elektra. She would seem to be a throw-away until her mysterious return as a deadly assassin and eventual death
Jack Murdock:
Played by
Brian Cox (44)
Manhunter
A gruff actor whose small role means a lot. Cox is a great actor with even slight roles. when he and Maggie 1st meet his make-up could deage him ten years
Sister Maggie:
Played by
Lori Petty (27)
Point Break; A League of Their Own
I wanted a younger woman than the gruff boxer and she is unbeleivable. I also like that shes not drop dead beautiful that he mustve seen something in her soul that was attractive but shes no dog. Crazy talented if you've ever seen League you know. Her older self would just be mak-up ala Forrest Gump's Sally Field
Bullseye:
Played by
Kevin Bacon (32)
JFK; A Few Good Men
The perfect '92 era Bullseye with no explanation
Kingpin:
Played by
Frank Langella (53)
He's played Zorro, Dracula, Skelator, Sherlock Holmes...
It boiled down to Christopher Lee or him and I've always liked him. He's a bit more intense and naturally a focal point. At 6ft 4in I'm Happy with my decision.
...there is more to follow and you can see how each connect. Thank you