Year-By-Year Breakdown:
2015
-Superman/Batman: World's Finest (summer)
>Superman and Batman finally meet on the big screen.
>Lex Luthor involvement is a must.
>Kryptonite will likely play a role, but will likely be handled in more interesting ways than past films.
2016
-The Flash (early summer)
>Origin Story
>The Rogues
-Wonder Woman (late summer)
>Diana must protect and escort Zola, the human bearer of Zeus' child.
>Various characters of Greek mythology serve as antagonists along the way.
>Glimpses of origin revealed through flashbacks and dialogue.
2017
-Justice League (summer)
>Darkseid unleashes parademons upon Earth
>Serves as origin to Cyborg
>Formation of the Justice League
>Darkseid is defeated, but not dead
>Film ends with the creation of the Watchtower
>After-the-credits scene reveals Martian Manhunter
-Curse of Shazam (holiday)
>Origin Story
>Black Adam
2018
-Green Lantern reboot (early summer)
>Sinestro Corps arises
>Guardians double up on Green Lanterns per sector
>Hal Jordan... meet John Stewart.
-Guillermo Del Toro's "Heaven Sent" (late summer)
> DC's dark and mystical characters are featured...
>John Constantine, Zatanna, Swamp Thing, etc...
-solo Batman film (holiday)
>Civilian Tim Drake assists injured Batman to Batcave
>Drake discovers Bruce's identity
>Drake unravels history behind former Robins
2019
-Superman: Warworld (early summer)
>Mongul imprisons Superman on a foreign planet.
>Superman is forced to participate in gladiator-style combat.
-Aquaman (late summer)
>An attack by the creatures of the Trench opens the film.
>Black Manta looks to secure the "Seventh Weapon" of Atlantis.
>Glimpses into Aquaman's past are revealed throughout the film.
2020
-Justice League: Trinity War (summer) Trinity War
>The American government agency known as A.R.G.U.S. has created their own version of a Justice League. One they
feel they can control. One that's declared to be
"of America".
>This ARGUS-founded team is lead by Martian Manhunter, and consists of such characters as Green Arrow, Katana, Hawkman, etc...
>Hal Jordan is with the Justice League. John Stewart is with ARGUS.
>This film is a huge culmination where the "Heaven Sent" characters and Shazam come into play.
>This would NOT be a direct adaptation, but it would borrow many elements from the story of the comics.
-New Genesis (holiday)
>Continuation of Wonder Woman's journey.
>Introduces Orion and the New Gods
>Serves as insight to Darkseid's origin; teases his inevitable return.
... I do have ideas of where to go from here, but I'm already reaching pretty far into the future here. :P
Onto the main casting...
*NOTE: I AM AVOIDING THE USE OF ACTORS THAT HAVE ALREADY PLAYED OTHER SUPERHEROES/SUPERVILLAINS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE*
CAST
Superman (Clark Kent)
Henry Cavill
What needs to be said? He's Superman!
Batman (Bruce Wayne)
Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer was not the first guy I looked to for Bruce... but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense to me. He can easily pull off the playboy facade that Bruce puts on... He's already in pretty good shape, and has the frame to pack on muscle... He's right around Henry Cavill's age, and he actually even kinda resembles the guy. I'm sure some of you will know that there have been moments in both the comics and animated series where Bruce and Clark have been able to stand in for one another due to their similar looks. My only reservation is that I'd really want to hear his Batman voice before giving him the "OK". But I suppose you can say that about any actor.
(Let's face it, as cool as Jon Hamm might be as Bruce Wayne, the man sounds very unenthusiastic about the idea. Just wanted to get that out of the way...)
The Flash (Barry Allen)
John Krasinski
Krasinski fits the Barry Allen personality perfectly. He's the nice guy. He's the "good cop". He's not supposed to be a badass. That being said, he's no pushover. He's got a lot of heart and determination. It's just that he's not completely sure of himself or his powers. Standing next to a seemingly invincible alien, a warrior demigoddess, a fearless space cop, a member of oceanic royalty, and a tragic billionaire, Barry Allen has gotta be the most relatable dude of the bunch. I'd imagine his character would really share perspective with the audience.
Wonder Woman (Diana of Themyscira)
Bridget Regan
This role is by far the most difficult to cast. It's not common in Hollywood to find a woman with a body-type befitting of an Amazonian princess. Male actors are all about beefing up, but females tend to aim petite. And even if you find a particularly buff actress, she may not quite suit the personality of Diana. Bridget Regan, as far as I can tell, fits the character. It's hard to tell if she has the chops to handle a role of this magnitude, but I'd certainly call her in for an audition.
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
Jensen Ackles
Hal Jordan is an idiot. Don't get me wrong... he's intelligent... but he's an idiot. He has no fear. He'll attack Darkseid head-on, get his arm broken in half, put a hard-light cast over it, and --without skipping a beat-- charge right back at him... all the while Batman's yelling at him to retreat. Hal's crucial to the team dynamic. He's the guy you want there to shake things up. He's got that Han Solo type of brash yet charming personality, and in my opinion, Jensen Ackles is the kinda guy you need to pull that off.
Aquaman (Arthur Curry)
Alexander Skarsgard
Now, if one were to ask who the darkest character on the Justice League is, the answer you'd probably hear is "Batman". But I am completely serious when I say that Aquaman might give him a run for his money. The dichotomy of this character is extraordinary. He's a man torn between two worlds that exist on the same planet. Two families that both carry their own bevies of problems, yet he can never seem to stop himself from serving as a loyal ambassador to both his heritages. Skarsgard really pulls off the look of a disparaged hero. In fact, he actually looks slightly inhuman. It sure would be cool to see this guy tear apart some nasty-ass eel creatures in badass trident fashion.
Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo is a phenomenal actor that would no doubt nail the calm yet powerful presence of J'onn J'onzz. The audience would go freakin' nuts to see this guy show up in an after-the-credits sequence. I know I would.
Secondary casting is to come in the future... :)