In this editorial I will discuss the usual hatred by “fans” when a new actor is playing there favorite comic book character, time after time we as fans seem to forget the fact that these people actually exist, unlike the comic book counterpart. You will never find someone who looks identical to Peter Parker, and can act. Or same can be said for Lois Lane. In this article i will discuss the actors/actresses who have been hated on before we have seen them in the role they are playing. So lets get started with this article, hope you guys enjoy!
1. Heath Ledger as The Joker - The Dark Knight
When Aussie actor Heath Ledger was announced to play Batman’s greatest foe the Joker in The Dark Knight back in 2007 (Ledger was announced in February 2007), fans started one of the worst rages i’ve ever seen online. People calling Heath “gay” or a something like this “Is Joker a gay cowboy now?”. These sought of things make me very angry to be a part of this community. Now it’s not only CBM who does this, many other sites do the same. Not only did Heath change the film industry forever with his performance but he also won an Academy Award for his fantastic portrayal of the Joker. Sadly Heath died of a drug overdose before the film was released, so he never saw the wonderful things people have said. But i bet you, he saw the hate.
2. Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man - Iron Man
In and out actor RDJ was announced to play Iron Man back in January of 2007, after falling out with a drug overdose and going to rehab on many occasions, fans started to doubt this casting. When i say doubt i mean, completely hate on the idea of RDJ playing Iron Man. Before fans even saw some set photos, they were turned off by this casting, which lead to the film not being as successful as the future films. Once we saw a trailer for the movie, all of a sudden fans said he was and i quote here “Perfect” these are the exact same fans who hated on him when he was announced!! Because of RDJ the Iron Man movies managed to spark the Marvel Universe and create a fantastic film called The Avengers
3. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine - X-Men
It seems people hate Aussie actors. I mean, when Hugh was announced to play Wolverine people jumped to criticism straight away, no one and i repeat no one stopped and thought “maybe he will do good” instead every single “fan” said “Is Wolverine hunting dingo’s now?”. After more than 10 years in the role Hugh Jackman has become one of the most iconic actors to play a superhero. Sadly the hatred for actors outside of the US didn’t stop the next actor is from England.
4. Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman - Batman Begins
When English actor Christian Bale was announced to play The Dark Knight, fans did what they usually do. Jump to criticism. Not only did Christian wow us all in American Psycho but he did one of the greatest role changes ever for his film The Machinist, Christian was able to change his complete look for the role, and got him an Oscar Nomination in return. But awards mean nothing, apparently. When people started hating on Bale for getting the role of Batman it was Hugh Jackman all over again. It was a crap excuse, i recall people saying things like “Batman isn’t English” well he’s an actor so he can put on an American accent. Now as you may know, i am not American. I am Australian. So naturally i don’t care where the actor comes from, as long as they care about the role. Which clearly Bale did.
5. Shailene Woodley as Mary Jane Watson - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
One of the most recent of fan spasms is the casting of young and beautiful actress Shailene Woodley. Shailene is a beautiful girl, i mean for god sake if you think she is ugly something is wrong with your eyes. You want someone ugly? go google Charlize Theron in Monsters, that my friends is ugly. One thing Shailene is well known for is her role in Secret Life Of The American Teenager, one thing that Shailene did well in that show, is make the pathetic writing, a good show. Every scene Shailene was in it looked like the show was actually taking itself seriously. I have seen article after article about why Shailene is a good casting, but when i saw RorMachine’s article i knew instantly he was joking. I mean how could you not know he was joking? One of the major (Stupid) complaints i have heard is this one “She doesn’t look like Mary Jane” Well no shit she doesn't look like MJ, Mary Jane doesn’t [frick]ing exist!! Andrew Garfield doesn’t look like Peter Parker, but he proved you critics wrong and was fantastic in the role. If the past has shown one thing, it is that don’t judge a book by it’s cover, in that case don’t judge a actor by looks. I am fully confident that Shailene will nail MJ, and will finally shut you critics up.