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X-MEN casting call desires...
Harry here briefly.... I've got some more updates to go, but I need to get back in line quickly! So this info comes from a casting sheet that specifies the types wanted for a movie or character. Here it is...
"X-MEN" has spanned three generations and inspired countless books, graphic
novels, spin-offs, toys and an animated TV series.
Previous breakdown delivered in NY 3/24/99.
[CYCLOPS] Handsome X-Man. Classic hero type, late 20s. Cyclops has been with
Xavier the longest and takes his work very
seriously. Engaged to Jean Gray...
[JEAN GRAY] Beautiful and intelligent scientist. Also an X-Man. She has
telepathic and telekinetic powers. Engaged to Cyclops
and yearned for by Wolverine. Late 20s...
[STORM] A regal earth mother type; African American woman. This X-Man
controls the elements. Beautiful and mysterious. Late
20s to early 30s...
[MYSTIQUE] A beautiful woman covered in iridescent blue scales with solid
yellow eyes. Mystique is able to morph into anyone.
She is one of the evil mutants, a foe of the X-Men...
[ROGUE] A beautiful young girl with very expressive eyes who has the ability
to absorb the life energy from anyone. She is shy and
doesn't really know her place with the X-Men yet. 18-early 20s...
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I don't mean to rain on your parade, or that of people who like to see this information ... but wow. You sure continue to be cavalier with copyrighted information.
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What about Wolverine?!!!! I think it HAS to be someone older than the 20-something age group they're going for here
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Well... obviously this is a pipe dream, but I was curious whether the casting call was still out for the abrasive, foulmouthed Canadian we like to call Wolverine. I live in Toronto, and have a passing physical resemblance to Lee's conception of the character (well, more the way my hair stands up than the musculature...), and collected from 250 'till about "The Age of Apocalypse". 'Course, I'd be more interested in hearing if they've got a *real* actor for the part already (hence the omission of mention of casting for the part) 'cause I'm really excited to hear whom Singer and the crew would have in mind. (hopefully, nobody!!! :)
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That casting call for Logan the furry face still stands, to my knowledge. Although it's possible that there are offers out to "names" actors, to *my* knowledge, no non-name actor has yet been read for Wolvie (though it's possible, though unlikely, that such reads have taken place but have escaped my radar).
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Okay, I suggested this about 6 months ago and got laughed at. But, now that The Mummy has opened, who better to play Cyclops than Brendan Fraser? He's obviously proven he can play more than just caveboys. And DUDES! He's got the Cyke hairdo!
In all seriousness, this movie is going to fly or fall based on the script. Yeah, casting's important, but as long as TPTB don't pull Keanu out of their collective ass and ask him to say "Like, SNIKT, duuuude", I think I'll be okay. -
Um, rumours continue to persist about a Gabrial Byrne wolverine movie. Anyone heard anything about this?
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Blue scales!!!! When did the character of Mystique have scales?
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OK - I know the rumours have been circulating for a long while but does anyone have any orginal ideas on who could be up for the part. I reckon it will definitely go to a name actor - it's usually the younger characters in a movie like this who are played by less-well known actors. So who do we have? Obviously Jack Nicholson is way too old now - maybe 10-15 years ago, but not now. Someone above suggested Gabriel Byrne, but I seriously doubt he can be quite 'unhinged' enough to do the part justice. Plus his phoney half-Irish US accent drives me mad! Mel Gibson has the wild streak but would be doubtful for an ensemble cast of this kind.
Plus he's getting on a bit too, though he can pass for younger. Other names spring to mind but no-one really seems to fit the bill. I doubt no-one would have been more perfect than old Jack minus a few years. I expect it will go to someone cringe-making like Brad Pitt as a concession to the studio to ensure the bucks flow in - such is the way of Hollywood... -
I agree with the person that said X-MEN needs to have a great script first and formost. I still think this movie will be the biggest BLOCKBUSTER of Summer 2000. Minority Report better look out. I hope Bryan Singer cast at least one or two name actors. I am glad Singer, Shuler Donner and Fox are try to keep the effects to a minimum and focus on the story. After hearing some of the reviews for EPISODE ONE (like it has too much effects on screen), I'm glad X-MEN will only have what's needed in terms of the number of special effects.
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...that Storm is on the open call list. No Angela Bassett then? It makes sense, though- spend your casting bucks on the 'marquee' roles (Prof. X and Wolverine) and save the rest for the FX. Still think Dylan McDermott would be the best semi-name as Cyke, but don't look like that'll come to pass. Come to think of it, you could cast an entire David E. Kelley production of X-Men- Cyclops: McDermott; Jean: Calista Flockhart; Mystique: Lucy Liu; Toad: Peter McNichol; Wolverine: Camryn Mannheim...
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What happened to the rumor that Russell Crowe was going to be Wolverine? I thought that was inspired casting, especially after seeing him in L.A. Confidential -- he had the hulk and the hurt there that Wolverine needs to possess. I can't think of anyone else that fits the character as I know him so perfectly, and has the acting ability to pull it off.
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According to Coming Attractions, Russell Crowe passed on the role when they asked him.
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Here is one that I have been saying should be Wolverine in the movie for some time now. Anyone who watches WCW Wrestling will know an individual name of Chris Benoit. He has the perfect build, size, and look for the character. He is even from Canada for cripes sake! As for his acting, well the character of Wolvie should not talk much anyway, just make acouple of statements and growl. Any name actor will ruin the persona of Wolverine.
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After Cameron Crowe dropped out of the picture as Wolverine the flavor du jour was supposed to have been Edward Norton (who positively electrified the screen in "American History X"). Physically he's pretty decent for the part and I think he's certainly shown he can act far better than most "A-list" stars out there. Anyone heard anything on this rumor?
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Chris Benoit would be perfect in the part of Wolvie. He already looks like him, and he's got the voice. Every time I watch WCW, I can just picture him in the yellow and black costume. He would be perfect.
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This started of as a relatively interesting 'X-Men' talk back, then the foolish (and boring) 'Chris Benoit' suggestions started. All you chaps wanting a cast of wrestlers just be satisfied with Tyler Mane, who looks as though he has been cast as Sabretooth.
It looks as though, and I hope, this movie will be more than a 'mortal combat' style beat 'em up so the who ever plays Wolvie needs to able to act.
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Heh, I say this every time I see a talkback on this site about X-Men casting calls. Crowe woulda been cool, but Keitel would be ----perfect----.
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I ran this information well over a week ago, when the casting notice first came out. Same with the news about the Dragonriders of Pern project and the new Iron Man script news. Harry, what's up? You're usuallyy right on top of things or at least give credit when you pull information from elsewhere.
Also - for those of you concerned about Wolverine, that casting notice went out almost a month prior to this one. He is *not* to be in the same age range as what's listed here. http://www.backstage-pass.com -
Listen, Glen Danzig for Wolverine is perfect, he's short, has the abrasive attitude, and is built like a fireplug, plus he's not doing much else with his life right now.
They should also consider Clancy Brown for Sabretooth,
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While thinking about WCW and wolverine, I always thought that Randy Savage would make a good Wolvie (if he could learn to act of course). He's pretty short, old, and does a pretty good pissed berserker act.
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I think Sam Neill is PERFECT for Wolverine-- he wouldn't even need makeup, all he would need to do is grow some mutton chops and he'd be in business!!
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He has the size, the look, and would just look the part. I'm not saying anything about acting 'cause I don't know what this part will call for. I don't know if this will be some kind of action/adventure SFX movie or a character-driven story. I think it all depends on that. We'll just have to wait and see what comes out of the woodwork concerning the script on this movie. -NJM
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May 11, 1999 12:16:25 PM CDT
My oddball choice for Wolverine: Could be ridiculous, could be b
by jimmer72
I just had a flash: How about R. Lee Ermey, the D.I. from FULL METAL JACKET? He may be a tad old, but he'd be a hell of a lot better than Jack Nicholson. He's got the physique and the attitude--you believe he can kick anybody's ass. (Although, I think Ermey would make an even better J. Jonah Jameson.) Hell, I've heard weirder suggestions; Danzig?!! I just don't see it--too young. And I have trouble picturing Russell Crowe with black muttonchops.
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I've always liked the idea of DiNiro for the role of Wolvie but i don't see it anymore, as for WcW wrestlers, Thank you no, now someone suggested Clancy Brown for Sabertooth, wont happen...you see Clancy is allergic to prostic glue that would be required for the role of Sabre, as much as I'd like to see him in this role it's not gonna happen. BTW this info comes from the collectors edition VHS of Highlander...it seems Clancy broke out with a serious rash when they had to put the prostics on him
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I'm telling you - SEAN PENN would be a kick-ass Wolverine. He's ensemble cast-friendly, not too pricey, got the right height and build, the weathered pissed off look and the nose.
Waitaminute - the wha?
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OK what the hell? Mystique? Sabretooth? TOAD?!?!?!?!!? WHO THE FUCK CHOSE THESE VILLAINS! You get to make one X-Men movie possibly ever and these are the villains they chose? Why not just put the fricken Brood or Omega Red in this thing while they're at it? There are only 4 villains who should've EVER been chosen to be put in this movie : Magneto, Apocalypse, the Sentinals, or Mr. Sinister. THAT IS IT! Ok. Having Juggernaut in there would've been good also if they put him in there as a minor villain, but I think with just one movie you shouldn't have wasted time with him. OK why those 4 villains? Magneto is the god of all comic book villains. Mr. Mis-understood himself. First off if he whooped the X-Men it would be believable. If Toad whoops the X-Men I'm going to break into tears. And at some point the X-Men should get defeated in battle and so... Anyways back to Magneto. If you have him as the main villain you would be able to have a great plot focussing on how he views the situation with mutant-human relations. He always presented the great counter-argument to Professor X. You could even work in the Sentinals into that plot and have him lead a war with a mutant army against the humans after the Sentinals are created. So basically those 2 villains could be tied into each other. If the Sentinals went at it alone it could still be good. Remember the heart of the X-Men story is the relationship of humans with mutants. If they're not going to do something like that they need a kick ass powerful villain and who is better then Apocalypse, the mother of all mutants. This could lead to some very epic battles and I'd love to see some FX shots of Apocalypse taking on the X-Men and it would lead to some very desperate situations. Lastly, there is Mr. Sinister, but I don't like him as much as the other villains for this one. I think too much emphasis would be placed on Cyclops and Jean if that happened and, lets face it, we want to see Wolverine kick some ass at some point. However, that too could work. So take your pick, anything would be better then the group they got in there right now. As for casting, how about Kurt Russel as Wolverine? I'm think he's got the attitude, I don't know if he could actually LOOK like Wolvie after makeup, but his attitude is what I think of when I think of Wolverine.
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CYCLOPS: I think that David Duchovny would make a perfect Cyclops. He's handsome, in his late 20's(I Think), is very athletic, and is a great actor.
JEAN GREY: Gwenyth Paltrow would be a damn good choice (even though she'd probably never take it).
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Timothy Olyphant ("Todd Gaines" the drug-dealer, in "GO") is currently the top choice, I believe.
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First off, to the guy who wants us to believe that the villain of a 100 million dollar X-Men movie should be someone called Mr. Sinister, let me remind him that this isn't Mystery Men. Nothing good has happened in X-Men since around 1985 and everything since then should be summarily disregarded ... before then you had several great ERAS of storytelling: 1) the original Lee/Kirby stories - incredible, basic, raw, teen angst hormones and wholesale destruction 2) the Neal Adams renaissance of the early 70s - some of the best comics ever, each a classic 2) The Second Genesis in '75 with Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum incorporating the already existing character of Wolverine into a new team, creating Storm Colossus et al leading shortly thereafter into 3) the Claremont / John Byrne issues, arguably the best series of comics EVER PRODUCED, culminating with the Dark Phoenix saga, which should be part of ANY proposed X-Men Trilogy of films and finally, capping off with 4) the mid Eighties introduction of Rogue and Mystique ("mother" and "daughter") characters whose interaction with Xavier and the X-Men was borderline profound and the VERY EXCELLENT Graphic Novel called (I believe) "God Loves, Man Kills" which, in part, takes the side of Magneto as he watches HIS mutants systematically wiped off the face of the earth - shortly after this issue, Xavier handed the X-Men reins over to Magneto while he went off into space with the Shi'ar ...one of the GREATEST things that has ever happened, from the (please don't laugh) perspective of comics as literature, in the history of that or any other book. I don't see Superman asking Luthor to watch Metropolis while he scours space, but when Xavier asked Magento to stand in for him, it made perfect graceful sense ... What does all of this have to do with the piece of crap sfx fest that a movie studio will make out of this inspiring series or works which have developed and passed through the hands of great artists and writers over the last 40 years ... not a goddamned thing ...
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Actually if you saw I said I don't think it would work as well as the other major villains I listed, but it was a lot better idea then Mystique. I also think the Dark Phoenix Saga would be a great storyline to work with, but it shouldn't be the first X-Men movie I don't think as there should be some sort of "introduction" movie for the first one. I think the best villain would be Magneto. Period. That's what I said, so please don't dismiss the entire post because you didn't like the idea I said I didn't even like that much. There is a lot of stuff they could choose do this movie based on. Yet it appears they picked the rear end of the X-Men universe to base it on. I keep hoping we'll hear at some point Magneto will be in it. Oh well.
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Where the hell are Beast and Gambit!!!??? Man, I could see Brad Pitt as Gambit and a James Earl Jones voiced CG, make-up Beast. That would be excellent. Sigh. Well, I don't know why Rogue is supposed to be so young, I always thought Gena Davis would do that part justice. But it appears such fantasy could never be. On the plus side, young actors mean(hopefully) more sequels before new people must be cast. To throw out some names
Jared Leto as Cyclops, he looks the part, but I don't know if he can act without us seeing his eyes.
Dina Meyer as Gean, or would she make a better Rogue? I don't want to see Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the role. I mean, she's Buffy! Buffy shouldn't be Rogue! It's a cheat of somebody new as the tough-kicking-girl!
Okay, Angela Bassett and Patrick Stewart really are the coolest choices for Storm and Professor X(though imagine Ian Mackellin as Prof X). Especially Bassett. I hope they can get her.
Mystique is just a surprise, something of a....mystery? Hmmm. Well, I'm surprised she's on the list for film one, I thought she'd show up in one of those sequels where they want to get personal. What happened to those kinds of films? It used be the sequel was when the guy who killed the hero's parents or wife made his triumphant appearance. You know "this time, it's personal!" That's what SEQUELS are for! Damn.
As for the main villain, I want Magneto with allusions to Sinister, and maybe even Apocolypse(yeah, I'll keep dreaming). But Terrance Stamp would be really cool opposite Stewart. Why am I getting excited? The film will be panned no matter what, as all long and eagerly awaited films are(hint). -
I think people should stop worrying about casting and start worrying about the shitty $60m budget. Okay so huge-budget movies are rarely classics, but if X-Men is reduced to shitty SFX then casting won't have made any fucking difference...
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I still see Magneto as the major villain of this movie. Mystique is obviously the minor villian who will relate to (torment?) Rogue. The importance of Xavier and Magneto means that the actors filling these roles have already been considered and possibly signed (especially Xavier - we all know who). I thought this might have been the case with Wolverine as well, since he is surely the character that will draw the most comment.
As for who should play Wolverine - forget wrestlers. Russell Crowe would have been good, but he passed (apparently) saying that the role is too similar to that he played in LA Confidential.
The age should be older.
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Man you disgruntled old men have no idea what the X-men are all about. Sinister is about the coolest villian the X-men have, other than Apocalypse and of course the worn down storyline of Magneto. The stars do matter because even with a stellar script Brendan Frasier could not play Cyclops and Geena Davis?? Gimme a break. Someone who says they haven't done anything good with the X-men since the legends of the late 70's obviously needs to pick up the Age of Apocalypse Trade Paperback--the best X crossover ever. Xtinction Agenda was pretty cool too. too bad the movie will most likely suck....
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I realise that his time has been called in the superhero business. BUT you cannot deny that Val Kilmer Would play a great Magneto (if "they" smarten up and use Joseph as the main villain), reasons being:
1. He's never played a "bad ass" role, he's never seemed to really despise someone/body on screen. That alone would bring up the excitement.
2. He's the perfect build, and doesn't look "faked" when his hair is dyed blonde.
3. After some poor showings in the box office, he needs redemption with a character who has some serious emotional problems.
4. Who else is going to play him, Matthew Perry? Matt LeBlanc? David Schwimmer? Please...
And get off the Gwyneth wagon, she's definetely NOT perfect for the role of Jean Grey. She's too young and frail, besides of which if she even heard that you mentioned her for the role she'll have some goon kick your ass. She's an Oscar winner for Christ sakes. You don't see anyone writing that they should shave Clint, Gene, or Jack's heads and attach them to a chair to play Xavier, do you?
I apologize for the sarcasm, just got a little hot under the collar.
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The Matrix was made for only $70M by using only 2 name actors and filming outside of the USA (re: no unions). Most of their $ was sunk into the FX then and that came out pretty good. So far the X-Men seems to be following their lead. This project still has a chance.
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Look, I know Logan's supposed to be good in an animal sorta way with the chicks, but let's face it, he never did any nasties with a redhead's hair like Sr. Keitel. And I do NOT want to see a Wolverine that feels the urge to show a woman how to perform felacio and show us his wang.
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Wait...Magneto is OLD. Gray hair. Not blonde. So how could Val Kilmer be this?
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I thing Russel Crowe would be perfect playing Wolverine. Another suggestion is Salma Hayek as Mystique. She would look soooo cool!
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To Santa and ABKing - time to worry regarding the script. A friend of mine was offered a chance at a rewrite and turned it down (the studio was desperate because the script needed so much work.) I didn't get to read it, though. I did flip through it and it had every possible type of security to prevent copying you could think of. I said, 'all this so you can't copy it?' My friend laughed and said, 'yeah, but not so you can't pass it around... it's so places like Aint-it-cool-news don't find out how bad it is...'
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I read that Keanu has let it be known that he would like to play Wolverine.
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Don't laugh. The fact of the matter is that Pacino is an undeniably brilliant actor of the same approximate age (physically), build and stature as everyone's (evidently) favorite X-Man. He has an expressive, gruff voice (and I'm sure the canadian accent could be easily faked or ignored). He has, in his lengthy career, shown us examples of his fiery temper (Scarface) as well as his more fatherly instincts (Donnie Brasco). The latter quality will almost certainly be a prerequisite if the character of Jubilee (or Shadowcat) is to be included in the film.
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I am interested in reading some good X-men Comics. I am new to the comic field or art, and would like a few suggestions as to where i should start reading about the X-men
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That should read "comic field OF art" Sorry about that
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ok that was a long as subject line...somewhee in this incredibly fucked up talkback someone mentioned that Gywneth would not be in X-men becasue she's an Oscar winner, Now I'm not saying Gwen should be in this movie but suggesting here doesn't make that person an idiot, look at Diniro he's won an Oscar and he's doing rocky and bullwinkle, and Cage, afterwinning his Oscar did 3 consecutive action movies, and Geena Davis did Long Kiss and Cuththroat Island after winning her oscar(not that CI was all that great but...)so it's not out of the question that an Oscar winner wouldn't do X-Men...you mentioned shaving Gene Hackman's head...now that would be intresting...Hackman as prof. X, I'll have to think about that...
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why not Van damme as Logan?
martial arts, physique, age, accent (close enough).....I'm sure they can make him seem the part...good enough acting
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It is I, the evil dark lord of sith. I will destroy the galaxy in 8 days, but for now let me comment on the current developments in the exciting upcoming film known as THE X-MEN directed by Bryan Singer. I, for one, have always pondered the idea of having David Bowie play Magneto. Who could be better? He's PERFECT for the role. As for Wolverine, Kurt Russell is still the shoe-in. For Xavier we have Patrick Stewart, Tina Turner for Storm, but MYSTIQUE??? how did she get in there? well why not CATHERINE ZETA-JONES. I would mortgage several of my galactical star destroyers for a piece of her ass. Yum yum.
"FEAR. FEAR ATTRACTS THE FEARLESS. THE STRONG, THE WEAK, THE INNOCENT, THE CORRUPT. FEAR. FEAR IS MY ALLY"
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I'm afraid this movie is going to suck. I hope againest hope that it doesn't, but my fear still lingers. Abe Lincoln said "you can please all the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all the people all of the time." The X-Men mythology spans 30 years of stories. No matter how the movie is, fans will still be pissed off. The idea of the X-Men and the stories they created are with all of us and everyone of us has different tastes and favorites. This movie will never please all the fans, period. I hope that I am wrong, but I know that I am right.
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I collected the X-Men for a long time in my youth, starting with #206, then working my way backward and forward through the series. I recall giving up on it and comics in general after the whole "Mutant Massacre" plotline and when Longshot and Psylocke came into the picture, just because, in my opinion, the magic had gone. Ideally, there are several plotlines from the comics that scream out to be made into films: I'm thinking of (obviously) the Dark Phoenix saga, the Storm-has-lost-her-powers-what-do-we-do-now? saga, and most certainly the storylines involving Rachel Summers, who was one of the most interesting characters the book ever had (and whose inclusion would facilitate bringing in footage of the alternate reality where the sentinels rule). Hell, even the Broodwar has its moments. But I'll tell you what bothers me about the whole film project. What enriched The X-Men in its prime was the allegory. Anti-mutant hysteria has to fuel any intelligent examination of the characters (and as the above poster pointed out, Xavier handing over The X-Men and New Mutants to Magneto was a brilliant and necessary action). Truthfully, I don't think we're going to get anything along the lines of the great X-Men storylines. And that is a tragedy. I'm glad someone mentioned "God Loves, Man Kills," because it is without a doubt one of the finest pieces of comic book writing (or, I'm sorry, graphic novelry) that I've ever experienced (next to Miller & Sienkiewicz' Elektra: Assassin, and by the way, when is Oliver Stone going to get his shit together and pick back up on that particular project? Anyway, enough tangentiality). But I think that Fox will actively run from anything that has any kind of emotional resonance to it. These characters are just names and effects. Anyway, enough of my blather. I, too, have my dream cast for an X-Men film, and here it is: Patrick Stewart as Professor X is beyond reproach, and the earlier mention of Ian McKellen leaves me thinking that he could play the hell out of Magneto. Cyclops has never struck me as all that interesting a character, merely a remnant of the old school X-Men who was always involved with really interesting female characters (Jean, Madelyne, Rachel, Dark Phoenix), but if he's a necessity to the story, then I'd have to go with Edward Norton. I've already voiced my support of the Rachel character, and Angelina Jolie would be kickass in that role. However, she could be just as good as Rogue, as either part requires intense emotional dynamics and family realtionships, and Ms. Jolie continues to amaze in every part she plays. I am also a big Sarah Michelle Gellar fan, but I think she would be much better as Kitty Pryde. Oh wait, I forget, that's one of the characters they don't talk about anymore. Same with Nightcrawler; another interesting character that just doesn't get bandied about in discussions for this film. But picture Lee Evans with some minor CGI work and a German accent, and there is definite potential there. There just simply isn't a better choice than Russell Crowe for Wolverine (though Elias Koteas is a nice idea), just as Angela Bassett is a truly inspired choice for Storm. I have to confess, I like the idea of using Mystique in the film, if just because of her alter ego's government job (which could bring in a lot of the really interesting political stuff at play in many of the comic's best storylines), and I think Deborah Kara Unger (again, with some CGI tweakery, same as Evans) could tear that part up. Or if not as Mystique, then as Spiral. But again, these are just the opinions of a former comic collector. I sincerely hope that something good comes out of the whole project. I think Bryan Singer is still a good choice (because Apt Pupil is at least an interesting mess), and I hope he can bring a unique perspective to the film. I can safely say that I'm hoping. And one last note: it couldn't be an initial film endeavor, because it requires both the Dark Phoenix saga and the arrival of Rachel, not to mention a lot of crossover Marvel characters, but the whole Kulan Gath two (or three) issue (181 and 182, possibly more) storyline would make an insane film. Just a thought...
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In most of the comics that I have seen Magneto always has had white hair. It is not from his old age.
Val is probably as good as anyone to play the part.
AS long as we are talking about wrestlers playing parts, then how about Goldberg as the Juggernaut!
I know he has not been said to be in the movie, but I think he would make a good juggernaut!
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I'm sorry, but when I hear the word X - men the movie i instantly for some strange reason think Batman and Robin. The film will be made by people who don't understand the X men saga and just find some big enemies who they think will make a good piece of action. I mean Gambits my favourite x man and he's not even in it. and if there was Jean Reno
because it's going to be anouther hyped up Godzilla anyway
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The fanboys have known for years there's really only one choice to play Storm: Vanessa Williams. I mean really, how many blue-eyed women-of-color do *YOU* know?
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Of course, the likelihood is infinitesmal, but Nicole Kidman as Jean - Hoo-Hah!!
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Now, I may be wrong, but I doubt it. Magneto is as old as Professor X. Hence him being around when Legion went back in time and killed the prof instead of Mags? Now, THAT is why he always has white hair. I know there were recent story lines that depicted him as more youthful due to some wierd occurance or what not, but the reason he has had white hair was old age. And the point I was trying to make was that Val is young and the poster said he looked good with BLONDE hair. Magneto doesn't have blonde hair. He has white.
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White hair or no white hair Magneto has to be at the least in his sixties. If I am correct, wasn't his family persecuted by the Nazi's for being Gypsies.
That aside Val Kilmer is a bag o'shite and will hopefully be nowhere near this project.
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I think Jennifer Aniston (or how ever it is spelled) would make a great Rogue. Glenn Danzig (Wolverines biggest fan) would make an great wolvie! Have you seen him, he would be perfect.
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I believe that the poster is talking about Val Venus not Val Kilmer!
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No I definately meant Kilmer.
And on a similar note, although I have never seen Glen Danzig act, I am preety sure he would also be a bag o'shite as well. Going on past, similar, movies the X-men stands a good chance of being total turkey. Lets not increase these odds by filling the cast with wrestlers and rock stars. -
As I look back on these casting posts, I see a few good ideas. But for most of them I just cringe horribly and wonder "Have any of these people actually read an X-men book in their life?" Here's my who-and-why casting wish list.
Cyclops- I was something of a blank slate here. If Edward Norton can bulk up some (after being terribly thin in Rounders) I think he could do it. David Duchovny isn't a bad idea either, as long as he gets into a gym himself.
Jean Grey- The best idea I've heard so far is Gwyneth. Jean always seems delicate, no matter how "strong" they want to write her. Geena Davis, however, is one of my least favorite actresses, and too old and odd looking for the part.
The lead girl from "Urban Legend" might not be bad either.
Beast- James Earl Jones is interesting, but I lean more towards Kelsey Grammar. He's got to have humor, after all.
Rogue- I like Courtney Cox, and Charlize Theron. Courtney because she's got a tough demanor and a scrappy sort of voice. Actually, they both do. And Charlize was great in "Devil's Advocate."
Storm- Angela Bassett can't do it, I understand, so I'm all for Vanessa Williams.
Wolverine- Mel Gibson all the way. He's got the right age (looks about 40) with an ageless quality, he's tough, well-built, can play tender (Ransom, Braveheart) can play berserk (Braveheart, Lethal Weapon) and can be just badass (Payback). Just look in that man's eyes and you know he's the best choice. The second best is Elias Koteas. as for the others? Danzig-Please. Just because you're short and stocky with sideburns...Keitel-Much too tiny, with too much New York in his voice. Pacino- once again, a great actor, but a physically unintimidating man. Crowe- I've seen him up close during the shooting of "Man of the People" He's too baby-faced. DeNiro- He's a close one too, but I just don't see it. Needs to work out more. Byrne- No, no and no. In the usual suspects he resembled Danny Devito on stilts with a limp. He's got the wrong look altogether. Chris "The Crippler" Benoit? Aside from the fact that he's 50 friggin feet tall, he's a wrestler, and all wrestlers are terrible actors.
Magneto- Ian Mckellan is too old and frail, Terence Stamp is a little small too, but better. With appropriate aging makeup, I'm not against the idea of Val Kilmer. I mean, really, how old do they make him look in the comic? We still need someone in the prime of health here. And he's a good actor who can do accents well.
This is too long of a post already, so I won't bother to cast Mystique, Toad, and Sabretooth, but for those of you freaking out over these "lame villains", please realize that these aren't the main villains! It's the Brotherhood, for Chrissakes. Magneto needs henchmen. Feel free to agree or dispute this casting, of course. I love this sort of thing -
I liked most of Mongooses suggestions espically Kelsey Grammer as beast, that is very intresting and Vannessa Williams as Storm would be intresting too, I never thought about Courtnay Cox OR Chalize Theron as Rouge, I don't see it but it could work. I agree with not casting wrestlers or Danzig for already stated reasons, However I still don't like the idea of Gwyenth as Jean...you need someone delicate but not "frail" there's a difference and Gwyneth has always seemed more frail, almost like you're afraid to touch her, then delicate, although I did like the idea of Alica Witt(the redhead from Urban Legand) as Jean, I think that would work as would Ed Norton, he can bulk up(American History X)
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Gabriel Byrne looked like Danny DeVito on stilts w/a limp in Usual Suspects? Uh, you sure you don't mean Kevin Spacey because Byrne doesn't resemble that at all. By the way, why the hell would McKellen or Stamp have to be big and built for Magneto? Magneto is the master of magnetism who can hurl anything with metal in it with a wave of his hand. Why the hell does he need to be able to bench press more than his own weight? He only looks like that because comic book artists can't seem to draw people who look normal anymore. They all have to look like they're on the cover of a workout magazine.
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There is one person you have all overlooked. Frankly, I'm surprised.David Schwimmer is the ultimate embodiment of Cyclops. I mean really, its either him or Kirk Cameron. Wolverine? Why has no one mentioned Scott Baio(sp?)? Of course no one could ever play Storm like Whoopi, and I can't imagine a Rogue if it isn't Julia Roberts. Jean Gray? OBVIOUSLY we are talking Pamela Lee here folks!
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I promised myself I wouldn't do anymore casting in my head... but I had a vision last night. The man with the perfect look, the perfect age, and the acting ability to pull off Magneto is FRANK LANGELLA. (and since he's already done cartton/comic work before in Masters of the Universe, he'll already have the experience necessary.)
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Ok, whomever wrote about Gwyneth as Jean Grey should be shot! No bleepin way, I always thought of Jean as a boring goody-two shoes anyway, but not GP! Maybe Tea Leoni as either Jean Grey or Rogue, she has that lithe, athletic thing going. Cyclops has to be a real straight man, also on the boring side. What about the other Aussie from LA Confidential? Guy what's-his-name? Bassett would be great as storm or Lyn Whitfied, she would be good too. Definitely they should work in Zeta-Jones, somehow. Gambit, now that's a tough one, I'm almost tempted to say Josh Harnett or Freddie Prinze ,Jr only b/c both of them have that mischevious thing going, but they're both rather young. That's too bad about Crowe, he would have been an awesom Wolverine! Sharon Stone could always be the White Queen. IMHO
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No, I meant Gabriel Byrne. I mean he looked like a hunch-backed man with a gut with long legs. Maybe it was just the costumes for that movie, but He certainly didn't look like a Wolvie candidate. And as for the Big n'buff Magneto query? You answered your own question. He has to be well built BECAUSE the comic artists draw him that way. Power nonwithstanding, he's an impressive looking man. That's like saying that Wolverine doesn't have to be portrayed as short. He doesn't HAVE to be, but it's one of those little touches in the comic book that help make him Wolverine. And isn't that what any fan of comics wants from a comic movie? Something that strongly resembles the comic? Because that's the first thing I hear criticized about every comic movie produced. Oh, and Everett? You got me confused with Mongoose. although I'm glad you approve.
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I don't care how the artists draw them. What's important is their character. That's what an actor plays. They should who best evokes the spirit of the character. Otherwise, we would have Arnold playing Magneto as those web rumors had us believing 2 months ago. McKellen or Stamp can capture Magneto's obsession and the pathos required. For Wolverine? Hey, I always wanted Robert Carlyle for him (watch Trainspotting again and you'll see why) even though I know he is too slightly built to satisfy the fans' perception of him. If people will only accept a short, hairy, swarthy, ferocious brute to play Logan, then we'll end up with either Bob Hoskins or Burt Young. Personally, if I see Russell Crowe wearing that weird older Elvis/Flock of Seagulls wig for Logan I am gonna bust up laughing. Nothing would make the man look more ridiculous onscreen. We should be intimidated by him. Not wondering how he styles his hair like that.
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I don't know why but this came to me during a terrible storm last night.
Nicole Kidman as Jean Grey
Josh Hartnett as Iceman
Tea Leoni as Mystique
Anthony Hopkins as Professor X
Sharon Stone as the White Queen
Beast should be voiced by James E.Jones ( can't remember who suggested that)
Catherine Zeta Jones as Psylocke the British/Asian Ninja chick.
Gambit seems like the hardest one to cast because the character is so charming and the Cajun Accent.
oh well those are my thoughts
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My serious X-Men collecting only spanned #130-210 or so, but here's what I recall about their ages. Yes, Magneto is supposed to be a contemporary of Xavier, which chronologically should put him in his 60s. But his hair was always white, even when he was younger. Also, he was de-aged somewhere along the line in an evil plot gone awry, so that his body is now comparable in age to that of Cyclops et al. For that matter, Xavier was cloned during the Brood encounter, and his physical age may well be considerably younger than it used to be. And finally, all the younger X-Men (Rogue, Kitty, New Mutants, etc) have aged from the teens they used to be, and have apparently caught up in age with the original and 2nd Edition X-Men, so they could theoretically make Rogue anywhere between 18 and 35 by now. Even recent issues which I flip through continue to refer to Cyclops as "the young mutant." Doncha love comic book logic?
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My favorite choice to play Magneto would be Rutger Hauer. For Mystique I'm thinking of... oh man, what's her NAME? She was the one reason "Kalifornia" didn't suck, and she played Ensign Rho (sp?) on "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
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Apparently Russell has not passed on the role yet but negotiations have not gone all that well (in other words they will probably offer more money...and he will probably take it).
If I was casting I'd say Edward Norton for Cyclops to be honest. Angie Everhart looks like a good physical match for Jean. Lucy Liu
would be a great Psylocke if the character was in the films.
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You're all forgetting one person who would without doubt make a first class Logan/Wolverine.
Can anybody guess? I'm really surprised his nmes not come up already.
K U R T R U S S E L L
Do you see!? He's perfect. Snake Plissken was Wolverine without the adamantium exo-skeleton (wow, try typing that after a heavy night).
He's got that unrulyness that Logan exhibits and he'd look great all furred up. He's old enough. What more do you need.
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How about:
Professor X - Patrick Stewart
Cyclops - Val Kilmer
Jean Gray - Nicole Kidman
Storm - Whitney Houston
Mystique - Famke Janssen
Rogue - Natalie Portman
Gambit - Josh Hartnett
Wolverine - The guy who was Wolf in the UK version of Gladiators.
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This may be a corny choice, but i think michael keaton could make a good logan. He was pretty buffed in desperate measures. He's short enough, to play wolverine, and is capable of playing a dark, wild man. He may be in his late 40's, but i think he could pull it off.
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I just read on ABC.com that Ian Mckellan is slated to play Magneto in the X-man film! I can't think of a better actor for the role. Anyone else? Go singer!
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I have thought long and hard on this over a long period of time and there is only one person (since Russell Crowe is out) .. just ONE person I can picture as Wolvie.... Henry Rollins. And as for Cyclops, granted he's a bit old now, Scott Bakula.. from Quantum Leap. He is perfect for the part
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