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Looking forward to this one also
by mrfan
Jun 18th, 2007
05:12:36 AM
When is it due?
Sooooo, Dolph Lundgren then?
by attilathehun
Jun 18th, 2007
05:13:51 AM
Es Elso.
You know who should play The Comedian?
by godzthor1
Jun 18th, 2007
05:16:22 AM
Ian McShane. http://tinyurl.com/25ylj2
very cool news
by tnt23789
Jun 18th, 2007
05:19:49 AM
CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!
Paddy Constantine Would ROCK!!!
by SmashedRat
Jun 18th, 2007
05:20:59 AM
Dead Mans Shoes best brit film ever.
yes! I'm gonna get more nerds arguing!
by BadMrWonka
Jun 18th, 2007
05:21:12 AM
I thought I Was going to have to wait til Transformers opened...
if that means
by sHapesHiftinLizard
Jun 18th, 2007
05:31:35 AM
Tom Janeaway who played the Punisher in Star Trek im very happy,he was amazing in Stander, it makes sense theyd go for a younger guy than Perlman as its easier to make a young guy look older with make up than vice versa,TJanes a good choice for the Comedian. Keanu priced himself out? he'll feel that when the movie hits the screens, havent seen anything i can think of that JPatrick's done lately but he could be good, dont know the actor who's up for Rorschach, ill prob look him up, it'll be good goin to see Watchmen with folk who dont know who Rorschach is if they play it the way they do in the comic, glad it's not a big name as there would be a hoo hah about this person being in it and so on spoiling the unmasking. Lookin forward to this 2nd only to Dark Knight.
How 'bout this-
by Playkins
Jun 18th, 2007
05:31:59 AM
I could give a shit about Watchmen. Didn't like the comic, Don't like Alan Moore. If Zack Snyder is doing this, I'm mildly intersted only because I liked 300. The only good thing about Moore's books are the research and backstory he puts into them.
I'm not gay
by BadMrWonka
Jun 18th, 2007
05:34:03 AM
but god damn if Justin Theroux is not the sexiest piece of flesh ever created...if him and Zooey Deschanel had a kid, it wouldn't even be a human. just solid, blinding light coming from her uterus...
JASON PATRICS career is KEANUS LEFTOVERS
by ARKHAM-MADNESS
Jun 18th, 2007
05:34:30 AM
Is he destined just to do everything that Keanu turns down. Well it worked well for him with Speed 2, hopefully this might pan out aswell
Spot on godzthor1, Ian McShane for the Comedian
by Evil Hobbit
Jun 18th, 2007
05:39:05 AM
!!
I Don't Know...
by MachinaMan
Jun 18th, 2007
05:40:32 AM
but I always thought that Simon Pegg (Shawn Of The Dead) would make the perfect Rorschach. I don't know this Jackie Earl Haley from any film, but he looks a bit gaunt, almost skeletal; something Rorschach wasn't in the Watchmen graphic novel.
Garth Ennis THE BOYS
by spud mcspud
Jun 18th, 2007
05:47:27 AM
Wasn't Simon Pegg ALREADY a Rorscach type in Garth Ennis's hilarious superhero pisstake comic THE BOYS?

He was, so he was. Google it, my friends. :D

Keanu vs Patric
by fatboy_aint_gonna_slim
Jun 18th, 2007
05:49:50 AM
Patric is the man for the job. Would hate to see the character turned into Neo. Lovejoy as the Comedian? Dunno About that. Fillion though, maybe.
Jason Patric? Moriarty drinks the frakking kool aid:
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
05:53:30 AM
Jason Patric is ... "probably the best suggestion I’ve heard yet for Dr. Manhattan in all the years the film’s been bouncing around"? You've gotta be frakking kidding me. Patric was great in the Lost Boys and he was even okay in Narc but the basic reason he seems "slightly disconnected" is because he's not that good of an actor and in your heart you know it. Now, maybe Keaunu's not much of an actor either but at least he has the right kind of presence for Manhattan. Patric, otoh, would just consume the screen with his blankness, and not in a good way. I know you want Watchmen to succeed as a film, Mori, but jesus christ you gotta stop talking up every lousy decision they make as though it's inspiration isself.
Thomas Jane? Dolph?
by TomBodet
Jun 18th, 2007
05:56:43 AM
Donno. Hmmm. Patric is a good choice for about anything though-good call.
playkins
by CaptGrogan
Jun 18th, 2007
06:00:26 AM
How the fuck can you not like Watchmen? Did you actually bother to READ it? sighs. One of the two most significant comic book works of all time. Ah welll I suppose there's folks who think Shakespeare was a hack too. LOL To me Dr Manhattan has to come off as someone incredibly serene and powerful. And not look awful naked bald and blue. Not keanu and certainly not jason patric. a "punishing" choice? Worst "hint" ever LOL (oh God, unless hes fucking with us and its Travolta - gag)
Who the hell is Jason Patric?
by The Founder
Jun 18th, 2007
06:01:16 AM
No, really?
Micheal Emerson for Rorschach...
by UltraMeerkat
Jun 18th, 2007
06:04:42 AM
...he's a creepy little rat faced guy, who played Zep in SAW and Benjiman Linus in Lost.
He's a character actor who specialises in creepy, little rat faced people (did I already mention that?)
I still think
by Athanatos
Jun 18th, 2007
06:05:15 AM
that making this movie is a terrible idea. I loved the comic, but theres no way they're gonna be able to get it right on the big screen. Let's hope they prove me wrong, but I doubt it.
"a PUNISHING choice"...?
by Pawprint
Jun 18th, 2007
06:06:12 AM
Oh jesus no; NOT Thomas Jane....
Dennis Farina as The Comedian!!
by TopHat
Jun 18th, 2007
06:09:45 AM
Dennis Quaid as The Night Owl 2. Uma Thurman(with her voice from HENRY & JUNE) as Silk Spectre. Brad Pitt as Ozymandias. Martin Landau as The Night Owl 1. Jason Patric as Dr. Manhattan. Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach.
I really do wish
by NedNederlander
Jun 18th, 2007
06:12:35 AM
Paddy Considine had been in this, he's a great actor, would have really upped my interest in this, I'm also glad Keanu Reeves is out, I just don't get it with anyone likin that guy
choices...
by rollin2001uk
Jun 18th, 2007
06:12:51 AM
jude law is ozymandis i take it then? cool works forme..just.so is patrick wilson niteowl then?? someone let me know. want to know who is playing sally jupiter could be interesting, mori u got any rumours on that.??
Jackie Earl Haley as Rorschach?
by Nordling
Jun 18th, 2007
06:14:31 AM
That's friggin' brilliant. Seriously, what a great idea.
Always liked Michael Wincott for Rorshach.
by Kevin Holsinger
Jun 18th, 2007
06:15:34 AM
He's got a nasty voice, which Rorshach is going to need, especially since his face will be covered for most of the movie. Basically, you're going to need from the actor what they got out of Hugo Weaving in "V for Vendetta".
Tom Cruise for silk spectre
by bat fastard
Jun 18th, 2007
06:17:09 AM
Im just sayin, he probably already has the outfit for it. It'll save them some money not having to make one for him.
And we're off on the rants about Thomas Jane
by Yeti
Jun 18th, 2007
06:17:20 AM
or anyone else that various comic book geeks deem inappropriate for various roles (before even a single scene is shot)
Misspelled Rorschach.
by Kevin Holsinger
Jun 18th, 2007
06:18:08 AM
Great way to sell my recommendation. Sorry.
I'm so glad Keanu is out.
by Jakes Nel
Jun 18th, 2007
06:21:15 AM
Nothing personal, but the guy can't really act (except when he's being animated or turned into a CG special effect). Also, he looks nothing like Manhattan.
BLOCKBUSTER GOES BLU-RAY!
by El Borak
Jun 18th, 2007
06:23:28 AM
hd-dvd just tossed salad. to quote jim morrison... "THE WAR IS OVER!!!!!!!!"
Yeti...
by Pawprint
Jun 18th, 2007
06:30:26 AM
I could live with Thomas Jane as the Comedian in early flashbacks... my main problem with him is that he's too young, not well-built enough, and doesn't look like the Eddie Blake we see for the majority of the film.
rosie odonell as the comedian?
by dr.bulber
Jun 18th, 2007
06:31:26 AM
brutal.
Grr.
by 11dayempire
Jun 18th, 2007
06:36:54 AM
Should've been Andy Serkis for Rorschach. Considine would've been brilliant too, though.
Tom Selleck as The Comedian!
by Zardoz
Jun 18th, 2007
06:37:37 AM
So, I guess it's gonna be a cast of kiddies, then? Any adults in the roles?
Thomas Jane for The Comedian?? - Too Young surely?
by RighteousBrother
Jun 18th, 2007
06:40:19 AM
I always saw someone like Harvey Keitel circa Bad Lieutenant for the role. Shame about Paddy Considine not getting Rorshach, as for Dr Manhatten? How about old matey, who played Silver Surfer and Abe Sapien?
Jason Patrick? I thought they wanted actors...
by Drath
Jun 18th, 2007
06:44:28 AM
Not planks of wood who have rediculous fan bases all because they got lucky and starred in a vampire movie in the 80s and banged Jamie Getz. Oh yeah, and did some shit afterwards that I don't remember.
Who's playing the giant-transdimensional-alien-squ id?
by solartaco3
Jun 18th, 2007
06:54:47 AM
Rosie?
cast Dolph Lundgren
by kafka07
Jun 18th, 2007
06:55:28 AM
or I will break you
Burt Reynolds should play the Comedian
by Spandau Belly
Jun 18th, 2007
06:57:45 AM
He's the right age and he's got that same kind of charm.
Jason Patric
by kafka07
Jun 18th, 2007
06:58:13 AM
A good choice. He's not the snob Keanu has become, and he's twice as talented as Neo too. As for who he is...um Lost Boys anyone?? I could name a dozen other movies but just wiki his name.
Argh
by Woofski
Jun 18th, 2007
07:12:53 AM
Rorshach - a total unknown (which should be completely obvious to anyone who's read the novel) Dr Manhattan - entirely CGI, with Lawrence Fishburne's voice Ozmandias - Aaron Eckhart (though Thomas Jane could pull that role off) Night Owl - John Cusack Comedian - Mel Gibson (yeah, you heard me) See? It's easy.
I started breathing easier
by Mockingbuddha
Jun 18th, 2007
07:16:24 AM
as soon as I heard Keanu was out. Am I the only one that thinks he looks about as tough as a puppy? Even in the Matrix when the computers did all the work, I just couldn't believe it for a second. This is one of the truly great comic properties, and I hope Zack does it justice, and moving on without K is a great start.
The Comedian
by GrandpaUlrira
Jun 18th, 2007
07:18:00 AM
Mel Gibson would be kind of inspired, but there's no way. The Tom Selleck one was good too, if only he was a better actor.
dolph would be amazing and a visionary casting
by pipergates
Jun 18th, 2007
07:20:03 AM
znyder keeps impressing! no keanu hurray!
POINTLESS.....
by Stronty_Dawg
Jun 18th, 2007
07:20:36 AM
It's going to be shit - 300 wasn't THAT great in reality (good tho). Heroes has pretty much done the job of scuppering the whole climax of the Watchmen comics - not specifically, my American cousins, but in tone. Besides, Alan Moore has gone on record countless times that he's not interested in the film versions of his books. In fact, all of the films made from his source have ALWAYS BEEN SHIT (and nothing like the books). From Hell - shit. LOEG - shit. Waste of time getting excited everybody.
No Keanu? ALWAYS good news!
by Nosferatu Jones
Jun 18th, 2007
07:23:33 AM
Hands down the absolute worst actor ever to command a $20 mil.+ paycheck. How this joker has been in the business this long always astounds me. Although, oddly enough, he was halfway decent in SPEED. Don't get me started on these supposedly "cool" MATRIX flicks.
Ian McShane is the Comedian
by Hoots Mon
Jun 18th, 2007
07:27:12 AM
Absolutely has to be. Accept no substitutes. "Lissen, you little COCKSUCKERS, you better get back in ya rat-holes! I got riot gas, I got rubber bullets..."
Danny Bonaduce as Rorschach
by filegumbo
Jun 18th, 2007
07:28:08 AM
Come, on! Bonaduce looks just like Rorshach under that mask. Think about it.
TOO SOON!!
by Pageiv
Jun 18th, 2007
07:29:14 AM
Who's playing the pirate? Depp?
Comedian
by Dominic-Vobiscum
Jun 18th, 2007
07:30:24 AM
I need to re-read Watchmen. Been a good decade or so since I flipped through it. But I remember thinking that Stacy Keach would've been a good choice for The Comedian. Maybe not now, but I think in his prime he would've been perfect for the role.
ok, never read it..just ordered on Amazon....
by just pillow talk
Jun 18th, 2007
07:33:36 AM
solartaco3 - Kathy Bates is in.
It's CONSIDINE, you fucking ignoramus.
by King_Knut
Jun 18th, 2007
07:35:42 AM
And I'd pay money to see Lundgren play the spoons.
McShane?
by ikkyu
Jun 18th, 2007
07:36:53 AM
i dunno. i mean, his *character* in Deadwood ould lead one naturally to make the association, but so far (and ok, i only ust started watching it - i'm 4 eps into season 1) he hasn't really sold the total badass act to me. i keep wondering exactly why folk can't meet his eye... maybe he'll grow on me?
It seems to me
by Franklin T Marmoset
Jun 18th, 2007
07:38:55 AM
Technology is surely at the point where directors can simply hire Kurt Russell to play all of the parts in all of the films. I imagine a bright, shiny future where all you need to make a feature film is Kurt Russell and a roll of green cloth and a small army of computer types.

Until then, this Jason Patric is okay. I have liked him in Narc and Rush and Your Friends & Neighbours and After Dark, My Sweet and, obviously, The Lost Boys. He's no Kurt Russell, but then not everybody can be Kurt Russell. Only Kurt Russell can.

oh yeah...
by ikkyu
Jun 18th, 2007
07:39:21 AM
and the next time i read "i could care less" when somebody is trying to say that they *couldn't* care less, i'm going to turn the internet off and you can all go and play outside.
Isn't it possible he's talking about John Travolta?
by beastie
Jun 18th, 2007
07:43:04 AM
Oh and I want Mark Hammill for Rorsasch!
Kea-Kea-Keanu Keanu Keanu
by Franklin T Marmoset
Jun 18th, 2007
07:46:40 AM
That's to the tune of Pia-Pia-Piano, obviously.

Anyway, I like this Keanu Reeves. I think that's why he's had such a successful career - because people like him. He seems like a nice guy and you could have a beer with him and not come away thinking 'Jesus, what a Hollywood asshole'. He's not a good actor usually, but that likability is half the battle in creating characters for films, I reckon. Also, he was either Bill or Ted, I don't remember which. Maybe Ted. He was funny in those films.

That's a mighty big hint, Mori
by wash
Jun 18th, 2007
07:50:30 AM
I've always thought that Dolph Lundgren would be perfect for the role of The Comedian!
Damn, Wonka...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
07:51:06 AM
...I am gay and although Justin Theroux is sorta cute in an off-kilter way... I would hardly call him "sexiest piece of flesh ever created"... you straight guys are weird. Maybe you were blinded by the light coming out of Zooey Deschanel's uterus (never look up into one of those without wearing protection)... by the way Will, I subscribed to your YouTube Channel...
casting PREDICTION
by captainCAPSLOCK
Jun 18th, 2007
07:51:34 AM
there will be 'dreamcast' choices FOREVER. it would be awesome if they gave us a fake cast to stave off comic/movie geeks and then hit us with totally different people when the movie started production.
who will play the pirates?
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
07:56:26 AM
Johnny Depp for the Captain of the Black Freighter!
Who cares who plays Dr. Manhattan?
by Nice Marmot
Jun 18th, 2007
07:58:38 AM
The part won't take any acting chops. They could just get a cut model and shave his head. And I think its funny that they went with the guy from Speed 2 when they couldn't get the guy from Speed. And maybe it's Roy Scheider for the comedian!
Jackie Earl Haley
by Stuntcock Mike
Jun 18th, 2007
07:58:42 AM
Perfect casting.
Keanu passes!
by stones_throw
Jun 18th, 2007
07:59:55 AM
Praise the gods!
It's Tom Jane...
by Sledge Hammer
Jun 18th, 2007
07:59:59 AM
...you guys seriously thought he meant Dolph? Seriously? Just throwing away all the many other reasons why it wouldn't be Dolph, he's way too aryan looking to play the american ra-ra propoganda hero The Comedian.
"Look, this isn't a comic book"
by Dataset
Jun 18th, 2007
08:00:13 AM
"These guys are brutal killers": Jason Patric's prophetic line from The Lost Boys... Now if only they would cast the Frog Brothers...
"We don't have much time...
by Woofski
Jun 18th, 2007
08:02:14 AM
... for jokes." It's just occurred to me that Keifer Sutherland would make a pretty good Comedian.
JEFF GOLDBLUM for DR. MANHATTEN
by talkbackgeek
Jun 18th, 2007
08:03:20 AM
Get the Fly himself, he's the perfect choice. Snyder you can thank me later. nuff said.
J.K. SIMMONS IS THE COMEDIAN!
by Negator76
Jun 18th, 2007
08:03:25 AM
And not just because he had a moustache in 'Spider-Man' (Burt Reynolds? Dennis Farina? Are you fucking people serious?). Simmons has the humor, physical build, acting chops, and is AGE APPROPRIATE for the role-- Why the hell are they casting so young? It's not like this is a franchise property. Look at his performance as Schillinger in 'OZ'... Simmons would be absolutely perfect. But I'd settle for Ron Perlman. That said, thank the baby Jesus that Keanu's off the table.
Jackie Earle Haley? Did everyone just take a shit?
by Darksider
Jun 18th, 2007
08:06:24 AM
Dolph Lundgren? Jason Patric? PADDY!? Considine? Tom Jane? Billy Crudup? What the hell is wrong with people? Do people NOT want to see this movie? Zack, do NOT listen to fucking geeks with hard ons for has been/never was actors! This is probably the best chance for a comic film to get any real acclaim or recongition, and we want to give the lead to the guy from THE BAD NEWS BEARS!? OF the 70's!? The material doesn't get any better people. Don't let your geekness fuck this up. It's taken so long to get this far. If our best offering is geeked all over and turned to shit, you can forget about any future project getting taken seriously at all. This was moving along so well, now the train has derailed.
Jason Patric sucks
by Rupee88
Jun 18th, 2007
08:06:27 AM
The guy just has no charimsa, but maybe he'll be OK painted green.. Keanu would have been better, but I'd rather them not waste too much budget on him.
LANCE REDDICK AS DR. MANHATTAN
by wolverines claw
Jun 18th, 2007
08:09:32 AM
May seem an odd choice but I seriously pictured him as Dr. Manhatten when I first saw him in The Wire playing Cedric Daniels - granted I hadn't read Watchmen in a while
Oh, and if you don't think Patric can act...
by Sledge Hammer
Jun 18th, 2007
08:16:16 AM
You should pull your ass away from The Lost Boys for a little while and go check out his roles in Rush, After Dark My Sweet, Narc, The Beast Of War, Geronimo and Sleepers. Lost Boys was just another pretty-boy teen acting role, but the rest of those film showed some damn fine acting on his part. Yeah, he was also in the all time turkey that was Speed 2, but so was Willem Dafoe, and is anyone here gonna tell me he's not a great actor? Sometimes good actors do bad films, it's just the way of things. Point is, if given the chance Patric got game, so if cast here I think he can do the material justice.
Reading news of this project coming together...
by rbatty024
Jun 18th, 2007
08:17:55 AM
is like watching two trains converge onto a single track. This thing is going to be a disaster and at this point the only thing you can do is watch the carnage.
Lance Reddick, wow...
by Sledge Hammer
Jun 18th, 2007
08:20:23 AM
Now there's a great "out of the box" suggestion for Manhattan. I commend you sir.
Adam West as Hollis Mason!
by Fuck The Napkin
Jun 18th, 2007
08:20:32 AM
I'm going to write that in every Watchmen talkback until the end of time.
Dolph hasn't aged well...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
08:20:49 AM
... otherwise he'd have been a good choice for Ozymandius. Other than the obvious (Brad Pitt) is there a man in his forties who could play the perfect specimen? Dolh might actually work as the older Capt. Metropolis... if they even show that character in the film.
Are you guys sure about Zack Snyder though?
by We
Jun 18th, 2007
08:22:17 AM
Because 300 was a pretty dumb movie.
Keanu Reeves has the greatest agent in Hollywood
by Spandau Belly
Jun 18th, 2007
08:22:38 AM
This guy has absolutely no range yet continues to find great parts in great movies and fit them fine. Hats off! Sometimes you don't want a great actor, you want a one note carboard cut out of a fit handsome man, and Keanu is just that.
Make or break time for Snyder
by Spandau Belly
Jun 18th, 2007
08:25:04 AM
We know he can make a movie that feels like an awesome Nintendo game. Watchmen will show whether he can really make a smart, emotional slow paced movie that is driven by character and not action.

I really haven't made up my mind about Snyder's potential, but I will once I see Watchmen. This film has the potential to be either a live action equivilent of Akira, or a DTV Mystery Men sequel. We'll see.
Is anyone else worried about the director?
by Jakes Nel
Jun 18th, 2007
08:25:08 AM
I think Zack Snyder is really good at what he does, and I really enjoyed 300 as a fun, kinetic, over-the-top action epic. But Watchmen is a whole different ball game. That said, I'm just glad Gilliam isn't doing it.
Gerard Butler should play the pirate...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
08:32:24 AM
... rather than Rorschach as often rumoured... this would fit in with Butler's comment that he "may not be in the film" and Snyder's comment that having the Black Freighter in the film was a fight "he hadn't lost yet", but would be in the DVD if the studio wan't a shorter run time.
Sorry, but I don't give a hairy rat's ass
by redfist
Jun 18th, 2007
08:33:01 AM
Except for the fact that Zack is the director.
Justin Theroux...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
08:36:41 AM
... actually after thinking about his role in Mulholland Dr., Justin might make an interesting Dan Dreiberg... (then Zooey Deschanel could play Laurie and blind BadMrWonka with her uterus light)
McShane for Comedian...
by kiddae
Jun 18th, 2007
08:38:01 AM
...would be fucking genius. Bravo, godzthor1.
For all you doubting Jackie Earl Haley
by Shigeru
Jun 18th, 2007
08:38:57 AM
Go watch Little Children, and then STFU. Perfect casting.
Nite Owl. John Cusack. John Cusack. Nite Owl.
by Redbox
Jun 18th, 2007
08:42:31 AM
There are some no brainers in life.. If you had to go American with John Constantine, it should have been Dennis Leary not Mr. Reeves. Nite Owl/ Dan Dreiberg is a middle aged underdog. This role is made for Cusack. It's payment for the fact that he never got to play Peter Parker, like Stan Lee wanted if they had made Spider-man in the late 80's. (thank god they didn't) It's not too late Zack... I'm not alone... http://tinyurl.com/3a4ty3 http://tinyurl.com/2thbmy
McShane and Jackie Earl Haley would be inspired ...
by cowboyone
Jun 18th, 2007
08:47:08 AM
... but Keanu IS Dr. Manhattan period. I don't see tiny little Jason Patrick in that role at all. But Wincott probably would be a good 2nd choice for Rorshach. I like Jane alright, but he's way too young for the comedian. I'd rather see Selleck, I think Snyder could get a good performance out of him.
Thanks Sledge Hammer
by wolverines claw
Jun 18th, 2007
08:48:40 AM
I Just thought Reddick had the physical presence and the he gives the impression that there's something going on behind those eyes. As for the director; I liked it for the strong visuals but Watchmen is a far more complex story. My preference would have been Greengrass.
"worst actor ever to get 20 million" Um, Chris Tucker?
by JackRabbitSlim
Jun 18th, 2007
08:50:31 AM
Course if you're playing by inflation rules ya gotta include Christopher Jones, that truly atrocious actor who played the Brit officer in "Ryan's Daughter" - even Keanu Reeves has never sinlgehandedly derailed the career of a legendary director the way Christopher Jones trashed David Lean's.
Billy Zane IS Dr Manhattan...
by Pawprint
Jun 18th, 2007
08:51:29 AM
The more wooden and emotionless an actor, the better for Manhattan.
Keanu can't act...
by lost.rules
Jun 18th, 2007
09:01:21 AM
but that's part of his charm. Whoa!
Let's not and say we did!
by BannedOnTheRun
Jun 18th, 2007
09:01:21 AM
Let's do some crimes.
Oh, and I haven't read Watchmen yet, but the guy
by lost.rules
Jun 18th, 2007
09:03:59 AM
from Little Children is scary as hell. You start to like, and feel sorry for the guy, then next thing you know he's sitting next to you masturbating and saying, "I'll kill you if you tell."
Gary Oldman
by CBWolf
Jun 18th, 2007
09:04:17 AM
He is way too skinny and they'd have to work on that some how, but I think Gary Oldman would be perfect for the Comedian in terms of acting ability. Also, what heathen god do I need to sacrifice a goat to in thanks that Keanu Reeves will not be mucking up this movie?
Watchmen can´t be a movie
by CuervoJones
Jun 18th, 2007
09:05:07 AM
Miniseries, maybe. Too dense and complex.
Sean Penn...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
09:11:08 AM
... has the correct, erm, "detachment" to play Dr. Manhattan, and he is the right age. Actually now that I think about it... the correct age cohort for the characters in this movie... is the Brat Pack. hmmmm Anthony Michael Hall as Rorschach? Rob Lowe as Ozymandius? Judd Nelson as the Comedian? Emilio Estevez as Nite Owl? Demi Moore as Silk Spectre? This could actually work...!
Check out the BAT-POD!!!
by knightrider
Jun 18th, 2007
09:13:47 AM
http://www.latimes.com/enterta inment/news/la-batpod2-jjp0axn c,1,7400211.photo?coll=la-head lines-entnews&ctrack=2&cset=tr ue
Cusack is too YOUNG
by TopHat
Jun 18th, 2007
09:14:37 AM
Dennis Quaid is PERFECT for Night Owl 2; He can play lovable underdog AND fearless leader, and the age is perfect, we should be thinking about this like who were famous TEEN stars in the early eighties, because that's the kind of timeline in the novel. Uma Thurman was the perfect age in Dangerous Liaisons to be the age Laurie was when she was crime-fighting. Quaid would have been Night Owl's age when he was crime-fighting during the release of Dangerous Liaisons. Ozymandias would naturally look younger than he is, so, Brad Pitt. Dennis Farnia is the right age, height (6-3), and has the perfect voice for The Comedian. And, I defy any of you to name a better Night Owl 1 than Martin Landau (aside from maybe, Charlton Heston). And Jackie Earle Haley is fucking brilliant casting. They should be OLD, people. NOT Cusak's age or younger!!!
So Andrew McCArthy then...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
09:15:08 AM
...would play Dr. Manhattan in the Brat Pack Watchmen movie... Joel Schumacher to direct! (that last is a "joke", of course we must drag John Hughes back outta retirement to do this!!!)
Check out the BAT-POD! (Take 2)
by knightrider
Jun 18th, 2007
09:16:42 AM
Oops! Apologies: http://tinyurl.com/2ly6h3
Punishing
by ra2bk
Jun 18th, 2007
09:22:53 AM
"I just want my kids back!"
Snyder NEEDS to lose the Black Freighter
by Lazarus Long
Jun 18th, 2007
09:24:32 AM
That "subplot" has NO place in the film. None. For the printed page, it works great as a little commentary on the main story. But it would be total distraction that would take everyone who hasn't read the source material right out of the movie. When you are trying to adapt anything longer than a novella to the screen, you have to lose some fat. And this is it. Because if you keep the Freighter in, you ae going to wind up losing something else, like Manhattan on Mars or something else much more integral. As for casting, I can't believe anyone is suggesting anything OTHER than McShane for Comedian. When I first read that suggestion back when Greengrass was doing the film I thought it was absolutely inspired, and no other choice has come close, Jackie Earle Haley did great work in Little Children but he may be a bit too wiry/diminutive for Rorschach, who is a total fucking menace. Then again, he's wearing a trenchcoat for most of the film so it might not be a huge issue.
Stuntman Mike for Comedian...
by Billyeveryteen
Jun 18th, 2007
09:26:41 AM
Perfect.
I like Dolph L...
by Darth Thoth
Jun 18th, 2007
09:29:48 AM
That would be on point.
Yeah! No Keanu!!
by isispop
Jun 18th, 2007
09:30:04 AM
I'm so glad he's not gonna be in this now! Finally suits make a good move. This is truly one where the source material will carry it anyway, and blowin tons of cash on "big names" will just take away from the parts that need to really work. I hear I look like the guy all the time...but that doesn't mean I think he can act. In any thing he's ever been in he's always had the surferspeak to me. I love the Watchmen comic & don't see him in it @ all. I have to admit I don't know anything about this Jack Earl Haley guy, but I have tons of faith in Snyder. Kind of like the idea of Dolph Lungren as Doc Manhattan, but don't think that'll ever happen. It is a role he might be able to pull off though. Has anyone brought up Billy Zane for that?
FUCK Jason Patric
by jimmy_009
Jun 18th, 2007
09:33:38 AM
The only thing he was ever good in was Lost Boys. If you want Doc Manhattan to come off as a total douche, then yeah, cast Jason Patric. Terrible choice.
Please don't make this movie Zack Snyder
by ScamsAndFlams
Jun 18th, 2007
09:35:30 AM
300 was awful and the opposite of everything Watchmen is. THE EXACT OPPOSITE. I hope this dies in production.
tom jayne casting choice = Clusterf@ck or Genius?
by sad lieutenant
Jun 18th, 2007
09:38:29 AM
I remember choking and laughing over bong-loads and ramen at that Punisher movie... But I don't know much else about this Tom Jayne guy. Initially I felt pangs of terror. Then I saw that he produced that batshit-crazy movie "The Tripper" from the deranged underpants of David Arquette. Then I found THIS VERY RECENT PHOTO: http://tinyurl.com/29rwtf Now, not only do I want to see this dude thrown off of a skyscraper and shoot a pregnant Vietnamese woman in the stomach (calm down: it's in the comics, people) -- I want to have a beer with this dude. I gotta trust that Snyder is getting pretty inspired with this stuff. Trust his underpants. But that dude from LOST BOYZ!?!?! C'MON!!!!!!!!
IAN MCSHANE for THE COMEDIAN!
by JustinSane
Jun 18th, 2007
09:38:30 AM
Barring that, CLANCY BROWN!
WHATS WATCHMEN
by supercowbell 4 cant stop the cowbell
Jun 18th, 2007
09:40:46 AM
is that like a bank or something?
Clancy Brown would be better as Hooded Justice...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
09:44:47 AM
... cuz you would need the right voice for that character... another choice would be Vin Diesel... although with the current rumours going around it might be a little too close to home for him...
Rorschach is wiry/diminutive
by CBWolf
Jun 18th, 2007
09:46:32 AM
@ Lazarus Long: Read Watchmen again. Rorschach is a little guy, in fact wiry and diminutive are two of the best words you could use to describe his physical appearance, those and ugly. That is actually an important element to the story.
Why do we even need a Watchmen movie?
by ScamsAndFlams
Jun 18th, 2007
09:48:10 AM
seriously can anyone answer that? can't hollywood leave legitimate classics alone and continue "adapting" lighter fare? THEY CAN'T EVEN DO THE FANTASTIC FOUR JUSTICE, WHY WOULD THEY NAIL WATCHMEN?
Also, How about for Comedian...
by isispop
Jun 18th, 2007
09:48:34 AM
Like the previously mentioned ideas of Ian McShane & Mel Gibson for the Comedian. Has anyone mentioned Mickey Rourke as well?
Also, How about for Comedian...
by isispop
Jun 18th, 2007
09:48:55 AM
Like the previously mentioned ideas of Ian McShane & Mel Gibson for the Comedian. Has anyone mentioned Mickey Rourke as well?
I'm gunna go w/...
by Speedstream
Jun 18th, 2007
09:51:51 AM
Nathan Fillion. He is to funny...put him in some R-rated Watchman goodness...and he'd sell the Comedian fantastically. Woofski...way up there...shot out Kiefer (Jack Bauer killing machine( Sutherland...and he crossed my mind too when i re-read this beasty a few weeks ago...but I think he'd almost be to much. As for Jude Law...beyond a shadow of a doubt would be Ozymandias. He's so damn smug...who else could he possibly be...
I agree on ditching the pirate plot
by Spandau Belly
Jun 18th, 2007
09:53:25 AM
It was only relevant to the theme and ideas, not to the actual plot in the book. It would just drag down a film. Same with the biographies and stuff.
Lame
by McClane_Corleone
Jun 18th, 2007
09:56:50 AM
So instead of paying for an A-lister they're going to cut corners and make an ensemble movie with no big stars in it. Yeah, that's a real good sign.
Bauer...
by Speedstream
Jun 18th, 2007
09:58:20 AM
On the other hand...Kiefer Sutherland would be a great Rorschach...he's short enough, as Rorschach is a shorter guy...he has that gritty voice...and can defiantly be bat shit crazy.
That's sarcasm
by McClane_Corleone
Jun 18th, 2007
10:00:57 AM
Say Watchmen does come out, and there are no recognizable names in it and it therefore makes less money than it would if say a name like Keanu Reeves were attached to it. Not to mention it has to be rated R. This movie can be a complete success artistically, but if it doesn't show in the Box Office numbers we'll never get a complex intelligent superhero movie again, we'll just wind up with drivel like Fantastic Four. Drivel that will pay 300 million dollars so it can make a PG rated pretty looking movie that has Jessica Alba in it so that it looks prettier, automatic box office success. An Unsuccesful Watchmen movie will be the end of good superhero movies. Mark my words.
Ray Stevenson for Dr. Manhattan.
by Hercules
Jun 18th, 2007
10:03:58 AM
Or James Purefoy
No No NO!
by Woofski
Jun 18th, 2007
10:07:16 AM
Bad Hercules, naughty. Dr Manhattan absolutely, positively HAS to be a CGI character, just as Rorschach absolutely, positively HAS to be an unknown. Any more of this and I will scrap this entire project. I MEAN IT.
Comedian/Rorshach...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
10:08:40 AM
Doug Jones for Rorshach - mostly because I'm pretty sure he can do any role. And I was completely sold on Perlman as the Comedian - but if he gets Gerard Butler (which is who I've been thinking he'd like to get) or Thomas Jane (who he hints at here)- I won't be too bothered. Jackie Earl Haley's good - if his performance in Little Children was any indication. That's actually the only movie I've seen him in though - I missed Bad News Bears.
Fillion/Rourke
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
10:13:00 AM
Mickey Rourke would be AWESOME, but I couldn't see Fillion. I'd love to see him in the film in some capacity, but I don't see him as the Comedian. And Zooey should play the Silk Spectre...because I have, like, a major crush on her. And as far as Nite Owl - Justin Theroux's an inspired choice, too - but I won't be too pissed with Patrick Wilson.
How ironic...
by The Mighty Molecule
Jun 18th, 2007
10:13:16 AM
The one time keanu's wooden acting would've come in handy... hmmm, what's kutcher doing these days..?
If Not Doug Jones for Rorshach...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
10:14:01 AM
...Doug Jones for Dr. Manhattan.
Patric doesn't have the look OR the voice for Manhattan
by riskebiz
Jun 18th, 2007
10:17:24 AM
Honestly, listen to his raspy, whiny voice. Who could listen to that and think of Dr. Manhattan? I think Ralph Fiennes would be good. Jonathan Rhys Meyers or Henry Cavill are better choices than Patric. Patric? What a weirdo choice.
Billy Zane for Doc Manhatten
by DeCypher44
Jun 18th, 2007
10:18:16 AM
You know that would kick ass!
Actually, Billy Zane is a GREAT choice for Manhattan.
by riskebiz
Jun 18th, 2007
10:18:56 AM
Good idea!
I CALLED IT! J.E.H. as Rorschach!
by TORTURE PWN
Jun 18th, 2007
10:19:17 AM
Look it up in the last WATCHMEN talkback!Now if they'd just cast Stacy Fucking Keach as the Comedian. Come on,he's SUPPOSED to be old!
Doug Jones has red hair, even! RORSHACH!!
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
10:21:13 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I mage:Doug_Jones_2007.jpg Yeah, awesome. And Torture PWN - Rourke would work better than Keach, without a doubt. Rourke's grizzled and a total hardass, he'd be perfect.
The only guy that can Dan Drieberg is
by Bohemian3740
Jun 18th, 2007
10:21:42 AM
Philip Seymore Hoffman
Sorry, Pawprint
by DeCypher44
Jun 18th, 2007
10:22:37 AM
I dis'nt see you had already posted Billy Zane for the Doc. I guess two great minds think alike!
Michael Biehn for the Comedian!
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
10:27:37 AM
Am I right? Huh huh? Who's wid me?
Roarke looks too much like Joan Rivers
by TORTURE PWN
Jun 18th, 2007
10:29:40 AM
He doesn't look "grizzled" he looks like a plastic surgery practice dummy.Keach IS The Comedian.
M.C.Gainey (Tom Friendly fom LOST)= Comedian?
by TORTURE PWN
Jun 18th, 2007
10:32:43 AM
He'd be a good choice too.
David Hasslehoff as The Comedian
by Mike_Honcho
Jun 18th, 2007
10:33:13 AM
He already has comic book cred for playing Nick Fury in the epic Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Not to mention, they are looking for quality actors, not movie stars.
Actually Fillion would be an OK Nite Owl
by TORTURE PWN
Jun 18th, 2007
10:35:45 AM
if he packed on a few lbs.
No, NO, NO!!! Billy Zane is Lex LUTHOR!!!!
by TheGhostWhoLurks
Jun 18th, 2007
10:43:04 AM
Don't muck up my dreams of a GOOD Superman film, you fools!

And Dennis Farina is PERFECT for The Comedian. They'd have to do quite a bit of compuerized "de-aging" to get him as the earlier versions, though. Tom Jane, despite his "comic-book credentials", quite frankly, is weak as lamb pee. He's pretty much sucked in everything I've seen him in. Leave him free to do Sci-Fi Channel Original Movies, as he was obviously born to do.

David "The Hoff" = Quality Actor?
by TheGhostWhoLurks
Jun 18th, 2007
10:46:02 AM
That was sarcasm, right???

You had me scared there, for a minute...

This sounds like a Sci-Fi Channel cast
by Mgmax
Jun 18th, 2007
10:47:53 AM
I mean, really, are people getting excited about Patrick Wilson starring in a movie? He's a good actor but c'mon, if more than 8 people in America know the difference between him and Luke Wilson I'd be amazed. What they're obviously doing here is casting it like the Fantastic Four, which proved you can stick nobodies in one of these things if it's an ensemble piece.
HUGH LAURIE AS RORSCHACH!!!!!!!!!
by MagicPhone
Jun 18th, 2007
10:49:05 AM
And Mel Gibson as The Comedian.
Maybe make it two movies?
by Lour Reed luvs Frank Zappa
Jun 18th, 2007
10:57:04 AM
Think a script treatment could somehow divide the story into two somewhat independent films? Like, change around some of the narrative structure, not seriously, but enough to create two arcs.
300 needed actors
by Jubba
Jun 18th, 2007
10:58:30 AM
the acting in 300 was horrible...they could have used a couple of real movie stars to pull off the story.
I'm with godzthor1
by Noisybast
Jun 18th, 2007
10:59:21 AM
Another vote for Ian McShane right here.
Big 'n' Blue
by Dr Dischord
Jun 18th, 2007
11:00:30 AM
Chiwetel Ejiofor would make a great Doctor Manhattan. Also, assume that he'll be partly CGI, he has to be, but they still need an actor to portray him.
only one man 4 the Comedian
by brassai2003
Jun 18th, 2007
11:15:32 AM
Tom Berenger. Barnes=Comedian. "Think you know sumthin' about dyin'"
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?i mg=5471128
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
11:19:45 AM
here r my picks, any thoughts? awesome that JEH was cast, also Patrick Wilson; now we only need to get Mary Louise Parker in there.
James Purefoy as Dr. Manhattan
by riskebiz
Jun 18th, 2007
11:19:52 AM
Now ... that is a great idea!!!! Actually, he's the best idea I've heard! He actually has the voice and the physique!! Zack Snyder ... pick James Purefoy!!! _______Also someone mentioned Adam West as Hollis Mason ... I think that's inspired! I would love Adam West to get that part.
Michael Biehn for the Comedian!
by riskebiz
Jun 18th, 2007
11:20:49 AM
Another great choice, whoever made that.
although James Purefoy would be badass 2
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
11:22:46 AM
I know that Paul Newman is out of the acting biz, and Jude Law is a name, they're just fanboy picks
Joel Grey as Mordoch
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
11:23:13 AM
nuff said!!
Said it for years: Bruce Campbell for the Comedian
by Stormwatcher
Jun 18th, 2007
11:25:21 AM
NaTCH
Aaron Eckhart for Two-face!
by Jakes Nel
Jun 18th, 2007
11:31:01 AM
Man, I'm just so glad they didn't get Ryan Phillipe.
Chiwetel!
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
11:31:31 AM
Whoever said Chiwetel for Dr. Manhattan - PROPS. I never would have thought of him, but he'd be perfect! And according to Rotten Tomatoes, Wilson's pretty much cast as Nite Owl already, so any talk of Quaid, Cusack or Fillion is, more or less, officially a what-if scenario. I personally think Sam Rockwell would be the absolut bitchin-est Nite Owl, but I think he should be in every movie.
Like many others..
by Ned Pepper
Jun 18th, 2007
11:34:36 AM
...I can breathe again knowing Keanu is off this project. I was afraid they might complete the cast with Jack Black, Sarah Silverman, Michael Richards and Carrot Top. And thank you, TB'ers, for there only being ONE mention (so far) of the "HBO miniseries" concept. Every time I read someone crying that "it should be 12 episodes," I want to to gouge my eyes out with a cole chisel.
Too hairy!
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
11:35:54 AM
Jason Patric, that is. For Dr. Manhatten. How will they depilate him?
Clive Owen for The Comedian?
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
11:38:03 AM
Maybe? Anyone? Mustache and gray hair for Mr. Owen?
Stormwatcher, you shall have my bow...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
11:38:44 AM
Bruce Campbell! YES! Okay, okay, my offial stance as of now: Fuck Mickey Rourke, Stacy Keach, Tom Jane and Ron Perlman. There is only ONE Comedian - and he wants you to shop smart. Shop S-Mart.
Rowan Atkinson for Rorshach!
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
11:39:01 AM
Seriously. No? Too soon?
Robert Patrick
by Quin the Eskimo
Jun 18th, 2007
11:40:30 AM
is The Comedian
Rowan Atkinson...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
11:41:39 AM
Why too soon? Did he die?
Aww.
by Kragmose
Jun 18th, 2007
11:41:52 AM
Damnzor
Aintitcool cracks me up....
by Hail
Jun 18th, 2007
11:42:21 AM
First, Moriarty's line about "going to print" near the top was pretty funny. This is a niche website, not exactly the new york time (or even a local newspaper for that matter). Also, at the end where he says, "I’m not at liberty to divulge his identity yet. Let’s just say it’s a “punishing” choice, and the actor brings a lot of comic book credibility to the role." 'Punishing?' Seriously...you might as well have given his name away. You nerds crack me up.
Ivan Drago
by tonamania
Jun 18th, 2007
11:42:28 AM
the Dolph reactions are gold. Perlman would have been the best for Comedian, period. Jane's a good guy, hell of a better career move vs. Punisher 2 if it's true. Jason Patric? Almost as bad as Keanu, they're like cousins or something (the 'Speed' boys!) Zack better be careful on the casting of Manhattan and Ozymandias (a bland, logical buff guy and a full of crap buff guy).
Julian McMahon for Ozymandias
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
11:44:39 AM
He's from Oz-tralia, get it? Let's give him another shot as a megalomaniac. He's a good actor and I'm sure he can pull it off. I mean, Jude hasn't signed on the line yet, has he? BTW, Joaquin Phoenix for The Comedian. He looks older than he is.
I'd prefer Jane to Lundgren for the Comedian...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
11:46:30 AM
Seriously, the novelty of Ivan Drago in the Watchmen movie would wear off...FAST...
MetaFreePhorAll...
by Calico Pete
Jun 18th, 2007
11:47:31 AM
no, "too soon" because they already announced/leaked the Rorshach casting. I was doing a reverse-meta-reverse joke. A comedic inversion if you will. Comedic Inversion. Hunh. That's a good name for a band that is!
I Don't Know.
by Mr. Nice Gaius
Jun 18th, 2007
11:49:23 AM
Seems like a lot of comic folks have quite a bit invested in "The Watchmen". A lot has been made of it supposedly being the "holy grail" of comics and so forth. Considering what I've seen from Snyder's previous efforts, I have to say that I find this project rather dubious. I'm sure it will look great...it may even have some capable actors onboard. But there is something missing from his directorial approach that makes it hard for me to be interested in this one. I hope he doesn't ruin it for you kids.
"punishing" = Travolta
by Loosejerk
Jun 18th, 2007
11:50:54 AM
DUHRRRRRRRR.
If I Remember Snyder's Interview
by Aquatarkusman
Jun 18th, 2007
11:51:29 AM
The pirate story has to be cut out altogether. The really old stuff not pertaining to the main characters can be cut. The 40s-70s can be handled in flashback. The rest can be efficiently filmed in about 2 hours, I imagine. Of course, it will be nowhere near as deep and nuanced as anybody who's remotely a fan of the graphic novel would want, but them's the breaks.
Xerxes for Dr. M
by Dignan666
Jun 18th, 2007
11:52:39 AM
Why not just get the guy that played Xerxes? He did well before in pretty much the same role.
THIS YEARS LITTLE MISS 300!
by BohemianMac
Jun 18th, 2007
11:53:20 AM
Well, lets hope not. We only need one highly glossed up, shitfest in this world of ours.
Tim Story should direct this..
by budbundy1978
Jun 18th, 2007
11:53:31 AM
Just so we can hear Rorschac say "My bad." to the comedian..
Eli Roth's CELL adaptation DELAYED! (God, thank you)
by frg10
Jun 18th, 2007
11:54:05 AM
You have to go to DARKHORIZONS to read the news cause I bet we won't see it here cause it demands Roth's cock to put pulled out from one persons rectum.
wait wait wait
by Loosejerk
Jun 18th, 2007
11:55:09 AM
It's Patton Oswalt.....if he was actually in "The Punisher"...was he up for Micro at one time?
Leonidas
by tonamania
Jun 18th, 2007
11:57:37 AM
wasn't Butler supposed to get a role? He'd make a good comedian (if he can lose the accent). 20 years ago, Fred Ward would have been great in the part (for anyone of you Remo Williams' fans that are still ticked we got that crappy tv series and not a Remo part 2).
Eli Roth's Cell adaption...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
11:58:28 AM
...um, so would you rather him work on another Hostel? At least Cell is an interesting premise from an established horror author (to say the least). I was looking forward to it, in spite of the Hostel films. Or is this just hating on Eli Roth because he...did he, like, murder a slew of kittens or something...? It's just hating for hate's sake?
Matthew Fox for Dr. Manhattan!
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:01:05 PM
D'you know what's interesting about Matthew Fox? Nothing. Would you tell him he's an asshole for me? Haha - so yeah, he'd be good, unless he's too busy playing Racer X...btw, who gives two flying fucks about a Speed Racer movie?
@MetaFreePhorAll
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
12:06:55 PM
I give at least 3 flying fucks about a Speed Racer film
@MetaFreePhorAll
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
12:06:59 PM
I give at least 3 flying fucks about a Speed Racer film
You fruitcakes are more interested in your boy toy idol
by ScamsAndFlams
Jun 18th, 2007
12:08:24 PM
casting than you are in the fact that a great story WILL be ruined by hollywood morons.

Oh my GOD, you guys, Matthew Fox is sooooo much dreamier than Jason Patric AMIRITE?

Alan Moore fucking despises you all.
Muppets take Dr Manhattan!
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
12:09:08 PM
sorry, that sounded better in my head.
The four-toed statue from Lost for Ozymandius!
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
12:10:00 PM
think about it.
Axl Rose as Rorschach!
by Spandau Belly
Jun 18th, 2007
12:10:16 PM
He's crazy, violent, middle-aged, red-haired, short, wirey. Bring it on!
@ianrewel
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:10:35 PM
Apologies, hope los hermanos Wachowskis deliver the goods.
Sigmund Freud for Rorschach!
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
12:10:56 PM
this free association casting game is really fun.
frg10...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
12:11:52 PM
... have you *seen* Roth's cock?

http://nymag.com/daily/enterta inment/2007/06/eli_roth_has_hi s_dirk_diggler.html#more

fill in all the gaps... (I'm sure it does!)

How the Hell could you pull that *thing* out of anywhere? It goes wherever it damn well pleases!

...yes, I know, it's only a prosthetic... Roth's own real cock would surely be circumcised...

Laurence OIivier's CGI Ghost for The Comedian!
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
12:12:23 PM
hmmm, meta.
Spandau Belly...
by PROF IKAMONO
Jun 18th, 2007
12:15:05 PM
...last time I checked 'ol Axl wasn't so wirey anymore...
Russell Crowe both is and solves the Nite Owl!
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
12:15:18 PM
p.s. isn't Nite Owl kinda redundant? Anyone ever heard of a day owl?
The Heaven's Gate of Superhero Films...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:16:50 PM
There, I said it. That is what Watchmen will be labeled if Snyder doesn't pull this off. That, and he'll probably receive threatening phone calls and bricks through the windows of his house from deranged fanboys. I really hope it'll be good.
story line
by tonamania
Jun 18th, 2007
12:17:27 PM
not sure how well it's going to translate today. cold war era - man-made alien octupus thingies - naked atomic guy - nearly naked megalomaniac(?). Big fan of 'V' though, the novel and the movie.
casting
by townshend
Jun 18th, 2007
12:24:42 PM
Whoever said Jeff Goldblum for Dr. Manhattan is a fucking genie. JK Simmons for Comedian was pretty great too.
@tonamania
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:25:04 PM
I've read the Sam Hamm and David Hayter drafts - and the Hayter one updated it with a truly horrendous, "All You Need Is Love," smartest-man-in-the-world-kill ed-by-owl-a-rang-deus-ex-machi na-type ending, while Hamm added a pretty random and abrupt time-travel assassination-of-Dr.-Manhattan twist at the end. And, again, Veidt is killed. I would MUCH prefer the man-made alien octopus-thing...
Goldblum for Dr. Manhattan
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:26:16 PM
:) Now there's one I hadn't heard yet. And, to add to what I said about he Hamm/Hayter drafts - both of them were really good until the endings, I thought.
Jason Patric
by oisin5199
Jun 18th, 2007
12:26:57 PM
convinced me he could act when I saw Your Friends and Neighbors. Pretty damn creepy role. Not sure I see him as Dr. Manhattan - but it seems like it's one of the least challenging roles in the film (at least, acting wise). But maybe it's actually harder to play someone disconnected from the world and still make them sympathetic. Anyway, it'll probably be the most effects-driven character. Frankly, I think Doug Jones should play Dr. Manhattan. His Silver Surfer was pretty Radd. I crack myself up.
@oisin5199
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:33:41 PM
I personally think Jones would make for a good Rorshach. Check it - a red-haired, good actor, whose face is relatively unknown to the general public. I'm pretty sure he'll find SOME role in this movie - and I personally think he'd make a brilliant Rorshach.
drafts
by tonamania
Jun 18th, 2007
12:34:00 PM
didn't know about the drafts. actually not comfortable with the novel's ending. KINDA SPOILER. always thought manhattan shoulda' vaporized Ozy, not Rorschach (to bargain for Rorschach's silence). would have meant rorschach's "justice" and maybe manhattan could have taken Ozy's place as the ruler/orchestrator. what do I know. i just need to talkback. goldblum sounds like a great choice although it won't happen.
Shia Lebouf for every character
by Lour Reed luvs Frank Zappa
Jun 18th, 2007
12:35:44 PM
Agent smith his ass all over the place, I want to see a group of leboufs working together to fight crime
Michael Madsen was born to play the Comedian.
by Chriscarlisle
Jun 18th, 2007
12:38:45 PM
Michael Madsen FTW! He's the perfect choice for this character in regards to both age and psycho badass demeanor.
Novel's Ending *SPOILERS*
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
12:43:01 PM
What I always loved about the novel was that Ozymandias got away with it - he was the bad guy, but it turned out the bad guy was right all along. If you watch Wag the Dog - it's got a similar ending, kinda. With De Niro having Hoffman killed because he, like Rorshach, wants to tell everyone the truth (more or less - Hoffman wants the fame and glory, Rorshach just wants justice). And it worked really well. Maybe not a giant squid, and I've heard they just threw the earlier drafts out completely, but...I just don't want some random ending tacked on to give it a happy ending, yknow? It kind of has a happy ending already - any more happy and it just gets...treacly...
Surely Snyder is casting on quality?
by DannyOcean01
Jun 18th, 2007
12:44:47 PM
Why the hate and accusations he's casting unknowns as some kind of cutting costs action...People have highlighted how good Wilson and Haley were in 'Little Children'. Patric is a great actor, take a look at Narc of even Geronimo to see that. Imo he's perfect for Manhattan as he has that balance between stillness and powerful menace. If they next cast McShane as The Comedian I'd be very happy....Oh, and then ditch Law for Pitt as Ozymandias. Same as with Patric, Pitt has the gravitas to pull of the role.
no keanu is good keanu
by zom-bot.com
Jun 18th, 2007
12:46:28 PM
i mean, how many times can keanu play a god-like role? and i still stand by the fact that he is the same person in every role. jason patrick would play it far better. and he needs the work. although it may curse him further to follow keanu's lead in another movie..heh
After seeing Fantastic Four this weekend...
by TheRealSeveren
Jun 18th, 2007
12:48:31 PM
now more than ever, the world is ripe for this film...the bigger the disappointment with today's comic book movies the warmer the reception for The Watchmen...take comfort in that fellas...take comfort in that. By the way, I respect all of you.
MetaFreePhorAll
by ianrewel
Jun 18th, 2007
12:51:15 PM
esperemos que así sea
Michael Biehn & CGI Manhattan...
by Pawprint
Jun 18th, 2007
01:01:58 PM
Would actually make a fucking good Comedian I reckon; agreed.

Manhattan as all CGI. Probably the best answer actually. Despite FF2's apparent stinkyness, the Silver Surfer looks like he works REALLY well, so there's no reason why Manhattan shouldn't work as a CGI character.

Who to play him pre-accident/transformation though?

Perfect casting
by MrJJonz
Jun 18th, 2007
01:04:40 PM
really doesn't matter when you consider the director. This is a character study . . .something that has been missing in Snyders other films.

Another great book turned into a shit film methinks. Thanks Hollywood

OH JESUS NO!!!! PLEASE DON'T BE TRUE!
by Pawprint
Jun 18th, 2007
01:05:01 PM
I just 'googled' Jackie Earle Haley - WTF?! Rorschach?! Not a sniff!

He's too bald, too old and too thin!

BEEF SUPREME = THE COMEDIAN
by expert40
Jun 18th, 2007
01:08:41 PM
Why hasn't anyone picked up on this yet? Andrew Wilson, the forgotten Wilson brother would be PERFECT for The Comedian! Who didn't love his portrayal of Beef Supreme in Mike Judge's new cult classic, "Idiocracy"? I'm telling y'all... Andrew "Beef Supreme" Wilson IS The Comedian.
Jackie Earle Haley
by MrJJonz
Jun 18th, 2007
01:16:30 PM
Would be perfect casting in a biopic of F1 team boss Frank Williams - but not Rorschach
on a lighter note...
by tonamania
Jun 18th, 2007
01:19:42 PM
Kurt Russel just called. He wants the part of the comedian as long as he can get a little more air time than as stuntman mike...
Tom Berenger or Michael Biehn for The Comedian...
by Sledge Hammer
Jun 18th, 2007
01:20:08 PM
...both good calls, but let's face it, The Comedian is one of those roles that a whole bunch of people could pull off effectively. Everyone from Kurt Russell through to Ron Perlman, Bruce Campbell, Robert Patrick, Tom Jane, Clancy Brown or Gerard Butler could easily pull off the role. You just need someone who can be convincingly military, can play borderline psychopath, and has a good swagger to them. Of all the main casting choices, this is one that has a mountain of cool and worthy possibilities. Casting a character like Manhattan on the other hand, not so easy to get right...
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
by tehgreekhammer
Jun 18th, 2007
01:22:59 PM
http://www.darkhorizons.com/ne ws07/070618c.php

The disappointing box-office of "Hostel: Part II" has upset quite a few, most notably its director Eli Roth who says on his blog that it will have an knock-on effect. The most notable one will be a delay in his adaptation of Stephen King's "Cell" - "I am not directing Cell any time soon, and I most likely will take the rest of the year to write my other projects. Which means I wouldn't shoot until the spring and you wouldn't see a film directed by me in the cinemas until at least next fall." He cites the infamous leaked pirate copy of the film as one of the reasons for the damaging box-office, especially internationally. Unlike other movies leaked online and taken with video cameras, "Hostel II" was notably a near DVD-quality unfinished work print. He also adds that the R-rated horror genre is in serious jeopardy after several notable failures this year - "studios feel the public doesn't want them anymore, and so they are only putting PG-13 films into production. The only way to counter this perception is to get out there and support R-rated horror."

KEEP MAKING EXCUSES ELI!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Never One To Miss An Entertaining Pile-On
by Aquatarkusman
Jun 18th, 2007
01:30:08 PM
"I am not directing Cell any time soon, and I most likely will take the rest of the year to write my other projects." No shit... there's writing involved in those things? Who knew!
It's not that people don't want horror, Eli...
by Sledge Hammer
Jun 18th, 2007
01:30:54 PM
...It's that people are just sick of shit masquerading as horror. Hopefully with the deserved failure of Hostel 2 the suits will dump Roth and hire a decent director instead. We can only hope.
Watchmen casting 'pwnes teh suck.'
by BGDAWES
Jun 18th, 2007
01:35:05 PM
Worst. AICN Catchphrase. Ever. And we also made Stallone use it b/c he thought it made him sound 'cool'. Poor Sly.
No need to talk Eli Roth here
by MrJJonz
Jun 18th, 2007
01:36:11 PM
just wait for AICN to have it's own story saying Cell put on hold because Roth has at last been found out to be total shite . .. well I'm waiting AICN
roth sux
by brassai2003
Jun 18th, 2007
01:37:40 PM
I'm so friggin' happy that Hostel 2 tanked. Now we won't have to see Roths' smug fucking "Splat Pack" fucking face any fucking more! Eli, please DO a third Hostel or the Cell so those movies will tank and you'll go away for good. I hear Uwe Boll is looking for a Best Boy
Michael Madsen is PERFECT !!
by mr dark
Jun 18th, 2007
01:41:33 PM
That is a great suggestion for the comedian...
VIN DIESEL as DR. MANHATTAN
by mr dark
Jun 18th, 2007
01:46:51 PM
He wont even have to shave...Ha Ha
So Keanu is out and Jason Patric is in..
by skimn
Jun 18th, 2007
01:47:39 PM
...do I smell Speed 2:Cruise Control....boy it doesn't take much to get the Roth-hate brewing around here, does it? C'mon studios, give the guy some cash, and lets see what Carpenter could do with King's "Cell" .
So Keanu is out and Jason Patric is in..
by skimn
Jun 18th, 2007
01:51:07 PM
..does that make another Speed 2? Doesn't take much to bring out the Roth-hate around here does it? I'd like the studios the get the cash, get Carpenter off his ass ( stop counting cash made from remakes ), and see what he could do for "Cell".
sorry
by skimn
Jun 18th, 2007
01:51:42 PM
bout that.
But...he's a Cutter...
by WONKABAR
Jun 18th, 2007
01:55:22 PM
Seriously though, Jackie Earle Haley is a cool choice. I know Mori meant Jane, but Dolph actually would be interesting. He was the best thing about Johnny...whatever. Funny that Jason Patric would replace Keanu Reeves...didn't that already happen once? I like DeCypher44's idea of Billy Zane as Dr. Manhattan, but, I can see Patric in the role. He's got a trippy forehead and eyes that will really pop out once he has no hair. He really should have been cast as Jim Morrison back in the day btw.
Listen to your friend, Billy Zane...
by MetaFreePhorAll
Jun 18th, 2007
02:07:00 PM
Zane as Manhattan and Doug Jones as Rorshach would be perfect.
Tim Story Directing
by mr dark
Jun 18th, 2007
02:10:00 PM
I wouldn't let Tim Story direct me to the Mens Room... No really that might be dangerous...
The Comedian is Old and Ugly
by DOGSOUP
Jun 18th, 2007
02:24:45 PM
Inside and Out. Ron Pearlman. Doug Jones as Dr. Manhattan. You know what? How 'bout we just scrap this movie and read the comic forever. I'd probably have more fun casting a "Snow Crash" movie anyway. Who would be a good Hiro Protagonist? I say wait a few years and get freaky little Dakota Fanning as Y.T.
I am the guy that first mentioned Jackie Earl Haley
by stlfilmwire
Jun 18th, 2007
02:47:17 PM
Sure, an AICN guy is the guy that might have planted the seed to cast him, but keep in mind he wasn't my first choice. What I said was something to the point of that they should invite William H Macy or David Caruso to audition... and then I mentioned Jackie. So there you go... it wasn't just some fanboy demanding Jackie. He was a third pick of mine.
Six degrees of Patrick Wilson
by Blueberry
Jun 18th, 2007
02:54:25 PM
He was in "Little Children" with Jackie Earle Haley, in "The Alamo" with Jason Patrick and "The Phantom of the Opera" with Gerard Butler (who should still be the frontrunner for the Comedian role). Patrick Wilson seems to be the gravitational center of the casting for Watchmen. Does that mean that one of his female costars will be Silk Spectre? Jennifer Connelly, Anne Hathaway Minnie Driver? Anyway, I'm not too crazy about the rumored casting of Jason Patric as Doc Manhattan. Apart from being a good 5 inches too short, he seems to give his best playing tormented characters. And I think there are some good, tall and built actors in the industry. Bana? Hartnett?
Why feel the need...
by TheRealSeveren
Jun 18th, 2007
02:54:54 PM
to try and ruin every talkback by talking about Eli Roth? If you dont care for his films then dont pay them any mind. Isnt discussing The Watchmen project, probably the most important comic property of all time, just a little more interesting to talk about? I have faith, c'mon you can do it...ADD is a myth...you can stay on topic...I know you can! By the way, I respect all of you.
RealSeverin
by tehgreekhammer
Jun 18th, 2007
03:05:26 PM
Because Eli Roth was crammed down our throats for months on end on this website.

Now that he's failed miserably its amazing that there is absolutely no coverage of this.

I just like rubbing it in...

Any information on casting in the Greengrass version?
by Wonderboys
Jun 18th, 2007
03:14:42 PM
Anybody knows if there were some cast decisions made apart from Considine? And by the way... could somebody leak some of the designs that never made to the screen for that version? I'd love to see what Greengras had in store...
ATTN: tehgreekhammer
by TheRealSeveren
Jun 18th, 2007
03:18:40 PM
I understand what you're saying but if you feel like this site has sold out or posts stories that you think are a conflict of interest then dont bother with it, ya know? There are SO many entertainment sites out there. I live in Austin and I love AICN and the Alamo Drafthouse and I support them in whatever way I can...THAT's why I come here. Maybe you should remember why you like coming here and if the main reason you hang out on this site is to unload negativity, then maybe you could give us all a break and just move on, man. Regardless, I'd rather hear everyone's thoughts on The Watchmen personally...
prof
by BadMrWonka
Jun 18th, 2007
03:19:43 PM
my youtube channel is going to get very interesting in a couple weeks. I've been shooting all sorts of test footage with my new HD camera. and I have a short film shooting in a couple weeks, before I go to mexico, that should be pretty funny.

and I sold a script for $10,000, which I blatantly blew half of on some new lenses...and a couple new tattoos.

Dark Tower being filmed by J.J. Abrams?
by The Dum Guy
Jun 18th, 2007
03:24:19 PM
Did anyone else hear this? Its on a blog at:
http://darktowermovie.b logspot.com/
I'm not sure if this is for real or not.
Hmmm... shouldn't Dr. Manhattan be tall?
by CherryValance
Jun 18th, 2007
03:27:13 PM
Jason Patric seems like a nice person, but I don't see it. And I said before that Gary Stretch looks like the Comedian. It's too bad Keanu was too expensive. I thought once you had that much money it didn't matter anymore and you could take projects that "mean" something. Oh well.
Surely Dr Manhattan will be CGI'd
by MrJJonz
Jun 18th, 2007
03:37:19 PM
And just get someone great with voice overs to do the voice
i call bullshit on that Dark Tower story
by newc0253
Jun 18th, 2007
03:42:45 PM
Lindelhof and Cuse have the movie rights & JJ Abrams is attached to direct. But that website smells of some serious bullshit: since when did the project move straight from pre-pre-production to filming without anyone hearing anything? No casting announcements, nothing? No production leaks from what is bound to be a CGI/FX heavy project? Isn't Abrams in the middle of filming Star Trek? And correct me if i'm wrong but aren't Lindelhof and Cuse hard at work planning season 4 of Lost?
Please stop
by Blueberry
Jun 18th, 2007
03:43:02 PM
Saying that Manhattan should be CGI. Even Silver Surfer wasn't CGI in the movie; he was portrayed by Doug Jones in a latex suit with just a digital finish by Weta. And Moriarty reported that back in the Greengrass period, they found a way to do the character's blue shimmering in camera with some special body paint and lights.
stlfilmwire good fuckin job
by DOGSOUP
Jun 18th, 2007
03:45:08 PM
Here's your cookie. Now use your premonition abilities to correctly cast the Thundercats movie. What a USEFUL ability it is too....
Greengrass casting
by Blueberry
Jun 18th, 2007
03:46:48 PM
According to our own Moriarty, the actors in talks for the Greengrass version were Joaquin Phoenix for NiteOwl, Hilary Swank for Silk Spectre, Ron Perlman for the Comedian and Brad Pitt was being considered for Ozymandias, with Jude Law interested in playing all the characters like Sellers in Dr. Strangelove.
So Keanu is going to play the Comedian
by Rumpel Tumskin
Jun 18th, 2007
03:48:27 PM
His acting style is pretty PUNISHING on my nerves.
Thanks, Blueberry
by Wonderboys
Jun 18th, 2007
03:56:48 PM
Joaquin Phoenix and Hilary Swank are not bad choices... I can buy Phoenix as the shy Dan Dreiberg... more hard to imagine as the heroic Nite Owl, but I think it could work. Ron Perlman has a very defined persona and that could have work against him as a good comedian... love him in other movies, otherwise. I'd love to see a ten years older Nathan Fillion playing Eddie Blake, though... I think he has de charm, and the toughness when necessary, just watch him in Serenity... Yes, I'm a Fillion lover, sue me!
Guess Mori's pullin your chain with Jane.
by Luke_Cage
Jun 18th, 2007
03:57:24 PM
I bet Snyder considers Will Patton as the COMEDIAN. All that PUNISHING talk is a smoke screen. Word
newc0253
by The Dum Guy
Jun 18th, 2007
03:58:41 PM
that's what I was thinking, but isn't Lost going on a long hiatus and Star Trek (I think) goes into production in November, so this might be something made for TV or something.
if the world were perfect...
by DaleTremont
Jun 18th, 2007
04:02:37 PM
i always imagined rorschach as being a bit harder around the edges than jackie earle haley, but if snyder is going for creepy over tough, i think it'll work. DOUG JONES for dr. manhattan. that's a fucking no-brainer. jude law is perfect. clive owen could actually work well for the comedian, as long as he brings the sleaze like he did in Closer and not go through the film looking like he was hit with a stun gun a la Sin City. and, ladies and gentleman, nathan fillion is nite owl. even whedon-haters know this to be true. nite owl has than aw-shucks quality. you have to believe he's been trodden on. patrick golden boy wilson isn't right for it.
"Punishing?" So, Billy from Silent Night Deadly Night?
by LHombreSiniestro
Jun 18th, 2007
04:06:25 PM
PUNISH! NAUGHTY!
Buscemi!
by Super Rabbi
Jun 18th, 2007
04:20:46 PM
I've always imagined Steve Buscemi as Rorschach, he has the creepy, not-a-hero kind of look, kinda like Rorschach under the mask. Well, whoever they do decide to use, I hope they dub his voice over with the guy who does the voicework for The Question on the Justice League Unlimited cartoon. His voice is perfect.
Mel Gibson for The Comedian
by spidermanfreak20
Jun 18th, 2007
04:22:13 PM
I think Mel would make an excellent choice the same way Henry Fonda was chosen to play Frank in Once Upon A Time In The West. No one expects Mel Gibson to play a rapist nor for him to star in a film where he isn't the hero. Plus after the recent Jew statements it will fulfill some fantasies of throwing him out the window. Plus his death triggers the entire Mystery. My other Watchmen casting includes Willem Dafoe as Rorschach. Jennifer Connoly as Laurie Juspeczyk Val Kilmer as Adrian Veidt. And as for Night Owl I don't know why but I am strangely drawn to Harold Ramis (yes fat ass Egon). In his Ghostbuster days he'd make the perfect Night Owl. Maybe if he went on an extensive diet he could play Night Owl. And Dr.Manhattan is obvious. Doug Jones with possibly Djimon Honsou's voice.
Severin
by tehgreekhammer
Jun 18th, 2007
04:26:50 PM
I understand that youre from Austin and like going to the Alamo drafthouse and youve probably even been close enough to Big Red to catch a whiff of the unwashed colon/dried sweat/breakfast nachos, musky aroma that emanates off of his massive jiggly frame.

Ive been coming to AICN for over 8 years now, and I just have to say that this site has gone downhill quite fast. And its a shame really. But as you know, its hard to break yourself of bad habits.

Im not an unabashed hater. I like plenty of movies, plotholes and all.

But when I see someone trying to peddle bullshit, I call them on it.

Harry didnt like it and he banned me from using my old screen name.

Me pointing out that his little fuckbuddy ROTH is complaining about how a pirated copy of his movie is the reasn that Hostel 2 bombed and hes not going to be doing the adaptation of CELL as a result, well that just makes me feel all tingly inside.

lets just agree to disagree and leave it at that.

The Question
by MachinaMan
Jun 18th, 2007
04:49:18 PM
Fr: CBWolf: "Lazarus Long: Read Watchmen again. Rorschach is a little guy, in fact wiry and diminutive are two of the best words you could use to describe his physical appearance, those and ugly. That is actually an important element to the story." ______________________________ ______________ Fr: MachinaMan - You're right, which is why the answer is 'Simon Pegg'. I mean, look at the guy. He's Rorschach without even trying. And he seems to be a decent actor, which is always a good thing. Now if he could just work on the accent...
Ray Stevens as the Comedian.
by TomBodet
Jun 18th, 2007
04:52:53 PM
AKA 'The Streak!' You know the rest-Owen Wilson as Gitarzan(and his Jungle Band), etc. Sing Monkey. OOO OOO OOO OOO OOO
Where have I been?
by Darksider
Jun 18th, 2007
04:56:10 PM
In a world were stupid, rash casting choices have sank films. Will Smith was nominated for The Pursuit Of Happyness. Does that mean he gets considered for Rorschach too? At least people SAW that movie. Haley is a flavor of the month and for some shit movie that no one will remember a year from now.
THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN DO THE COMEDIAN IS...
by cerberoz
Jun 18th, 2007
05:17:12 PM
The only actor who can do the Comedian, if he's got the balls to re-invent himself and shock the hell out of all of us is BRUCE FUCKING CAMPBELL!!! Think ab