Cast This: Ant-Man
May. 11, 2012
Let's jump right in on this week's "Cast This", shall we?
This week, Edgar Wright received an an interesting piece of Ant-Man centric art in the post. I'm not sure what it meant. Perhaps it was some unfinished bathroom signs? That sneaky little director didn't give us any clues. All he does is tease. I want some satisfaction, Wright.
So maybe one day we will get an Ant-Man movie. Wright still wants to do it. The story of Ant-Man begins with Henry Pym. While people do get sick of origin stories, this is one that definitely needs to be told. Ant-Man isn't one of your Batmans or Supermans in terms of popularity. Basically, Pym isn't a household hero. Ant-Man, also known as biochemist Henry Pym discovered subatomic particles that reduced his size to that of an ant. That fancy little helmet he wears? Pym created that to control and communicate with the ants. If you want more background, read up here.
Well, I'm not here to discuss the techincals of the movie, just here to get your ideas for Ant-Man. Who will it be? Who is the best fit for Edgar Wright's Ant-Man?
RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS 'CAST THIS': LOBO
1. Jeffrey Dean Morgan 2. Kevin Durand 3. Jason Momoa
No big surprises in these results, at least not to me anyway. I've heard these names any time the subject comes up. Reader Hyperkulturemia mentioned that the role needed to go to someone who was "built like a tank and has comedic chops". I don't doubt that any of these guys could get jacked, but can they be funny? Morgan has shown this quality, especially in WATCHMEN. I know that's the obvious answer, but that was the sort of humor that Lobo conveys. What about Durand and Momoa? Both have done comedies, but can they get that Lobo personality?
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This guy
I know who...
Reason: General Public doesn't know who Ant Man is, so they need a high profile comedic actor like Owen Wilson to buzz film and generate interest. Wilson as Ant Man can pull of nuerotic and smart. Wilson has screen presence, he has comedic talent, audiences like Wilson, and are always on his side nomatter how insecure and indecisive he behaves on-screen. Wilson is also a handsome man, which I understand Ant Man is. A Dark and Funny SuperHero Movie with Owen Wilson as Ant Man
Reason: General Public doesn't know who Ant Man is, so they need a high profile comedic actor like Owen Wilson to buzz film and generate interest. Wilson as Ant Man can pull of nuerotic and smart. Wilson has screen presence, he has comedic talent, audiences like Wilson, and are always on his side nomatter how insecure and indecisive he behaves on-screen. Wilson is also a handsome man, which I understand Ant Man is. A Dark and Funny SuperHero Movie with Owen Wilson as Ant Man would interest people and get people to watch movie.
Beating a dead horse, but...
Only two I can think of.....
What About:
The original version is a intelligent, very down to earth scientist kind of guy.
So there is a big difference in characters, and so, actors.
The original version is a intelligent, very down to earth scientist kind of guy.
So there is a big difference in characters, and so, actors.
Simon Pegg
Paul Rudd
Simon Pegg
Paul Rudd
Simon Pegg
Paul Rudd
Simon Pegg
Paul Rudd
I totally think....
Other choices of mine....
-Sharlto Copley
-Adrian Brody
- Michael C. Hall
-Sharlto Copley
-Adrian Brody
- Michael C. Hall
Patrick Wilson
Nathan
Nathan Fillion!
My Top 3 Picks
2. Patrick Wilson
3. Aaron Eckhart
2. Patrick Wilson
3. Aaron Eckhart
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Anyway, I like the Alan Tudyk suggestion. He's been long overdue for a breakout role and he DESERVES to be among The Avengers.
However, I'm gonna throw a curveball your way and go with Jeremy Davies from LOST, Justified and Saving Private Ryan.
Anyway, I like the Alan Tudyk suggestion. He's been long overdue for a breakout role and he DESERVES to be among The Avengers.
However, I'm gonna throw a curveball your way and go with Jeremy Davies from LOST, Justified and Saving Private Ryan.
Awesome
Alan Tudyk
Nathan Fillion!
Nathan Fillion, ofcourse
Otherwise, Alan Tudyk, another Browncoat.
Otherwise, Alan Tudyk, another Browncoat.
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And also because quite frankly after Ghost Protocol I can't get enough humorous banter between Pegg & Jeremy Renner.
And also because quite frankly after Ghost Protocol I can't get enough humorous banter between Pegg & Jeremy Renner.
Would love to finally see him have his break at a big starring role and would love for him to reteam with Whedon again in the Avenger universe.
Would love to finally see him have his break at a big starring role and would love for him to reteam with Whedon again in the Avenger universe.