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by: Omar Aviles May. 21, 2007

The Watchmen Whenever we've used the word "watchmen" or "watchman" in an article title recently, we've usually been referring to the Keanu Reeves-starring thriller NIGHT WATCH. As a result, most of you are left frustrated that we weren't referring to the Zack Snyder-directed WATCHMEN, a live action adaptation of Alan Moore's groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name. Well today, dear schmoes, we actually are referring to WATCHMEN and we have some actual casting scoop courtesy of the folks over at AICN. And, ironically enough, one of the names being bandied about for a role in the film is Keanu Reeves. If that cinematic ring-a-round hasn't sufficiently blown your mind, let's discuss casting, shall we? According to the AICN-ers, Kate Winslet wash room banger Patrick Wilson is being sought to play The Night Owl, Michael Caine old role resurrecter Jude Law is being courted for Adrien Veidt aka Ozymandias and the aforementioned former Christ-like savior K. Ree is being asked to strip and slap on some blue paint for the role of the super powered Dr. Manhattan. Not that you need me to tell you but, schmoes, please, strike back at will.

Source: AICN

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Extra Tidbit: the twelve-issue "Watchmen" series was originally published by DC Comics as a monthly limited series from 1986 to 1987.

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GrayCalx
12:06PM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ooh, Denzel would've made a good Dr. Manhattan. Good call leonb
Ooh, Denzel would've made a good Dr. Manhattan. Good call leonb
 
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leonb
8:37AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I heard someone suggest Denzel Washington as Dr Manhattan. I really dig that idea, but Keanu Reeves? Sounds pretty weak.
I heard someone suggest Denzel Washington as Dr Manhattan. I really dig that idea, but Keanu Reeves? Sounds pretty weak.
 
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Zenric
7:49AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
We all know buschemi was pretty much born to play Rorschach, but I also agree with the tim roth idea as well
We all know buschemi was pretty much born to play Rorschach, but I also agree with the tim roth idea as well
 
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Noct
6:35AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If it is to be...
...then this is pretty well exactly the cast I would want. I even think a blue Keeanu would work. I won't bother saying it shouldn't be made because...well, it's going to happen. It doesn't ruin the source material. It just honors it...it some strange way. Who knows, maybe it will work. Maybe if they have that cast. I know I would be more likely to spend my money that way.

...then this is pretty well exactly the cast I would want. I even think a blue Keeanu would work. I won't bother saying it shouldn't be made because...well, it's going to happen. It doesn't ruin the source material. It just honors it...it some strange way. Who knows, maybe it will work. Maybe if they have that cast. I know I would be more likely to spend my money that way.

 
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h
6:04AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Watchmen? What's that?
THE HELL WITH THIS! TELL ME MORE ABOUT "THE NIGHT WATCHMEN"!!
THE HELL WITH THIS! TELL ME MORE ABOUT "THE NIGHT WATCHMEN"!!
 
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stock
2:09AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm with Dask
The serial was great in comic book form, but if this movie is made, it will be an abysmally morose version of The Tick. As in unintentionally funny. I mean, you've got a fat guy in an owl costume. Close the book, its ok..watch it for two plus hours..I don't think so.
The serial was great in comic book form, but if this movie is made, it will be an abysmally morose version of The Tick. As in unintentionally funny. I mean, you've got a fat guy in an owl costume. Close the book, its ok..watch it for two plus hours..I don't think so.
 
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deadshot
12:14AM on 05/22/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I just can't hear it...
...Keanu as Dr. Manhattan. For a long time I've had my own cast list in mind and it reads as follows: Alec Baldwin as Nite Owl/Dan Dreiberg (he's fat enough now), Ashley Judd as Silk Spectre/Laurie Jupeczyk, Tim Roth as Rorschach/Walter Kovacs, Harvey Keitel as The Comedian/Eddie Blake, Jude Law (coincidentally enough) as Ozymandias/Adrian Veidt, and David Duchovny as Dr. Manhattan/Jon...
...Keanu as Dr. Manhattan. For a long time I've had my own cast list in mind and it reads as follows: Alec Baldwin as Nite Owl/Dan Dreiberg (he's fat enough now), Ashley Judd as Silk Spectre/Laurie Jupeczyk, Tim Roth as Rorschach/Walter Kovacs, Harvey Keitel as The Comedian/Eddie Blake, Jude Law (coincidentally enough) as Ozymandias/Adrian Veidt, and David Duchovny as Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman. Go ahead and tell me these choices don't rock.
 
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NCarter
10:44PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Like , whoa I got [link]

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Like , whoa I got [link]

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KevWhit70
9:28PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OK
Jude Law and Patrick Wilson sound seem like good casts, and although i have nothing against Keanu Reeves, I just really can't see him pulling off that role.. now that i think of it, i'm not sure who i can see successfully pulling off that role...
Jude Law and Patrick Wilson sound seem like good casts, and although i have nothing against Keanu Reeves, I just really can't see him pulling off that role.. now that i think of it, i'm not sure who i can see successfully pulling off that role...
 
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Crimson_Kahuna
8:17PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
have you guys..
..even read Watchmen? The charactor of Dr. Manhattan is losing his touch with humanity and walks around like a robot for most of the series. As far as I'm concerned it's the perfect roll for Keanu's wooden acting skills. And I'm not hating, I do like some of his stuff. Constantine was cool.
..even read Watchmen? The charactor of Dr. Manhattan is losing his touch with humanity and walks around like a robot for most of the series. As far as I'm concerned it's the perfect roll for Keanu's wooden acting skills. And I'm not hating, I do like some of his stuff. Constantine was cool.
 
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Brer B8a
7:47PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
god i hate keanu. whenever i hear his name in movie news i automatically dismiss that movie from my to see list. i liked watchmen and to put the dumbest actor on earth as the smartest being on earth just doesn't make sense to me.
god i hate keanu. whenever i hear his name in movie news i automatically dismiss that movie from my to see list. i liked watchmen and to put the dumbest actor on earth as the smartest being on earth just doesn't make sense to me.
 
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dome22
7:18PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Keanu Reeves was in "The Watcher"
Ewen McGreggor was in "Nightwatch". I will now go and rescue a baby from a burning car... actually, replace the words "a baby" with the words "my banana bread" and the words "a burning car" with "my toaster".
Ewen McGreggor was in "Nightwatch". I will now go and rescue a baby from a burning car... actually, replace the words "a baby" with the words "my banana bread" and the words "a burning car" with "my toaster".
 
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afulinara
7:12PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Im all for Patrick Wilson being Nite owl. Jude Law certainly fits Adrian Veidt physically, but I'm not to crazy about his acting skills. And Keanu Reeves is just bad. Bad, bad, bad. I'm hoping they'll cast Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach. He's pitch perfect for the role.
Im all for Patrick Wilson being Nite owl. Jude Law certainly fits Adrian Veidt physically, but I'm not to crazy about his acting skills. And Keanu Reeves is just bad. Bad, bad, bad. I'm hoping they'll cast Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach. He's pitch perfect for the role.
 
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Dask
7:10PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DONT MAKE THIS MOVIE!!
I can't be the only one who thinks this movie is a BAD idea. The source material, which is flawless, simply will not transfer to film. This isn't Harry Potter, or Sin City or 300. It wont work. I would be agaisnt this even if Alan Moore wrote the script himself! Please, stop while you're ahead.
I can't be the only one who thinks this movie is a BAD idea. The source material, which is flawless, simply will not transfer to film. This isn't Harry Potter, or Sin City or 300. It wont work. I would be agaisnt this even if Alan Moore wrote the script himself! Please, stop while you're ahead.
 
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Danger^Cart
6:21PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Yaya to the first two (that role IS, and always has been Jud Law's to lose) but BOOOOOOOO to Reeves being in any way associated with this film. That guy can't act to save his penis.
Yaya to the first two (that role IS, and always has been Jud Law's to lose) but BOOOOOOOO to Reeves being in any way associated with this film. That guy can't act to save his penis.
 
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Tyler_Durden_208
6:21PM on 05/21/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I was with them until Reeves was mentioned as Dr. Manhattan. I'm not a Reeves hater, and thought he was showing good progress with A Scanner Darkly, but... No, just no.
I was with them until Reeves was mentioned as Dr. Manhattan. I'm not a Reeves hater, and thought he was showing good progress with A Scanner Darkly, but... No, just no.
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