Comic Book Movie Casting Choices That Fans Didnt Hate
1. Comic Book Movie Casting Choices That Fans Didnt Hate
Marvel and DC fans are very opinionated when it comes to casting choices. They like letting Hollywood know when they effd up. But sometimes like in the case of Paul Rudd as AntMan they give approval. Here are 18 more times fandom gave the thumbs up to comic book movie casting picks.
2. CHRISTIAN BALE AS BRUCE WAYNE INBATMAN BEGINS 2005
Having already suffered through Val Kilmer and George Clooneys Batmen fans werent exactly choosy when it came to selecting a new Caped Crusader. Christian Bales starring role in ?American Psycho? alone established him as an actor worthy of taking up the cowl.
3. PATRICK STEWART AS PROFESSOR Z INXMEN 2000
Has there ever been a more obvious choice for bringing an iconic comic book character to life? Patrick Stewart not only had the look to play Charles Xavier his long tenure as Captain Picard in ?Star Trek The Next Generation? proved he was more than capable of leading a team of highly talented spandexclad heroes.
4. JENNIFER LAWRENCE AS MYSTIQUE INXMEN FIRST CLASS 2011
Best. Mystique. Ever. Casting the future Oscarwinner as the popular mutant would give Raven the depth she lacked in her previous Hollywood appearances.
5. MICHAEL FASSBENDER AS MAGNETO INXMEN FIRST CLASS 2011
Much like Jennifer Lawrence Fassbender had already built up plenty of street cred when he was confirmed to play a younger more morally ambiguous Magneto. We suspect many Xfans would have been perfectly happy if the whole film had focused on Magnetos James Bondesque Nazihunting adventures.
6. GARY OLDMAN AS JIM GORDON IN BATMAN BEGINS 2005
FANS We never said thank you for this Movie Gods.MOVIE GODS And youll never have to.
7. MICHELLE PFEIFFER AS CATWOMAN IN BATMAN RETURNS 1992
Actress Sean Young may have been miffed at this casting choice but pretty much everyone else was pleased with the announcement that Michelle Pfeiffer would be the new Catwoman. Pfeiffer had no problem channeling that deadly combination of sex appeal and tortured darkness.
8. MICHAEL CAINE AS ALFRED INBATMAN BEGINS 2005
Michael Goughs faithful butler Alfred was one of the few constants in the previous four Batman films. Though he set the bar high Caine cleared it with his inspired take on Bruce Waynes most vital ally.
9. ROBERT DOWNEY JR AS TONY STARK IN IRON MAN 2008
Few suspected Downey would come to own the role as much as he has and become the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not bad for a guy who ten years ago was all but off the Hollywood map.
10. SCARLETT JOHANSSON AS BLACK WIDOW IN IRON MAN 2 2010
She may not be a natural redhead but superhero fans shad little reason to complain about ScarJo being cast as this iconic superspy. Now the only question is why she doesnt have her own solo movie yet.
