Justice League: The Movie

[E.J.]

So the speculations and heated debate continues to grow surrounding the potential of a Justice League film. Here is an interesting look at potential actors to fill the rolls of each of these characters presented by Grace Randolph and Beyond the Trailors. I have to say that I don’t agree with any of it at this time but who am I to say what should be done. I can, however, suggest some ideas and hope that some of these ideas trickle out to the people who know how, but more on that after this. . .

While the host mentions at the very beginning of this op ed piece that her selections aren’t her ideal choice, I have to say that almost all of these choices are just not for me.

The one role that I think will be the hardest to satisfy for fans is that of Wonder Woman. Grace Randolph mentions Morena Baccarin. While Morena is a beautiful woman, stunning really, I just don’t buy her as Wonder Woman. A choice like Gina Carano isn’t so much a bad thing, she’s another beautiful woman, she just doesn’t fit the bill either. Who would I like to see. . .  Alana Delagarza. I first discovered Alana in Smallville, playing the part of evil Kryptonian and thought that she looked like an Amazon and could put on a face for Wonder Woman in the cinematic universe like no other suggestion that I have seen thud far.

With the casting going on now for Wonder Woman in the live action TV series, scheduled to air the pilot next fall, hopefully they’ll get some fresh talent like that of Christopher Reeves and Linda Carter from an era past, but that’s just wishful thinking on my part.

If they want to tap the Hollywood well there is not one that I can think of that can really fill the role of Wonder Woman. I’ve suggested Denise Milani as her aesthetic is just jaw dropping amazing but we all know that she just can’t act.

As for the rest of the cast, here is what I’m sure will be an unpopular idea, but Warner needs to bring back Christian Bale and Ryan Reynolds to reprise their rolls in this film. I know that I’ve said else where that the Nolan universe needs to be separate from what ever else is done in the DC film universe but I’m retracting that statement and saying, hey let’s create some unity across the brands. Angela Basset can return as Amanda Waller and we can have a whole big universe for everyone to swim in. It’s already been suggested that Henry Cavel will make an appearance as Superman for this venture, so let’s get Bale and Reynolds to round out the returning characters, let’s not make the same mistake that Marvel did with the Hulk franchise. 

This will also leave Warner with less peripheral characters to build upon for the core team. Only  Wonder Woman and the Flash would be left needing a big screen solo features and they can start weaving the thread for the Justice League sequel. 

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[E.J.]

So it looks like the Justice League Movie is on hold for the moment as ComicBookMovie.com reports this little tid-bit about the future of the film riding on the success of Mano of Steel. . . . 

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=73386

Stakes are high for “Man of Steel.” Other than Nolan’s Batpics, Warners has not
been able to effectively exploit the DC library. Its 2011 “Green Lantern” underperformed, and a “Justice League” film wouldn’t likely be in theaters before 2015, as Warner’s top brass has indicated that they are awaiting the results of “Man of Steel,” which opens June 14, before
moving further ahead.

Thanks to Variety for the information above. This is of course common sense to a certain extent, but the fact that a trade as reliable as this mention it means that we had best see Man of Steel as many times as possible if we want Justice League to finally become a reality!

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