I got this from Rotten Tomatoes, but the list has been around:
Posted by Scott Weinberg on Thursday, Jun. 28, 2007, 09:00 AM
According to Film ick, here's what one scooper is calling the "Watchmen" cast. Some (or all) of the names are subject to change, but someone sure seems to think this is the real deal: Kate Winslet as Silk SpectrePatrick Wilson as Night Owl Jason Patric as Dr. Manhattan Jude Law as Ozymandias Thomas Jane as The Comedian Jeremy Irons as Moloch Virginia Madsen as Sally Jupiter Jonah Hill as Seymour Henry Gibson as Mr. Figure William Fichtner as Detective Fine Noah Emmerich as Captain Metropolis Gretchen Mol as Janey Slater Additionally, IGN Movies mentions that Jackie Earle Haley might be playing the character of "Rorschach." That'd be three "Little Children" alumni in "Watchmen." Someone please find a spot for Jennifer Connelly too! So what say the Alan Moore fans? Does this sound like a serviceable cast list? I haven't read the book, but there's a lot of cool actors on that list... Source: Film ick, IGN Movies" |
What do I think of the list? Well, the last time I tried to cast the Watchmen movie was back when I was 13 in a letter to Amazing Heroes magazine and they laughed me off the page. Of course, I did suggest Kelly LeBrock as Silk Spectre, so they were not totally out of line.
I will go through the cast list above, give my opinion on who, if anyone, I think will do the job better. Be gentle with me.
Silk Spectre: I love Kate Winslet. Love her love her love her! And I think she could make a great Silk Spectre. That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing Winona Ryder or Angelina Jolie there either.
Nite-Owl: While Patrick Wilson might be a fine actor and flavor of the moment, John Cusack has stated in interviews that he wants in on this film. And he would make a kick ass Nite Owl. If Zach Snyder or any of the producers are reading this, (yeah right) pick Cusack over Wilson. Don't forget, Cusack just headlined a movie that almost recaptured its budget back in one week!
Dr. Manhattan: So, is Jason Patric the go to guy for any movie Keanu passes on? Can't wait to see him in Constantine 2. I believe the convential wisdom was once to have a body builder type in the role (Arnold was bandied about in the day). If they are going this route, Patric is a fine actor. Can't really think of anyone else of the similar generation right off the bat.
Ozymandias: Jude Law supposedly has a Rorshach tattoo on his person somewhere. I think he would have made a good Rorshach. I think he could do well as Ozy too.
The Comedian: If Jane does it, and Cusack comes on board, they'll have quite the array of comic/Watchmen fans on board. Jane is a better actor than the Punisher would indicate. I also could see Viggo Mortensen, Hugh Jackman or even Bruce Willis in the role.
Moloch: Irons would be perfect for it.
Sally Jupiter: Again, Madsen is a good pick. I guess they are going with one actor to play both the current and 1940's version of the character.
Seymour: Can say I actually remember who Seymour is. I like Jonah Hill though.
Mr. Figure: Henry Gibson certainly looks the part.
Detective Fine: Fitchtner is good, I guess.But it seems like typecasting.
Captain Metropolis: I only know Emmerich from the Truman Show. He certainly looks the part.
Janey Slater: Gretchen Mol is another actress I love. She was great in the Notorious Betty Page.
Rorschach: The fact that there are three actors from "Little Children" in the proposed cast makes me believe some of these names are just rumors or wishful thinking. I'm not sold on Haley as Rorshach. I wouldn't mind seeing Eric Stoltz or even Hugh Laurie in the role.
Anybody else have comments/ideas?
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