Post by Donald (Panda) Spix on Apr 8, 2018 4:27:08 GMT
1.
Dougray Scott as Wolverine
It's pretty difficult to imagine anyone but Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. But before filming started on 2000's X-Men, Dougray Scott was set to wear the claws. But scheduling conflicts with Mission: Impossible 2 meant director Bryan Singer went to the next name on the list: Jackman. Wolverine fans the world over remain grateful.
2.
Basically, the Whole Phone Book
Before it ultimately went to Chris Evans, Sam Worthington and Will Smith were in early talks for the role of captain America. Also on the shortlist were Garrett Hedlund, Channing Tatum, Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, Sebastian Stan, Wilson Bethel, John Krasinski, Michael Cassidy, Chace Crawford, Jensen Ackles, Kellan Lutz, Ryan Phillipe, and Alexander Skarsgard because the producers didn’t know the definition of the word “short.”
3.
Jake Gyllenhaal as Spider-Man (and Batman)
Tobey Maguire owned the role of Spider-Man in 2002's film of the same name. But when his health put him in danger of missing the sequel, director Sam Raimi cast Jake Gyllenhaal. When Maguire was deemed healthy enough to spin webs, Gyllenhaal was sidelined. The actor also recently revealed he'd tried—and failed—to secure the Batman role that eventually went to Christian Bale.
4.
Robert Downey, Jr. might well be one of the few actors who was born to play a particular superhero. There was no doubt that he was the right man for the Iron Man job. Amazingly, Tom Cruise was first in talks to wear the armor. He was in talks with Marvel for years—but when the time finally came to make the movie, he'd lost interest.
5.
Marlon Wayans as Robin.
Director Tim Burton was slated to make a third film in his Batman franchise. Comic actor Marlon Wayans was cast as Robin and was set to get going after being costume tested. But when Warner Bros. replaced Burton with Joel Schumacher, the production started from zero. Wayans' contract was paid despite the fact that the new movie cast Chris O'Donnell as Robin.
6.
Nic Cage as Superman
After he parted ways with Batman, Burton was planning on making Superman Lives, starring Nicolas Cage with a script by Clerks director Kevin Smith. Thankfully, it never got off the ground. As bad as the last few Superman movies have been, they're head and shoulders above what this could've been.
7.
Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman
This one technically counts. Even though Adrianne Palicki actually filmed the pilot, the David E. Kelly produced series was canned before it could even air. It's too bad, since it could've been a winner. LOL yeah right
8.
Common as Green Lantern
For a few years, Mad Max director George Miller was working on creating a Justice League film, back when The Avengers was just a gleam in Disney's eye. Rapper/actor Common was set to take on the role of Green Lantern John Stuart—but the project was scrapped, and Common never got a ring.
9.
Millie Bobby Brown as X-23
Dafne Keen impressed moviegoers the world over with her portrayal of the short-tempered young mutant X-23 in 2017's ultra-violent, R-rated X-Men film Logan. Keen wasn't the only preteen girl to audition for the part of Laura Howlett, however—the young actress faced competition from Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown.
In an interview with Westworld's Evan Rachel Wood, for Variety's "Actors on Actors," Brown revealed that she went out for the part of X-23—which she considers to be her best audition—with Hugh Jackman. Despite her intense preparation and proud audition, however, Brown as X-23 ultimately wasn't meant to be.
Though presumably disappointed in losing the major Hollywood role to the younger Keen, Brown said she watched Logan and credited her competitor's performance as "incredible." Incredible it was, indeed—and it's hard to imagine anyone playing X-23 more fiercely and ferociously than Keen.
10.
Wesley Snipes as Black Panther
Mr. Snipes recently opened up about his experiences trying and failing to get a Black Panther movie off the ground — if he'd pulled it off, the whole cinematic landscape might look very different today. Is it for the best that the idea stayed on the shelf until now? It's possible. Read on to find out why Wesley Snipes' Black Panther movie never happened.
Dougray Scott as Wolverine
It's pretty difficult to imagine anyone but Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. But before filming started on 2000's X-Men, Dougray Scott was set to wear the claws. But scheduling conflicts with Mission: Impossible 2 meant director Bryan Singer went to the next name on the list: Jackman. Wolverine fans the world over remain grateful.
2.
Basically, the Whole Phone Book
Before it ultimately went to Chris Evans, Sam Worthington and Will Smith were in early talks for the role of captain America. Also on the shortlist were Garrett Hedlund, Channing Tatum, Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, Sebastian Stan, Wilson Bethel, John Krasinski, Michael Cassidy, Chace Crawford, Jensen Ackles, Kellan Lutz, Ryan Phillipe, and Alexander Skarsgard because the producers didn’t know the definition of the word “short.”
3.
Jake Gyllenhaal as Spider-Man (and Batman)
Tobey Maguire owned the role of Spider-Man in 2002's film of the same name. But when his health put him in danger of missing the sequel, director Sam Raimi cast Jake Gyllenhaal. When Maguire was deemed healthy enough to spin webs, Gyllenhaal was sidelined. The actor also recently revealed he'd tried—and failed—to secure the Batman role that eventually went to Christian Bale.
4.
Robert Downey, Jr. might well be one of the few actors who was born to play a particular superhero. There was no doubt that he was the right man for the Iron Man job. Amazingly, Tom Cruise was first in talks to wear the armor. He was in talks with Marvel for years—but when the time finally came to make the movie, he'd lost interest.
5.
Marlon Wayans as Robin.
Director Tim Burton was slated to make a third film in his Batman franchise. Comic actor Marlon Wayans was cast as Robin and was set to get going after being costume tested. But when Warner Bros. replaced Burton with Joel Schumacher, the production started from zero. Wayans' contract was paid despite the fact that the new movie cast Chris O'Donnell as Robin.
6.
Nic Cage as Superman
After he parted ways with Batman, Burton was planning on making Superman Lives, starring Nicolas Cage with a script by Clerks director Kevin Smith. Thankfully, it never got off the ground. As bad as the last few Superman movies have been, they're head and shoulders above what this could've been.
7.
Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman
This one technically counts. Even though Adrianne Palicki actually filmed the pilot, the David E. Kelly produced series was canned before it could even air. It's too bad, since it could've been a winner. LOL yeah right
8.
Common as Green Lantern
For a few years, Mad Max director George Miller was working on creating a Justice League film, back when The Avengers was just a gleam in Disney's eye. Rapper/actor Common was set to take on the role of Green Lantern John Stuart—but the project was scrapped, and Common never got a ring.
9.
Millie Bobby Brown as X-23
Dafne Keen impressed moviegoers the world over with her portrayal of the short-tempered young mutant X-23 in 2017's ultra-violent, R-rated X-Men film Logan. Keen wasn't the only preteen girl to audition for the part of Laura Howlett, however—the young actress faced competition from Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown.
In an interview with Westworld's Evan Rachel Wood, for Variety's "Actors on Actors," Brown revealed that she went out for the part of X-23—which she considers to be her best audition—with Hugh Jackman. Despite her intense preparation and proud audition, however, Brown as X-23 ultimately wasn't meant to be.
Though presumably disappointed in losing the major Hollywood role to the younger Keen, Brown said she watched Logan and credited her competitor's performance as "incredible." Incredible it was, indeed—and it's hard to imagine anyone playing X-23 more fiercely and ferociously than Keen.
10.
Wesley Snipes as Black Panther
Mr. Snipes recently opened up about his experiences trying and failing to get a Black Panther movie off the ground — if he'd pulled it off, the whole cinematic landscape might look very different today. Is it for the best that the idea stayed on the shelf until now? It's possible. Read on to find out why Wesley Snipes' Black Panther movie never happened.
