Post by Roxstar on Oct 19, 2012 8:58:08 GMT -5
So I've been thinking a lot about who would play my heroes if the novel I'm starting work on were to become a movie. So here's what I came up with:
What's yours?
Roxstar: Bob Sapp
I had always envisioned Michael Clarke Duncan in this role but seeing as how he's recently passed I think Shaq issecond third best. He has the height, a semi-deep voice, muscular build, and at least a little acting experience under his belt. EDIT: I've changed the actor for Rox now he would be played by Bob Sapp based on Rafahil's suggestion. He's an awesome replacement for the loss of Duncan.
Dr. Bionic: Hugo Weaving
I thought about this one for a while. Originally I had Mel Gibson because I thought he could play the character well. However, Gibson has gone off the deep end lately and with Duncan no longer playing Roxstar I didn't want someone to play the doc with a deep scratchy voice competing with Shaq. I believe Hugo would be able to play the genius scientist role well. I also thought about Russell Crowe because of his ability to play so many types of roles. But again...he has a rather low voice.
Purple Psychic: Alan Tudyk
From the moment I created Purple Psychic I've had Tudyk in my head. He has the look and is a fantastic actor. I also looked into some fairly new actors recently but their acting sucks. I know Tudyk mostly plays comical characters but I believe he can play a more serious one like Psi. I Robot should be proof of that.
Rush!: Megan Fox
Is there really another actress out there that could play an arrogant, rebellious, sexy hero? Now I don't know of her fighting experience but out of the actresses I was looking at I believe she would be the best to learn martial arts. Maybe Ashley Greene could but I have a hard time seeing her play a character as rugged as Rush!. I also thought about Jennifer Lawrence but her appearance wasn't as on par and her voice didn't fit what I had in my head.
Arella: Eliza Dushku
I think overall this was the hardest pick for me. There are several actresses I think could play this role well. The main actresses I kept going back and forth between were Eliza and Nicole Kidman. I honestly think that either would do a marvelous job at the role. I ultimately picked Eliza because she has the look and her height better aligns with the rest of the other actors I've chosen. A few others I debated on were Julia Stiles, Olivia Wilde, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Ice Penguin: James Arnold Taylor
Well, with the penguin I knew that he would have to be CGI. So with that in mind I did a little research and found that Taylor is basically the best voiceover actor out there. Naturally, he became my top pick.
EDIT 7/30/13:
Callie aka Galtronic: Ashley Greene
I originally wanted Mandy Moore to play this character but I'm afraid she doesn't have the acting quality to pull her off. Mandy's face looks like more of what Callie though. Because Callie is more of a punk/goth type chick I decided that Ashley Greene had the acting experience in Twilight to pull her off. Plus she looks pretty close to what I had in mind. She's also closer to the right height. Honestly, Ashley's a better actress all round anyway.
What's yours?
Roxstar: Bob Sapp
I had always envisioned Michael Clarke Duncan in this role but seeing as how he's recently passed I think Shaq is
Dr. Bionic: Hugo Weaving
I thought about this one for a while. Originally I had Mel Gibson because I thought he could play the character well. However, Gibson has gone off the deep end lately and with Duncan no longer playing Roxstar I didn't want someone to play the doc with a deep scratchy voice competing with Shaq. I believe Hugo would be able to play the genius scientist role well. I also thought about Russell Crowe because of his ability to play so many types of roles. But again...he has a rather low voice.
Purple Psychic: Alan Tudyk
From the moment I created Purple Psychic I've had Tudyk in my head. He has the look and is a fantastic actor. I also looked into some fairly new actors recently but their acting sucks. I know Tudyk mostly plays comical characters but I believe he can play a more serious one like Psi. I Robot should be proof of that.
Rush!: Megan Fox
Is there really another actress out there that could play an arrogant, rebellious, sexy hero? Now I don't know of her fighting experience but out of the actresses I was looking at I believe she would be the best to learn martial arts. Maybe Ashley Greene could but I have a hard time seeing her play a character as rugged as Rush!. I also thought about Jennifer Lawrence but her appearance wasn't as on par and her voice didn't fit what I had in my head.
Arella: Eliza Dushku
I think overall this was the hardest pick for me. There are several actresses I think could play this role well. The main actresses I kept going back and forth between were Eliza and Nicole Kidman. I honestly think that either would do a marvelous job at the role. I ultimately picked Eliza because she has the look and her height better aligns with the rest of the other actors I've chosen. A few others I debated on were Julia Stiles, Olivia Wilde, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Ice Penguin: James Arnold Taylor
Well, with the penguin I knew that he would have to be CGI. So with that in mind I did a little research and found that Taylor is basically the best voiceover actor out there. Naturally, he became my top pick.
EDIT 7/30/13:
Callie aka Galtronic: Ashley Greene
I originally wanted Mandy Moore to play this character but I'm afraid she doesn't have the acting quality to pull her off. Mandy's face looks like more of what Callie though. Because Callie is more of a punk/goth type chick I decided that Ashley Greene had the acting experience in Twilight to pull her off. Plus she looks pretty close to what I had in mind. She's also closer to the right height. Honestly, Ashley's a better actress all round anyway.