Lately it seems like we can't go more than a couple of days without hearing about another actor being in consideration, circling or rumored for a comic book movie role. Given that over the past two years comic book movies have grossed $6.9 billion worldwide, Hollywood seems more than willing to endure an occasional dud here or there in exchange for a monster global box office take.
Naturally, you need actors to play these superheroes, and lately we've seen a mix of established actors mingle with lesser known talents to bring the comic book films to life. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at all the various actors since Comic-Con who have been rumored, in consideration or expressed interested in a particular fanboy property.
Feel free to sound off with your picks for respective roles mentioned below.
Sharni Vinson as Elektra and/or Tomb Raider
What She Said: "When it comes to physical roles, I thrive on that and something like the Lara Croft series would just be amazing because it's the same type of female empowerment that we're trying to get across and I think is just a stand-up role model for all women out there. If I could be the one that can portray that and hopefully kickstart that off again in this generation, that would be amazing... Give me Elektra, something cool. When it comes to those types of superhero movies, it would be fun to put on a red Lycra catsuit." [Flicks and the City]
Nathan Fillion as Bruce Wayne/Batman
What He Said: "I think I'd make an excellent Bruce Wayne; I think I'd make a terrible Batman. I wonder if my throat could take it." [EW]
Joe Manginello as Batman
What He Said: "There are so many superhero projects out there that it's almost like they're becoming normal, so I want to do one that just flips it on its head and makes it crazy. I want to make the Fight Club of superhero movies." [MTV]
John Leguizamo as the Joker
What He Said: "I am not against comic book movies. I just feel that I have seen enough zombies, vampires and apocalyptic comic book superheroes in my lifetime. I want to see real people on the screen for a while. But hell yeah, I would do Batman. The Joker would be a blast!" [Desde Hollywood]
What He Said: "Obviously I would love to play that part, but Marvel and that studio they're a megamachine, and they have the people in mind that they want to do. Maybe if I had gotten to kick ass in Kick-Ass they would consider me, but you never know what's going to happen. Stranger things have happened in this industry." [iamROGUE]
Gina Carano as Wonder Woman
What She Said: "That's the ultimate superhero for a woman. No matter what, no matter who ends up being Wonder Woman someday, I just hope it's something that is done correctly. I know it's there and that it could definitely be done correctly. It's just a matter of getting the right people and having the right vision come together. A director and producer and writer have to see the beauty in it and make it real." [ComingSoon]
Alex Daddario as Wonder Woman
What She Said: "Whether I'm in a Wonder Woman movie or not, I would love to be. I would love to see Wonder Woman get made. I would love to see this strong, female action hero." [Collider]
Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor
What He Said: "Give me a call. I like Lex Luthor. I think he's misunderstood. He's a loveable, sweet man." [Metro]
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
What He Said: "Obviously the master knows stuff others don't. Right." (referring to a Stan Lee autographed pic)
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver
What He Said: "Firstly, I'm flattered to have been offered to be one of The Avengers. Honestly, I think it's one of the best f***ing compliments you can have, to be part of that gang. That piece is such an ensemble that you have to find how that character can really stand out, not only amongst movie stars but iconic superheroes. He's such a small piece that you don't just jump onto a job like that and put the suit on, you really need to have some backstory and a mindset for that character, so we'll keep working on it and we'll see." [Bleeding Cool]
Miles Teller as Mr. Fantastic
This casting rumor has been debunked by writer-director Josh Trank in a very straightforward, no-nonsense tweet.
Who would you like to see cast in the various superhero roles that are currently vacant?