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Speaking exclusively to Empire at the UK premiere of his record-smashing epic 300, Zack Snyder – a man who lives in a world where everything is “awesome!” – had a few words to say about his confirmed next project, Watchmen. When asked whether the successes of the last week have helped to push the project – still in the pre-production stages – towards that all important green light, his reply was simple: “Well, I hope they do. I really don’t know what else to do!”.
As Watchmen is arguably the most talked about and revered graphic novel of all time, taking it to the screen is a huge undertaking, but Snyder is already busy at work. It was only last week that an image of the masked Rorschach appeared on the web:
“That’s actually Wes Coller who’s one of the Associate Producers on 300”, revealed Snyder, when asked about the test shot. “So, we were knocking around the office and I told him to put an overcoat on and I took a picture. We then took it outside to Grant Freckelton (300’s Visual Effects Art Director) who was having his lunch, and I asked him to knock it up for me. Put the Empire State Building there, put the moon there…it’s a start, but it was really just for fun.”
The vital casting of Watchmen has been plagued by so many rumours it’s a wonder even Snyder knows what’s going on. Following the denial of Tom Cruise’s involvement in the project, the latest name to surface is Ron Perlman, who’s rumoured to be heading for the role of The Comedian. Hellboy in Watchmen? “Awesome! I love Ron Perlman. I don’t know if that’s going to happen, but it would be cool. Awesome!”
“There are a lot of people interested and there are a lot of people ready to announce. I’m not going to say any names yet, but it’ll be soon…very soon”.
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L: thedrin
L: Maria Noir
L: BaseballFury
Gerard Butler for Comedian. You know it's going to happen.
At 37 Butler's not nearly old enough. The Comedian is almost twice his age.
he Comedian is a very small part if none of his history is included. If a lot of his history is included then I ca see someone of Butler's age getting the part.
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It's possible yes but then they would be forced to leave out his involvement in the Vietnam War and the Silk Spec... Read More
L: Wilbert
L: Maria Noir
Ditto. I actually mentioned him in the Filmsn. I also mentioned th Millere role of Dr. Manhattan as he's the perfect age and could evoke a rather detached and calulated presence in the role.
efinitely not, in my opinion. Nothing against that actor but I can't see how they can do Dr. Manhattan any way other than CGI.
Don't make me post another Blue Man Group picture!
They probably will go down the CGI route but they'll need an actor if t... Read More
L: Maria Noir
L: BaseballFury
Gerard Butler for Comedian. You know it's going to happen.
At 37 Butler's not nearly old enough. The Comedian is almost twice his age.
The Comedian is a very small part if none of his history is included. If a lot of his history is included then I ca see someone of Butler's age getting the part.
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t post so go easy on me!
I have only recently read Watchman, but found myself thinking about who I would see in roles if made into a film (as you do!)
I agree with Bazoo in that I think William H Macy would make a great Rorschach.
As for Dr Manhattan, I see him being done very much like Silver Surfer in FF2. I don't see how it could be done with an actually person without looking fake.
And as for the Comedian...well I think it is likely to be Gerald Butler...which I don't se... Read More
L: Maria Noir
Ditto. I actually mentioned him in the Filmsn. I also mentioned th Millere role of Dr. Manhattan as he's the perfect age and could evoke a rather detached and calulated presence in the role.
efinitely not, in my opinion. Nothing against that actor but I can't see how they can do Dr. Manhattan any way other than CGI.
Don't make me post another Blue Man Group picture! ... Read More
L: BaseballFury
Gerard Butler for Comedian. You know it's going to happen.
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At 37 Butler's not nearly old enough. The Comedian is almost twice his age. ... Read More
L: paolo verdi
I always imagined Dennis Farina in the role.
Ditto. I actually mentioned him in the Filmsn. I also mentioned Wentworth Miller for the role of Dr. Manhattan as he's the perfect age and could evoke a rather detached and calulated presence in the role. ... Read More
If Gerard Butler was cast as The Comedian, which I agree probably will happen (he's not fat enough for Night Owl II!), I wonder who Ron Perlman would play should he be cast? Dr. Manhattan most likely - I mean, he's big enough right? Wouldn't be the worst casting ever, but I'm sure there is someone else perfect for the role of Dr. Manhattan out there. I just can't think who, aside from Schwarzenegger (come on! he would be perfect; his wooden acting would reflect Osterman's de... Read More
I don't think Malcovich would be suitable for Rorschach, he's a little bit too well rehearsed if you know what I mean. I think it needs to be someone a little more unhinged, after all Rorschach is hardly a rehearsed character- nothing about him is meticulous, least of all his elocution. If I were making Watchmen I'd think about casting actors who kind of mirror the characters of the graphic novel, in terms of living in the shadow of their previous popularity or controversies (Mel Gibson wo... Read More
