Superhero Casting Calls: Batman V Superman

This post will mostly follow the same path as the last post I did on the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman (here) but will feature all the new castings and what I think of them from a comic book point of view and a big film nerd. First I’d like to look at both sides of the coin…and then go ballistic at the end. First we’ll see who’s been officially cast and why they may be good in the role, I’ll include arguments from around the web and plenty of MEME’S. Then lastly I will discuss the problems I see and other angry nerds have voiced around the world. Fun times ahead.

If you like the post then I may do more casting reactions or something similar again. Please enjoy and I look forward to some interesting comments.

Only roles that have been officially cast in the film. So none of the rumours running round. Although if you want my opinions on that then just ask in the comments.

Jesse Eisenberg As Lex Luthor

The Argument for:

Jesse Eisenberg is an Oscar nominated actor. He does have talent and talent never hurts when you’re casting a role. If they are going for a younger Lex Luther with a more modern billion dollar company then I think he fits the role, and don’t forget he is a similar age to Henry Cavill so as superman’s opposite and nemesis it works quite well.

The Argument Against:

He tends to be the exact same character in everything he plays. Seriously I cannot think of a role where he played a different character than him essentially. I know he won’t shave his head and that will irritate me to no end. Zack Synder and Henry Cavill should haze him by shaving his head when he’s sleeping in his onset trailer.

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Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

The Argument for:

She is pretty unknown in terms of roles we’ve seen but I haven’t really hated anything she’s done. So yeah we’ll keep our minds open to the idea. I highly doubt the studio would hire someone who didn’t do a good audition. This film is way too important to Warner Bros. and she’s not remotely famous enough to just be a fame hire. Also her appearance or size or proportions really shouldn’t matter for this role. You can bulk up look at Henry Cavil in Man of Steel vs him in Immortals. I always think when I hear people make these comments that Wonder Woman would actually beat them up.

The Argument Against:

In the last fast and furious film she was very skinny, but she can bulk up in the time she has before her parts are fully filmed. She has very little acting experience. What I have seen doesn’t really impressive me. There are some films between now and when this film comes out and I will be keeping an eye out for her.

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Jason Momoa as Aquaman

The Argument for:

This casting has confused some but to me it’s the best casting I have seen for this film. This won’t be the classic Aquaman that has been teased with and ridiculed in recent pop culture. No this will be the new revamped badass Aquaman from the new 52 comics. Seriously he will kick ass and Momoa can play badass ruler, we’ve seen it in Game of Thrones, he’s still a fan favourite. Just trident some in the face. IN THE FACE!!!

The Argument Against:

I really hope this is a small part. Am talking tiny cameo in an after credit scene. Other than that I don’t have much of any complaints. Do great Jason.

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In the end though if we really think about the film it’s the casting that doesn’t matter all that much. I can’t think of a film ruined by bad casting. Bad script, terrible direction, studio interference they’ll ruin a film. There is way too much talent on screen and behind the screen to have this be an epic calamity, not to say it couldn’t but I think it will be great.