Justice League Movie: Who Has Great Potential?

By KARA SASIELA

November 5, 2015

We all have our favorite superhero and superhero universe and superhero nerds all over the world will fight for why they believe their hero is the best.

I’ve always been more partial to the DC universe, but love both Marvel (The Avengers, X-men and Spiderman are all a part of the Marvel Universe) and DC (The Justice League with heroes like Batman, Superman and The Flash).

With the planned release of “The Justice League” scheduled for Nov. 17, 2017, I thought I would share who I think should be cast to play these famous heroes.

1. Superman: Matt Bomer

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Matt Bomer would be super for the role because he looks the part and can definitely act it as well.

He’s already played the voice of Superman in 2013’s “Superman Unbound”.

He also has played action roles in past in shows such as “Chuck”, where he played a C.I.A. agent named Bryce Larkin, and “White Collar”, where he played the role of a con-artist going by the alias of Neal Caffrey.

However for this movie, Henry Cavill will continue his role as Superman.

2. Batman: Robbie Amell

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I think Robbie Amell would be a fantastic Batman. He looks like Bruce Wayne and could totally pull off the billionaire playboy.

With his role in the CW’s “The Flash” as Firestorm, we know he can definitely play the part of a superhero, but I think he can pull off a hero who is more in the spotlight than firestorm.

However, for this movie it is already confirmed that Ben Affleck will continue the role as Batman, so, hopefully he plays it well in the upcoming “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie.

3. Wonder Woman: Cobie Smulders

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I think Cobie Smulders would be the perfect Wonder Woman.

She looks like Princess Diana and has the ultimate mix of beauty and toughness to her look.

Smulders’ role as Agent Maria Hill in the “Avengers” and on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” provides ample proof that she can play this beautiful, strong warrior.

Unfortunately they have already cast the role of Wonder Woman to Gal Gadot for the upcoming “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie and she will continue to play the role in “The Justice League.”

However, with her role as Gisele in “The Fast and the Furious” series, hopefully she will live up to the role of Wonder Woman.

4. The Flash: Ryan Reynolds or Seth Green

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Originally when they cast Ryan Reynolds for the role of Green Lantern in 2011 I thought it was a weird choice because I always thought if he was going to be cast as a DC superhero it would be the Flash.

Reynolds has the right type of humor for the role and could pull off a leather red costume, which, now he will in his return to the Marvel Universe as Deadpool.

Without Reynolds being cast for Green Lantern, it brings to my attention he would be a better Flash, but my No. 1 choice to play The Flash is Seth Green.

Green naturally has red hair like in the “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited”, but he can also pull off blonde hair if the makers planned to go based off of the comic books and dye it blonde.

Green has the right kind of humor to be great, and the slightly cocky Flash that we know.

Green is also a really big nerd to all things superhero-related and would probably jump at the chance to play the role of this iconic superhero.

However, they have already cast Ezra Miller to play the role of Flash in the Batman Vs Superman movie and he will most likely continue the role in the Justice League movie.

5. Green Lantern: Morris Chestnut

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I think Morris Chestnut would play a wonderful Green Lantern, at least the John Stewart version of the hero, which is a later Green Lantern that comes after the original Hal Jordan.

He definitely has the voice and the looks to be John Stewart and I think it is time for John Stewart to appear in a live action film.

6. Hawkgirl: Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence would be a phenomenal Hawkgirl.

She’s tough as we can see from her role as Katniss and Raven/Mystique in the Hunger Games and X-men series.

She also can show the attitude and determination of Hawkgirl really well through her acting skills.

7. Martian Manhunter: Carl Lumbly

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Carl Lumbly played the voice of Martian Manhunter in the TV animated series “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited:" in 2001-06, making him the most qualified to play the role.

With the character being a Martian, there will probably be a lot of CGI on the character, so you won’t be able to tell age.

Martian Manhunter also has the ability to shapeshift into a human, so when he does this, age still won’t matter because he can simply say he wants to blend in and make himself more unexpected of being the Martian.

8. Aquaman: Jensen Ackles

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Jensen Ackles has the best look, with his spiky blonde hair and strong body, but not overly muscled, to pull off that old style Aquaman sporting the green and orange suit.

He already has some experience being on the set of a superhero show; he played the role of Lana Lang’s boyfriend in the CW’s hit show “Smallville.”

Ackles also plays a big role in the CW’s “Supernatural,” playing the role of the older brother, Dean Winchester.

I think both of these roles give him plenty of experience to command the sea and the creatures within.

9. Green Arrow: Luke Mitchell

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I think Luke Mitchell would play the role of Green Arrow splendidly.

Though I love the CW’s Stephen Amell as the Arrow, it looks like they want to keep the movies and the shows separate, which is a smart decision since DC movies haven’t been the most successful in the past and the CW is currently doing a phenomenal job.

Mitchell has the looks and the experience having to channel power for good with his role as Lincoln in “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

This time though it will be natural strength instead of a power that he will be using for good.

I don’t think playing a Marvel role will hinder his chances either because plenty of other actors have played multiple roles in both of the universes.

10.Black Canary: Hayden Penettiere

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I can’t picture anyone more fit for the role of the Black Canary than Hayden Panettiere, even after watching the “Arrow” on the CW.

Panettiere has the looks, the toughness and the experience to be this strong character.

With roles in productions such as “Heroes” and “Scream,” as well as many other roles, gives her great experience to play the role of the Black Canary.

11. Supergirl: Yvonne Strahovski or Sabrina Carpenter

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I think Yvonne Strahovski would be a wonderful Supergirl.

She’s played the role of a hardcore spy in the show “Chuck” and played a significant role in the movie “I,Frankenstein” which  gives her excellent experience to play this role.

However, if they wanted to go with a younger version of Supergirl, which I would prefer since CBS is currently covering the adult storyline of Supergirl, I think Sabrina Carpenter would be fantastic.

Carpenter is currently on the set of “Girl Meets World” and has had smaller roles in bigger productions like “Orange is the New Black” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”                                                                                                                                                               

I think these roles give her the perfect experience needed to play a young teenager gaining control over her power, wanting to be a hero, and learning under her almost perfect cousin.

I think all of these actors would be marvelous for the roles of these well-known superheroes, but what do you think.

Do you agree or disagree with me?

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