*Originally published on 2/16/11
**While 'Avengers' has come and gone, the list is still fairly relevant. Granted, Black Panther's already been cast, but I still say that the other picks would work out well. It still works as food for thought.
1. Yvonne Strahovsky as Mrs./Captain Marvel
I read one article on C2F a while back that discussed the idea of her being cast. I, for one, think it's perfect. Granted, I'm a DC guy and, as such, am not very familiar with the character, but Strahovsky has the looks and the acting chops. Her role on "Chuck" also shows that she's more than capable of playing an action heroine so really, she's a match on all three levels. My roommate, who is a reader of Marvel comics, agrees that she would be a perfect pick for the role.
2. Eva Longoria as The Wasp
This was an idea that was pitched months ago. The rumor has died down as it seems like Marvel wants to save Wasp's debut for the upcoming "Ant-Man" movie(why they're going through the trouble of making a movie based on Ant-Man is beyond me). Hopefully something comes of it as I thought that she was a good pick for the role.
3. Djimon Hounsou as The Black Panther
This is a fan favorite pick, I'll admit. Even director Tim Story said that were he to cast Black Panther, he would pick Hounsou for the role. He's a good actor and has the gravitas needed to bring T'Challa to life. He voiced the character in BET's animated series, but that wasn't very good, not to mention that Panther was barely in it. It would be nice to actually see the actor play the role as opposed to being shoved to the side.
4. Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Cage
Yes, the Old Spice Guy. The more I think about it, the more perfect he is for the part. He's certainly got the physique of a superhero and you can never get tired of hearing that deep voice he uses for the commercials. The man has expressed interest in playing the part, so getting him to agree shouldn't be a problem. He was so dedicated to the role that he agreed to do a one minute video for YouTube where his head is superimposed on an action figure. On a side note, I highly recommend checking that video out as it really is quite glorious. Seriously, he says "Sweet Christmas" and everything.
5. Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/The Leader
While Marvel studios wasn't impressed with the box office returns, I rather liked the 2008 reboot of "The Incredible Hulk". Due to the aforementioned box office disappointment, it seems like Hulk won't be getting a sequel anytime soon. It's disappointing, but that's the way the business is sometimes. I do, at least, hope that the writers pick up on the sequel hook involving the transformation of Samuel Sterns into The Leader. Dangling plot threads vex me, and I would like to see the villain come to the big screen. Casting the actor who originally played the bit part is only natural.
Final thoughts
The Avengers has the potential to be one of the biggest superhero movies ever made. While adding too many characters to the cast could pose a potential problem, I still think it would be nice to bring some of these characters into the fold. It would give lesser known characters some mainstream exposure (not to mention paving the way for spin-off films) and add some diversity to the Avengers cast. As of now, as far as heroes are concerned, it's a bunch of white guys. Yeah, Nick Fury and Black Widow are there, but it still wouldn't hurt to mix it up a bit more.
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