Sentences with phrase «cast as superheroes»

Once Ruffalo accepted the part and came aboard the cast of the star - studded «The Avengers,» he had to hold up the usual fanboy onslaught, much of it the same kinds of relatively baseless criticisms his own cast mates Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. faced when they were first cast as superheroes.

To get more attention this year, Nader also suggested Hawkins cast himself as a superhero, the «Green Hornet for Justice.»

6:40: Speaking of hindsight being 20/20, Michael Keaton's casting as the superhero was controversial to say the least.

In the recent past, a Schwarzenegger - led zombie movie would've cast him as a superhero who saves the world.

Not exact matches

Vulture, or Adrian Toomes, played by a very well - cast Michael Keaton — who probably got this role for appearing as another man with wings in «Birdman» — is one of the rare villains in the MCU that has a personal vendetta against the superheroes who doesn't feel like a desperate tie - in.

So as a reminder that even celebrities make mistakes, we present the 20 Worst Superhero Movie Castings Of All Time.

We've already compiled our list for the best superhero casting decisions, rewarding such memorable performances as Ryan Reynolds» Deadpool and Chris Evans» Captain America with well - deserved praise.

I remember how powerful I felt as a woman after watching Wonder Woman, and I know the feeling will only be magnified after seeing the predominately black cast in Marvel's portrayal of this superhero and his entourage.

In an age where superhero franchises continue to struggle with representation, The Defenders refreshingly clears the Bechdel Test with ease and features a cast that looks nearly as diverse as the city the show is set in.

But as craft beer has grown in popularity, it has cross-pollinated with sci - fi and fantasy TV shows, superheroes, and even former cast members of Star Trek.

The «Batman» television show (1966 - 1968) cast a long, pop art - infused, camp shadow over the property and, after the big budget failures of a series of superhero films in the 1980s (some more campy than others) such as Howard the Duck (1986), WB apparently had cold feet.

Black Panther may not be the first superhero film to place a black lead front and centre — Wesley Snipes made two great Blade movies plus another one, and the»90s delivered a handful of now - forgotten fare with black men behind the mask (Spawn, Steel, Blankman, The Meteor Man)-- but it is the first to surround its hero with an equally diverse cast, and announce itself as the new blockbuster status - quo, not a one - off alternative for a widely underrepresented audience.

Paul Rudd has been cast in the superhero film as the title character who possesses the ability to shrink down to insect size.

Moving on, as recently reported, talks are already underway with cast members Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz - Plasse to reprise their roles in the black comedy superhero film that grossed $ 48 million domestically and $ 96 million globally back in 2010.

Here's the Marvel movie even non-Marvel fans are prepared to root for, the rare black superhero film, one boasting not only an almost all - black cast but helmed by a black director as well.

I'm hearing that Robert Redford is in discussions to join the cast of Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the sequel that brings Chris Evans back as the shield - carrying superhero.

But the voice of a Shane Black («Iron Man 3») or a James Gunn («Guardians Of The Galaxy») is plainly missing, and as gifted as the cast is, it's a little disheartening to see actors that could and should be carrying their own films (superhero or otherwise) relegated to background duty.

Thor Rated PG - 13 for sequences of intense sci - fi action and violence Available on Blu - ray 3D, Blu - ray and DVD Marvel superhero Thor is a god who is cast to Earth by his father, Odin, and forced to live there as a mortal until he learns the valuable lesson his father wishes to teach him.

But after Marvel Studios cinematic universe started a decade ago and launched successful series such as «Iron Man» and «The Avengers» — while casting a bunch of white blond guys named Chris — fans knew it was bound to use its rights to the top black superhero.

There are hiccups in its ambition, but it's hard not to get swept up in all the technologies, characters, and politics crammed into the movie's compelling dramatic conflict, which casts the charismatic Michael B. Jordan — the star of Creed and Coogler's debut, Fruitvale Station — as the most complex villain in the post-Dark Knight cycle of superhero blockbusters.

The live - action superhero series will feature a cast that includes Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver - Lampman, David Castañeda, Robert Sheehan and Aidan Gallagher as the adult versions of the Umbrella Academy.

Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu Written by: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, and Armando Bo Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, and Merritt Wever Synopsis: A washed - up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego, career, and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.

Amidst those early signs of viewer interest (Blade), franchise launches (X-Men), moments of director / source material synergy (Raimi's Spider - Man) and 18 or so MCU films, Deadpool is recognizable as a triumph of perseverance and (baby) hand - in - glove casting, as well as proof that R - rated superheroing is viable at the box office (which in turn smoothed the way for more serious takes like Logan).

We review «Elysium,» discuss «Batman vs. Superman» casting rumors, the latest «Thor 2 trailer,» and Peter Capaldi as the new «Doctor Who» - plus debate which summer 2013 superhero movie is the best.

So, it's not about casting Batman's sidekick as much as it is about casting a fully - established superhero with enough star power to lead his own solo movie (whenever the Nightwing movie happens).

With a cast that includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett and Lupita Nyong» o, Black Panther has been heralded as a milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and for superhero movies as a whole.

If you thought Deadpool was fun to watch in theaters, it's clear from these bloopers that the cast and crew had just as much fun shooting this unconventional superhero adventure.

Openly trolling the ambitions of other modern comic - book movies, the sequel to Deadpool, the surprise hit that cast Ryan Reynolds as the self - destructive and puerile Bugs Bunny figure of the present superhero blockbuster landscape, mostly outdoes its predecessor in terms of style and satirical intent: Now that he's...

I can't see how anyone could be dissatisfied with this movie I preferred it to the other two as I think it captured batman perfectly bane was perfect how anyone can disagree after batman and robin is beyond me??? Cat women was perfect there was no poor casting IMO character development was fine story was fine and beautifully shot soundtrack stunning all involved made an absolute masterpiece even tho I guessed most plotpoints in advance they still felt like a surprise to me I don't see the point in any other superhero franchise making any more movies as bb tdk and tdkr will never be surpassed

Shows like Vida remind us that representation isn't as simple as color - blind casting in superhero movies.

... We can add another name to the enormous cast of Avengers: Infinity War, with Black Panther star Danai Gurira confirmed as reprising the role of Okoye for the superhero blockbuster.

We already know that Marvel's «Avengers: Infinity War» will likely give us the largest cast of superheroes ever seen on screen, bringing together the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy, and introducing Brie Larson as Captain Marvel.

As the final piece of the puzzle for the ensemble cast of this summer's blockbuster Marvel superhero movie «The Avengers,» Finn cast him as mild - mannered Dr. Bruce Banner, known to transform from time to time into the Incredible HulAs the final piece of the puzzle for the ensemble cast of this summer's blockbuster Marvel superhero movie «The Avengers,» Finn cast him as mild - mannered Dr. Bruce Banner, known to transform from time to time into the Incredible Hulas mild - mannered Dr. Bruce Banner, known to transform from time to time into the Incredible Hulk.

Instant star Gal Gadot is as perfectly cast as any of the greatest superhero actors.

Like our list of comic book - based superhero movies, we're not including production info such as cast, crew or plot; this is just an easy - to - read look at what's to come in North American theaters.

Of course it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that the first major superhero film directed by a black man and starring a predominantly black cast is a new benchmark for representation and storytelling.

Preceded by such films as «The Meteor Man» (1993), «Blankman» (1994), «Catwoman» (2004) and the «Blade» trilogy (1998 — 2004), «Black Panther» isn't the first superhero movie with an African - American starring in the title role, but it has by far the largest number of black cast and crew members.

Like our list of comic book - based superhero movies and other genre movies, we're not including production info such as cast, crew or plot; this is just an easy - to - read look at what's to come in North American theaters.

Even her superhero entries were on the dour side with the ill - fated Spider - Man reboots having her cast as a sobbing Aunt May.

Brolin is no stranger to the superhero universe, but his casting could be seen as a little unorthodox by some fans.

Gore has not been this glorified in a comedy since James Gunn's Super, in which a loser cast himself as a horribly vengeful superhero.

Before he was playing a larger - than - life superhero in Captain America: Civil War and now Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman had already had a lot of experience playing different kinds of heroes, as he played both Jackie Robinson and James Brown in two acclaimed performances (that likely led to him being cast as Black Panther).

And somehow, it feels apt since we can expect the now king of Wakanda will assume a leadership role in the MCU moving forward after some of the principal cast members such as Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America have passed the baton to the second wave of superheroes inhabiting the franchise.

As Black Panther continues to smash box office records as one of the biggest superhero hit movies in years, critics and fans alike have marveled at how amazing the cast was in the filAs Black Panther continues to smash box office records as one of the biggest superhero hit movies in years, critics and fans alike have marveled at how amazing the cast was in the filas one of the biggest superhero hit movies in years, critics and fans alike have marveled at how amazing the cast was in the film.

Thus far the cast announced is a bunch of pretty new young faces — which misses the point as it is a tale of embittered middle - aged superheroes.

The idea is that box office success for a movie centered on a nonwhite superhero and cast could inspire Marvel to produce and create more movies like Black Panther in the future (the studio's previous 17 films have all featured white men as the superhero leads).

There have been a number of bad superhero movies, but from the talking gas cloud the filmmakers cast as Galactus to Jessica Alba's dye job, this one transcends bad.

Just three years ago, Joss Whedon pulled off a remarkable feat by giving us a film that featured a cast of some of the biggest superheroes in the Marvel universe, known collectively as «The Avengers,» and delivering just the kind of action - packed adventure that fans ha...

Just three years ago, Joss Whedon pulled off a remarkable feat by giving us a film that featured a cast of some of the biggest superheroes in the Marvel universe, known collectively as «The Avengers,» and delivering just the kind of action - packed adventure tha...

Although this isn't Hollywood's first attempt to turn a historically black superhero into the main event, headlining their own tentpole film — consider Wesley Snipes run as the vampire - hunter Blade, Halle Berry's turn as Catwoman, Will Smith's alcoholic anti-hero Hancock or even Shaquille O'Neal's turn as Steel — this feels like a first in part because of how much effort has been poured into its making and, more importantly, how readily it embraces its fundamental blackness, from its colorful African settings to its tribally - influenced makeup, hairstyle, and costumes to its predominately black cast and crew, a verifiable assemblage of talent that'll turn even the most skeptical of heads.