The best actor to play Casey Jones in sequel?

[B-Man]

Besides the height, I don't see why he's a bad choice.

[The Stryker]

I have no faith in Punk being a good actor. At best he might be a Batista where he's enjoyable in smaller roles.

But I guess he got a job as a UFC fighter with no experience whatsoever so hey!

[B-Man]

If we want CM based on his look, then cast Justin Theroux since he's pretty much his twin but a terrific actor (and Paul's taller than Fox, which is the only case it'd truly matter in).

[d_osborn]

Originally Posted by B-Man

If we want CM based on his look, then cast Justin Theroux since he's pretty much his twin but a terrific actor (and Paul's taller than Fox, which is the only case it'd truly matter in).

Theroux is a pretty solid actor, but I'm guessing the production will be casting younger for Casey. Probably 25-30. There's not a chance in hell it'll happen, but here is my pick, simply for how entertaining the fan backlash would be.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Well, I know they'd probably go younger, but my pick is Christian Kane, who played Eliot on Leverage. Good actor, looks the part, and his character of Eliot was pretty similar to Casey already.


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Picture this guy in a hockey mask, and BOOM! Casey Jones.

[kev trashcan]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Well, I know they'd probably go younger, but my pick is Christian Kane, who played Eliot on Leverage. Good actor, looks the part, and his character of Eliot was pretty similar to Casey already.


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Picture this guy in a hockey mask, and BOOM! Casey Jones.

I'd agree with that besides that I've never seen that guy do anything without a mild southern accent. the only other thing I can think of seeing him in was angel though. I just cant picture the new york accent coming from him.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Doesn't necessarily have to have the accent, buuut- he did do quite a few different accents in his role on Leverage- heck, they ALL did. He played it "nerdy" a couple of times, an over-the-top Southern drawl, and a German one, among others.

[kev trashcan]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Doesn't necessarily have to have the accent, buuut- he did do quite a few different accents in his role on Leverage- heck, they ALL did. He played it "nerdy" a couple of times, an over-the-top Southern drawl, and a German one, among others.

I've only seen that show a few times one morning after partying at a friends house. I only remember the southern accent.

[neatoman]

Knowing Platinum Dunes I guess they would cast an athlete or wrestler for "authenticity".

[Shark_Blade]

It's gotta be Shia Labeouf.

Or:

Orlando Bloom.

Johnny Depp.

Zac Efron.

Andrew Garfield.

[joefsas]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Orlando Bloom.

Johnny Depp.

Zac Efron.

Andrew Garfield.

NO! Just no! Orlando Bloom?! You serious!?

I think it would be cool to go younger to fit in better with the turtles. But also someone a bit rough round the edges, a bit gritty you know?
Can't think of anyone though to be honest

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by d_osborn

Theroux is a pretty solid actor, but I'm guessing the production will be casting younger for Casey. Probably 25-30. There's not a chance in hell it'll happen, but here is my pick, simply for how entertaining the fan backlash would be.

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Know what though? People keep saying CM Punk looks the part.

Shia in that gif looks almost exactly how Punk does right now.

[Leo656]

Uh... Punk IS an actor, just not in movies. C'mon dude, kayfabe is dead.

His ability to actually deliver lines and make you believe them, and feel emotion when he says something powerful, and the fact that every time he says/does anything at all, people go into a frenzy for MONTHS over whether it was "a work" or "a shoot", and the fact he's gotten fans who know perfectly well it's scripted to nearly assault him with physical violence, actually means, he's already a much BETTER actor than most. Not just most wrestlers, I mean most actors.

He'd be fine as a "real" actor if that's what he wanted to do, I just don't think he's entirely right for this. I mean, yeah, he could be. I'd be down. I just don't think it's actually a realistic choice. But hey, why not?

[BubblyShell22]

If we're talking about wrestlers, I'd agree with Seth Rollins or maybe Dean Ambrose 'cause that guy plays crazy well if you wanted to go for a crazy Casey Jones.

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Uh... Punk IS an actor, just not in movies. C'mon dude, kayfabe is dead.

His ability to actually deliver lines and make you believe them, and feel emotion when he says something powerful, and the fact that every time he says/does anything at all, people go into a frenzy for MONTHS over whether it was "a work" or "a shoot", and the fact he's gotten fans who know perfectly well it's scripted to nearly assault him with physical violence, actually means, he's already a much BETTER actor than most. Not just most wrestlers, I mean most actors.

He'd be fine as a "real" actor if that's what he wanted to do, I just don't think he's entirely right for this. I mean, yeah, he could be. I'd be down. I just don't think it's actually a realistic choice. But hey, why not?

Sure. Let's act like theres not a world of difference. Cutting a worked shoot means you're a great actor! Let's just put Shane Douglas in Star Wars while we're at it.

[Leo656]

It's about delivery and charisma. Punk excels at both. Acting is Acting. Anybody can read lines. Not everyone can make you care. Just because wrestling is more Improv than anything else doesn't mean it's an entirely different thing. It's Still Acting. You still need to make people believe what you're saying when they know it's 100% bullsh*t.

Nice attempt. Shane's not a great actor. He has good delivery in that "worked-shoot" type of environment, but when it's scripted and forced, you can tell, and that's part of why he couldn't get over outside of ECW. He's one of my favorites, but no, when it's "fake" with him you can completely tell. He's a great worker and a great promo in specific places and I love him forever but no, Not A Good Actor.

[The Turtle Terminator]

Elias Kontas

[Leo656]

Originally Posted by The Turtle Terminator

Elias Kontas

Never heard of him.

Unless that's a typo and you meant "Elias Koteas"...

...Yeah I don't see it.

Anybody else notice how Elias is slowly morphing into Dick Miller? It's downright eerie.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Originally Posted by d_osborn

A few of my coworkers are pretty big wrestling fans. They mentioned a recent podcast interview with CM Punk where he mentioned that WWE was one of the other companies considering a TMNT buyout, pre-Nick. They were apparently after it for the movie deal, and eyeing CM Punk as Casey.

I haven't heard the interview myself, but I thought it sounded pretty interesting. I'll try to find out which podcast it was.

I heard the podcast a few weeks ago, he said the WWE wouldn't let him go do cool stuff, and now he's a free agent so if someone wants him to be in a movie *cough cough* TMNT...as Casey Jones, he's ready.

Also, a few weeks after leaving WWE he did a wrestling podcast with some guys at Nerdist, they avoided asking why he left, but brought up that he'd be the perfect Casey Jones, he said he's heard that a lot and agrees. I personally tweeted at him years ago that he would be a great Casey Jones, and I am not alone in that thinking.

He has the look, loves TMNT, has the dry humor, and can pull off looking like he can kick some ass.

Unfortunately he signed a multi fight deal with UFC 2 weeks ago, I doubt he'll have time to film a movie, unless it was maybe a small role or a stinger at the end of the sequel to set up the 3rd movie.

I can't think of anyone else good enough to play the role, but if we're talking wrestlers, someone else mentioned Seth Rollins, he definitely has the look. Dean Ambrose fits the bill as well.

Maybe Jai Courtney, Garrett Hedlund, Nicholas Hoult, Jeremy Allen White, Taylor Kitsch, Norman Reedus...I could see the studio wanting guys like Miles Teller, or Zac Efron, Liam Hemsworth etc...

[beeshaw]

Zac Efron has kind of won me over. He's actually a pretty decent actor, but I don't see him as Casey.

I've said it before, Garfield's Spiderman (especially in ASM1 during the 'car jacker' scene) TOTALLY reminded me of Casey Jones). And I hear he will have some free time now...