One of the hottest topics in comics right now is the casting of Ben Affleck in the role of Batman. So many are coming to the side of the actor by pointing out certain instances in which comic book fans were wrong about the casting of particular actors in roles in superhero movies. This is a horrible argument against comic book fans because we have been right in our accusation on many occasions.
I Admit Mistakes
Ben Affleck as Batman will suck
Michael Keaton as Batman
Heath Ledger as Joker
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
David Morrissey as The Governor
These are just a couple examples of times in which we complained about castings only to be pleasantly surprised with the final product. I could add RDJ to this list for his casting as Tony Stark/ Iron Man, but I would not be acting honestly with myself. That is one casting I have to admit that I liked from the start because there is no better actor for playing a character which has hit rock bottom than an actor who has hit rock bottom himself. Of course, Tony has not hit rock bottom in the movies yet, but I look forward to seeing it.
Times When Our Positivity Was Right On
I know you are waiting to see some of the names I put down as some of the worst superhero castings of all time, but let’s take a look at some we supported (as a majority) from the beginning and we were happy we were right:
Anthony Hopkins as Odin
Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto
Gerard Butler as Leonidas
Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull
Patrick Stewart as Professor X
Other Times We Were Wrong
There were also times in which we supported certain casting choices in superhero movies in which we were completely wrong. The actor might have been great, but the end product was depressing:
Michael Chicklis as Thing
Halle Berry as Catwoman
Jennifer Garner as Elektra
Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor
What We Should Look At
Instead of just talking about when we were wrong, or when our positivity paid off, let’s take a look at when we were right about the wrong choice being made:
George Clooney as Batman
Val Kilmer as Batman
Topher Grace as Venom
Shaq as Steel
Nicholas Cage as Ghost Rider
Brandon Routh as Superman
Collin Ferrell as Bullseye
Ben Affleck as Daredevil
The list goes on and on. Remember, too, we were right when complaining about Ben Affleck the first time with Daredevil – I have a feeling we will be right again.
