Wizard Universe just published this feature about who's been selected to be in the Watchmen movie:
[SDCC] THESE ARE THE WATCHMEN
The names and faces from Zack Snyder’s official ‘Watchmen’ cast
By Brian Warmoth | Posted July 26, 2007 1:30 PM |
Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder have their cast set, and fans of Alan Moore’s seminal series turned graphic novel will be watching the Watchmen as they make their press debut in San Diego this week.
Variety released the names of the cast who will portray Moore’s aging superhero team in their time of crisis. These are the actors who will suit up for the sought after roles.
Dr. Manhattan
Billy Crudup (“Almost Famous”)
Rorschach
Jackie Earle Haley (“Little Children”)
Night Owl
Night Owl
Ozymandias
The Comedian
Silk Spectre
I'm sure there will be a lot of debate over the months (and years) to come about whether some of these actors are well suited for their roles.
Personally, I'm not so sure they got the casting correct. Apart from Billy Crudup, I can't say I know or have seen the other actors in action before, so I can't comment on their acting ability. Based on the LOOK of the actors though, it seems like the only two characters they did a good job in casting was Rorschach and The Comedian.
Ozymandias really needed to be more of a pretty boy...I was thinking Matthew McConaughey or someone looking like that. Night Owl is supposed to be chubby, not lean-built! Not too sure about Billy Crudup for Dr Manhattan though...Crudup can certainly play detached and pathos, but does he have the LOOK?! Guess we'll find out when he's shaved bald, inserted white opaque contact lenses onto his eyeballs and slathered in light blue paint.
Looks like they got the right person, in terms of looks, for Rorschach! Can't wait to see him, since he's the most important central character to Watchmen.
And Jeffery Dean Morgan looks like he'd be a good Comedian too, though I'm more partial to this guy:
Bruce Campbell FTW!
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