Ryan "Count Drunkula" Daly of the Black Canary blog
Flowers & Fishnets has played casting director for a Warner Brothers Justice League film, including the Motor City members! If you hit his
Aquaman role sheet, you'll find Alexander Skarsgård as his Sea King. I previously went with the late
Paul Walker, but truthfully feel we need to both start over again. Skarsgård would be spot on for Namor, which is the problem. I strongly agree with his Mera, though, and have suggested her myself in the past. I'm also excited by his excellent suggestion of Giancarlo Esposito for J'onn J'onzz.
Justice League Satellite & Detroit was the go-to point for our team. In Daly's selections, he demonstrated an appreciation of the cast of
Game of Thrones, including Emilia Clarke as Zatanna. I may be tainted by her royal countenance on that show, but Zee seems more like a cute neighbor than a queen in waiting, which is why I offered
Zooey Deschanel.
The Vixen was the single most challenging and longest delayed casting pick I've ever attempted. Tika Sumpter was on my short list, so I approve of Daly going that way. I ultimately went with
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, but continue to second guess the selection.
Gael Garcia Bernel is one of the most famous Latin actors in the movie industry, and one of my girlfriend's personal favorites. Vibe is frankly beneath him, but perhaps not
Jake T. Austin. I wasn't too picky about emo bohunk Steel, so Jack Reynor is as good as
Robbie Amell, and more age appropriate.
Will Forte as Elongated Man? Sure, Whatever. I haven't gotten around to him myself. Much as I like his missus, I think Daly overshot for Sue Dibney. Nina Dobrev is probably too big for Gypsy as well, but I'd be happy with her, though I prefer
Raquel Castro. The villainy of Despero, Amazo, Ivo and more are also represented, so go fish in the links below!
Count Drunkula Casting Department
