Daredevil Message Board

Ash-n-Bone · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:56 pm Post subject: Awesome group of actors

As casting announcements continue to be made, I cant help but feel that the upcoming DD series will feature the greatest group of actors ever seen in a comic book-based series.

Unlike Arrow, The Walking Dead, Gotham, or the upcoming Constantine, Daredevil brings together an assortment of movie stars, veterans, theater actors, and TV actors all of whom appear to be very committed and serious about their craft.

As DD fans we should count ourselves very lucky.

Any doubts about Charlie Cox should be answered from watching Boardwalk Empire, Roland Joffe's There Be Dragons, and the BBC film Legacy.

How are you guys feeling about the cast so far?

Guardian-Devil · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:01 pm Post subject:

I'm trying to keep my expectations low so I can be extra enthusiastic when i finally see the series!! I love Deborah Ann (True Blood fan here..) i think she is going to be great!! As far as all the other cast members haven't seen any of them in anything but reading all the comments i'm pretty confident about them!
_________________

Marcus Plato · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:21 am Post subject:

Seriously, have a look at "Stardust"! He buckles swash with the best of them! And against Superman no less!!!

Darediva · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:13 pm Post subject:

I haven't seen Charlie Cox in anything, so I'm waiting for this release to get to know him. From the panel at NYCC yesterday, he seemed to be a cheerful guy, and truly happy to meet and greet fans at the signing.

The rest of the cast look very capable of their roles. D'Nofrio will make a great Kingpin.

Looking forward to this series.
_________________
Alice

Those who throw dirt merely lose ground.

McFly · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:01 pm Post subject:

for anyone who is still not convinced that Charlie Cox can play "grim and gritty":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9ciFytP8A
_________________
Deodorant Cant Fix Ugly.

Mike Murdock · Golden Age Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Posts: 1750

So far, that's literally the only thing I've seen him do. It would be nice to hear him deliver dialogue.
_________________
Matt Murdock's cooler twin brother

Not sure what to read next? Check out the Book Club for some ideas!

I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!
Thomas More - A Man for All Seasons

Ash-n-Bone · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:58 am Post subject:

Then try watching the show, its awesome. Or watch some of the other ones I listed.

The Overlord · Paradiso Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 1095

Any opinions on some of the more recent casting decisions, like Bob Gunton as Owl or Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk?

Bullseye11 · Flying Blind Joined: 05 Oct 2013 Posts: 67 Location: PA

I'm fine with ayelet Zurer as Vanessa but I don't know about bob gunton as the owl. The owl is always shown as a large powerful man shaped like an owl. This guy is a skinny old man. It would make more sense if he was Eric Slaughter.

Mike Murdock · Golden Age Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Posts: 1750

Yeah, I'd have preferred Slaughter, but Slaughter isn't as well known (and honestly doesn't have as much personality).
_________________
Matt Murdock's cooler twin brother

Not sure what to read next? Check out the Book Club for some ideas!

I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!
Thomas More - A Man for All Seasons

Ash-n-Bone · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:08 pm Post subject:

I wanted to see Slaughter in this series too, and then see his character battle the Kingpin. But I think the Owl will definitely make things interesting. And Gunton is more than capable of delivering a great performance. I'm just happy that Elektra isn't in it (as we know so far). I just don't think she can exist alongside Karen Page as they represent two very distinct phases in Matts life.

The Overlord · Paradiso Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 1095

Mike Murdock · Golden Age Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Posts: 1750

Yeah, I agree. To me, the Owl had two useful purposes. Either as the precursor to the Kingpin that gets displaced or as the successor if the Kingpin falls. He's filled both roles in the comics before. He's a more established character than any other name suggested, so I can't complain too loudly (as much as I'd like Slaughter). I hope he gets to wear ugly green suits, though.
_________________
Matt Murdock's cooler twin brother

Not sure what to read next? Check out the Book Club for some ideas!

I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!
Thomas More - A Man for All Seasons

The Message Board is currently in read-only mode, as the software is now out of date. Several features and pages have been removed. If/When I get time I intend to re-launch the board with updated software.