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[Nameless]

As much as I love Gambit he is not a lead anything :lol especially for a movie.

Hawkeye is the only correct answer.

Between Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk & Nick "Motherfuckin" Fury I doubt scrubs like Hawkeye & Ant Man even make it in the film.

I think Gambit could carry a film if not be a main part of a new X-Men movie.

 

[gdt]

Non-comic nerds had no idea who Iron Man was.

Eh, I highly disagree with that.

He wasn't as known as other characters.

 

[nomster]

You guys are nuts if you think a Hawkeye movie will be made

Non-comic nerds had no idea who Iron Man was.

Well, I knew who he was. Iron man also doesnt run around with a bow and arrow

 

[Blader]

Eh, I highly disagree with that.

He wasn't as known as other characters.

Ok, and Hawkeye isn't as known as others. You can play this game all day. :lol


You cast big name actors as not-so-known heroes because the actor's name can sell the role. For the bigger roles, like Spider-Man or Batman, you can get anyone to play it, because the franchise can just sell itself.

 

[gdt]

Ok, and Hawkeye isn't as known as others. You can play this game all day. :lol


You cast big name actors as not-so-known heroes because the actor's name can sell the role. For the bigger roles, like Spider-Man or Batman, you can get anyone to play it, because the franchise can just sell itself.

But there is no nothing around Hawkeye. No one in their right mind would build him a movie, and if he's in one, it's in a supporting role. IE, not getting a "lead role" for Holloway.

Spoiler

Hawkeye is a nobody.

 

[bathala]

when I saw the thread title.

Hawkeye came to me right away.

Gambit is not bad too

 

[ZeoVGM]

Some nobody.

If non comic book nerds don't know the character, a bit actor should play them.

Not very good logic at all.

But there is no nothing around Hawkeye. No one in their right mind would build him a movie, and if he's in one, it's in a supporting role. IE, not getting a "lead role" for Holloway.

Spoiler

Hawkeye is a nobody.

Hawkeye will be an important part of the Avengers movie. Bank on it.

Gambit

Josh Holloway already said no to playing Gambit. He was offered the role in the Wolverine movie but said he thought it would be too close to Sawyer.

Edit: People keep saying Gambit. NOT HAPPENING. IMPOSSIBLE.

 

[wenis]

Between Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk & Nick "Motherfuckin" Fury I doubt scrubs like Hawkeye & Ant Man even make it in the film.

I think Gambit could carry a film if not be a main part of a new X-Men movie.

Well let's take a look at what marvel has planned and has said recently.

We have the X-Men First Class movie, so any chance of Gambit being around is nill

then there is the fact Marvel has stated it wants to do $40 mill budgeted flicks on it's lesser known characters (Hey Hawkeye) and what better way to sell a lesser known Avenger...then with the guy who played that really cool guy on the MEGA POPULAR series LOST.

 

[Catalix]

Spoiler

Hawkeye is a nobody.

If he were played by Sawyer, he'd be an instant somebody.

 

[Alfarif]

Fuck Hawkeye. I don't give a shit if it's Avengers related, I want Sawyer as Gambit. God damn, that attitude. <3

 

[Deleted member 22576]

He looks pretty.

 

[thekad]

Ok, and Hawkeye isn't as known as others. You can play this game all day. :lol

Not really. I hadn't heard of Hawkeye until today. He's definitely lesser known than Iron-Man, which doesn't bode well for a "lead role."

 

[Blader]

But there is no nothing around Hawkeye. No one in their right mind would build him a movie, and if he's in one, it's in a supporting role. IE, not getting a "lead role" for Holloway.

Spoiler

Hawkeye is a nobody.

I'm not sure why he's being reported to be in a lead role anyway. The only leads in an Avengers movie would be Cap, Iron Man, or Thor, all of which have been cast.

 

[Veidt]

So no Gambit or Hawkeye?

who else could it possibly be?

 

[Kyoufu]

First Marvel character I thought of was Gambit.

Gambit in Xmen Origins: Wolverine kinda sucked ;/

 

[ZeoVGM]

Anywho, since we know for a fact that it won't be Gambit, the obvious choice is Hawkeye. Which would be cool...

...but the only true candidate to play Hawkeye is Jensen Ackles. There is no better choice.

 

[thekad]

The Gambit in the Wolverine movie wasn't what I would call a lead role. A couple extra 0s on his paycheck could change Sawyer's mind.

 

[Yaweee]

Some nobody.

If non comic book nerds don't know the character, a bit actor should play them.

He is a leading member of The Avengers, and there is an Avengers movie confirmed to be coming out in 2012 with no actor yet announced for the role of Hawk Eye. There's no way he's minor enough to just be played by a bit actor, and presumably such a role would be decided and announced soon.




As for Gambit, I recall that he had been offered the role in the past, but declined it out of fears of leading to typecasting. I think that is still a legitimate fear.

As for him needing to lose weight, he put on pounds between S5 and S6 of LOST out of sympathy with his pregnant wife. I'm assuming he is going to lose it now that LOST is done with.

 

[Nameless]

Well let's take a look at what marvel has planned and has said recently.

We have the X-Men First Class movie, so any chance of Gambit being around is nill

then there is the fact Marvel has stated it wants to do $40 mill budgeted flicks on it's lesser known characters (Hey Hawkeye) and what better way to sell a lesser known Avenger...then with the guy who played that really cool guy on the MEGA POPULAR series LOST.

Between two Iron Man films, a recent Hulk film, a Thor film, a Captain America film and a full on Avengers film I just don't see them making a film dedicated to Hawkeye of all people. Nevermind the character has no appeal or marketability what so ever but they're blowing their Avengers load over the next 3 years as is.

A Gambit film has talked about since X2 released. Besides I could see his having a tame budget, aiming for more of a gritty & dark feel without all of the flash & pazazzz. Holloway would be PERFECT for that.

 

[soyboy]

Between two Iron Man films, a recent Hulk film, a Thor film, a Captain America film and a full on Avengers film I just don't see them making a film dedicated to Hawkeye of all people. Nevermind the character has no appeal or marketability what so ever but they're blowing their Avengers load over the next 3 years as is.

A Gambit film has talked about since X2 released. Besides I could see his having a tame budget, aiming for more of a gritty & dark feel without all of the flash & pazazzz. Holloway would be PERFECT for that.

He's rejected the role of Gambit twice already doubt he really wants to play the character since it's similar to the Sawyer character from lost.

 

[Solo]

Its Gambit. Meant to be.

 

[Blader]

Gambit is off limits to Marvel anyway. If Holloway was doing that, he'd be talking to Fox.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Between two Iron Man films, a recent Hulk film, a Thor film, a Captain America film and a full on Avengers film I just don't see them making a film dedicated to Hawkeye of all people.

Where did it say they would be doing that? Hawkeye will be introduced in the Avengers movie. Anyone playing Hawkeye would be considered a "lead role" as he is a big character in the Avengers story.

A Gambit film has talked about since X2 released. Besides I could see his having a tame budget, aiming for more of a gritty & dark feel without all of the flash & pazazzz. Holloway would be PERFECT for that.

I swear, it's like no one reads the thread.

He has turned down Gambit already. And Gambit is not a Marvel Studios character. This article says he is talking to Marvel, not Fox.

He's not playing Gambit, it's not even an option.

 

[Angry Grimace]

He's rejected the role of Gambit twice already doubt he really wants to play the character since it's similar to the Sawyer character from lost.

Regardless of the logistics, I can't really envision him not being Gambit.

 

[wenis]

He has turned down Gambit already. And Gambit is not a Marvel Studios character. This article says he is talking to Marvel, not Fox.

He's not playing Gambit, it's not even an option.

/thread

Now bring on my Hawkeye movie

 

[Baconmonk]

Sawyer playing hawkeye would be the shit. I don't know much about the characters backstory, but just from reading Ultimates I'd say Holloway would be perfect for the role.

Minor Ultimates spoilers ahead

Spoiler

Even some more Lost-style duality. He had bamboo shoved under his nails in Lost, and in the Ultimates he got out of restraints by removing his fingernails and flicking them at his supressors throats. Although something tells me that scene won't translate to film well.

 

[Solo]

He has turned down Gambit already. And Gambit is not a Marvel Studios character. This article says he is talking to Marvel, not Fox.

He's not playing Gambit, it's not even an option.

I don't want to blow your mind or anything, but there have been such things in the past such as studios co-producing movies.

 

[Discotheque]

Jeremy Renner's gonna play Hawkeye.

 

[HooYaH]

Doesn't Fox own Gambit since he is in X-men?

 

[WrikaWrek]

Not gambit.

Maybe hawkeye. I hope it aint' doctor stange at least.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I don't want to blow your mind or anything, but there have been such things in the past such as studios co-producing movies.

That's great and all but he isn't playing Gambit. He already said he didn't want to. It's a nice fantasy though.

There isn't even a movie coming out where he would be able to be Gambit. First Class is obvious and I doubt he'll be in Wolverine 2. (More so I doubt that they would recast Gambit using the actor that already turned down the part in the prequel.)

 

[Escape Goat]

Doesn't Fox own Gambit since he is in X-men?

Yes, as long as they are actively working on projects for the characters.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

To all those calling Hawkeye a nobody, he is a huge fan favorite in the comic books. Holloway has the right amount of charm and smarm for the character, and I think he would factor very heavily into an Avengers flick. We could say the same thing for Black Widow for being a nobody (besides getting nearly as much ass in the Marvel U as Tony Stark).

Holloway has the attitude for Gambit, but fox owns it and honestly I think Holloway is a little big for Gambit. Not height wise, but his body type. Gambit has more of a lean swimmer's physique than the beefcake mode that Holloway is.

And Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye would be neat, but nowhere near as badass as Holloway. Bring it if it is true.

Hell, if they spin off Hawkeye into his own movie it could be a Thunderbolts movie.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Not gambit.

Maybe hawkeye. I hope it aint' doctor stange at least.

Michael Emerson should be Doctor Strange. Partially kidding.

 

[squidhands]

Jesse Custer.

 

[thekad]

If it is Hawkeye, then I'd want Holloway to pass. He can do better.

 

[Escape Goat]

If it is Hawkeye, then I'd want Holloway to pass. He can do better.

Not yet he can't. Until he pays his dues in Hollywood he wont get any big leading roles.

 

[Gilgamesh]

Jesse Custer.

Dude, that is not even Marvel.

 

[Orin GA]

No. No more wolverine movies. We already had 4 of them

 

[Technosteve]

Some nobody.

If non comic book nerds don't know the character, a bit actor should play them.

is he in justice league or something? Isn't that Green Arrow?

 

[Click]

This dude should've played Gambit in the Wolverine movie.

He'll probably end up playing Captain America...

 

[DryEyeRelief]

is he in justice league or something? Isn't that Green Arrow?

close enough

 

[Future PhaZe]

I love Josh but he'll have to work on his range. I've never seen him NOT play Sawyer in some other role in television and he has never lost that accent or body fat.

I question whether he's fit for a big time role.

 

[Zoe]

How could he possibly have time for this when he's already busy with Snakes on a Plane 2: Electric Boogaloo?

 

[wenis]

This dude should've played Gambit in the Wolverine movie.

He'll probably end up playing Captain America...

They already casted The Cap.

 

[Nakazato]

I could wish gambit (would love this)

but he would be a great hawkeye

 

[water_wendi]

No, he just needs to tone that weight into a fine muscular form. I still want Jensen Ackles for Hawkeye, but Holloway as him would kick all manners of ass.

OMG yes!

 

[Byakuya769]

Non-comic nerds had no idea who Iron Man was.

Exactly.. leave Gambit alone, he's already been sullied by that shitty wolverine pick. It's all about Hawkeye and the avengers now... or Hawkeye and the Thunderbolts.. VS THE AVENGERS.


did I just blow your minds?

 

[Mistouze]

You guys might want to calm down on the "it's going to be Hawkeye" bandwagon. There's a good chance Ant Man is going to be in the movie, he's an Avenger founding member after all.

 

[Spirit of Jazz]

Ultimate Hawkeye or no Hawkeye at all! Albeit it's not too likely with who's playing the Black Widow...