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If the rumors about the Skrulls being the villain in the Avengers movie are true, another character to possibly think about is Captain Marvel. Highly doubt it, though.

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GCQuinton said:
If the rumors about the Skrulls being the villain in the Avengers movie are true, another character to possibly think about is Captain Marvel. Highly doubt it, though.

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Captain Marvel would not work in my opinion. And where did you hear the rumor of Skrulls? Last I read was Loki using the Hulk as a pawn.

Personally, I want me some Ultron!
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PhoncipleBone said:
Captain Marvel would not work in my opinion. And where did you hear the rumor of Skrulls? Last I read was Loki using the Hulk as a pawn.
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The highlight of this insider scoop (DISCLAIMER: which has not been confirmed by the studio itself) is that the shape-changing alien race the Skrulls are being used as the main antagonists for The Avengers. Not only that, but the Skrulls will 'brainwash' and use the Hulk in a similar fashion Loki did in the comics. Don't expect a full on alien invasion, though; that will have to wait for a sequel. The Skrulls' role will be largely clandestine, similar to the way S.H.I.E.L.D. operates.

Apparently, the Skrulls won't be the only alien race to be introduced in The Avengers; their enemy, the Kree, will also have a presence as Earthly allies. This isn't surprising information, considering a young actor by the name of Kevin Pennington has been rumored to portray a character by the name of Noh-Varr; who just so happens to be a Kree. Though I couldn't get confirmation that Noh-Varr is Pennington's role, at his point, all signs are pointing to 'yes.'
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http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=18337

Again, all rumors at this point.

And as far as I'm concerned, once Thor comes out the "grounded" approach to these movies is out the window. Captain Marvel would work just fine IMO.
 
Jet Grind Radio! said:
If they use Ultron, he'll inexplicably look like Iron Monger/Whiplash.
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And kick both of their asses. Ultron would mainly only work if they set him up in one movie, then bring him in as the villain in the next.

GCQuinton said:
And as far as I'm concerned, once Thor comes out the "grounded" approach to these movies is out the window. Captain Marvel would work just fine IMO.[/spoiler]
I agree that the grounded approach is gone once Thor is introduced, but Captain Marvel and the Skrulls is taking it way out there. I think they should hold off of the aliens angle for quite some time.
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Ultron was invented by Hank Pym, no?
The first avenger movie should totally end with Hank Pym working on something, someone asking what it is and then him revealing the ultron head.
Also, +1 vote for Josh Holloway as Hawkeye.
 
Looks like Josh Holloway might not be Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner near deal to join Marvel's 'Avengers'

By Borys Kit and Zorianna Kit

Jeremy Renner is in final negotiations to join "The Avengers," Marvel Studios' big-screen take on its superhero team that's being directed by Joss Whedon.

Renner will play the bow-and-arrow-carrying hero Hawkeye, who, while not one of the initial members of the team when it was created in the 1960s, became an integral member soon after when the misguided villain switched sides.

Renner will join Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Don Cheadle as War Machine.

The Hulk may also be a character in the movie, but at this stage, there is no deal that would bring back Ed Norton, who starred as the emerald giant in 2008's "The Incredible Hulk."

Renner's involvement was initially rumored last fall, although the actor, who was in the middle of the awards derby with his war thriller "The Hurt Locker," was at the time more taken with Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled drama and was being heavily courted by Universal for "Battleship."

Renner never joined "Battleship," and while he still has definite interest in Anderson's film, that project is still cobbling financing and has seen its start pushed back several times.

Renner saw a chance to take on work in a role that, while key, is not starring in nature and will allow him to slide into Anderson's film if it should come together.

To keep costs manageable for the "Avengers," Marvel is trying to keep a lid on the movie's finances and the actors are taking salary cuts, according to insiders.

Renner, repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment, next appears in Ben Affleck's "The Town."

Marvel did not confirm that Renner is in negotiations.
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Josh Holloway = Gambit.

And for fuck's sake, give him the red eyes that caused him to get exiled in the first place. Gambit in Wolverine was a retard.
 
ChackanKun said:
I can see him doing either Gambit or Thor.

Edit: Just read above, too bad it isn't any of them lol..
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All the people epecting him to be Gambit are delusional. If that was the case he would be talking to Fox and Gambit isn't going to be a lead in any movie any time soon. Not after that Wolverine debacle. :lol

And Thor has already been cast. See Chris Hemsworth as Thor here: http://www.comicvine.com/news/full-images-of-chris-hemsworth-as-thor/141294/

Maybe the will use the newest Ant-Man in the comics. That guy is kind of a scumbag and that would fit well. What's his name again? Eric something?
 
Definitely Hank Pym. They will ratchet up the tortured genius angle. Then he drags Janet out behind the shrimp truck and

KA-POW.

IT'S GONNA COME BACK AROUND IN THAT MIGHTY MARVEL MANNER, TRUE BELIEVERS!!!!!
 
What a lie this thread was then. Im not a comic reader, so let me speak for the rest of non-comic readers when I say we don't know who the fuck "Hank Pym" is. A "major" role? :lol :lol :lol :lol
 
Solo said:
What a lie this thread was then. Im not a comic reader, so let me speak for the rest of non-comic readers when I say we don't know who the fuck "Hank Pym" is. A "major" role? :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Yep. Hank Pym isn't a "major" character in the slightest. He's supporting at best.

Same goes for Hawkeye.



I could see Holloway as Pym/Giant Man though.
 
gdt5016 said:
Yep. Hank Pym isn't a "major" character in the slightest. He's supporting at best.

Same goes for Hawkeye.

I could see Holloway as Pym/Giant Man though.
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After the Scott Pilgrim movie, Edgar Wright is supposed to Direct an Ant-Man film.
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Pym's not a headliner in the first Avengers movie, but he's a potentially-important supporting character.
 
Always a laugh seeing a washed up tv show actor trying to keep in the lime light , i give it a year before know one ever knows he ever was :lol :lol :lol :lol
 
I'm down with the Captain Marvel idea. But that's mostly because I'm kind of in to that Kree/Skrull War stuff.

What I REALLY want to see though is an Inhumans movie. Black Bolt would be the easiest role ever.
 
Kentpaul said:
Always a laugh seeing a washed up tv show actor trying to keep in the lime light , i give it a year before know one ever knows he ever was :lol :lol :lol :lol
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LOST was hugely popular among people who have jobs
 
Solo said:
What a lie this thread was then. Im not a comic reader, so let me speak for the rest of non-comic readers when I say we don't know who the fuck "Hank Pym" is. A "major" role? :lol :lol :lol :lol
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One of the Avengers doesn't count as a main character in Avengers movie? =P
 
Ant-Man was originally suppose to be played by Owen Wilson and it was suppose to be more comedic.

edit: though I do like the rumor Nathan Fillion is also in the running :lol
 
Blader5489 said:
One of the Avengers doesn't count as a main character in Avengers movie? =P
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Reading comprehension FTL.

But you also just proved my point. I had no idea "Hank Pym" was a member of the Avengers until you just said it. And I had never heard of him period before this thread. And no one else will either who isnt a comic book reader.
 
Solo said:
Reading comprehension FTL.

But you also just proved my point. I had no idea "Hank Pym" was a member of the Avengers until you just said it. And I had never heard of him period before this thread. And no one else will either who isnt a comic book reader.
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You had to have heard of Ant-Man Giant-Man or the Wasp, though.
 
When I was a kid I liked Hawkeye. He was in some videogames and I know he was on a cartoon or something.

I would say most of you people are overplaying gambit's fame amongst normal folk. Both characters have good hooks. Hawkeye could be awesome so could Gambit.
Gambit seems unlikely.

I think you guys are forgetting that if you are on GAF you are a fucking geek of sorts. You may not read comics, but your knowledge of comics is still deeper than most. Iron Man was a nobody before the film. Thor is only slightly less obscure than iron man was.

Also, I don't know what ant man looks like or what he does/can do but I have been hearing his name for years.

Also, characters like Jonah Hex, John Constantine and Scott Pilgrim are not mainstream but that shit got greenlit by someone. Just trim the budget by hiring people like Holloway who work cheap.
 
Jet Grind Radio! said:
You had to have heard of Ant-Man Giant-Man or the Wasp, though.
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Nope :lol

As a non-comic reader, Id only heard of Superman (and associated villains), Batman (and associated villains), Spider-Man (and associated villains), X-men, Iron Man, and the Justice League before all these movies started coming. And I believe thats about what your average Joe movie goer would know too.

Up until about 3 months ago, The Avengers was a 60's british spy TV show to me. I had never known there was a comic book team named that until Marvel started pushing it into their movies and I started reading about them here.
 
Solo said:
Nope :lol

As a non-comic reader, Id only heard of Superman (and associated villains), Batman (and associated villains), Spider-Man (and associated villains), X-men, Iron Man, and the Justice League before all these movies started coming. And I believe thats about what your average Joe movie goer would know too.
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Really? Ant-man? My mom knows who Ant-man is. I do think a lot of older people will know, since he was a founding member of the Avengers. Nostalgia and all that.
 
Solo said:
Nope :lol

As a non-comic reader, Id only heard of Superman (and associated villains), Batman (and associated villains), Spider-Man (and associated villains), X-men, Iron Man, and the Justice League before all these movies started coming. And I believe thats about what your average Joe movie goer would know too.

Up until about 3 months ago, The Avengers was a 60's british spy TV show to me. I had never known there was a comic book team named that until Marvel started pushing it into their movies and I started reading about them here.
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you never walked down the school supply isle at a store?:lol

Ive been seeing avengers backpacks or folders for years :)

also, gambit is not even a mainline x-men character right? He's more of an also-ran no? I guess the first film featured a lot of nightcrawler so who knows...
 
Staccat0 said:
you never walked down the school supply isle at a store?:lol

Ive been seeing avengers backpacks or folders for years :)
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I dunno, man. When I was in primary school, it was TMNT everywhere.
 
Solo said:
Nope :lol

As a non-comic reader, Id only heard of Superman (and associated villains), Batman (and associated villains), Spider-Man (and associated villains), X-men, Iron Man, and the Justice League before all these movies started coming. And I believe thats about what your average Joe movie goer would know too.

Up until about 3 months ago, The Avengers was a 60's british spy TV show to me. I had never known there was a comic book team named that until Marvel started pushing it into their movies and I started reading about them here.
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If you never played the Captain America and the Avengers arcade game you really missed out.
 
Solo said:
I dunno, man. When I was in primary school, it was TMNT everywhere.
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Thats true. When I was a kid it was either TMNT or Power Rangers. Still Marvel tends to push avengers branded shit on kids because its every major character in one.

I knew hawkeye from the side scrolling arcade game though... and I think he was occasionally on that marvel cartoon they did for a while.
I think he'd translate well to film and be cheaper to shoot than the other shit so it might work really well. They just have to manage expectations and budget.
 
The ONLY reason I know Ant-Man is because there was a point in 5th grade where it became a big deal to collect & trade marvel cards and everyone always used to laugh about what a dweeb Ant-Man looked like.
 
Kentpaul said:
Always a laugh seeing a washed up tv show actor trying to keep in the lime light , i give it a year before know one ever knows he ever was :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Uh, what?
 
Solo said:
I dunno, man. When I was in primary school, it was TMNT everywhere.
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Comic Book GAF is so out of whack with Joe Movie Goer.

NO ONE knows who the Avengers are*, I didn't know until I started reading comics about 2 years ago.

Justice League, on the other hand, is mainstream. Don't really know why that is though...

*That might have changed with Iron Man 2.
 
Well, Hollywood Reporter is saying that Renner is about to sign as Hawkeye. There goes that idea. So who the hell else besides Pym would Holloway be? If it even is for Avengers.
 
gdt5016 said:
Comic Book GAF is so out of whack with Joe Movie Goer.

NO ONE knows who the Avengers are*, I didn't know until I started reading comics about 2 years ago.

Justice League, on the other hand, is mainstream. Don't really know why that is though...

*That might have changed with Iron Man 2.
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I've known the Avengers for about as long as I've known the "Justice League". May depend when you grew up. Again, if you ever went to an arcade and don't know the Avengers then you are either stupid or oblivious. That game sat around for at least a decade. It was loud. It actually screamed "Captain America and the AVEEENGERS" over and over again.

Also, did people really not know Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk? Because if you did, you knew the Avengers. I mean you say you know the Justice League because you're familiar with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and maybe Flash or Aquaman but who the hell knew the Black Canary or whoever else as a kid?
 
gdt5016 said:
Comic Book GAF is so out of whack with Joe Movie Goer.

NO ONE knows who the Avengers are*, I didn't know until I started reading comics about 2 years ago.

Justice League, on the other hand, is mainstream. Don't really know why that is though...

*That might have changed with Iron Man 2.
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Cartoon Network show and merchandising.
 
So what do people think the chances of Norton returning for Avengers is? I think it would suck if he didn't sign on, I like him as Banner and it would be strange if they have to substitute somebody else.
 
GitarooMan said:
So what do people think the chances of Norton returning for Avengers is? I think it would suck if he didn't sign on, I like him as Banner and it would be strange if they have to substitute somebody else.
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Well, he was unhappy with Marvel after Incredible Hulk, since they pulled rank and took final cut approval from him. He wanted to go a different direction with the edit of it, and Marvel didn't. Norton wants a lot of control over the projects, so who knows if he will be back or not. I loved him in the role too.
 
PhoncipleBone said:
Cartoon Network show and merchandising.
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While I think that's part of it, I don't think that fully explains it. I mean, even the older crowd knows about the JL, I'm thinking it just has to do with the supreme popularity of Superman/Batman.

Edit: I too hope that Norton is back.
 
gdt5016 said:
While I think that's part of it, I don't think that fully explains it. I mean, even the older crowd knows about the JL, I'm thinking it just has to do with the supreme popularity of Superman/Batman.

Edit: I too hope that Norton is back.
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The older crowd knows of them because of the Superfriends cartoons. Pretty much any familiarity that the mainstream has with superheroes can be traced back to a tv show whether live action or cartoon.
 
Solo said:
What a lie this thread was then. Im not a comic reader, so let me speak for the rest of non-comic readers when I say we don't know who the fuck "Hank Pym" is. A "major" role? :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Ant-Man is important because, as BJK noted, Edgar Wright is developing an Ant-Man movie independent of Joss Whedon's Avengers movie. Separately, at the time when Disney bought Marvel, there were rumors brewing of a Pixar-helmed Ant-Man movie.

That said, Josh Holloway would make a terrible Hank Pym. I'm still very excited to see what comes out of his talks with Marvel though.
 
Tom_Cody said:
Ant-Man is important because, as BJK noted, Edgar Wright is developing an Ant-Man movie independent of Joss Whedon's Avengers movie. Separately, at the time when Disney bought Marvel, there were rumors brewing of a Pixar-helmed Ant-Man movie.

That said, Josh Holloway would make a terrible Hank Pym. I'm still very excited to see what comes out of his talks with Marvel though.
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Agreed. I am just wondering what role he would fit into then, since Hawkeye was the best fit.
 
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