Top 6 Casting Choices For Deadpool

So as most of you who haven’t been living underground in the Kingdom of the Mole People lately know, AP2HYC went to the LFCC. And let me tell you, never before have I seen such an awesome cornucopia of geekdom! Oh, the comics! Oh, the video games! Oh, the marginally overpriced merchandise! OH HEAVENLY ZEUS THE COSPLAY!!!

Actually, I noticed something about the cosplay. An awful lot of people were dressed as Deadpool. And it got me wondering. With a Deadpool movie looking more and more likely and with rumours of Ryan Reynolds not reprising his role (try saying THAT five times fast) as the merc with the mouth, I thought to myself: “Scott old chap, you should buy that pair of steam punk goggles! That’ll make your parents seriously consider writing you out of their will!”. And then after I thought: “Oh, and I should probably do a casting article for Deadpool too.”. So here’s my top 6 choices for Deadpool.

 

DISCLAIMER! Okay, seriously, I’m running out of funny ways to say that the list is my own opinion. There’s only so many ways I can say it! I’m not a miracle worker! Do you want me to do it in mime? Would that even work? This is a written article! I can’t do it! I CAAAAN’T DOOOO IIIIIIIIIITTT!!! *Sobs uncontrollably*

 

6. Seann William Scott

HEAR ME OUT! Just… hear me out. Yeah, Seann William Scott isn’t the best comedic actor out there. And yes, many of his films are of a questionable quality. And yes, his most successful roles are that of an animated possum and Steve Stifler from American Pie. But let’s face it, there are very few actors that have been in both comedy and action roles that aren’t called Schwarzenegger, Stallone or Chan. And he has been in at least two films that were a mix of comedy and action. Granted, those films were Evolution and Bulletproof Monk, but still! He might work. He might! I feel that if he had a good script and a competent director, he could be pretty damn good. We just have to forget Southland Tales ever existed. Seriously, did anyone understand what was going on in that film? Regardless, he has a shot, right?

 

5. Tahmoh Penikett

Tahmoh is one of those actors that keeps popping up in things you watch. You know the kind I mean. You’re just sitting there, watching your TV show and suddenly, hey presto, Tahmoh Penikett! He’s been in Dollhouse, Dark Angel, Stargate SG-1, Smallville, Battlestar Galatica, Human Target, Haven, Castle, Continuum, Supernatural, Arrow, Man of Steel and even Mortal Kombat: Legacy. He’s actually quite prolific as well as talented. So why don’t I hear people saying: “Hey, have you seen this Tahmoh Penikett guy?”? Dunno. I imagine most people have more important things to talk about. But could he play Deadpool? Maybe. Truth is he’s not put in the centre of the stage very often. But, hey, maybe this could change all of that. He could play the role, right?

 

4. Bradley Cooper

Now here’s a guy who’s used to the spotlight! Bradley Cooper is no stranger to comedy, having starred in The Hangover films, Silver Linings Playbook and Valentines Day (Or as I like to call it: “We Want To Be Love Actually So Bad It Hurts!”). He’s also dabbled in action films, such as Limitless, The A-Team and Marvel’s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy. Mind you, he’s an anthropomorphic raccoon in that film so maybe it doesn’t count. And before you say anything, the Deadpool movie will apparently NOT be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so he’s allowed to play Deadpool, okay? Plus, he’s used to playing characters with some kind of deformity, having played the titular role in a 2012 revival of the play: “The Elephant Man”. Sooooo… he could work, right?

3. Johnny Knoxville

Okay, be honest. A tiny part of you is thinking: “Yeah, I’d like to see that”. In fact, I want you all to say it out loud. Ready? Say: “Johnny Knoxville could play Deadpool”. Admit it, it felt a little good saying that, didn’t it? Hell, if he can be Leonardo in the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, then he can bloody well be Deadpool! Right? I can’t be the only one who’s a little intrigued by this idea, right? Sure, this is a guy who’s made a living out of getting the crap kicked out of him via wacky and dangerous stunts, but that’s no reason why he couldn’t play this character. I mean… he could do it, right?

 

2. Jim Carrey

I know what you’re thinking: “Hey, didn’t Jim Carrey go on record stating that he couldn’t support the amount of violence in Kick Ass 2? And isn’t he well known as being anti guns? What on earth makes you think that he would agree to star as the hyper violent Deadpool?”. A fair question, to which I say… we both know that this isn’t going to happen. We all know that these actors aren’t going to be hired. Believe it or not, I have very little power and influence in Hollywood (Although that may change after I finish construction on “The Device”!). So the inclusion of Jim Carrey on this list is merely a little fantasy of mine. A delusional hope that will never be realised. But let’s face it, his anti violence stance aside, there’s no reason why he couldn’t play Deadpool, right? Wait, there is one reason….

 

1. Nolan North and some stunt guy.

YEAH! WHY THE HELL HAS NO ONE THOUGHT OF THIS? Just get Nolan North as the voice and have somebody else be the body! It’s so simple! It’s not like this hasn’t been done before! In Hellboy and its sequel, Doug Jones was the body of Abe Sapien, whilst David Hyde Pierce was the voice. And that was great! What, not enough evidence for you? How about a little series of films known as STAR WARS? Yeah, David Prowse was the body of Darth frigging Vader and James Earl Jones was the iconic voice! This is the best possible way the character could be represented. Nolan North’s name is practically synonymous with Deadpool, having voiced him more times than I care to count. The only other actors I would make me even entertain the possibility of them playing the role would be John Kassir (Who voiced him in Marvel Ultimate Alliance’s 1 and 2) and Ryan Reynolds himself. Why then did I list five other actors to play him, you say? Because I’m contractually obligated to cast six actors by my benevolent AP2HYC overlords, that’s why!