Jim Carrey & Adam Sandler considered for roles in Guardians of the Galaxy

[dupersuper]

Nathan Fillion was mostly known for Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place before Firefly.

I'd say that's comedic actor, not full on comedian.

[ForeverTaskmaster]

One of the great mysteries in life is how Adam Sandler has a job in the movie business.

[Free-Man]

One of the great mysteries in life is how Adam Sandler has a job in the movie business.

He's a box office draw, which sadly reflects more on the film-going public than anything.

Having Carrey or Sandler would bring some star power to the Guardians (since they are an unknown property) but it'd seem like an odd choice. I don't think "superhero film" when I hear those names.

[carabas]

I'd say that's comedic actor, not full on comedian.

Whedon was talking about comedic actors, not comedians.

[Darrell D.]

One of the great mysteries in life is how Adam Sandler has a job in the movie business.

He puts asses in seats, that's why.
I think when he came on SNL back in the 90s, with Farley, Spade and Rock, he was a breath of fresh air to the show. Even Bob Odenkirk of Mr. Show (the best comedy sketch show since Monty Python) has admitted that.
I like some of his stuff, and other stuff is just pretty puerile.
But, when he breaks out and does other things (Punch Drunk Love, Spanglish, Funny People), he has shown he can take direction and turn out a performance that works.

[Surtur]

I read nothing but the title of this thread, but I just have to say: these actors do not belong in superhero films. Jim proved this by playing The Riddler. I think these guys can both be great if given the right film, but Guardians of the Galaxy? Good lord no.

I'm at a crossroads with Adam Sandler. I remember being in grammar school and buying his "What The Hell Happened To Me?" cd and listening to it with friends..but lately his movies have been garbage. The movie where he plays his own twin? It destroyed a precious piece of my soul. I don't mean to say the guy can only do comedies, but he doesn't belong in any super hero film.

[Phil Clark]

I read nothing but the title of this thread, but I just have to say: these actors do not belong in superhero films. Jim proved this by playing The Riddler.

Ok, let's be fair. There were a lot of much more serious problems with Batman:Forever than Carrey. He was a bit over the top, but that is because he can go there and Schumaker allowed him too. But if the film had been done by another director who didn't take it camp... Carrey could have been an absolutely INCREDIBLE riddler. He did what the director wanted. That was his job. Let's not blame him for the fact that the film as a whole was a steaming pile of bat feces. We should have known it would suck when Val Kilmer was (mis)cast as Bruce.

[JCAll]

Ok, let's be fair. There were a lot of much more serious problems with Batman:Forever than Carrey. He was a bit over the top, but that is because he can go there and Schumaker allowed him too. But if the film had been done by another director who didn't take it camp... Carrey could have been an absolutely INCREDIBLE riddler. He did what the director wanted. That was his job. Let's not blame him for the fact that the film as a whole was a steaming pile of bat feces. We should have known it would suck when Val Kilmer was (mis)cast as Bruce.

I thought Carrey was a pretty good Riddler. The script was what let that movie down.
He wasn't Gorshin obviously, but that show had actual talent behind the scenes.

[Darrell D.]

Ok, let's be fair. There were a lot of much more serious problems with Batman:Forever than Carrey. He was a bit over the top, but that is because he can go there and Schumaker allowed him too. But if the film had been done by another director who didn't take it camp... Carrey could have been an absolutely INCREDIBLE riddler. He did what the director wanted. That was his job. Let's not blame him for the fact that the film as a whole was a steaming pile of bat feces. We should have known it would suck when Val Kilmer was (mis)cast as Bruce.

I thought the movie was fine for what it was, a live action version of a Batman cartoon.
Let's not pretend 'Batman' is some sort of high literature deserving of only serious takes.

[Phil Clark]

But the fans WANT serious takes. That doesn't mean 110% serious, dark and gloomy, no room for humor of any kind. But the fans don't seem to want a comical Batman either. Which is what the old series was. Pure camp comedy. And Forever strayed just a bit too close to that camp humor. Riddler is meant to be funny, and that is what makes him scary. But funny twisted, not funny WTF.

[Darrell D.]

But the fans WANT serious takes. That doesn't mean 110% serious, dark and gloomy, no room for humor of any kind. But the fans don't seem to want a comical Batman either. Which is what the old series was. Pure camp comedy. And Forever strayed just a bit too close to that camp humor. Riddler is meant to be funny, and that is what makes him scary. But funny twisted, not funny WTF.

The old series was perfect for the time..probably the truest form of a comic book done live action.
There is nothing wrong with Batman Forever in that regard...hell, it was bright, wacky and fun. Kung Fu hanging of luandry? Who could hate that?
Plus the movie (and Batman and Robin) made money, so it was obvious the 'fans' weren't a factor.

[Phil Clark]

The old series was perfect for the time..probably the truest form of a comic book done live action.
There is nothing wrong with Batman Forever in that regard...hell, it was bright, wacky and fun. Kung Fu hanging of luandry? Who could hate that?
Plus the movie (and Batman and Robin) made money, so it was obvious the 'fans' weren't a factor.

Yeah... for the time. That time is past. I never said that it wasn't a successful film, I just personally didn't like it much. Or to be truthful, I liked it on its first viewing, but as time has passed I have found more and more fault with it.

Yes, movie attendance is FAR MORE than just the comics fans. But we aren't in a general public forum. We are in a comics forum discussing the movie. And as such, voicing what we the fans want is fine. We may not get what we want, but that doesn't keep us from expressing our opinions.