Film studios are turning comics into serious business, especially films Marvel and Disneythat formed the cinematic universe. In joint series Marvel and Netflix not the most popular characters appear (for example, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones), who are now in the spotlight. Warner Bros. together with Dc comics superheroes are also not shy about, although their films receive mixed reviews. Channel the CW produces quite successful TV series Supergirl, Arrow and Flash. Naturally, film studios are careful about the selection of suitable actresses for the role of superheroines, and this may not be such an easy task. You might be interested in the article 10 Hottest Photos of Actresses in the DC Universe.
Some casting decisions may seem good at first, but for some reason they don't always work. For example, Poison Ivy, played by Uma Thurman, turned out to be too pretentious. But Jennifer Lawrence did an excellent job with the role of Mystic. Marvel became a real expert in the selection of actresses, thanks to whom the film will only benefit. Brie Larson was not among the main contenders for the role of Captain Marvel, but now fans are eagerly awaiting the appearance of the Oscar-winning actress in the role.
There are actresses who are really capable of embodying superheroines both in films and in TV shows, sometimes there is a feeling that these roles were written especially for them, which is confirmed by a large number of fan art. Our list includes 15 comic book heroines and actresses perfect for these roles... It would be nice if Hollywood took notice of him one day.
15. Katherine Winnick as Lady Thor
Lady Thor, a unique take on a real icon Marvel, has suddenly gained popularity in recent years. In a convoluted storyline, Thor loses his ability to control the mystical hammer Mjolnir, and there is no one worthy to wield it. This continued until the cancer-fighting Jane Foster was able to lift the hammer, while gaining the strength that allowed her to become Thor herself. Yes, in films Marvel the role of Foster was played by Natalie Portman, but it would be quite logical if the resulting magic changed the character physically, making her unrecognizable.
And then Katherine Winnick would be perfect for the role. The actress became famous after the release of the series "Vikings", Where she played a woman capable of being both a leader and a warrior. Comic book fans also see her in the role of Captain Marvel or Valkyrie, because Katherine will really be able to play a superheroine. The appearance of Lady Thor in the films would be a wonderful plot twist and would allow the actress to prove herself in the role of a goddess.
14.Alexandra Daddario as Sarah Pezzini (Blade of the Witches)
If there is a character waiting to be reborn, it is Sara Pezzini, created by Michael Turner in 1995. Sarah is a police officer who unexpectedly gained control of the Witchblade, an ancient artifact passed down by generations of women, which gave her amazing abilities, but involved in the war between good and evil. The memorable part of the comic was “armor"Created by the Witches Blade, actually consisting of a metal bikini. Over the years, the comics have revealed Sarah's identity deeper, featured her as an excellent investigator, and made her armor more veiled.
The TNT channel released a series with Yancy Butler, in which the half-naked heroine was dispensed with. They even talked about filming a full-length film, but it never came to that. The beautiful figure of Alexandra Daddario, shown in the series “True detective”No doubt allows her to try on a similar armor. She can handle the role of a police officer and is no stranger to filming special effects films, as proven by her work in “Percy Jackson". The Blade of the Witches just asks for the big screen and Daddario will do an excellent job.
13. Kaley Cuoco as Power Girl
The origins of Power Girl are confusing. She was Superman's cousin from another Earth, then the Atlantean princess, and then ... things get more complicated. The popularity of the character was won by her light character, strength and perseverance. And also a suit. A stunning flowy raincoat that reveals the legs and a cutout on the voluminous chest are not something that can be easily forgotten from memory. But Power Girl does not waste time on narcissism, she is a real heroine in every sense of the word and often saves the day.
The large number of cosplayers choosing Power Girl to appear at conventions suggests that this character should have appeared on the big screen long ago. And Kaley Cuoco also has a sense of humor (which is confirmed by her work in “The Big Bang Theories"), And a chic body on which such a suit will look great. The appearance of Power Girl on the screen (in a film or in a TV series) will become a truly sensational spectacle, and Cuoco will be able to cope with both the costume and the character himself. It's worth noting that Kaylee is one of the 15 hottest celebrities who love T-shirts and tops.
12. Nina Dobrev as the Huntress
The Huntress's origins have changed over time. Originally the daughter of Batman and Catwoman, originally from an alternate earth, she fights evil, combining the methods of work of both parents. She later became the only survivor of her family (she lost her entire family due to an attack by mercenaries). At first she sought revenge, then she devoted herself to the fight against evil. Helena Wayne is remembered not only for her biography, but also for her magnificent appearance, thick black hair and her signature weapon - the crossbow.
On television, the role of Helena was already played by Ashley Scott (in the quickly closed series “Predator birds") And Jessica De Gou ("Arrow"), But still this character would be a good addition to the plot of the new Batman movie. Nina Dobrev has already proved that she knows how to mix innocence with cruelty, having played several roles in the series "The Vampire Diaries", And joined the cast of the film"Three X's", Which will soon be released on screens. Combine her talent with Helena's seductive costume, which Dobrev can show off in, and such a film would not go unnoticed. Also, Nina is included in the rating of the 10 sexiest stars under 30 years old.
11.Tatiana Maslani as Spider-Woman
Jessica Drew in her life managed to be a spy, and a private detective, and a bounty hunter, and the Avenger, and a mother. The British, who grew up in Hong Kong, has turned into a Californian girl who occasionally works undercover. In alternate universes, Jessica is a woman with multiple personalities, which is exactly Maslani's part. The Canadian actress has received universal acclaim (and a well-deserved Emmy statuette) for her portraits of several clones in the TV series "Dark child».
She skillfully knows how to separate characters, you can easily forget that they are played by one actress, which means that Tatiana can easily cope with the role of Jessica, trying to keep the balance between "the usual"The life and exploits of a superheroine. And the Spider-Woman costume (both the classic and the new version) is perfect for Maslani. Last season "Dark child"Is out next year, so the actress might well settle for just one character for the sake of variety, which would be a great gift for Jessica's fans.
10. Olivia Wilde as Zatanna
Changes to the character's story did not pass by and Zatanna. For a while, she was a serious sorceress and, above all, a superheroine.However, most authors prefer to portray her as an illusionist, who by coincidence turned out to be a real sorceress who can conjure almost anything. anything, pronouncing the command words in reverse. Her suit, consisting of a tuxedo, top hat, gloves, shorts and fishnet stockings, also attracts attention. She is talented, loves her job and is also very attractive.
Zatanna has already appeared in "Smallville", Where she was played by Serinda Swan, but it would be nice to see the sorceress on the big screen. Olivia Wilde is perfect for this role. Expressive eyes, great sense of humor, attention to detail are integral parts of Zatanna's image. Wilde has already played a sorceress in the comedy "The incredible Bert Wonderstone", Which means that such work is exactly within her reach. Fans would love to see Zatanna on screen, and Wilde will be able to play her truly magical. You might be interested in this article 15 Interesting Facts About Olivia Wilde.
9. Yvonne Strahovski as Black Canary
The canary has long been a part of the DC Universe - since the 40s. Dean Lance inherited this role from her mother. Dinah was for a time an important part of the Justice League and was part of the Birds of Prey team. In the series “Arrow"Black Canary was played by Katie Lotz and Katie Cassidy, but one can hope for the appearance of the heroine on the big screen, given that in 2017 it will be released"Justice League", And Strahovski is perfect for this role.
The Australian actress is best known for her role as the super-spy Sarah inChake", And then played in the series"24 hours", And this allows us to assume that the scenes of battles and battles will not be a problem. She will be able to convey the Canary's sense of humor, show the difficult decisions that she had to make. And how wonderful a suit with stockings will look on her! It won't be easy to look strong in a suit like this, but there is no doubt that Strahovski can handle the job.
8. Bella Thorne as Batgirl
After the release of the film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"Complaints about"gloominess»The DC Cinematic Universe. The producers are believed to have begun work on softening the atmosphere of the upcoming Batman movie. And engaging Batgirl can be a great step in that direction. Stepdaughter of James Gordon, Gotham Police Commissioner, Barbara takes the fight against criminals as an adventure with a bold and decisive demeanor.
She is an excellent programmer, which allowed her after an injury to become an Oracle - a hacker who helps fight evil. Choosing one of the Hollywood starlets Bella Thorne for this role would be a great decision. She is not deprived of a sense of humor and self-confidence, can boast a shock of red hair, will look great in a Batgirl costume, and her dance experience will come in handy on the set. The appearance of Barbara will be a successful move and will add attractiveness to the DC Universe, and Thorne will only make this character more attractive.
7. Yara Shahidi as Miss Marvel
One of the best characters ever created Marvel in recent years, Kamala Khan has garnered a lot of attention since the comic's release in 2013. Kamala, a Muslim schoolgirl who adores superheroes, was exposed to the Terrigen Mist, which gave her the ability to metamorphosis - the ability to change the size of her body. She can grow as small as an insect, grow taller than a building, and enlarge her fists to the size of a truck.
Comics show how Kamala manages to combine the everyday life of a modern American Muslim girl and the life of a superheroine. Since the release of the film about Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel), Kamala's idol, was announced for 2019, then the appearance of Ms. Marvel on the screen would also be welcome. There are several candidates for this role, but inviting Shahidi will be an excellent decision. Yara's father is Iranian, she has a suitable appearance, a good sense of humor (as evidenced by her work in the sitcom “Tdying"). She will perfectly convey the inner strength of Kamala. It would be nice to give this character a chance - on the screen, Ms. Marvel will be a real miracle.
6. Aubrey Plaza as Kate Bishop
Jeremy Renner's workAvengers”Liked the fans of Hawkeye, despite the fact that the character did not get so much screen time. The mocking and sarcastic Clint Barton is shown as an excellent archer and an excellent family man. According to the plot of the comic, for some time Hawkeye was considered dead, and then Kate Bishop, the heiress of a large fortune with a dark past, who became an archer and joined the team of the Young Avengers, took his place.
In the end, Clint returned, but allowed Kate to keep the ammunition and at times they worked together, making up a rather unusual team. After the release of that comic, fans began to hope for Clint to appear in his own film or TV series, and many of them stated that only Aubrey Plaza would be suitable for the role of Kate. The comedic actress could be seen as the sarcastic April in “Parks and recreation areas". Aubrey is surprisingly suited to the role. There may be little hope for such a spin-off, but the appearance of Aubrey Plaza as Hawkeye's partner will hit the target.
5. Emily Blunt as Medusa
When Marvel announced the list of films of the third phase of the cinematic universe, it was announced the start of work on a film about Inhumans. Such a move was expected, since most of the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. deal with the consequences of the proliferation of Terrigen crystals that cause superpowers in humans (the Terrigen Mist plays an important role in the stories of Inhumans). But that idea has been put aside due to the Spider-Man movie, but it is still in development as fans eagerly await the chance to see iconic characters on screen. And if it comes to the release of the film, then Emily Blunt is perfect for the role.
The long, red hair of the Inhuman Queen can be a weapon that can grab enemies and smash various objects. Medusa is ready to do whatever it takes to protect her subjects, no matter what the cost. The versatile Blunt can easily bring this character to the screen. The insanely beautiful actress with an almost royal bearing has long proved that she can handle a role like in a drama (“Girl on the train") And in the action movie ("Edge of the future"). The computer graphics will take care of Medusa's hair, and Blunt will do the rest. The Queen of Inhumans in her performance will be able to win the love of fans. It is worth noting that Emily is one of the 10 most famous British women.
4. Jessica Chastain as Batwoman
In 2006, DC released a weekly comic series called 52, in which Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman disappeared for various reasons. The main new character is Katie Kane - a wonderful owner of thick red hair, who returned to comics after a long hiatus. Katie is the heiress of a large fortune, who completed a military training course, but whose career did not work out due to her sexual orientation. Inspired by Batman, Kane used her fortune and skills to fight evil on her own. The character took off in popularity when Katie began a romantic relationship with Rene Montoya, and then with police officer Maggie Sawyer.
In 2010, Batwoman received her own comic strip. It would be great to see Katie on screen, and choosing her to play Jessica Chastain would be a great decision. And it's not even that Jessica is a red-haired beauty. Also check out our 15 Sexiest Redhead Celebs. The talent, dedication and sense of humor of the actress will give Batwoman even more charm. The talented Chastain can easily cope with the necessary training, without which reliable battle scenes will not work.Considering Katy's attractiveness and her pleasant personality, it can be said that this particular character of the Bat family is what fans would like to see on the screen much more than the gloomy Dark Knight.
3. Chloe Grace Moretz as Spider-Gwen
In 2015, a grandiose crossover called "Spider world". In the center of the plot - a group of mercenaries who began to hunt for Spider-Man, but not only for Peter Parker, but for all Spider-Men from alternative universes. One of these universes was Earth-65, where a radioactive spider was bitten by Gwen Stacy, who became Spider-Woman after the death of Peter Parker of the other world. Marvel decided to release a separate comic series dedicated to her.
In her homeworld (where Captain America is a black woman and Matt Murdoch works for the Kingpin), Gwen successfully combines her exploits with her rock band. It may be unusual to see Spider-Gwen on screen, but such an idea has a right to life. And if it becomes a reality, Moretz will perfectly cope with this role. The actress talentedly played the Killer in the film “Kick-ass"And turned into an astute and gifted actress. It may sound unlikely, but the Spider-Gwen movie will become as popular as the comic, especially if Moretz takes on her costume.
2. Paula Patton as She-Hulk
She-Hulk is one of the characters that is not easy to transfer to the screen. Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner's cousin, was seriously injured by the mercenaries, and Bruce saved her life with a blood transfusion. This gave her the ability to transform into a green monster, but with more control. Jennifer later received the intelligence that she had in human form. It is noteworthy that she likes being in the form of the Woman-Hulk much more than being "ordinary"Human. Jennifer not only saves the world along with the Avengers, but is also a top-notch lawyer, and the comics do not ignore this side of her life.
Making a film about a two-meter green-skinned woman will be difficult, but CGI can work wonders. All that is required is to find a suitable actress who can convey the strength, liveliness and courage for which the She-Hulk is famous. And all these requirements are met by Paula Patton. Action StarMission Impossible: Phantom Protocol"Can easily cope with scenes of battles, and her work in a comedy"What happened last night»Speaks about the presence of a sense of humor. In addition, she already has experience of embodying green-skinned characters on the screen - she played Garona Half-Thorn in the film “Warcraft". If the Hulk gets another spin-off, Patton as She-Hulk would be a great addition.
1.Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl
Created by Steve Ditko in 1991, the weird Squirrel Girl came to Iron Man's aid and (no joke) defeated Doctor Doom with a pack of squirrels. For many years this character was the object of ridicule among the authors, but after 2010 she began to appear more and more often and attracted more and more attention for her quick wit, optimism and incredible coolness, thanks to which she was easily able to defeat Thanos and Galactus and, finally, gain recognition. ... Fans have long hoped for Squirrel Girl to appear in the cinematic universe Marvel, and the name of Anna Kendrick, as a candidate for this role, is mentioned more often than others.
The star of the film "Perfect voice»The right looks, not to mention the unconventional sense of humor that is essential for this role. Fans insist, and Kendrick herself has expressed a desire to play Squirrel Girl. It doesn't matter if it's a small episode in a movie or even a standalone episode, the appearance of Squirrel Girl will be a great move for the universe. Marvel, and the role is written as if specially for Kendrick. Anna is also among the top 12 celebrities who should be bikini models.
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