So, this jewel of a quote has appeared from the aether.

According to "Wrath of the Titans" screenwriter Dan Mazeau, who also wrote a draft for the planned "Flash" adaptation, Warner Bros is still very interested in giving the various Justice League characters their own movies. "I think Warner Bros. is finalizing their strategy of how they want to roll out their DC superheroes, and obviously they've got Batman in an incredibly great place, and Green Lantern, I think, performed okay," Mazeau said in an interview with Blastr. "I think they probably would have liked it to have done better, but yeah, there is still a whole lot of excitement for the DC universe, and I know The Flash is very high on the list." 

I've got a couple of things I want to say about this. First, is the Wrath of the Titans guy the fellow we really want putting together a Flash movie. Is he really the guy we want to putting together our IKEA furniture? From the descriptive essay help at https://writingscentre.com/perfect-descriptive-essay/ you can gather more information on the topic.

Second, "Green Lantern, I think, performed okay" is the most politically correct way of saying "Green Lantern sucked ass, but we kind of put all our eggs in one basket, so we're just going to role with it for now, cause we got nothing else. Seriously, Man of Steel is going to suck, and Nolan is leaving Batman and we can't get our crap together long enough to go to the bathroom, let alone make a decent, successful movie." Or, you know, something like that.

Third, and I actually have a third this time, is Flash actually really high on the list of movies that fans want? Because no one I know is clamouring to see a Flash movie. No one I know was clamouring for a Green Lantern movie, or another Superman movie where he fights Zod, but those got made, so maybe I'm wrong.

But because of this statement, and because I've had a little too much time on my hands, I thought we run through some completely uncalled for, possible casting choices for DC properties.

Hit the jump to see the list.

I had only one real rule with this list: no doubling up on characters already cast. No Sups, no Bats, or any of their assorted characters. Quality of the actor was more important than physical resemblance to the character, though a certain resemblance helped. Other than that, there is no rhyme or reason to this list, as I'm sure will become readily apparent.

Black Canary/Morena Baccarin

Glover has risen from nothingness over the past three years due to his role on Community. An internet campaign to get him cast as Spider-man was a failure, but does raise an interesting idea. As a more modern Cyborg, less concerned with punching and blasting, and more tech savvy and generally geeky, getting excited over seeing unknown or alien tech, and heavy dose of humour to better serve Glover's talents, and he could be a highlight of any movie he appeared in.

Power Girl/Sarah Jones
Jones is relatively new to Hollywood, though she's received a big bump in her profile by grabbing the lead in J.J. Abram's Alcatraz. While that show is unlikely to see a second season, though stranger things have happened, Jones, as the show's lone newbie, did show potential as a future star. Karen generally takes a leadership position in any group, though if she were given a playful exterior, like during Jimmy Palmiotti's run on the comics, coupled with a troubled depth, as might come from having such a muddled origin, and she might just be a powerful member of a cast. Got to fix the costume though, something the comics have long strugled with, and never succeeded in.

Dr. Psycho/Peter Dinklage

Dr. Psycho, an evil telepathic shrink, is my vote for the villain in any possible Wonder Woman movie. He's not able to match her in a fight, but able to get inside her mind, which always makes for a more interesting time. It could buck the trend that every action movie, no matter how cerebral, has to end in a fist fight, a trend I loath. Dinklage is NOT included on this list because he is the highest profile little person in Hollywood. He's included on this list because the rest of the world has finally realized what those of us who watched Thereshold, the original Death At A Funeral, Station Agent, and everything else on his CV before Game of Thrones, already knew: Dinklage is one of the most talented actors working today, of any size.

Gorilla Grodd/Michael Clarke Duncan
One of the few actors whose CV would say, yes they have previously played a gorilla, thanks for asking. He edges the other logical ape choice, Andy Serkis, in terms of a physical/vocal performance. If they went motion capture, Serkis gets it hands down.

[Author`s note: this list was written well before the passing of Duncan. He would have been the best choice for the role, and that makes me a little sad. But Serkis would do a fine job as the only other viable contender.]

Lois Lane/Rashida Jones
OK, so I broke my rule once. But, for two very good reasons. One, Chris Sim's analysis of the original Superman recently brought to my attention that she bares a remarkable resemblance to a young Margot Kidder. And two: Amy Adams is a terrible choice for Lois Lane, in much the same way that Kate Bosworth was a terrible choice for Lois Lane: they don't have the presence. Lois should be able to walk up to Superman and tell him what to do, and he'll be inclined to do so out of fear. The best Lois' (Teri Hatcher, Erica Durance, Dana Delany. Please note that these were all TV Lois'. Think there's a pattern there?) have been a more dominating force than Superman. Jones would be able to carry the humourous side of Lois, and balance it with the fearlessness Lois needs.

While we're on it, just cast the entire cast of Parks and Recreation as the Superman supports. Aziz Ansari as Jimmy Olsen. Nick Offerman as Perry White. Jim O'Heir as... Jerry? Dammit Jerry.

Lex Luthor/Bryan Cranston

As far as I know, Luthor won't be making an appearance in Man of Steel, which is good. For all of Superman Returns' faults, casting Kevin Spacey as Luthor wasn't one of them. He was the obvious choice, and a hard act to follow. Cranston could do it. Ten years ago, he was getting cast as a fool, a character actor reserved for dads and dentists. Now, he's a leading man, both hero and villain, with emphasis on the latter. Turns in Drive and Contagion, and an upcoming role in Total Recall means that Cranston is only going to be see his profile increase. Breaking Bad proves he can make the emotional turns and play the devious nature that a good Luthor needs to swing from businessman to super villain. He has the potential to make the best Luthor since Clancy Brown.

Ted 'Wild Cat' Grant/Bruce Campbell


Go back in time, and retrieve Campbell from his Evil Dead days, and you've got the makings of a perfect Plastic Man, or Booster Gold. Now days, a little older, and with a little more around the middle, Campbell still has a chin that could kick your ass, and the smooth one liner that says he doesn't take you that seriously. He single handedly elevates Burn Notice to a whole new level of awesome. As the retired boxer Ted Grant, he'd be the perfect mentor to a team, an even snarkier version of Lucius Fox (you know superheroes, bunch of bitchy little girls), and be willing to take a beating if it meant protecting his friends.

So there you go. 15 random characters that have about as much chance of appearing in a movie as I do of passing a polecat through by kidneys.

Quote at the top via Topless Robot.