Suggested Warcraft movie actors ideas

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This page is about suggested Warcraft movie actors ideas in the next Warcraft Movie. They haven't been uncovered as of today, but you can propose here the ones you'd like to see in the main roles. Discussion will occur on the Talk page. This page is intended to be similar in idea to Rumored Races.

Since the plot of the film has not yet been announced, any major characters can be discussed. Some are listed below, but feel free to add.

Aside from the obvious, we would like to refrain from suggesting reuniting the cast of The Lord of the Rings, so consider carefully if you intend to add one of them.

WARNING!

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The time, characters and places of the movie aren't known yet, so everything is possible, meaning that maybe nothing on this page will be true in the future. This is a plain supposition board, nothing here must be believed as true information.

Do not begin flaming those listed if you simply do not like them. This discussed their professional merits for the roles (or personal reasons for rejecting them), it is not a critique of their lifestyles or previous performances!

Magna Aegwynn

Dame Maggie Smith

Why?

• She's attacked the role of Minerva McGonagall with a gusto rarely seen in actors these days, and might be open to an even more fantastic setting than Hogwarts.
• Smith is the right appearance for Aegwynn after she transfers power to Medivh.
• She can capture the full range of emotion displayed by Aegwynn, from arrogance, to rage, to grief, to humor.

Why not?

• Dame Maggie is experienced enough to have the luxury of choosing the roles that interest her the most, and Warcraft may not make the cut.
• Far too old (Aegwynn looks like under 30).

Alexstrasza the Dragonqueen (voice)

Angelina Jolie

Why?

• Jolie has previously expressed interest in characters that were mothers, one of the more prevalent sides of Alexstrasza.

Why not?

• Jolie would not fit Alexstrasza as a dignified matriarch and would come across as "slutty" or "Whorish".

Vanessa Redgrave CBE

Why?

• The compassion and rage demonstrated by She Who Is Life are comparable emotions to those displayed by some of Redgrave's other characters.

Why not?

• Apart from the occasional theatre production of Macbeth or A Midsummer Night's Dream, Redgrave has no particular connection to sci-fi/fantasy.

Aman'Thul

Bono

Why?

• Has a stong, respected voice.
• Shows compassion.
• Can throw in his equality/humanity opinions into his character to fit a Titan.

Why Not?

• Is not experienced with acting.
• Might not be interested in a fantasy movie based from a game.
• No sweet beard.
• He's got an accent.
• He's Bono.

Sir Anduin Lothar

Sir Sean Connery

Why?

• Look at this artwork * by Samwise.

Why Not?

• Has officially retired from acting.

Rutger Hauer

Why?

• Extensive experience with sword-fighting in movies--as in, has only been in a few where they HAVEN'T shoved a sword into his hands.
• C'mon. Ladyhawke!

Why not?

• Starting to look older than dirt.

Antonidas

Cliff Richard

Why?

• Spitting image: just use the right prosthetics, dyes, or wigs and you've got Antonidas.

Archimonde the Defiler

Jason Flemyng

Why?

• Great ominous voice when electronically altered.

Why Not?

• Might have to wear a body suit in order to achieve Archimonde's over-buffed physique.

Arthas Menethil

Christian Bale

Why?

• With bleach, he can look like Arthas.

Jason Isaacs

Why?

• All he needs is hair dye and skeletal armor.

Why not?

• At 44 is probably already too old for the job of the young prince.

Sean Bean

Why?

• Physically resembles Arthas in terms of build and hair color.
• Can flawlessly portray a knight.
• Has been known to play both good and evil characters, so Arthas's defection wouldn't be a problem.
• His age may be a bonus when portraying the corrupted Arthas who features appear to have aged.

Why not?

• Arthas might be considered too similar to Boromir.
• Depending on what timeframe the film will document, he might be just a touch too old.
• Arthas is immortal, therefore his aging process is halted indefinitely. Sean Bean is in his 40s, therefore is not suiting for a 26-year old.

Vladimir Kulich

Why?

• Resembles Arthas.
• Has portrayed medieval knights in some of his movies.
• Has a very catchy voice for a paladin.
• Could realistically portray Athas's fall.

Why not?

• Might be slightly too old, depending on the film's timeframe.

Paul Walker

Why?

• Resembles Arthas.
• Proper age.
• Has played several both good and evil roles, and could easily play an initially noble prince who becomes self-serving and falls to evil.
• Could draw a sizable female crowd.

Why Not?

• Probably the worst actor in the world.

Paul Michael Levesque "Triple H"

Why?

• Resembles Arthas.
• Body build fit perfectly for the character.
• Experience as a wrestler may come in handy.
• Able to act good character as well as twisted, evil character.
• Theme song, "King of Kings", fits the character very well, and would make for wonderful YouTube music videos.

Why not?

• Might be slightly too old, depending on the film's timeframe.
• Probably has an unsuitable voice.
• Can you imagine Triple H in makeup and armor sitting on a chunk of ice?

Scott Speedman

Why?

• Resembles Arthas physically and hair color.
• Experience in fantasy roles.
• Proper age.

Brad Pitt

Why?

• Always a popular actor.
• Was listed as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
• No stranger to playing a character who represents death incarnate.

Why Not?

• Might be too old for the part.

Wes Bentley

Why?

• Very talented actor.
• Has experience playing evil heirs to the throne.
• Acquainted with having to wear large amounts of makeup.

Why Not?

• His hair's too short.

Archbishop Benedictus

Christopher Lee

Why?

• Has a strong voice.
• Can fit the Look of Benedictus.

Why Not?

• Normally plays as dark characters ( although to play a good guy would be an interesting twist, and he may enjoy it ).

Blackhand the Destroyer

Clancy Brown

Why?

• Given the right makeup, he could make a very convincing orc.
• Good "scary" actor; just watch Highlander.
• Blackhand could have concievably referred to others as "fat barrel of monkey spunk" and threatened to shove a baton in a subordinate's rectal cavity.

Why not?

• Might be "too old" for the role.
• Turned down an offer to reprise his role as The Kurgan in Highlander II: The Quickening due to his allergies to makeup.
• Blizzard has already stated that the film will not be not be based in the First War, therfore Blackhand would probably not make an appearence.
• "Mr. Krabs is an orc!".

Cairne Bloodhoof (voice)

Al Pacino

Why?

• Voice is deep enough yet not too rough.
• Has frequently played wise and action-heavy roles.

Why Not?

• Has never before done fantasy.
• His stellar crime drama expertise might not be right for this role.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Why?

• A deep voice perfect for Cairne.
• Has experience with full body costumes.
• At 6'5" could easily play a large character in a live action role.

Patrick Warburton

Why?

• Voice is perfect, though he may need to work on the accent.
• Extensive voice acting experience.
• Big enough that if the movie is live-action, he could just wear a body suit.

Kevin Grevioux

Why?

• Voice is pretty much perfect.
• He's a nerd!
• Big enough that if the movie is live-action, he could just wear a body suit.

Cenarius

James Earl Jones

Why?

• Voice is perfect.
• Excellent at playing charismatic roles.
• No stranger to fantasy films.

Why Not?

• A night elf must look young ( who says he can't just contribute his voice? ).
• Darth Vader as a Night Elf Demigod?

Dwayne Johnson

Why?

• His voice is strong.
• His body fits the character.
• Is young enough for the role.

Chen Stormstout

Samwise Didier

Why?

• Voice and Acting are well-suited.
• Won't need any convincing.
• He IS the Original Pandaren.

Why not?

• Probably busy with other Blizzard projects.

Cho'Gall

Charles S. Dutton

Why?

• It's easy to see him as an ogre.
• Voice fits that role.
• Exprience from being insane religious guy.
• Exprience from thriller and action movies.

Why Not?

• Little fantasy movie exprience.

Admiral Daelin Proudmoore

David Warner

• Resembles him bit, they have same age ect.
• Exprienced.
• Been captain in few movies.

Geoffrey Rush

Why?

• His role in Pirates of the Caribbean shows he is quite comfy with uniform.
• Already learned fencing during the production of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Why Not?

• Was playing the villian in that movie, and Proudmoore was at one time a heroic character.

Deathwing the Destroyer/Neltharion the Earth-Warder (voice)

Kevin Michael Richardson

Why?

• Deep, rich voice.
• Has given his voice to other games.

Why not?

• Might be sick of voice acting.
• Might want to be a good guy for once.

Laurence Fishburne

Why?

• Has a great voice for a deceptive character.
• Could bring a great side to Deathwing's Character.

Why not?

• A little typecast.
• May not be able to seem evil to audiences.

Christopher Walken

Why?

• Because Deathwing is crazy, and so is Christopher Walken.
• Always plays a good bad guy.

Why not?

• There is no why not, he is the very essence of evil.

Jeff Bennett

Why?

• Experienced voice actor with literally hundreds of acting jobs to his credit, including anime.
• Capable of many different vocal variations.
• Could also portray Deathwing's human alter-ego, Lord Prestor.

Garona Halforcen

Angelina Jolie

Why?

• Tomb Rider, Beowulf = kicks ass
• Fantasy exprience

Keira Knightley

Why?

• She could pull off a badass chick ( see Elizabeth Swann ).
• Playing this role may convince her to stop being to damn skinny!

Why Not?

• Wrong build.
• Totally not orc-like.

Gazlowe

Danny DeVito

Why?

• Perfect size.
• Good "goblin" voice.

Why Not?

• Too fat.

Tom Kenny

Why?

• One of the best voice actors currently in the business.
• SPONGEBOB!!!!

Why Not?

• SPONGEBOB!?
• Is just voice actor.

High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque

Verne Troyer

Why?

• Perfect size.
• He looks the part well, and has the right voice also.
• Professional stuntsman, would know how to do battle scenes.

Grommash "Grom" Hellscream

Antonio Banderas

Why?

• His cheek-bones resembles Grom.
• Accent could be a bonus for Grom's speeches.

Why not?

• Maybe a little too fat.
• Perhaps slightly too young.

Vin Diesel

Why?

• Has a good build and facial features to play Grom.
• Would fit a "rogue warrior" role perfectly.
• Almost all of his characters have "walked the line" between good and evil, just like Grom.
• Voices are similar.

Micheal Jai White

Why?

• Have the right build as Grom.
• He is good in combats.
• Would fit a "rogue warrior" role perfectly.
• In Spawn, he shows that heavy make-up is not a big problem.

Gul'dan the Warlock

Joseph D. Kucan

Why?

• Looks like Gul´dan in trailer.
• Has played several evil leader roles.
• Charismatic, mad leader.
• Resembles orc with green skin.

Why not?

• No fantasy exprience.

John Travolta

Why?

• Somewhat resembles Gul'dan (without the beard).
• Has played several evil leader roles.

Why not?

• Too young
• Not opposed to playing sci-fi/fantasy roles.
• He got fat.

Illidan Stormrage

Johnny Depp

Why?

• Illidan is slightly insane at various points during the story, and Depp has displayed the ability to capture unusual roles with great success.
• Depp might not mind the winged costume.
• The combination of Illidan fanbase and Johnny fanbase might do a chemistry.
• He has portrayed Sweeney Todd who was a twisted character.

Why not?

• Depp lacks the dense muscular build common to night elves in general and Illidan in particular.
• Depp just doesn't seem to give off Illidan's twisted evil aura.
• Probably never had to fight blind before.

Michael Rosenbaum

Why?

• He has proven himself a master of portraying a character falling to darkness and madness, struggling against the evil within himself. Ideal for the role of Illidan.
• He has a dense muscular build like that of the night elves in general and Illidan in particular.

Why not?

• Doesnt look like him at all.
• Wrong voice.

Jason David Frank

Why?

• He is very athletic and there is a possible call for that with Illidan.
• He has demonstrated an ability to perform with a light costume and heavy costume.
• Let's face it: he needs the work.

Why not?

• Doesn't really have the build for it.
• Accent is pretty wrong but he maybe able to do it.
• He's not a good actor.
• He was a Power Ranger.

Hugh Jackman

Why?

• Resembles Illidan to an extent.
• His face structure looks like Illidan's.
• his acting as Wolverine was little bit Illidan-like.
• Fantasy movie experience.

Why not?

• Will always be Wolverine.
• Wolverine and Van Helsing experience would probably be better suited to a different character.

Jeff Bennett

Why?

• He is the current voice of Illidan Stormrage, in World of Warcraft. (For the post-transformation role.)

Lady Jaina Proudmoore

Renée O'Connor

Why?

• Looks like Jaina.
• Would enjoy Jaina's character development.
• Highly experienced in fantasy.
• After co-starring with warlords, gods, cyclopses, demons, nymphs and a warrior princess, orcs and night elves shouldn't be a problem.

Why Not?

• Her previous fantasy role is so recognizable that it might be a hindrance.

Rebbeca Romijn

Why?

• Looks like Jaina.
• Has experience in fantasy roles.

Kael'thas Sunstrider

Johnny Depp

Why?

• Body built resembles Kael'thas.
• Has portraited twisted insane roles.
• Wide experience in fantasy.
• Possible killer combination of Kael'thas fanbase and Depp fanbase.

Edison Chen

Why?

• Very similar physical appearance.
• Who said that elves had to be white?

Why not?

• Would casting an Asian actor as Kael really work?

Jason Isaacs

Why?

• Very similar physical appearance and voice.
• "Timeless" appearance.
• Has done similar characters before, with forceful presence and an evil streak.

Why not?

• May be a bit too old ( but that's what makeup is for ).

Orlando Bloom

Why?

• Looks elvish and is about the right age to portray Sunstrider.
• A huge number of non-Warcraft fans will see the film.

Why not?

• Has so far played characters with a clearly defined morality. Might have trouble as the the more complex blood elf.
• Another iconic elven character might be career suicide.
• Nobody wants a theater full of vapid, gasping teenagers.
• Shows no emotions; good for Legolas, bad for Kael'Thas

Christian Bale

Why?

• The appearance is about right, and given his weight-changing ability he's shown in the past ( in The Machinist ), he could probably pull it off.
• The part would require someone that can play a part of elegance and sinistry. Both of these facets have been portrayed by this actor very well in previous films he has starred in.

Why not?

• May not have the forceful presence of a leader exhibited by Kael.

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Why?

• Have the builds of Kael'thas.
• Greatly resembles Kael'thas.

Why not?

• In WoW, Kael'thas doesn't look like a Japanese...

Varian Wrynn

Russell Crowe

Why?

• Gladiator: "Leader....who became slave...the slave, who became a gladiator...."
• Simply good actor.

Viggo Mortensen

Why?

• Fantasy exprience.
• Can act as a leader.
• Can act as a fighter.
• Looks like him...kind of.

Why not?

• Might have had his share of elves and orcs.
• Too Typecast

David Tennant

Why?

• Fantasy/SCI-FI exprience.
• Looks like him if he grew long bushy hair and had a "dirty" make-up
• Fits age perfectly

Why not?

• Might be a little to sweet looking and not rough enough.
• Accent and voice may be a problem

Lady Katrana Prestor/Onyxia (voice)

Catharine Zeta-Jones

Why?

• People, just imagine Velma from CHICAGO saying this: Oh, my flight is pure evil...and we LOVE it.
• Zeta-Jones has displayed the sort of humor required for Deathwing's daughter.
• Already has experience with voice acting.
• Would look good as Human Form Prestor.

Why Not?

• Warcraft might not be the sort of thing she's looking for.

Kel'Thuzad

Christopher Lee

Why?

• Has shown he can also do wizards.
• Can catch the persuasive, the charismatic and the very dark side of a powerful wizard as Kel'Thuzad, as well as portraying his inherently good human nature.
• Voice fits Kel'Thuzad in life as in death.
• Resembles Kel'Thuzad.

Why not?

• Might have had enough of wizards.
• Kel'Thuzad's voice is dead and rasping, while Mr. Lee's voice (despite his age) is strong and commanding ( though it could be put through a synthesizer ).

Bernard Hill

Why?

• Did a great job as a king in LotR.
• With makeup, he resembles Kel´Thuzad much.
• Resembles Kel´thuzad.
• Lots of fantasy exprience.

Why not?

• He's usually "the good guy".
• Voice doesn't fit.

Ian McKellen

Why?

• Very good at portraying beings of supernatural power.
• Doesn't mind playing the villain.
• His voice and appearance would work well for the part.

Khadgar

Ian McKellen

Why?

• Fantasy exprience
• Appeared in LotR as Gandalf.
• Good actor.

Patrick Stewart

Why?

• Has experience playing a good guy.
• Has the right kind of voice.

Why Not?

• Khadgar has hair.

Jared Padalecki

Why?

• Resembles Khadgar.

Why Not?

• May be too young?

Kil'jaeden the Deceiver

Bill Nighy

Why?

• Warcraft movie 99% sure uses computer effects, and this guy was (for example)Davy Jones in pirates of the caribbean, so he would be perfect Kil´jaeden (tentacleface draenei too)
• Really good actor, won Golden Globe and 11 another award.
• Fantasy exprience.
• Evil guy.

Why Not?

• Maybe too busy?

Lawrence Makoare

Why?

• Has experience portraying evil characters under heavy makeup.

James Earl Jones

Why?

• Has voice-acted with unbelievable effects, such as Darth Vader.

Tim Curry

Why?

• Very talented actor.
• Has vocally portrayed demonic figures on occasion.
• Has the most evil voice i've ever heard in my life!

King Llane Wrynn

Malfurion Stormrage

Brad Pitt

Why?

• Pitt has demonstrated the ability to do action-heavy roles in the past, and Malfurion regularly leaps, races, and rides on dragons.
• Pitt's role in Troy indicates he's not adverse to acting in a film that could be classed as fantasy.
• Partner Angelina Jolie nominated by certain WoWWikians to play Tyrande.

Why not?

• Pitt is very likely to put his humanitarian work and family life before acting for a while.
• While he could work great as a warrior, he might not be the best for the druidic side of Furion.
• He is very small in stature.

Viggo Mortensen

Why?

• Can capture Malfurion's emotions, swinging from serenity to fury, from anger to grief.
• Enjoyed talking elvish in Lord of the Rings.
• Can act as a leader.
• Can display both the warrior and the wise and nature loving druid side of Malfurion.

Why not?

• Perhaps he doesn't look very much like Malfurion.
• Might have had his share of elves and orcs.
• Voice not right for the role.

Malygos the Spell-Weaver (voice)

Sir Sean Connery

Why?

• Can convey the sense of humor Malygos had prior to Neltharion's betrayal.
• Already has draconic experience from Dragonheart.

Why not?

• It's likely that one dragon was enough for Connery.
• He has sworn that he will not be acting in any movies anymore. (Act yes, but no one is asking him to act - just to speak... )

Medivh

Sir Ian McKellen

Why?

• Has already shown that he can portray wizards with excellency.
• Can play both good and evil characters ( Medivh switches sides ).
• Correct age for Medivh if set in recent WoW history.

Why not?

• With such a high-profile wizard under his belt, it's probable that another one is not needed.

Clint Eastwood

Why?

• The lead characters in his movies are often outsiders with a dark past they prefer not to remember.
• Has the skill, charisma and even possibly the appearance to skilfully pull off Medivh.
• with most of his face coverd in a hood he reminds of Medivh.

Why not?

• Eastwood has never yet participated in a fantasy movie.
• He can't use a .44 magnum as a wand...

Alan Rickman

Why?

• Well-established actor with a broad and distinguished list of films under his belt.
• Is best known for playing complex and interesting villians. See the Harry Potter films and Die Hard for examples.
• Has an engaging and distinct voice. Perfect for Medivh.
• Is no stranger to fantasy films and action movies.

Why not?

• Might be too young or too old physically for Medivh, depending on what timeline the movie is set in.
• Might be tired of the fantasy genre. He does have his plate full playing Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films.

Marcel Iures

Why?

• With makeup can look like Medivh
• Have portraited good and evil roles.
• Would like a mage role under his belt.

Why not?

• Has little experience in fantasy movies.
• Maybe accent is wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0832509/ Dennis Storhøi]

Why?

• Similiar appearance.
• Experience in fantasy-esque rolls (He did play Herger in the 13th Warrior superbly.)

Nat Pagle

Harrison Ford

Why?

• Do I really have to go into detail?

Nozdormu the Timeless One (voice)

Sir Sean Connery

Why?

• He can do a good dragon voice.
• He could do a voice that is famous thoughout time like Nozdormu.

Why Not?

• Refer: See Malygos.

Keith Richards

Why?

• He is the oldest man in existence, so it fits.
• Why not?

Orgrim Doomhammer

Ramstein the Gorger

Matthew G. Taylor

Why?

• The Nemesis makeup he wore in Resident Evil: Apocalypse was created especially for him by making a cast of his entire body and then molding a body suit from that, therefore, no other actor could fill the suit, and he can do it again!

Ron Perlman (voice)

Why?

• Good actor
• Usually bad guy, and has given voice to many monstrous characters.

High Overlord Saurfang

Chuck Norris

Why?

• Both are internet phenomena of being awesome, invincible, badasses.
• Both physically fit.
• Resembles Saurfang...in many ways.

Why not?

• The movie might not be able to be heard over Chuck Norris jokes.
• The film might also be completely overwhelmed by the sheer power of Chuck Norris' beard.

Shandris Feathermoon

Natasha Henstridge

Why?

• Kind of resembles her ( long hair ect ).
• Pretty.
• Has the personality needed for that role.

Keira Knightley

Why?

• Has elf-like features (but doesnt resemble her).
• Has portrayed archer before in King Arthur.

Why Not?

• Doesnt resemble her.

Kelly Clarkson

Why?

• look at this artwork* by Metzen

Why not?

• Little acting experience.
• Have you seen From Justin to Kelly?
• In what way, shape, or form does Chris Metzen's artwork bear even the slightest resemblance to Kelly Clarkson?

Ellen Page

Why?

• Won many awards for Juno
• She played Kitty Pride well in Xmen 3, where she was battling evil.
• Got the cute elfish face.

Why not?

Sylvanas Windrunner

Scarlett Johansson

Why?

• Very similar physical appearance.
• Very good actress.

Why not?

• She has little experience with fantasy movies. (This may actually be a bonus, as using faces not already associated with other fantasy universes accentuate the unique appeal of Warcraft)

Kristanna Loken

Why?

• Resembles her, similar ph