The Z Fighters
Goku
The HERO. Goku is a powerful and hardworking with a bubbly personality(like Brendon Fraiser but not gay). There are two ways in which to approach the casting of Goku. Number One- You cast an Asian actor. I am fully aware that just because its Anime it doesn’t mean you need an Asian. Goku is alien last I checked. However the largest fan base is Asian and an Asian actor would suit this type of title role. I choose Tony Jaa, he’s talented, famous and in the most heterosexual possible way of saying this-he’s one ripped dude!
The alternative for me is James Franco. Sure that greedy, overly/milked Spiderman franchise is not a positive to his credentials but that poor script was not his fault. His ability to act both serious(as he was in spiderman) and laid back(as in pineapple express) are good reasons to vouch for him.
Piccolo
I need a green actor with point ears! This is why you don’t cast based purely on looks. Chances are you wont even recognize the bloke! Djimon Hounsou is a solid option. He’s creepy, strong and has a wicked voice. These are qualities of the Namekian soldier.
Tien
Tien is focused warrior. He demonstrates care and determination superbly. Before Season 3 of Prison Break there was a fantastic show. Dominic Purcell played the innocent and caring older brother. He has a large build to match Tien and he just needs to change that buzz cut to clean shaven. He is as much a tough guy as Tien is. He doesn’t need to be a fantastic actor, just a very serious one!
Yamcha
Yamcha is the spare wheel in the Z Fighter wagon. Yes he has a cool hairstyle and has that cool guy attitude but he’s not exactly a character that requires an oscar winner to play him. I’m going with charismatic the Shaun Sipos. He’s young, has the right vibe for a Yamcha and is practical. I don’t see a reason for him not to be Yamcha! Plus he'l do a better job than that tool from DBE whose name i dont care to remember!
Yajirobe
Ah we have the funny, supersized douche! He has that classic “I’m a total jerk and I couldn’t care” attitude! Think about Superbad and Night at the Museum 2, Jonah Hill played this sort of character. I’m aware he has the voice of a screechy teen but I think he’d work to make sure he meets the wide expectations of Yajirobe. He’s a funny dude so that’s all that really matters. Hair tonic will solve the hair issue!
The Other Good Guys
Master Roshi
I was horrified by the over-acting by Chow Yun Fat in DBE. Master Roshi has an important role. He’s the mentor and comic relief to the show. The actor for Roshi would need to be able to play a pervy old dude in shorts who lives by the beach. Doesn’t this sound a bit like Charlie Sheen? Hollywood will make him look older so the age isn’t a problem. We all know he’s got the acting chops and this character is a mould of him.
Bulma
The blue haired babe of DBZ. With her stubbornness, changing looks and temper she has become synonymous with DBZ. I have two actors capable of this kind of roll. Firstly there’s Zooey Deschanel. A talented actress who I think could rise to this occasion. She’s cute, funny, clever and can show that temper well.
The other option is Michelle Trachtenberg. She’s capable of diverse rolls and playing Bulma means changing everything from moods to hairstyles! She’s got the comedy resume and I really believe in her ability to capture Bulma’s essence.
Chi-Chi
The ultimate in uptight mothers. This is a small role but an easy one to mess up give the erratic performance required. I chose Yunjin Kim because she’s got talent enough to guarantee not screwing up! I haven’t seen much of her temper but she’s talented so id bank on her. Plus I’m a huge LOST fan so I really wanted to cast one of the Oceanic flights passengers in the movie and short of casting Jorge Garcia as Yajirobe, I just couldn’t find a spot!
Ox King
I didn’t have to cast an Ox King but I just saw the opportunity to exploit Robbie Coltrane. He’s got the same lovable-oaf style ,when he plays Hagrid, that is needed to play Ox King.
The Saiyans(oooooh)
Vegeta
No matter who I cast here I will be criticized. Thus I decided to look for the most controversial choice possible, just to stir things up. Too much focus has been on selecting a good looking actor to play Vegeta when the script tells us that he wasnt exactly a hunk.When I wasn’t drooling over Elisha Cuthbert in the Girl Next Door I noticed a real Bad Ass. He had that rough and tough arrogance that’s I could see in Vegeta. Forget the disastrous Hitman movie and Timothy Olyphant is the man for the job! There aren’t too many short actors in Hollywood unless you’d have me take Tom Cruise, reduce 15 years from his age and make him into someone who isn’t a douche! Olyphant could carry the attitude of Vegeta superbly and he’s even got that look about him(widows peak included).
Nappa
Nappa’s role is more important than most think. He shows the audience the brutality of the Saiyans and how different Goku really is. I think a good actor is absolutely necessary because with ought Nappa there is no yard stick. I watched American History X and was witness to a truly ruthless character. Edward Norton could be the perfect Nappa as he can play the part of a psychopath and his talent ensures he does it well! He may be a little small in stature to play the colossal Nappa but Hollywood takes care of that!
The Namek Baddies!
Frieza
A villain makes or breaks a movie. Like Heath Ledgers superb Joker stated, it is the villain that completes the Hero. Thus I have three options. Mads Mikkleson- in Casino Royale he played the eerie and flamboyant Le Chiffre. Frieza is also extremely flamboyant and yet he could give you nightmares with his persona. Mikkleson is a sure fire talented performance.
Cillian Murphy played the scarecrow in the first and second Batman flicks. I don’t think Cillian Murphy can be anything other than creepy. He gives this very eerie vibe off and I think that he could really carry out Frieza’s manner well. He may not be as purely talented as my other two candidates but no risk, no reward!
This one wont please everyone. Ralph Fiennes played an outstanding Lord Voldermort, like the Harry Potter franchise or not! Voldermort is the very meaning of evil, as is Frieza. I would attend any movie with Ralph Fiennes as a villain because I know he makes very good one!
Captain Ginyu
The uber whacky commander of the ‘fearsome’ Ginyu Force. His crazy antics included (extremely gay) poses and body switching. I can think of only one man capable of playing whacky very well and he is in my opinion the most bankable man in Hollywood. Ladies and Gentleman- I choose Robert Downey Jr!
I could not find a suitable Krillen or Raditz. Gohan was extremely young during these saga's and my youth scouting has been poor.
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