The Hellfire Club.
Sebastian Shaw. The Black King. Self Appointed leader of the Hellfire Club. Hellbent on world Domination.
Selene Gallio. The Black Queen. 17'000 year old mutant, replaced the Dark Phoenix as the Black Queen with plans to take over the Hellfire Club.
Harry Leland. The Black Bishop. Joined the Hellfire Club after Sebastian Shaw took over. Died in battle alongside the X-men, against Nimrod.
Jason Wyngarde. The Black Rook. Also known as Mastermind. Jason was a founding member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. After their temporary separation, he signed on with the Hellfire Club.
Emmanuelle Da Costa. the White Rook. Father of Roberto Da Costa. Little is known about him aside from him being a member of the Hellfire Club.
Donald Pierce. The White King. A cyborg, who, after losing his arm in a battle against Wolverine abandoned the Hellfire Club, only to reappear years later as leader of the Reavers.
Emma Frost. The White Queen. After gaining a job at the Hellfire Club. Emma used her telepathic abilities to both, influence the Hellfire Club into doing her bidding, and move herself up the Hellfire "food chain."
Tessa. Long time assistant to Sebastian Shaw. She is also a "secret" member of the X-men, and spy for Charles Xavier.
The Cast.
Sam Neill as Sebastian Shaw.
Films.
The Piano.
Jurassic Park.
The Jungle Book.
Sam Neill is an actor who has played every role imaginable. He has always convinced me as a father, a scientist, a bad guy, or anything else he's ever done. Even though, he's kind of old now. I have no doubt in my mind that he would play this role phenomenally.
Gina Gershon as Selene Gallio.
Films.
Face Off.
Showgirls.
P.S. I Love You.
Bound.
Gina Gershon has been acting since the mid 1980's. She's played psychopaths in movies such as Bound. She's played the love interest, the seducer, the best friend. She's still drop dead gorgeous, and would nail the role of Selene to the wall.
Stephen Lang as Harry Leland.
Films.
Gettysburg.
Tombstone.
Tall Tale.
Avatar.
Conan.
Stephen Lang is one of them actors you just love to watch. No matter what role he is playing. Harry Leland has a very small role in the Marvel Universe. I personally feel that Lang could bring this lesser character to new life on the big screen.
David Arquette as Jason Wyngarde.
Films.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
3000 Miles to Graceland.
Eight Legged Freaks.
Scream Quadrilogy.
Although this is a very peculiar choice. I've always found Mastermind to be a very off the wall kind of character. David Arquette brings a kind of....quirkiness, even to a serious role. I think he would make an excellent illusionist, with a smart mouth, and evil plans.
Seu Jorge as Emmanuelle Da Costa.
Films.
City of God.
House of Sand.
The Escapist.
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
Seu Jorge is one of them actors that no one really knows about. But, is quite brilliant in his own respect. I've personally seen four of the five films above and can say that even though Emmanuelle is a tiny part in the Hellfire Club world. Jorge could bring something to the character and make it memorable. Being a Brazilian actor, makes him perfect to play this one and only Brazilian character.
Simon Baker as Donald Pierce.
Films.
The Gaurdian.
The Ring Two.
The Devil Wears Prada.
Main Star of TV's the Mentalist.
There's not much I can say about Simon Baker, aside from I pretty much hate him as an actor. Donald Pierce will have one main moment in this movie, which will involve him getting his arm ripped off and disappearing. Who better to play this guy?
Naomi Watts as Emma Frost.
Films.
Mulholland Dr.
Stay.
King Kong.
The Ring.
Naomi Watts is a great actress, I have actually seen all of these movies listed above, and I've always loved her. I think she can bring a part to this character never shown in the comics. In order for this character to work, I think she would have to come across as a seemingly innocent girl, but be very manipulative and secretive, without letting it show. Naomi Watts is the girl for this role.
Persia White as Tessa.
Films.
Dysfunctional friends.
Guardian of Eden.
Spoken Word.
She's also had numerous appearances on Angel
and Buffy, and is a main star of TV's Girlfriends.
Persia White, I honestly know very little about this actress. But, she has a long standing resume, and looks the part. So I'm willing to give her a shot for what will most likely start as a small role.
Well, that's it. Let me know what you think.