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Five New Comic Book Roles For 'Avengers' Star Clark Gregg In Today's Secret Identity

Posted 5/22/12 11:00 am EST by in Marvel, Secret Identity


We're diving into "Avengers" spoiler territory here, so if you're one of the six people on the planet who still hasn't seen the record-breaking superhero movie, best turn away now.

For those of you still with us, well, you know why we're here. Following the events of "The Avengers," it would appear that the man who plays everybody's favorite stone cold S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Clark Gregg, is no longer employed within the Marvel Universe. There are theories surrounding his return, of course — some more probable than others — but with nothing confirmed yet, we'll have to look elsewhere to get our next Gregg fix.

But even if our Coulson quality time has reached its end, that doesn't mean Gregg has to step away from the comic book movie scene. Not by a long shot. Keep reading for five comic book movie roles we could easily see Gregg occupying in the future.

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Casting She-Hulk In Today's Secret Identity

Posted 5/15/12 12:32 pm EST by in Marvel, Secret Identity


Joss Whedon would like to see more female heroes in "The Avengers 2." So why not She-Hulk? Introduced as Bruce Banner’s cousin who receives his powers after a blood transfusion, Jennifer Walters would be an easy introduction to the Avengers crew. As a reluctant hero forced into her powers before eventually using them transform her own personality for the better, she’s got an interesting personal story, and the built-in connection between her and Banner would be great for on-screen chemistry.

First off: She-Hulk should be cast as Jennifer Walters first and a giant green rage monster second. I mean, there are some very tall and statuesque models out there, but it’s not like Mark Ruffalo was a bodybuilder. We’ll need someone who’s believable as the sweet-natured but unyielding Walters, the one who moonlights as a capable lawyer when she isn’t busting heads as the She-Hulk. Here are five actors we think might work.

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Who Should Play 'Avengers' Villain Thanos?

Posted 5/8/12 10:34 am EST by in Marvel, Secret Identity


If "The Avengers" left us with any lingering questions — and believe us, it did — then one of the biggest concerns the possible villain in the sequel.

If you stayed through the credits, you know who we mean. If you didn't, we're talking about none other than — final chance for a spoiler alert, people —Thanos, the Mad Titan. A worshipper of death to the point of obsession, the purple-skinned alien has gone out of his way to achieve universal annihilation on more than one occasion in Marvel lore, and it looks like he'll do his best to bring his wave of destruction to upcoming Marvel Studios films as well.

The question is, who could play such an iconic character? As the part's likely to be heavily reliant on CGI, we're likely only in need of someone who has the voice to bring Thanos' power to life. On that note, we've got five actors whose voices are perfect for Thanos after the jump.

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'Daredevil' Reboot: Casting David Slade's Man Without Fear

Posted 4/24/12 12:00 pm EST by in Marvel, Secret Identity


Long ago, in the before time, I put forth five names to replace Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock in a "Daredevil" movie. Fast-forward two years and two months later and, yes, we have a director, but we still do not have a Man Without Fear.

Recently, David Slade said that there is no "Daredevil" update at the moment, with progress moving slowly on the loose adaptation of Frank Miller's "Born Again" arc. To do our small part in speeding things along, I thought we should revisit the idea of casting Murdock for the "Daredevil" reboot. Mostly new names this time around, with one of the old guys hanging on because he's still my personal favorite.

Read on for "Daredevil" casting suggestions, round two!

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He's 6'5", 220 pounds, and even if there aren't two of him, one will do the trick. Years ago, I was one of those people moaning about some shmohawk kid named Armie Hammer playing Bruce Wayne in a "Justice League" movie. Today, I know I'm not alone in thinking he'd be great for that role. I think he'd be equally great, if not better, as Daredevil: tall and imposing with a voice and presence demanding attention, Hammer's Man Without Fear is a man who could seriously kick your ass. Plus, based on "Social Network" alone, you know he'd rock Murdock's lawyer gear with ease.

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Secret Identity: Casting Dwight In 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For'

Posted 4/17/12 12:00 pm EST by in Secret Identity


Dwight A Dame To Kill For

At last we know that Robert Rodriguez does actually plan on making "Sin City 2," and in fact, he plans on making it this summer. "Sin City: A Dame To Kill For" promises the same stylized look and a few recognizable characters.

One character that certainly isn't recognizable is Clive Owen's character from the second part of "Sin City," "The Big Fat Kill," Dwight McCarthy. He appeared in the series' second installment, "A Dame To Kill For" with an entirely different face. It's only after things go bad that we get to see Dwight in his full-Clive Owen glory.

Here are the actors we think could play the original Dwight in "Sin City: A Dame To Kill For."

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'Powers' Pilot Recast In Today's Secret Identity

Posted 4/10/12 12:24 pm EST by in Secret Identity


The television adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis' cop-meets-superheroes comic, "Powers," is going to be – er, we think it's going to be produced for FX. Well, at some point. This show has faced more setbacks than a fat nerd in a South Beach nightclub. The network sent the pilot back for a reshoot, then it was supposedly scrapped, then suddenly it's back again – it's hard to keep up.

The latest – unconfirmed – news alleges the pilot's entire cast has been released. Sure, removing every actor from the show appears pretty bleak, but here at Secret Identity, we're more than happy to offer up our casting prowess to help the cause. Here's our picks for a new "Powers" line-up, in case it needs one.

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'Ninja Turtles' Reboot: Casting The Party Dudes

Posted 4/3/12 12:00 pm EST by in Secret Identity


After a way too long break, Secret Identity is back! Tune in every week as we cast your favorite superheroes and comic book characters for their very own big screen adventures.

Up first in our reboot of the series: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yes, despite all protests to the contrary, this movie is happening, minus the Teenage and the Mutant. If this alien-refocused reboot is going to happen anyway, might as well put some positive energy into the universe with casting suggestions, right?

To that end, here are our picks for casting Michael Bay and Jonathan Liebesman's planned "Ninja Turtles."

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Casting 'Darkness': Who Should Play Jackie Estacado?

Posted 2/29/12 2:02 pm EST by in Secret Identity, Top Cow


by Ryan Rigley

The 100th issue of "The Darkness" arrives in stores today, and it has us thinking: when is Jackie Estacado getting his own movie? With two hit video games to date and 100 issues under his belt, Jackie's transition to the silver screen must be coming sooner rather than later.

For those who aren't aware, "The Darkness" is a series of ongoing Top Cow comic books that follow Jackie Estacado, a former hitman for the Franchetti Family mafia. On his 21st birthday, Jackie inherited the power of the Darkness, which has been passed down through the men in his family from generation to generation since the dawn of time. Being both a blessing and a curse, the Darkness is an ancient elemental force that grants its bearer access to an otherwordly dimension of pure darkness as well as power over the demonic entities that inhabit it.

Jackie Estacado himself is a vastly interesting character, often times playing the role of both the hero and the villain simultaneously. It would take a certain combination of machismo and charisma to successfully pull off the part. Here's a list of the five actors that we think would fit the bill perfectly.

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SECRET IDENTITY: Grading 'The Dark Knight Rises' Actress Contenders

Posted 1/12/11 4:43 pm EST by in DC Comics, News, Secret Identity


Dark Knight RisesCasting rumors are par for the course when it comes to "The Dark Knight Rises," and a new report suggests that five actresses are vying for lead roles in Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie: one a love interest and the other Talia al Ghul, the villainous daughter of the deceased "Batman Begins" antagonist.

The stars that are supposedly aligning for "The Dark Knight Rises" include Keira Knightley, Anne Hathaway, Charlotte Riley, Jessica Biel and Kate Mara. But which one of them is going to win out? And, just as importantly, which one should land a role in Nolan's final Batman film?

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SECRET IDENTITY: Casting New Writers For 'The Walking Dead' TV Series!

Posted 12/10/10 4:44 pm EST by in Image Comics, Secret Identity


The Walking DeadRumors of "The Walking Dead" showrunner Frank Darabont dropping his entire writing staff in favor of freelance writers for season two caused quite a stir in the fan community, despite the fact that both Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd have denied those reports.

But even if the reports are true, would turning towards freelancers be the worst thing in the world? By opening up "The Walking Dead" to a pool of freelance writers, Darabont and his team could attract some truly noteworthy names to craft some equally memorable episodes of the AMC zombie series.

After the jump, check out some of the high-profile writers we would love to see tackling episodes of "The Walking Dead." Read More...

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Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.