Thoughts on Common being named GL in JLoA movie

[Andrew NDB Shot Caller Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew NDB]

Well, I am not familliar with Common at all, I couldn't even tell you what he looks like.

Personally I was rooting for Samuel L. myself.

While if they actually announced him for the part I can't imagine many -- myself included -- actually bitching about it, it's worth noting that Samuel L. Jackson will be turning 60 years old next month... John Stewart isn't supposed to be a youngin by any stretch of the imagination, but 60 is a little long in the tooth for an actor to begin playing the part in what's to be an ongoing franchise. With an average to-be-expected of about 2 1/2 to 3 years between movies, the guy would be about 70 by the time a third movie rolls around.

I will reserve my judgements about it until after I have seen it.

A sound decision.

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But hey, I just beleive Samuel L. should be in everything.

[Gl Josh Senior Corps Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gl Josh]

I saw Common in American Gangster, decent screen presence. From what I can gather from his interviews, he seems like a good fit. He can bring some street cred w/o being over baring AND some dignity to the role.

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I saw Common in American Gangster, decent screen presence. From what I can gather from his interviews, he seems like a good fit. He can bring some street cred w/o being over baring AND some dignity to the role.

Good to hear that!

[GLJIMT Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close GLJIMT]

I saw Common in American Gangster, decent screen presence. From what I can gather from his interviews, he seems like a good fit. He can bring some street cred w/o being over baring AND some dignity to the role.

as a fellow GL fan, I will give your words the credit they deserve and keep a positive attitude until I see the movie, I'll prob be pissing my pants just to see anyone where a ring on the Silver Screen

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i was going to make a joke about having will ferrell be john in black face but I won't

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I saw Common in American Gangster, decent screen presence. From what I can gather from his interviews, he seems like a good fit. He can bring some street cred w/o being over baring AND some dignity to the role.

Sounds good to me.Thanks

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They could do a lot worse than Common.

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They could do a lot worse than Common.

Yeah like use skinny ass Chris Rock..lol

[Tazer That Evil, Yellow Bastiche Find all posts View Profile Close Tazer]

Yo.

However, I do think Common is a good choice, and its not only because I like his music. Judging by his performance in Smokin' Aces, he isn't a bad actor, so I'm all for it. Maybe he'll even do a song for the soundtrack.

I agree w/this, as I also thought Commons efforts in Smokin' Aces was pretty well done.

HOWEVER, my 1st choice for John would (and has for awhile) be Dorian Harewood; his voice, his physical presence AND his ability to act would make him the *perfect* John Stewart IMNSHO.




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[Michael Heide Heide Finition Find all posts View Profile Close Michael Heide]

I was rooting for Dennis Haysbert, even though he's probably too old for the role. And I haven't seen Smoking Aces yet, so I can't really say anything about Common.

[Tazer That Evil, Yellow Bastiche Find all posts View Profile Close Tazer]

Yo.

Haysbert isnt too bad a choice to me as well since hes also a good actor......except he's rather TALL.

I dont know, Im just not sure Id buy JS being *that big*. 's prolly just me tho....




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[Toriach Sinestro's Sparring Partner Find all posts View Profile Close Toriach]

Well looks wise he's certainly alright. I have to admit that Avery Brooks would have been my choice. Frankly I've got mixed feelings about the JLA movie anyway. I'm hoping it won't suck but until I see a trailer I can't shake the fear completely.

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Bad news:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/ne...m.cgi?id=12760

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He looks like john in JLU, But can he pull of the costume?