Dreamcasting The Watchmen TV Show

8. Gerard Butler - The Sea Captain

As Gerald Butler Butler worked with Zack Snyder on 300, it was only natural that Snyder might throw a role his way for Watchmen, but it didn't exactly garner much attention. The animated subplot depicting the events of The Tale of the Black Freighter comic book was relegated to the Ultimate Cut, for both time restrictions and that many audiences might not see the connection to the main plot. However, Butler does well with what he is given, even if it didn't make the theatrical cut.

As a primary advantage of adapting a book to television is more time to work with, it's possible they'll include a live-action version of The Tale of the Black Freighter. It could be a small reassurance by the showrunners that they will be faithful to the graphic novel, and the move would go a long way to settling any doubts about a second adaptation in under a decade.

If they do include it, it's fair to allow Butler a chance at the role, if only to make up for his previous gig being voice acting for a part that was only included in the second extended cut of the film.