Justice League Movie Recast: 10 Fantasy Castings
5. Idris Elba As The Martian Manhunter
There’s been a lot of talk about Harry Lennix taking this part in any upcoming Justice League movies but Elba would be by far the better choice. Time and time again he’s been shown as an amazing dramatic actor who can command a scene by just being in it and he’s not fazed at all by big money blockbusters either.
Easily the best human in Pacific Rim, Idris Elba didn’t get lost in among the huge special effects. Everything about Elba makes him an imposing figure and not just physically speaking. His way of speaking holds your attention not unlike the Manhunter, who is usually the wisest man in the room.
Like Wonder Woman, the Manhunter is supposed to possess an otherworldly charm that draws people in. Just imagine if he could give a Luther-esque physical performance while, every time he opened his mouth, spewing wisdom like Nelson Mandela.