Taika Watiti and Fkash Gordon

[powersthatbe]

First I heard he was doing an animated flash movie, now I read today he's veering it to live action. I think this guy would "get it" when it comes to Flash Gordon ). Curious if how they would do him in today's times. Can't be "blonde haired and blue eyes" and certainly can't make MIng resemble asian. years ago i thought of Chadwick Tatum as Flash and Gary Oldman as Ming

[Werewolf]

First I heard he was doing an animated flash movie, now I read today he's veering it to live action. I think this guy would "get it" when it comes to Flash Gordon ). Curious if how they would do him in today's times. Can't be "blonde haired and blue eyes" and certainly can't make MIng resemble asian.

Captain America and Thor are two popular blond adventure heroes right off the top of my head. I don't see it as a problem. As long as they go with a more of an alien (Defenders of the Earth) look and less stereotypical yellow peril I don't see Ming being an issue either. Ming Merchandise hasn't exactly been scarce the last several years. Heck, Max Von Sydow's Ming got several action figures and a Funko POP.

[The Bat]

Captain America and Thor are two popular blond adventure heroes right off the top of my head. I don't see it as a problem.

Couldn't agree more!!

[thunderbolt]

And Hemsworth might be good for Flash. Gary Oldman for Ming would be pretty genius

[The Bat]

And Hemsworth might be good for Flash. Gary Oldman for Ming would be pretty genius

I'd like to see BOTH of those casting choices!

[ODBJBG]

Watiti can almost do no wrong, so this has potential.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I just hope this isn't one of those Tim Burton/Dark Shadows situations where the match between director and subject seems perfect, and then it all goes horribly wrong. But I trust Watiti to deliver his usual brand of insane spectacle. I'm down for Oldman as Ming, but I think Hemsworth may be too identified as Thor to be Flash. If Chris Pine is done with Captain Kirk, I could see him as Flash.

Chris

[The Bat]

If Chris Pine is done with Captain Kirk, I could see him as Flash.

Chris

That would TOTALLY work!!

[thunderbolt]

Chris Pine and Co are going back for another Trek so not quite done.

[The Bat]

Chris Pine and Co are going back for another Trek so not quite done.

I have my doubts about that coming to fruition...my I sincerely hope it DOES HAPPEN! That said, if Pine does get to play Kirk again...him playing Flash around the same time could be a conflict of interest.

[Makernaut]

Buster Crabbe played Buck Rogers in between two Flash Gordon serials. The precedent is there for one actor to play two different Space Heroes (with one being Flash Gordon)!

[Earth 2 Chris]

I want another Pine Trek as well, and I hope this time it comes together. Star Trek Beyond is one of my favorite films in the Trek franchise. A real shame the stink off of Into Darkness sinked it's box office, because it's FAR superior to its predecessor.

Chris

[Hector]

Director Taika Watiti is aware and is working on the the character of Ming. It’s not what that character was before, it’s what he’s going to be today. I don’t think casting a white actor and make him look Asian is going to be accepted, especially if they go with Ming featuring the “yellow peril” look of yesteryear. That’s not going to go well today (and it’s not going to happen). I love Gary Oldman, but if he were to play Ming the Merciless, he has to physically be portrayed with a non-Asian appearance. No makeup to make him look Asian. Just be a villainous Gary Oldman. So I’m good with a Caucasian actor playing the lead villain. And personally, the name Ming is okay by me (I mean, Asians adopt Western names after all), but you can’t make him look Asian in appearance, that’s the equivalent of blackface nowadays.

BTW, Ming is a Chinese name meaning ‘Bright’. It was also the dynasty ruling China 1368–1644 founded by Zhu Yuanzhang (1328–98). The Ming Dyansty.

Yes, Chris Hemsworth would make a great Flash Gordon.

I love the original. The Queen soundtrack takes it up to another level.

[Nostalgiabuff]

hey, if the guy can do a movies about Nazi's and make it humorous in poking fun at the lunacy that was the Nazi party, and still tell a touching, poignant story, then i trust he can do Flash Gordon right and do right by Ming too

[Hector]

Oh, no question. Taika Watiti is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. Dude is talented.

Jojo Rabbit was brilliant. Watiti playing Adolf, hilarious.

My eyes very rarely get watery watching movies, but man, Scarlett Johansson…the son seeing her, reacting, I don’t want to give any spoilers, but man…

That’s Jojo Rabbit for you, both charming and heartbreaking…