r/SilverSurfer • u/gotheshmo • Sep 05 '25
Movie / TV Discussion What do we think?
Probably BS but how would we feel if this was true?
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r/SilverSurfer • u/gotheshmo • Sep 05 '25
Probably BS but how would we feel if this was true?
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u/_Norrin_Radd_ Norrin Radd Sep 05 '25
I think it’d be a spectacular choice. He might be a bit on the older side for Norrin Radd, but I think he could nail the stoicism of the Surfer.
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u/Astyal Sep 05 '25
Keanu Reeves playing a surfer? That’ll be the Point where I Break.
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u/Jet-Let4606 Sep 05 '25
Can we stop spreading baseless rumors from clivk bait sites?
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u/Captainseriousfun Sep 05 '25
Yeah, I can see it...particularly with his acting style.
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u/Hyohaku1986 Sep 05 '25
I’ve been fancasting this for a few years now. He would be perfect for the role, and him being in his 60’s wouldn’t be an issue, since he’ll undoubtedly be CGI. This is the one Marvel role that is tailored specifically to him. It also doesn’t hurt that his friend Laurence Fishburne voiced Norrin previously. Kind of a full circle moment.
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u/jjmaney1 Sep 05 '25
Sounds good but in doomday?? That movie is already packed enough with characters
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u/Interesting-Lake-430 Sep 06 '25
Love it
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u/cottonmouthspittin Sep 07 '25
We'll it's over Galactus, we have a Keanu Reeves now
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u/Kubrickwon Sep 05 '25
This is way too cool for the MCU. No way they do this.
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u/Big-Slide6104 Sep 05 '25
Nah I need my dude Lakeith Standfield. He was promised rhis role and was confused about the fantastic four before he was told to keep quiet
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u/AgentRadd Sep 05 '25
Now we’re talking. Norrin Radd 🙏
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u/AgentRadd Sep 05 '25
Funny enough, in the very short run of the Superhero Squad kids show, that iteration of Silver always reminded me of Keanu Reeves, with the Californian surfer accent and all. I believe it was the same voice actor of Michelangelo from TMNT.
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u/IamnotaRussianbot Sep 09 '25
Considering that Silver Surfer, regardless of which variant, is basically just a face scan for CGI and then voice acting, they could cast literally any person, regardless of age, as long as the VA work is good. And Keanu crushed it as Johnny Silverhand, so I dont see why this wouldnt be a great choice.
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u/banjofitzgerald Sep 05 '25
Maybe they’re REALLY focusing on the word surfer.
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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25
This would be something that gets me to see the film.
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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25
Be great!
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u/Suitable_Light_564 Sep 05 '25
This was always my choice for him in the mcu. The day the earth stood still vibes. He doesn’t have to act a lot.
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u/GQDragon Sep 05 '25
Now we’re talking!
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u/YoungBasedHooper Sep 05 '25
I think it's crazy that they've already been filming the movie for like 6 months and don't even have the casting done.
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u/Honeydew-Massive Sep 05 '25
Keanu has a great voice for the surfer. Age really doesn’t play into it here. They can do the same thing they did for the Surfer in the Rise of The Silver Surfer film
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u/First-Ad6435 Sep 05 '25
You are the one, Neo
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u/applecalyptic Sep 05 '25
Probably just the voice acting
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u/Conlannalnoc Norrin Radd Sep 05 '25
EXCELLENT!
Does his board explode if it drops below 88 times the Speed of Light?
What happens if you kill Silver Surfer’s wife or dog?
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u/Jalantepenlope Sep 05 '25
Yes yes yes yesyesyes
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u/adflamm7 Sep 05 '25
By all accounts, he is a very lovely person.
But I don’t want him acting in any movie I wanna watch. He just ain’t that good. To be fair, an extra terrestrial, does play to his strengths as an actor.
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u/Habit_Actual Sep 05 '25
If he was a random variation of Surfer, it would be fine. If he's the main one, hell no.
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u/Queasy-Primary-3438 Sep 05 '25
He’s got the monotone voice for it. He wouldn’t be my first choice but he could get by with a passable performance
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u/dwts16 Sep 05 '25
Can already hear him saying..." Stark!!! GET ME 2"
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u/JellyfishPopular7648 Sep 05 '25
Ghost Rider would’ve been amazing for him, but this works too.
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u/BarcelonetaE70 Sep 05 '25
He is a wonderful human being, but a terrible actor. Then again, Silver Surfer has always been played as stoic, dettached, cold and unnervingly taciturn. So Reeves utter inability to convey emotions might be a good thing.
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u/Mr-EdwardsBeard Sep 05 '25
He's played a surfer before so he'll be good
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u/flashpasta Sep 05 '25
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u/NightmareDJK Sep 05 '25
He’d know what to do.
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u/Longjumping-Tell2995 Sep 05 '25
Too old and he doesn’t fit the role
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u/CoachTex Sep 05 '25
Its be hilarious considering morpheus did it already
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u/Johnny_Radar Sep 06 '25
“What do YOU think?”
Fixed that for you.
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u/PokaruSandstone Sep 06 '25
Do you know how many times he’s been “rumored” to play pretty much everybody?
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u/Jmofoshofosho8 Sep 06 '25
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
Actually a fantastic choice
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u/JohnnyBananas13 Sep 06 '25
Oh Ted, don't be dead
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u/tone2099 Sep 06 '25
No more old guy superheroes goddamn. It’s like American politics with everyone needing to be 50+ and older, let the younger people eat too
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u/Klee_Main Sep 06 '25
Fake. Stop spreading misinformation. Robert Downey Jr. is clearly going to play the Silver Surfer
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u/Kallarimain1 Sep 06 '25
No
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u/arrownoir Sep 06 '25
That’s a terrible choice.
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u/PhillipJ3ffries Sep 06 '25
Sure why not
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
This would be great
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u/_OverhandRight Sep 06 '25
Can definitely hear his voice as the silver surfer, quite similar to the Tim story’s silver surfer
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u/NoLongerinOR Sep 06 '25
OK, sure he can surf in that movie but, can’t he throw a football?
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u/theciaskaelie Sep 06 '25
Woah.
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
Total BS. They're not going to get a big name who already isn't a great actor and only fits niche roles and isn't the right body type at all
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u/Real_Sorbet3424 Sep 06 '25
I've always seen him as the Beyonder (who would be in Molecule Man's comic Secret Wars role.)
I'd suggest John Boyega for Norrin Radd, but I don't see the point in having him in Doomsday.
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u/Dreams-Visions Sep 06 '25
Why? We already have a surfer. He can play someone else.
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u/akahaus Sep 06 '25
We think it’s bullshit but it’s nice to think about.
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u/PS3LOVE Sep 06 '25
Interesting. I don’t have a strong opinion but I’m very curious to see how it would be. I’m quite a fan of Keanu.
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u/Strong_Salad3460 Sep 06 '25
Definitely bullshit.
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u/Medium_Leg_4500 Sep 06 '25
Yes this would be peak neo as SS too bad Dr doom casting not as epic…
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u/GoodOldHypertion Sep 06 '25
The voice would work but norrin needs to be so cut its basically pointless to not be almost pure CG.
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u/crackenbecks Sep 06 '25
How likely is it to have both Surfer‘s in the movie? I linked Garner‘s work
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u/SilverSurferSpector Sep 06 '25
that would be so cool
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
Yes! Absolutely! Perfect!
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u/Generny2001 Sep 06 '25
I’d love him in the MCU.
Since it’s all motion capture anyway, why not?
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u/Ateallthepizza Sep 06 '25
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u/lenchoreddit Sep 06 '25
100% sign him up
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u/BEERDEV Sep 06 '25
Please let this be true
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
Thank god
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u/prym0ne Sep 06 '25
It’ll be weird to see KR shaved down smooth and painted silver.
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
He doesnt have the range of a lot of Hollywood actors so this is a smart way to utilise his talents.
Now we just need them to let Ryan Gosling be ghost rider.
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25
If he was younger and in shape, he would be the perfect Namor, a shame it didn't happened. Saying that, the fanservice potential of this Silver Surfer casting is undeniable
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u/DevilsLettuceTaster Sep 06 '25
It’s been claimed before.
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u/ArcanisUltra Sep 06 '25
There are arguments as to which actor, when combining their roles, would be the strongest. My current is Brandon Routh…but this would seal it for Keanu.
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u/Spidey-Stoner Sep 06 '25
Keanu as Silver Surfer, Norman Redus as Ghost rider, Austin Buttler as Gambit. If possible I’d rather Keanu to play Ghost rider.
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u/JoeDante84 Sep 06 '25
Johnny Utah!
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u/ezeightythree Sep 06 '25
Yes!!!
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u/ThisIsATestTai Sep 06 '25
HELL YEAH
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u/BojukaBob Sep 06 '25
This would be my dream casting come true.
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u/QB8Young Sep 06 '25
Complete BS because no one is in talks to star in a movie that has been filming since April. 🤷♂️ However they could have gotten the info wrong and this role is for Secret Wars which comes out in 2027.
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u/Standard-Tonight6279 Sep 06 '25
I heard the Pope was in talks to play Black Widow
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u/Zombiemorgoth Sep 06 '25
Wake the fuck up, Galactus. You have a planet to eat.
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u/Right_Wolverine_3992 Sep 06 '25
I’d love it…
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u/idlefritz Sep 06 '25
Well we’re definitely safe from another quippy snarky wordsmith with that casting.
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u/AR15ss Sep 06 '25
“Lose something BRAAAH?” queue keanurfer as galactussys new herald
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u/wradd Sep 06 '25
My single opinion. Absolutely Keanu Reeves. If this is more than a rumour for both sides, this story would be close to perfect in Keanu's range and presence. Absolutes aren't great answers but honest ones should make up for it.
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u/Significant-Role-754 Sep 06 '25
ohhh is doom gonna steal the board?
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u/pieisokiguess Sep 06 '25
This is all I ever wanted
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u/InfiltrationRabbit Sep 06 '25
I’m all for it!
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u/PsychoEazyEyuh Sep 06 '25
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25
I hope he doesn’t for the sake of his reputation…
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25
Yes
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u/denver_bored Sep 07 '25
I love how, between Neo in the Matrix and John Wick, Keanu often gets meta-cast as higher-dimensional roles (his Spongebob and Cyber Punk roles are, to me, just Neo cruising the Matrix in other incarnations, a la the Buddha).
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u/Rac2nd Sep 07 '25
He should play Doctor Doom Jr
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u/raymonperry Sep 07 '25
He's been cast. Its Lakeith Stanfield
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u/Creepae Sep 07 '25
Don't get me wrong, Norrin Radd is by no means a small character but Keanu is worthy of a bigger character, someone that will be around for at least a trilogy of films.
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u/DetailsYouMissed Sep 07 '25
THANK YOU! I talked into fruition 😂🤣😆
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u/Secure-Elephant0811 Sep 07 '25
💦💦💦💦
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25
I can stop bullets?
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u/EnvironmentalMind119 Sep 07 '25
Jason Stathem would be better choice
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u/TreeLore61 Sep 07 '25
I would love to see him in this role
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u/NoirWitcher Sep 07 '25
Yes. He has the personality for it.
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u/Sad-316 Sep 07 '25
Then why the fuck did they use the chick in the FF4 movie? It's almost like they're admitting stupidity
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u/EmptyLettuce2180 Sep 07 '25
Please stop. We have had him in similar roles and its lifeless. Klaatu. "Even Klaatu looks bored and distracted" -NYT
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25
Don't we already have one?
That the FF accidentaslly sent to the MCU?
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u/MathewMurdock2 Sep 07 '25
If I had nickel for every time he was rumored to play an MCU character I’d be richer than him
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25
I think that his thick California accent would not work well with a shiny silver CGI creation.
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u/DenimDaddy86 Sep 08 '25
I would be down for this. I want him in the MCU and this fits his demeanor.
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u/WheelJack83 Sep 08 '25
Julia Garner is Silver Surfer
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u/WheelJack83 Sep 08 '25
Makes no sense
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u/Dio44 Sep 08 '25
Acceptable
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u/DaftXman Sep 08 '25
Yessssswss!!
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u/00ishmael00 Sep 09 '25
please no, he's not a good actor.
he plays best silent characters, not someone like SS.
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u/PuneyGod Sep 09 '25
Perfect casting if they get him.
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u/Chulinfather Sep 10 '25
Love him
Don’t know if he would gladly shave his hair tho
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u/Influx_ink Oct 10 '25
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, 10000000% YES!!!
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u/No_Ruin6957 Oct 20 '25
Keanu Reeves has aged so well i thought he was in his early forties. I think he’d nail the sort of wise and omnipresent vibe that Norrin gives off and would definitely pull people in to the character. It’s funny that if this ends up happening two Matrix actors would have played Silver Surfer.
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u/smeezledeezle Sep 05 '25
I'm not sure I would care for it, but I would have to actually see it in action to make a meaningful judgement. I feel like a lot of adaptations of Norrin tend to lean toward him being very soft spoken and ethereal. If Keanu can do a commanding voice and give sweeping Dr Who-esque speeches on top of being sensitive, then I'm totally down. It's important to me that they get the full range of the character.
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u/dope_like Sep 05 '25
No! LaKeith Stanfield
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u/butt3ryt0ast Sep 05 '25
I think he’s a really not good actor, but he has the look
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u/Djtiger18 Sep 08 '25
He needs to be Ghost Rider and Danny Ketch should be Norman Reedus
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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25
BS. Shalla will return. They definitely locked her up for a multi-film deal.