After years and years of waiting, fans finally got to see the Justice League team up on the big screen in 2017. Unfortunately, the movie was met with a disappointing response after a lot of behind-the-scenes drama. But at least the passionate fans will have their demands met with the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League in March.
Given the iconic characters involved in the team, it's a wonder why it took so long to make a Justice League movie. If the movie had come to fruition decades earlier, it's interesting to think about which stars of the 1980s would have helped bring the classic characters to life.
10 Steppenwolf: Tim Curry
The villainous Steppenwolf is a servant of Darkseid who comes to Earth to collect the Mother Boxes that will help bring about the destruction of the planet. He is a menacing and powerful enemy though the dull CGI didn't help make the character memorable.
If the movie were made in the '80s, they would need a practical approach to the villain which is why Tim Curry would be the perfect choice. Curry played a similar-looking villain in Legend to great effect and his charismatic energy would help make the character more interesting.
9 Commissioner Gordon: Morgan Freeman
Though he doesn't have a large role in Justice League, Commissioner Gordon (J.K. Simmons) is a prominent DC figure, and he fits well into the story. This version of the commissioner is a serious yet level-headed man who acts as an ally to the team.
Though Morgan Freeman would go on to play Lucius Fox in The Dark Knight trilogy, he would have made an excellent Commissioner Gordon in the '80s. Though it was early in his career, he was already the kind of actor who brings authority to any role with his presence alone.
8 Alfred: Peter O'Toole
Yet another ally of the Justice League is Alfred (Jeremy Irons). Batman's confidante and father-figure makes a nice addition to this story. This version of Alfred also maintained the dry humor of the character and his banter with Bruce was often memorable.
Peter O'Toole was already a legendary actor by the '80s and he could certainly bring the elegance and charm needed for the role of Alfred. And while he was largely known for dramatic roles, he had a wonderful comedic sense to him that would have fit this role nicely.
7 Lois: Kelly McGillis
Though Lois Lane (Amy Adams) is not given much to do in this movie, she is a very important figure to the character of Superman and therefore essential to this story. Given what he goes through in this movie, Lois is that grounding force that helps him remember his humanity.
Kelly McGillis was the kind of actor who would often appear as the love interest in '80s movies like Top Gun and Witness, but she was also a strong performer who could give those kinds of grounded performances that would be needed for Lois.
6 The Flash: Matthew Broderick
The Flash (Ezra Miller) made his first significant appearance in the DCEU in Justice League where he was used as the comic relief for the group. Flash is a neurotic and high-energy hero whose youthful personality stands out among the more serious heroes.
Matthew Broderick was a fantastic comedic actor in the '80s and one of the most talented young actors in Hollywood. He could pull off the nervous quality of The Flash while also making a convincing hero when he needs to be.
5 Cyborg: Will Smith
Cyborg (Ray Fisher) is another new hero introduced to the DCEU in this movie. He is one of the more tragic members of the team who sees his powers as a curse and his life stolen from him. He is also linked to the Mother Boxes, making him integral to the plot.
Though Will Smith was not yet a movie or television star in the '80s, his music career would have allowed him enough fame to get the role of Cyborg. He has shown his ability to embrace those dark roles as well as be the hero.
4 Aquaman: Sonny Landham
One of the most formidable members of the team is Aquaman (Jason Momoa). The Atlantean warrior brought brute force, a quiet intensity, and seemed like the one who was least willing to play nice with others. However, he did step up when needed.
Sonny Landham was not a big name in the '80s, but any fan of the action genre at the time would have known his work. He was a standout player in 48 Hrs. and Predator where he excelled at playing the intimidating tough guys.
3 Wonder Woman: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
By the time Justice League had come around, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was the star of the DCEU. She was a courageous and optimistic warrior who was fearless in battle and an incredibly powerful hero. She also had a grace and warmth about her.
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio was known in the '80 for her roles in movies like Scarface and The Abyss. She was also an alluring presence on screen but had that strong, heroic quality to her as well.
2 Superman: Michael Biehn
Despite the mustache controversy, Superman (Henry Cavill) is an essential part of the Justice League and continued to be that iconic hero. While his introduction is a little tense with the rest of the team, he shows up to save the day as always.
While Christopher Reeves was still making Superman movies in the '80s, Snyder's version of the character was a younger, darker take. That is why Michael Biehn would be a good fit as he excelled at the intense '80s hero roles in Aliens and The Terminator.
1 Batman: Harrison Ford
Batman (Ben Affleck) is made the pseudo-leader of the team and even assembles them all together after the death of Superman. Though he is less murderous than he was in Batman V Superman, he is still a brooding hero and one that is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good.
Again, while Michael Keaton was already playing Batman in the '80s, he wouldn't really fit this version of the character. Instead, Harrison Ford would have had the right mix of world-weariness and heroism that would fit the role.
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January 31, 2021 at 06:30AM
