The Correctness Casting Couch: Elektra

It’s that time again, when the Correctness corrects a casting mistake on a comic book heroine because a) we like comic books, and b) we like pretty actresses. We are funny that way. This week we take a look at the assassin who stole, and very nearly stabbed Daredevil’s heart, Elektra.

Who Are We Replacing?

Jennifer Garner

She can do action, and she is certainly easy on the eyes, so why replace her? Well, personally I never thought she was nearly exotic enough to play Elektra. Hers is more of a wholesome Midwestern cuteness, which works for Alias, but not so much for Elektra. I think the part calls for something a little darker, a little more dangerous. So lets take a look at some honorable mentions who are worth a mention, but don’t quite make the cut.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Evangeline Lilly

I was never a big “Lost” guy, so I don’t know how she’d perform in action scenes, but at least we know she can get a little gritty. She’s got the right look though, so I’d be willing to see an audition tape at the very least.

Kristen Kruek

Okay, this one comes with a caveat. Fanboys love her, and she certainly has an exotic flare, but I imagine she would need some fairly serious training to get her to the level of ass kicking that would be required for the part. That said, I think there are plenty of nerds who would throw down good money just to see her in the costume.

Missy Peregrym

Missy is the lead in a show called Rookie Blue, a show I have no intention of watching…at all….ever, but at least we know she can do action. She also had a recurring on Heroes, so she’s got some geek cred behind her. If you were looking for someone who suits the part that isn’t yet a household name, you could do a lot worse than Missy here.

The “If I Had a Time Machine” Award Goes To…

Carole Bouquet

You probably only know her from where I know her, the Bond Girl in “For Your Eyes Only.” Still every time I think of Elektra, I imagine her in the part, she has just the right amount of exotic lethality.

The “If only she could act” award goes to…

Danika Patrick

There is something of the Greg Horn Elektra in her face, I think. According to certain sources she can be a grade A Bitch sometimes (Don’t you kind of have to, to be a woman on the Nascar circuit?) but I think that is actually a point in her favour in this instance. I’m sure she’ll end up acting in something eventually, if she hasn’t already…and she looks the part, but I wouldn’t run out to the track and sign her up just yet.

THE TOP THREE

3. Kelly Hu

Okay, so more Asian than Greek, but she has superhero experience, looks fantastic, and could quite believably kick your ass. Hollywood fudges ethnicity all the time, it’s not really an issue if you are right for the part, which I believe she is.

2. Angelina Jolie

The only reason she didn’t make #1 is because she might be just a smidge too old for the part now…but she has the right look, the action star pedigree, and a believable hint of the tragic in her. Just picture that photo above with the red scarf on top and tell me you wouldn’t mark opening day on your calendar!

and…

1. Rhona Mitra

This is a woman who looks like she would cause you serious, serious harm, and you would probably die with at least half an erection. She has that dangerous beauty, and steely determination that Elektra needs. If I met Rhona Mitra in a dark alley, and she pulled out a pair of sais I would be very nervous. And a little turned on. But then really scared again. Rhona wins based on sheer badassery alone.

So there it is…Who did I miss? By the way if you have any suggestions on which comic book heroine you’d like to see re-cast, let me know!

In the meantime…I’ll be in my bunk.

11 Responses to “The Correctness Casting Couch: Elektra”

1. Will says:

   August 16, 2010 at 1:22 pm

   Krstin Kreuk needs to train? What? She didn’t impress you as Chun Li?

   I don’t see any of these actresses making the part. Mitra is okay 9and probably the best choice), but she might be hitting the age limit too.

   This part is as hard to cast as Wonder Woman.

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2. admin_rock says:

   August 16, 2010 at 2:15 pm

   Binnsy, first off, I’m a bit ashamed of you for not knowing Lost. It’s the most interesting Sci-Fi show of the last decade, full stop. Any self proclaimed nerd should at least have watched the first couple of seasons.

   Secondly, how on earth does Rhona Mitra get the part without consideration for Kate Besckinsale. Mitra’s career is built on Beckinsale’s hand-me-downs.

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   • Tbinns says:

     August 16, 2010 at 2:18 pm

     Kate is too soft looking. She suffers from the same wholesomeness that Jennifer Gardner does.

     As for my nerd-dom, here’s another shock, Doctor Who is convoluted and boring. Much like another series I can think of. Oh yeah, Lost.

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     • admin_rock says:

       August 16, 2010 at 2:35 pm

       “Kate is too soft looking. She suffers from the same wholesomeness that Jennifer Gardner does.”

       The Underworld films say otherwise.

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       • Tbinns says:

         August 16, 2010 at 2:36 pm

         No, she still looks soft in those. I speak of Facial features, not action sequences.

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   • Roger Kingkade says:

     August 16, 2010 at 2:52 pm

     Beckinsale for sure, but I’d like to add another. I know this chick isn’t a household name, but anybody who knows Tarantino films has heard of Zoe Bell.

     http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/08/16/death-proofs-zoe-bell-secures-first-action-film-lead-role/

     Mitra is just a lawyer to me.

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   • 1/4 20 says:

     August 16, 2010 at 3:44 pm

     lost sucked

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3. Tomass says:

   August 16, 2010 at 3:13 pm

   Wah wah wah wha Boobies…
   Wah wah wah wah wah wah Bum bum…
   Wah wah tight costume…
   Wah wah wah wah wah exposed skid…
   Wah wah wah wah Jiggle jiggle…
   Wah!… yes teacher I’m paying attention.

   Ps. Kingkade wins, only because he linked to another picture. I would have awarded bonus points for a picture more along the lines of the picture of “3. Kelly Hu” above.

   “Evil” Scarlett Johansson would be my choice
   http://www.livingtv.co.uk/health/haircare/celebrity-hair-heaven-and-hell.php?ssid=2

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4. Holly says:

   August 19, 2010 at 9:45 am

   Evangeline Lilly would probably have a short life as Elektra because her driving sucks. She’d probably kick some ass and then kill herself on the way to the store to buy milk.

   Seriously, she should be showcased on Canada’s Worst Driver, and she could be because technically she was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1979…

   She has been in eight car accidents (or more). No other cars were involved, but one involved a pedestrian who got was hit, landed on his feet, and continued running. He refused to get help from Evangeline and told her to stay away from him.

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   • Tbinns says:

     August 19, 2010 at 10:58 am

     Wow. You sound mad. Did she hit you too?

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     • Dog Breath says:

       August 20, 2010 at 8:58 am

       OK now I’m thinking of Evangeline Lilly “hitting” someone named Holly.
       Thanks…….

       …no, really…

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