Current Events > Would Idris Elba make a decent Geralt in The Witcher tv show?

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Trayvon 10/25/17 2:46:14 PM #1:	<cite>Trayvon posted [p:889124568] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 10/25/17 2:47:00 PM #2:	i, too, agree that Idris Elba's character from the new Thor Ragnarok film looks like a black Geralt. --- Now Playing: Yakuza 0 (PS4) *(~);} - Get out the pans, don't just stand there dreamin' - {;(~)* <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:889124628] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>i, too, agree that Idris Elba's character from the new Thor Ragnarok film looks like a black Geralt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 10/25/17 2:47:41 PM #3:	idris elba sucks --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:889124676] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>idris elba sucks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SideshowBob311 10/25/17 2:48:05 PM #4:	Yeah let's not. Dude already f*ed up one fantasy series I love. --- "Whether or not you can handle it, you have just heard another statement of the TRUTH." [WoT] - [Evil Republican] <cite>SideshowBob311 posted [p:889124700] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Yeah let's not. Dude already f*ed up one fantasy series I love.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 10/25/17 2:48:35 PM #5:	Not really since there are no black people in the Witcher universe. And yes I know there's a reference to this in the Witcher 3 saying that they are on another island but we never see them. Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:889124737] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Not really since there are no black people in the Witcher universe. And yes I know there's a reference to this in the Witcher 3 saying that they are on another island but we never see them. Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BMXJouster 10/25/17 2:49:16 PM #6:	From an acting standpoint I suppose so. But as an accurate representation of the character? No. One of Geralt's features is his freakishly pale visage. It would be completely out of character to pick an actor with a dark skin tone. LOL --- Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives "One embarrassing clown's quest for the ultimate case of diarrhea." <cite>BMXJouster posted [p:889124775] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>From an acting standpoint I suppose so. But as an accurate representation of the character? No. One of Geralt's features is his freakishly pale visage. It would be completely out of character to pick an actor with a dark skin tone. LOL</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 10/25/17 2:49:50 PM #7:	He should play that Scottish dwarf --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:889124813] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>He should play that Scottish dwarf</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 10/25/17 2:50:03 PM #8:	Jamie Lannister or no one --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:889124834] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Jamie Lannister or no one</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/25/17 2:50:23 PM #9:	what is with this guy? I never even knew who he was a couple years ago. and now people want him to play everything. <cite>Zikten posted [p:889124857] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>what is with this guy? I never even knew who he was a couple years ago. and now people want him to play everything.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 10/25/17 2:52:11 PM #10:	Zikten posted... what is with this guy? I never even knew who he was a couple years ago. and now people want him to play everything. he's an awesome actor who found success with "The Wire", which finished airing in 2008. he started getting recognition from there and has just grown in popularity. --- Now Playing: Yakuza 0 (PS4) *(~);} - Get out the pans, don't just stand there dreamin' - {;(~)* <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:889124965] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>what is with this guy? I never even knew who he was a couple years ago. and now people want him to play everything.</quote> he's an awesome actor who found success with "The Wire", which finished airing in 2008. he started getting recognition from there and has just grown in popularity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SideshowBob311 10/25/17 2:52:24 PM #11:	Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect. --- "Whether or not you can handle it, you have just heard another statement of the TRUTH." [WoT] - [Evil Republican] <cite>SideshowBob311 posted [p:889124974] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 10/25/17 2:52:43 PM #12:	UnfairRepresent posted... Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind. How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:889124984] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind.</quote> How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kuwab0 10/25/17 2:53:32 PM #13:	If he was a pasta his name would be Idris Elbow Macaroni --- http://i.imgur.com/QfpP05s.png http://i.imgur.com/vdnZ1o6.png http://i.imgur.com/zTgf822.png <cite>kuwab0 posted [p:889125044] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>If he was a pasta his name would be Idris Elbow Macaroni</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BMXJouster 10/25/17 2:55:44 PM #15:	SideshowBob311 posted... Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect. Are you asking what his actual age is supposed to be? Cause he's like almost 100 years old. EDIT: Here's a reference to his age in the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lt9Tmgx01g --- Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives "One embarrassing clown's quest for the ultimate case of diarrhea." <cite>BMXJouster posted [p:889125211] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>SideshowBob311 posted...</cite> <quote>Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect.</quote> Are you asking what his actual age is supposed to be? Cause he's like almost 100 years old. EDIT: Here's a reference to his age in the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lt9Tmgx01g</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 10/25/17 2:59:57 PM #16:	After seeing all the fandom want Jaime Lannister's actor to play him, I gotta admit, I have my heart set on it (unlikely as it is). Sorry, Idris! --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:889125506] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>After seeing all the fandom want Jaime Lannister's actor to play him, I gotta admit, I have my heart set on it (unlikely as it is). Sorry, Idris!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 10/25/17 3:07:12 PM #17:	SideshowBob311 posted... Yeah let's not. Dude already f*ed up one fantasy series I love. that wasn't his fault, though. --- b-bb-box <cite>boxington posted [p:889125925] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>SideshowBob311 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah let's not. Dude already f*ed up one fantasy series I love.</quote> that wasn't his fault, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SideshowBob311 10/25/17 3:16:08 PM #18:	BMXJouster posted... SideshowBob311 posted... Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect. Are you asking what his actual age is supposed to be? Cause he's like almost 100 years old. EDIT: Here's a reference to his age in the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lt9Tmgx01g Yeah I meant how old is he supposed to look, not his actual age in years. --- "Whether or not you can handle it, you have just heard another statement of the TRUTH." [WoT] - [Evil Republican] <cite>SideshowBob311 posted [p:889126531] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>BMXJouster posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SideshowBob311 posted...</cite> <quote>Is Geralt's visual age ever stated in the game or books? I always thought he looked about 40 years old....in which case Jim Caviezel would be perfect.</quote> Are you asking what his actual age is supposed to be? Cause he's like almost 100 years old. EDIT: Here's a reference to his age in the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lt9Tmgx01g</quote> Yeah I meant how old is he supposed to look, not his actual age in years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kakkeron 10/25/17 3:33:02 PM #19:	Any fans of Idris Elba here should definitely check out Luther if they havent already. <cite>Kakkeron posted [p:889127509] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Any fans of Idris Elba here should definitely check out Luther if they havent already.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leight_Weight 10/25/17 3:36:37 PM #20:	Could Matt Damon play Michael Jordan in a sports movie? --- "Every man dies, but not every man truly lives." <cite>Leight_Weight posted [p:889127762] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Could Matt Damon play Michael Jordan in a sports movie?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KazumaKiryu 10/25/17 3:39:58 PM #21:	No. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:889127991] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnfairRepresent 10/25/17 4:15:58 PM #23:	eston posted... UnfairRepresent posted... Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind. How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story I never said he wasn't? Which is hilarious considering your post is whining and bitching like a child about how people don't pay attention to things. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:889130320] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind.</quote> How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story</quote> I never said he wasn't? Which is hilarious considering your post is whining and bitching like a child about how people don't pay attention to things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 10/25/17 4:18:29 PM #24:	lilORANG posted... idris elba sucks --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:889130478] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>lilORANG posted...</cite> <quote>idris elba sucks</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 10/25/17 4:47:43 PM #25:	UnfairRepresent posted... eston posted... UnfairRepresent posted... Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind. How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story I never said he wasn't? Which is hilarious considering your post is whining and bitching like a child about how people don't pay attention to things. Then what exactly were you trying to say? --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:889132447] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Nevermind.</quote> How are there still people who don't get that he was playing an American in that movie? Him being a US Army vet was the entire point of his character's involvement in the story</quote> I never said he wasn't? Which is hilarious considering your post is whining and bitching like a child about how people don't pay attention to things.</quote> Then what exactly were you trying to say?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 10/25/17 5:03:39 PM #26:	That it's funny but actually very possible for them to cast someone completely inappropriate --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:889133550] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>That it's funny but actually very possible for them to cast someone completely inappropriate</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
myztikrice 10/25/17 5:10:29 PM #27:	And he's saying it wasn't inappropriate to cast Tom Cruise as an American male. --- "Why are you always smiling?" "'Cause it's all so f***in' hysterical." <cite>myztikrice posted [p:889134013] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>And he's saying it wasn't inappropriate to cast Tom Cruise as an American male.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 10/25/17 5:17:38 PM #28:	UnfairRepresent posted... That it's funny but actually very possible for them to cast someone completely inappropriate dot dot dot --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:889134465] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>That it's funny but actually very possible for them to cast someone completely inappropriate</quote> dot dot dot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KLouD_KoNNeCteD 10/25/17 5:25:03 PM #29:	where wallace at?? string, where wallace at!? --- Quintons fatass way back there. Homie cant keep his pants up. Tryna borrow a belt I'm like Nobody here wear size EQUATOR!! <cite>KLouD_KoNNeCteD posted [p:889134879] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>where wallace at?? string, where wallace at!?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Soviet_Poland 10/25/17 5:42:53 PM #30:	UnfairRepresent posted... Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Spoilers: Tom Cruise ~~wasn't the last samurai~~ in the movie The Last Samurai. And even if he was, an English samurai has existed in real life before: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Adams_(sailor) --- "He has two neurons held together by a spirochete." <cite>Soviet_Poland posted [p:889135910] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua....</quote> Spoilers: Tom Cruise wasn't the last samurai in the movie The Last Samurai. And even if he was, an English samurai has existed in real life before: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Adams_(sailor)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 10/26/17 2:21:41 AM #31:	Soviet_Poland posted... UnfairRepresent posted... Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua.... Spoilers: Tom Cruise ~~wasn't the last samurai~~ in the movie The Last Samurai. And even if he was, an English samurai has existed in real life before: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Adams_(sailor) Heck, there's even a black samurai. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuke --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:889164007] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Soviet_Poland posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>Would be like casting Tom Cruise in a movie about Japanese Samua....</quote> Spoilers: Tom Cruise wasn't the last samurai in the movie The Last Samurai. And even if he was, an English samurai has existed in real life before: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Adams_(sailor)</quote> Heck, there's even a black samurai. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuke</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thunder_Armor 10/26/17 2:34:44 AM #32:	I mean, I think they should pick someone who actually looks like him. --- "It was mating season! How could I have known she was your sister?" <cite>Thunder_Armor posted [p:889164444] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>I mean, I think they should pick someone who actually looks like him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kelystic 10/26/17 2:35:11 AM #33:	He would make a decent John Stewart --- http://i.imgur.com/xNf1K9h.jpg <cite>Kelystic posted [p:889164454] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>He would make a decent John Stewart</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thompsontalker7 10/26/17 2:39:04 AM #34:	I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer --- Joffery Baratheon did nothing wrong. (1 month rent-a-sig) President Trump is awesome. (1 month rent-a-sig) <cite>thompsontalker7 posted [p:889164575] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 10/26/17 3:11:16 AM #35:	thompsontalker7 posted... I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer A younger Michelle Rodriguez would make a decent Ciri imo. --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:889165568] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>thompsontalker7 posted...</cite> <quote>I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer</quote> A younger Michelle Rodriguez would make a decent Ciri imo.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nazanir 10/26/17 3:23:26 AM #36:	St0rmFury posted... thompsontalker7 posted... I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer A younger Michelle Rodriguez would make a decent Ciri imo. Fuck no, Michelle Rodriguez is about as expressive as Kirsten Stewart. --- XboX GT/Steam/Wii-U - Nazanir <cite>Nazanir posted [p:889165914] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>St0rmFury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>thompsontalker7 posted...</cite> <quote>I think the more important question is who would play Ciri/Yennefer</quote> A younger Michelle Rodriguez would make a decent Ciri imo.</quote> Fuck no, Michelle Rodriguez is about as expressive as Kirsten Stewart.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turtlebread 10/26/17 3:25:03 AM #37:	I think Rosario Dawson would make a good Yen --- http://i.imgur.com/yCW15Zn.jpg <cite>Turtlebread posted [p:889165954] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>I think Rosario Dawson would make a good Yen</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thompsontalker7 10/26/17 3:26:58 AM #38:	Idk what Dakota Fanning's been up too lately But she could probably pull off Ciri too --- Joffery Baratheon did nothing wrong. (1 month rent-a-sig) President Trump is awesome. (1 month rent-a-sig) <cite>thompsontalker7 posted [p:889166006] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Idk what Dakota Fanning's been up too lately But she could probably pull off Ciri too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jumi 10/26/17 4:02:36 AM #39:	Kelystic posted... He would make a decent John Stewart I heard they want Common to play him. --- XBL Gamertag: Rob Thorsman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertvsilvers <cite>jumi posted [p:889166868] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kelystic posted...</cite> <quote>He would make a decent John Stewart</quote> I heard they want Common to play him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 10/26/17 8:00:52 AM #40:	Sasha Grey should play Yennifer --- http://i.imgtc.com/zPvnLh0.gif <cite>Touch posted [p:889172087] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Sasha Grey should play Yennifer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dirtycommunist 10/26/17 8:03:48 AM #41:	But Geralt isn't from Zerrikania! --- ***not actually a communist, only dirty on occasion <cite>dirtycommunist posted [p:889172169] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>But Geralt isn't from Zerrikania!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patchwork 10/26/17 8:21:11 AM #42:	I love idris Elba but Mads Mikkelson is the choice. --- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heav'n of hell, a hell of heav'n. <cite>Patchwork posted [p:889172650] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>I love idris Elba but Mads Mikkelson is the choice.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 10/26/17 8:24:01 AM #43:	Would it really be them with different voice actors though? --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:889172721] in Would Idri... [t:75918889]...</cite> <quote>Would it really be them with different voice actors though?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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