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Live-action adaptations of beloved animated series tend to lend themselves to controversy, partly because they fail to satisfy the fanbase that already exists (and has strong opinions). The Last Airbender (2010) and Ghost in the Shell (2017) are two names that pop up the most when fans discuss the demerits of transitioning between two radically different mediums.
On the other hand, examples like the Rurouni Kenshin and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchises prove that the process can work, as long as it does justice to the original. Adapting Final Space to live-action is certainly a worthwhile endeavor, given the series’ roaring popularity. The keystone for success, as always, lies in the casting.
10 Steven Yeun’s Disarming Charm Captures The Essence Of Gary Goodspeed
Gary Goodspeed is childish, clingy, and has a hankering for cookies that simply cannot be quenched. He is simultaneously sweet and kind-hearted, so most people are instantly disarmed in his presence.
Steven Yeun’s roles in Tuca & Bertie, Invincible, and Tales of Arcadia underscore the actor’s undeniable charm. Interestingly, Yeun provides the voice for Little Cato in Final Space, but he would be sensational as a live-action Gary Goodspeed.
9 Terry Crews And Bolo Are Both Brawny Teddy Bears
Bolo is the only Titan ally the heroes have: his overwhelming power and remarkable sense of empathy help Team Squad on their quest. Terry Crews, the brawny teddy bear seen in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Everybody Loves Chris, would be a slightly different Bolo than his animated counterpart.
Any minor personality changes that Crews makes to the role are only going to improve this character. Bolo and Crews are both musclebound giants, a factor that’s sure to come in handy during makeup and filming.
8 Tom Holland Has Proven He Can Handle Atypical Characters Like Fox Polkawitz
Fox Polkawitz is gentle by nature, except when he’s having one of his trademark temper tantrums. Still, this character is adored by everyone he interacts with because he oozes a palpable aura of friendliness.
Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, while not given to moody outbursts, can be as naive as Fox at times. Most of Holland’s characters don’t overlap with Fox’s general demeanor, but the actor has proven that he’s versatile enough to tackle roles beyond his comfort zone.
7 Andy Serkis Can Play The Lord Commander, H.U.E., And KVN To Perfection
Andy Serkis is an uber-talented performer, capturing the essence of characters like Gollum, Supreme Leader Snoke, Baloo, Captain Haddock, Caesar, and many more with deft precision. He manages to wow audiences despite not being present on screen at all.
Serkis is more than capable of playing multiple motion-captured Final Space characters, including The Lord Commander, H.U.E., & KVN. The Lord Commander’s sadistic persona, in particular, happens to be Serkis’ forte.
6 Will Smith’s Somber Dad Roles Illustrate Why He’s Perfect For Avocato
Avocato’s somber attitude towards most things can be traced back to his problematic past, starting with his misplaced loyalty to the Lord Commander. He refuses to wear his heart on his sleeve, not because he’s afraid to love, but because he’s terrified of his loved ones learning the truth about him.
Will Smith is best known for sprightly characters like Agent J and the titular Fresh Prince. However, Smith’s performances in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and After Earth (2013) illustrate why he’d be perfect as Avocato.
5 Sadie Sink’s Max Mayfield Is A Few Steps From Becoming Ash Graven
Ash Graven goes through three separate metamorphoses – the first when her sister is sacrificed to Werthrent, a malicious snake god, the second when Clarence betrays her, and finally when “Gary” kills her beloved brother, Fox.
The stress of her suffering is too great a burden to bear, forcing Ash to switch allegiances to Invictus. Sadie Sink’s Max Mayfield (from Stranger Things) doesn’t care much for her brother until he gives his life for her, but her character arc reveals how easy it can be to fall into despair, as Ash does.
4 Caleb McLaughlin And Little Cato Continue To Defy Stereotypes
Caleb McLaughlin has been involved in theater, television, and cinema from a very young age. His biggest breakthrough occurred when he was cast in Stranger Things as the sassy-but-sensible Lucas Sinclair.
Little Cato and Sinclair come from widely differing backgrounds, but they share a significant trait: the defiance of authority. That said, McLaughlin might be too old to play Little Cato in a few years.
3 Catherine O’Hara Is Known For Playing Terrible Mothers Who Later Redeem Themselves, Much Like Sheryl Goodspeed
Sheryl Goodspeed is estranged from her husband long before his death. Unfortunately, she chooses to blame her son for John’s reaction to her duplicity and abandons Gary soon after.
Catherine O’Hara is famous for playing terrible mothers who later redeem themselves, including Delia Deetz from Beetlejuice (1988) and Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. O’Hara is the best possible choice for Sheryl Goodspeed, considering that the latter eventually makes amends with her son.
2 Andy Samberg Will Be Able To Justify Tribore Menendez’s Unique Weirdness
Tribore Menendez is hands-down the most outlandish character in Final Space. Although first depicted as Quinn’s creepy colleague with stalker-ish tendencies, Tribore is revealed to be the exact opposite. He is an exceptional Resistance leader despite countless quirks.
Nothing about Tribore makes sense, from his peculiar backstory to his incredible combat prowess. Andy Samberg is arguably one of very few comic actors who can justify every ounce of Tribore’s unique weirdness.
1 Zazie Beetz’s TV Personalities Share Several Traits With Quinn Ergon
Quinn struggles to juggle her various responsibilities on the show, refusing to allow anyone to help her unless absolutely necessary. Gary manages to squeeze his way into her heart, but it takes massive effort from all sides.
Zazie Beetz is an award-winning actress known for playing Van Keefer in Atlanta. Her character, much like Quinn Ergon, is outspoken, direct, and borderline standoffish. Zazie can also channel Amber Bennett from Invincible to lay the groundwork for a live-action Quinn.
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