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    Character » Jason Todd appears in 1742 issues.

    Jason Todd was the second Robin, until he was brutally murdered by the Joker. After he was resurrected, Jason learned Batman didn't avenge his death. Anguished and seeking vengeance, he initially turned against his mentor and father figure and took on the Clown Prince's former identity: the Red Hood. He eventually returned to the Bat-Family and assembled a team of anti-heroes known as the Outlaws.

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    #1  Edited By Chicago_Bruce

    Not that they ever would incorporate Jason into any of the live-action films, just for fun, who do you think might make for a good Jason?

    Who could manage a young and angry teen? How about when he is older, as Red Hood?

    Jackie Earle Haley's version of Rorschach from the Watchmen movie reminded me what Jason might be like as an adult, but on the physical side, Jackie seems too small/slight. Someone like Michael C. Hall (from Dexter) however is more muscular (even though not tall?) and would also do well with portraying the level of anger, violence and frustration that comes with Jason ... 

    ... still, my mind wanders.

    Any thoughts for who might do well to play an adult Jason Todd?
    And the REAL challenge here, finding a kid who would fit the part. Thoughts?
     

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    #2  Edited By Primmaster64

    Jason is like 6'1''

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    #3  Edited By Jane McClane

    haven't posted in over a year and this is what brought me back? I'm losing it... But I was thinking about the exact same thing and guess who came to mind...
     
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas... yeah I know, but think about it. He actually looks quite a bit like how he is portrayed in the comics, and he definitely has the attitude, even all the way back in Home Improvement... He did the whole "oh you're cute... but I really want to slap you upside the head" act.  Hmmm I know wasted thing to think about, but there you go.
     

     oh and as Smallville proved... he fits in just fine at the Asylum...
     oh and as Smallville proved... he fits in just fine at the Asylum...
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    #4  Edited By Grubich

    For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue.
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    #5  Edited By biggkeem89
    @Grubich said:
    " For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue. "
    Agreed. Jensen could really pull of the vigilante out for revenge role. 
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    #6  Edited By Primmaster64
    @biggkeem89 said:
    " @Grubich said:
    " For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue. "
    Agreed. Jensen could really pull of the vigilante out for revenge role.  "
    agreedd
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    #7  Edited By daredevil21134
    @Primmaster64 said:
    " @biggkeem89 said:
    " @Grubich said:
    " For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue. "
    Agreed. Jensen could really pull of the vigilante out for revenge role.  "
    agreedd"
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    #8  Edited By Mercy_
    @daredevil21134 said:
    " @Primmaster64 said:
    " @biggkeem89 said:
    " @Grubich said:
    " For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue. "
    Agreed. Jensen could really pull of the vigilante out for revenge role.  "
    agreedd"
    "
    HELL YES.
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    #9  Edited By daredevil21134
    @The Dark Huntress said:
    " @daredevil21134 said:
    " @Primmaster64 said:
    " @biggkeem89 said:
    " @Grubich said:
    " For live action, I'd say Jensen Ackles, the same guy who does his voice in Under the Red Hood. And like Jason he's at least 6 ft, so height shouldn't be an issue. "
    Agreed. Jensen could really pull of the vigilante out for revenge role.  "
    agreedd"
    "
    HELL YES. "

    lol
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    #10  Edited By Primmaster64

    XD

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    #11  Edited By daredevil21134

    lol
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    #12  Edited By saiyan_earthling

    Jensen Ackles did a great job doing the voice for Jason. He still has the look to be Jason.

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    #13  Edited By rogue_mar1e
    @saiyan_earthling said:
    " Jensen Ackles did a great job doing the voice for Jason. He still has the look to be Jason. "
    did he ? :O :D
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    #14  Edited By saiyan_earthling
    @rogue_mar1e: That's just IMO lol =)
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    #15  Edited By rogue_mar1e
    @saiyan_earthling: but he voiced Jason ? in what ?
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    #16  Edited By saiyan_earthling
    @rogue_mar1e: Under the Red Hood movie.
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    #17  Edited By rogue_mar1e
    @saiyan_earthling: 
        
    i must see it then xP
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    #18  Edited By RedHoodJT

    My vote goes to Jensen. He did a superb job on the voice work the animated cartoon. And he definitely has the attitude. Just watch My Bloody Valentine with him in it and you'll see what I'm talking about. Or even Supernatural. He has it down.

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    #19  Edited By Primmaster64
    @RedHoodJT: yes he has
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    #20  Edited By saiyan_earthling
    @Primmaster64 said:
    " @RedHoodJT: yes he has "
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    #21  Edited By Grubich
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    #22  Edited By daredevil21134

    LOL
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    #23  Edited By jukeboxheroabc

    Funny thing about Jensen is that it wouldn't be his first live action DC moment. He was on Smallville for awhile in the earlier seasons. Anyway seems like a good choice to me, they would just also have to find the right  Dick and Tim as well (would be funny to have Jared Padalecki as Dick) .  As for the young Jason I would hope they would find an unknown for the role.    

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    #24  Edited By Primmaster64
    @jukeboxheroabc: You mean Jared as Tim
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    #25  Edited By jukeboxheroabc
    @Primmaster64:  Thanks, I meant Tim. 
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    #26  Edited By Primmaster64
    @jukeboxheroabc: XD
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    #27  Edited By jukeboxheroabc
    @Primmaster64:  I think a good Dick would have to be Mathew Bomer from White collar to balance out Jensen btw. Idk I just think it would have a good chemistry.  
     
    I know this is a Jason thread but It's kinda hard to talk about one of the "brothers" without mentioning the others.
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    #29  Edited By RedHoodJT

    If we're gonna switch it to all three of them. I think Jensen would make the perfect Jason for Red Hood. Jared would be a good Dick Grayson, or Milo from Heroes would be good too. And as for Tim I think that the guy that played Jesse in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street would be a good choice. I don't know his name though.

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