Who would you cast as Zatanna?

[TheDarkKnightReturns]

Eva Green all he way. I've always thought she'd make a great Selina Kyle/Catwoman as well.

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[John Venus]

After thinking it over, I have to concur with the choice of Zooey Deschanel as Zatanna.

[scusemeprincess]

MEW definitely

[Smart]

I'm sure she'll appear in the Constantine show at some point. I'd like Zooey too, but the last actress from Smallville was ok, I forget her name though.

[Punisher007]

Her name is Serinda Swan.

[John Venus]

I'm sure she'll appear in the Constantine show at some point. I'd like Zooey too, but the last actress from Smallville was ok, I forget her name though.

Serinda Swan played her on Smallville.

I'll be wary of any appearance by her in the Constantine. Books of Magic weakened her and made her look like a fool just to give Constantine an awesome moment and JLD from #1-18 made her ineffective and a damsel in distress to boot. Then there were some books that had her angst over not being as good as Constantine. I would hate it if they introduce her just to give John someone to **** and to rescue.

[Punisher007]

As far as I can tell, the creative team behind this show wasn't involved in either of those books. So holding those books against the show makes little sense.

[TheDarkKnightReturns]

As far as I can tell, the creative team behind this show wasn't involved in either of those books. So holding those books against the show makes little sense.

All John Venus was trying to say here is the fact Zatanna could be used as a ''punching bag'' for Constantine in the series to show how ''awesome'' he is despite his weak ego. And it could happen knowing Constantine reputation as a dangerous sociopath. I think John Venus is voicing valid concerns and people should not ignore them. But I am guessing since Zed is here, she is going to take that role : the role of the love interest and ''punching bag''.

[Dr. Skeleton]

Vanessa Hudgens

[Fused]

Alexandra Daddario

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Alexandra Daddario

I didn't think of her...

but yes, she's a good one. I'm only really familiar w/ a particular scene of hers w/ Woody Harrelson in True Detective... >_>

[John Venus]

As far as I can tell, the creative team behind this show wasn't involved in either of those books. So holding those books against the show makes little sense.

They are drawing influence from the comics starring the characters and there are enough bad portrayals of female superheroes to keep me wary of any of my favorite characters getting adapted. Also:

All John Venus was trying to say here is the fact Zatanna could be used as a ''punching bag'' for Constantine in the series to show how ''awesome'' he is despite his weak ego. And it could happen knowing Constantine reputation as a dangerous sociopath. I think John Venus is voicing valid concerns and people should not ignore them. But I am guessing since Zed is here, she is going to take that role : the role of the love interest and ''punching bag''.

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[K. Jones]

I've gotta say, in addition to my vote for Zooey Deschanel, it wasn't purely out of the looks department. She's got a really good voice, that sort of rings. She's a lovely singer. I feel like those would be important qualities for the "backwards word spells". Plus I'd thought about the whole "super-hero magician who goes to group therapy" angle from Seven Soldiers, and thought that would be charming.

[The_Greatest_Username]

This may sound offbeat but...

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I love LDR so I'd be down with it. That being said, I don't want a depressed Zee, I want her to be more upbeat.

I'll be wary of any appearance by her in the Constantine. Books of Magic weakened her and made her look like a fool just to give Constantine an awesome moment and JLD from #1-18 made her ineffective and a damsel in distress to boot. Then there were some books that had her angst over not being as good as Constantine. I would hate it if they introduce her just to give John someone to **** and to rescue.

I echo your sentiment here. Given that the writers of the show replaced an intentionally weaker female lead with a more powerful character, I would hope they would give Zatanna the respect she deserves.

[John Venus]

I've gotta say, in addition to my vote for Zooey Deschanel, it wasn't purely out of the looks department. She's got a really good voice, that sort of rings. She's a lovely singer. I feel like those would be important qualities for the "backwards word spells". Plus I'd thought about the whole "super-hero magician who goes to group therapy" angle from Seven Soldiers, and thought that would be charming.

Agreed it's not just about looking sexy. Anybody who plays the character has to convincingly speak backwards like they have been doing that all their lives and be a convincing confident stage performer.

I echo your sentiment here. Given that the writers of the show replaced an intentionally weaker female lead with a more powerful character, I would hope they would give Zatanna the respect she deserves.

It depends on how they portray said powerful female character. And shows can sometimes do well with one female character only to drop the ball with another.