The thing is, I don't want them to ever make a Gargoyles movie. I think the show was as perfect as it can be, and aside from more violence and drawn-out action, there's not much that could be improved by translating the material to live action. I would much rather see some kind of continuation of the show (I've checked out some of the new comics) rather than starting all over again in a new format.That being said, the opening five-parter would make an excellent live action movie. On that we can all agree. But after the first five, the show goes into full-on episodic TV series mode, and to my eyes compressing those complex characters and those long-form storylines into subsequent two-hour sequels would be a logistical nightmare. But of course, that hasn't stopped me from going all the way with this.So here it is. Every castable role from the greatest toon of the 90s, GARGOYLES!!!!! I knew I got in way over my head with this, but I'm still glad I put in the time.For the minor roles and guest spots, I tried to only cast characters who appeared on more than one episode (so no Mace Malone or Anansi).In order of appearance:Rosario Dawson () as ELISA MAZAAfter careful consideration, I've concluded that Dawson is the best choice for Elisa. Not only does she embody all the qualities that the character requires, but she would definitely bring something unexpected to the performance as well. Plus, she's a self-professed geek.James Preston Rogers () as HAKONJohn Rhys-Davies as CAPT. OF THE GUARDSince he's worked on the show (as the voice of MacBeth) it would be a cool callback to have him appear in the film; but not as a gargoyle. He's said he's so done with makeup/prosthetics roles, so better to have him play a pivotal human character.Roger Cross ("Continuum," "24") as GOLIATHWe all love Keith David's dulcet vocals, but for the live performance (or mo-capped, if you will) few actors have the voice, the size, and the commanding presence required to bring Goliath to live action.Brian Cox () as HUDSONGarrett Hedlund () as BROOKLYNAnton Yelchin () as LEXINGTONSeth Rogen as BROADWAYAnna Torv ("Fringe") as DEMONAThere are lots of actresses who could play an interesting Demona, but Torv would bring an intensity to the role that few could match. Plus, she's a mo-cap vet from the gameJonathan Rhys-Meyers ("The Tudors") as MAGUSSarah Bolger (, "The Tudors") as PRINCESS KATHARINEWhichever boy I choose to play TOM (YOUNG) will likely be too old for the role by the time you finish reading this sentence. That said, I think Kodi Smit-McPhee () would be excellentEsther Hall ("Rome", "Waking the Dead") as MARYJon Hamm ("Mad Men") as DAVID XANATOSDavid Anders ("Alias," "Once Upon a Time") as OWEN BURNETTAnnie Wersching ("24") as FOXAfter the last couple seasons of '24', I thought of Wersching for Fox, and then I couldn't think of anyone better.Ray Stevenson (, "Rome") as WOLFRyan O'Nan ("The Unusuals",) as JACKALRiki Lindhome () as HYENALawrence Makoare () as DINGOThis one was very tricky. Eventually I figured that since Dingo is so physically similar to Wolf, and since Dingo is a shade darker than the rest of the pack anyway, it wouldn't be such a bad idea to just make Dingo Samoan or Aboriginal. Plus, it would be cool to see Makoare play a major character without the twenty pounds of makeup and prosthetics we usually see on him.Taylor Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights") as TONY DRACONAldis Hodge ("Leverage") as GLASSESLourdes Benedicto ("V") as LT. MARIA CHAVEZAnybody else think it's weird that Chavez doesn't look latina on the show? Probably to differentiate her from Elisa. Anyway, that would be less of an issue in live-action.Michael Ealy () as DEREK MAZAMichael Horse as PETER MAZA (he also played the voice on the show)I don't normally go for casting the voice actors in the live-action roles, but Horse is still the perfect guy for the job.L. Scott Caldwell ("Lost") as DIANE MAZAJasika Nicole ("Fringe") as BETH MAZAKenneth Mitchell ("Jericho") as MATT BLUESTONEThere are many young, tall, handsome white guys that could portray this character, but Mitchell really looks like Matt Bluestone brought to life.Liam Neeson as MACBETHTen years ago I would've said Sean Connery. Today, Neeson is The Man.John Noble ("Fringe",) as THE ARCHMAGEI would love to see Noble play an all-out bad guy, like Walternate only moreso.Idris Elba ("Luther",) as OTHELLO/COLDSTONEElba would easily be my second choice for Goliath, which I suppose would be true of whoever is cast as Othello.Sophie Okonedo ('Hotel Rwanda') as DESDEMONALance Reddick ("Fringe", "The Wire") as IAGOAs far as the character is concerned, I wouldn't really call this one spot-on casting, but I know Reddick would make an excellent gargoyle.John Terry ("Lost") as PETROS XANATOSEnrico Colantoni ("Flashpoint", "Veronica Mars") as MARTIN HACKERJulian Sands as DR. SEVARIUSNow, I love and adore Tim Curry as much as anyone, but I just can't picture Curry playing Sevarius in live-action without it feeling like a parody of itself. Julian Sands easily fits the mad geneticist mold these days (plus, he's about the same age now as Curry was when he voiced the character, so there's that.)Michael Ealy also as TALONJayma Mays ("Glee", "Heroes") as MAGGIEAdam Baldwin ("Chuck", "Firefly") as FANGSince Jim Belushi voiced Fang, it makes sense to get a beefy Chicagoan for the live-action versionBrian Steele () as CLAWRon Glass ("Firefly") as JEFFREY ROBBINSNeil Patrick Harris as PUCKHenry Ian Cusick ("Lost") as MACBETH (young)They could probably pull off Neeson playing his youthful self (and jack up the film's budget) with some 'Benjamin Button'-type special effects, but it would be so much simpler to just cast another actor, and Cusick is always awesome on "LOST".David Murray () as GILLECOMGAINIt was down to either him or Iain Glen, so I saved Glen for later.Kelly Reilly () as GRUOCHBrendan Gleeson () as BODHEJames Cosmo ("Game of Thrones") as KING FINDLAECHRichard Armitage ("Robin Hood",) as DUNCANTom Wisdom () as CANMOREFor the WEIRD SISTERS, I’d say this calls for a Tim Burton alum, like Jayne Wisener (Plus, for the WEIRD SISTERS as creepy little schoolgirls, I'll take Adair Tishler (“Heroes,” “Dollhouse: Epitaph One & Two”)Stephen McHattie () as HALCYON RENARDSean Maher ("Firefly") as PRESTON VOGELVogel is supposed to look suspiciously like Owen (not to mention a total square), and Maher can be made to look similar to David Anders.Fun fact: Neil Patrick Harris auditioned for the role of Simon on "Firefly". Weird.Iain Glen ("Game of Thrones", "Downton Abbey") as TOM (adult)Ciaran Hinds ("Rome", "Game of Thrones") as KING KENNETHAnabelle Wallis ("The Tudors") as FINELLAStephen Moyer ("True Blood") as LORD CONSTANTINEJack Huston ("Boardwalk Empire") as LORD CHALVIMCasting ANGELA was surprisingly difficult, not because she is a poorly defined character (she's not at all), but because there are tons of young actresses who fit the bill. Given my choices for Goliath and Demona, I think Jessica Szohr ("Gossip Girl") would make an interesting choice.Gaius Charles ("Friday Night Lights") as GABRIELDeborah Ann Woll ("True Blood") as OPHELIALindsay Duncan ("Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars," "Rome") as PRINCESS KATHARINE (old)Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (still) as THE MAGUS (old)Kevin McKidd ("Grey's Anatomy", "Rome") as KING ARTHURI think would be particularly awesomeTilda Swinton as UNAVincent Regan () as LEOJonas Armstrong ("Robin Hood") as GRIFFKaren Gillen ("Doctor Who") as BANSHEEStellan Skarsgård as ODINJavier Bardem () as ZAFIROAlice Braga () as OBSIDIANASofia Vergara ("Modern Family") as TURQUESAEdgar Ramirez (, "Carlos") as JADEHiroyuki Sanada (, "Lost") as KAIYusuke Iseya () as YAMAAya Ueto () as SORAShido Nakamura () as TAROAlex Meraz (The Twilight Saga) as COYOTEVincent Cassel () as OBERONMonica Bellucci, aka Mrs. Vincent Cassel () as TITANIAAdam Ferrara ("Rescue Me") as VINNIEHenry Cavill ("The Tudors") as JASON CANMOREAlona Tal ("Veronica Mars", "Supernatural") as ROBYN CANMOREWilliam Moseley () as JON CANMOREGerard Butler as CHARLES CANMOREWHEW! That's it for Gargoyles and me.Next time: HE-MAN!!