Rumors of a Justice League Dark film have been circulating around for years, but with people already in talks for the cast, we’re closer than we’ve ever been to having it come to realization. There are already actors being talked to about the roles of Constantine and Swamp Thing, but one character we’ve heard nothing about is Zatanna. So, who could play this mistress of magic? I have a few ideas.
1. Eva Mendes
Rumor has it that the casting executives at DC are looking for a fiery latina to fill the top hat of Zatanna, and who better for that than Eva Mendes? She has been acting in drama almost her entire life, but she has done action flicks before too, such as Ghost Rider and 2 Fast 2 Furious. If Colin Farrell or Ewan McGregor (the actors in talks to play Constantine) were cast as the demon hunter, then I believe that Mendes would be a suitable love interest, and could cast spells with the likes of any Hollywood elite.
2. Michelle Rodriguez
Another The Fast and the Furious cast member, Michelle Rodriguez is known prominently as one of the most attractive latina action stars today. She has made a name for herself already among the avid action movie lovers, and would do great in a superhero role. Justice League Dark is already the type of movie that would pander to the lovers of Rodriguez’s other films, and her being in it would just amp of the audience interested in this film.
3. Jessica Alba
When it comes to comic book movies, Jessica Alba is a staple at this point. She’s played everyone from the smart and responsible Invisible Woman, to her sexy and bad character in Sin City. A mixture of the two could result in the perfect Zatanna, and Jessica Alba is the perfect star vehicle to make her a memorable character.
4. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has been brilliant in her new show Shades of Blue, and has really put herself back into the limelight. A role in a universe as huge as the DCEU could only thrust her back into an A-list actress, and she is perfect for a reinvented Zatanna. She has been the crush of every teenage boy since the 90s, and has the range to play perhaps any role, including a supernatural magician.
5. Penelope Cruz
While she isn’t really known as an action star, there’s always a first time for everything. Cruz fits the bill perfectly for this character, and every actor that’s been in the business as long as her will be able to adapt to any role. She has the type of look and sexy charm suited for Zatanna, and would fit perfectly into a team ensemble like Justice League Dark.
6. Christian Serratos
If you’ve seen this little show called The Walking Dead before, then you know exactly who Christian Serratos is, and you know that she is perfect for a role like this. She plays an independant, no nonsense character so well that she has to bring that to Zatanna. She’s hit it big from being on one of the most popular TV shows ever, and a superhero role is only the next logical step up for her to take.
7. Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn is one of the hottest action stars out there already, so another superhero role would be more than sufficient for both her and the fans. She absolutely killed as Psylocke, and I believe that she could replicate her success as Zatanna. Besides her acting credentials, she looks exactly how I would imagine a latina Zatanna, and could perfectly bring this reinvention of the character to realization.
8. Jordana Brewster
Huh, would you look at that, another The Fast and the Furious cast member! It just so happens that Brewster could also be a fitting Zatanna, and could make her name as a big action star by doing so. She has the darker hair and look that is correct for playing this particular magical crimestopper, and could add another familiar name to the DCEU.
9. Chloe Grace Moretz
While Moretz might be a little young for the role, she still possess the adequate skills to play the character. She could turn Zatanna into less of a love interest for John Constantine, and more of a hotshot magician that is new to magic. It is well known that Zatanna makes money by performing actual magic tricks, and rarely is apart of a team unless they need her specific help. It would make sense for the Justice League Dark to only recruit her for extra firepower, and she could play the role fearlessly with all of the action experience she’s accumulated in her young career.
10. Genesis Rodriguez
Genesis Rodriguez isn’t a well known name in Hollywood, let alone a well known action star, but people seem to love new faces. The Star Wars franchise has always cast virtual unknowns and turned them into the hottest stars of the time, and there’s no reason the same situation can’t happen with Rodriguez. A breakout star could really take this role and run with it, molding herself for the most important role of her life. She has the correct profile for the character, so with the proper commitment to the role, Genesis Rodriguez could be the Zatanna straight out of the comics.
