Recasting Watchmen: Ralph, Javier, Cameron and Demi, You Shoulda Done It!

The Watchmen film adaptation has received mixed reviews, with fans enthusiastic but critics largely unimpressed. While director Zack Snyder is acknowledged for faithfully recreating Alan Moore's graphic novel, significant criticism is directed at the casting choices.

Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl II and Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach are praised as ideal casting. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is defended as The Comedian over Robert Downey Jr., deemed "too nice" for the role. However, the remainder of the cast is criticized.

The author proposes recasting several roles: Demi Moore instead of Carla Gugino as Silk Spectre I, citing Moore's seniority and acting quality. For Silk Spectre II, Cameron Diaz is suggested to replace Malin Akerman (a Diaz look-alike), with Maggie Grace proposed for younger flashback scenes.

Billy Crudup is criticized as Dr. Manhattan for lacking the necessary laconic, soulless quality. Javier Bardem is recommended instead, highlighting his resonant baritone from "No Country for Old Men" as fitting for the character.

Matthew Goode is deemed too young and unconvincing as the supremely intelligent Ozymandias. Ralph Fiennes is proposed as a replacement, praised for his acting caliber and ability to handle extensive exposition while embodying the character's affected boredom.