Within about a week's time I have watched more than an entire season of Cartoon Network's Young Justice. When the show first premiered back in 2010 I was a little hesitant to watch due to the idea of mixing up comic book relationships and time lines. But after seeing where the show has gone I'm as gitty as a school girl. Thanks to the internet I'm all caught up and ready for new episodes of Season 2 to begin!
In the pilot episode Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad stumble upon, and free, a teenage clone of Superman. The Justice League did not approve of their methods, but agree that if these three sidekicks, I mean young heroes, are going to continue their solo adventures (along with Superboy at their side) then they plan on monitoring and training them properly. Along the way they add some female members like Miss Martian, Artemis, and Zantanna. Red Tornado watches over them, Black Canary trains them, and Batman gives them their covert missions.
I think my real pleasure of the show comes from seeing the young heroes find their own way of fighting justice and striving to be better so that one day they can join the Justice League. Season 1 was full of good drama and with Season 2 just starting, and taking place five years after Season 1, I can't wait to see where the story takes these characters and what other DC heroes will be introduced next.
Corbin Bleu as Aqualad/Kaldur'ahm
Since leaving Atlantis to become Aquaman's apprentice Kaldur has learned a lot, but nothing has taught him more than being voted the leader of The Team. He constantly questions his actions knowing that his friends lives are in the balance. In Season 2 we learn that Kaldur has been told who is true father is, and that has caused from friction between him and his former teammates, which always makes for a great story!
Bleau is most know for his role as Chad in Disney's High School Musical franchise. But he seems to me the guy with the right build, face, and talent to pull off Aqualad.
Logan Lerman as Robin/Dick Grayson
It can't be easy being Batman's partner, which is why Dick has to be at the top of his game all the time. He's a computer whiz and a bit of a smart ass, but when it comes to getting the job done no one is more serious, and more talented, that the Boy Wonder. Although he was out-voted on being the team leader he took it as a challenge, and that allows him to do other things, like crush on Zantanna.
I've been following Logan Lerman's career over since the WB show Jack and Bobby. He then became one of my favorite fictional characters in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief. And I can't wait to see him opposite Emma Watson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower later this year. He's got my vote for Robin/Nightwing.
Cameron Monaghan as Kid Flash/Wally West
Wally sometimes moves too fast for his own good, whether it be on a mission or hitting on Artemis and Miss Martian. But he's the first one to stick up for his friends and has grown into a more patient hero over the years, one who looks like is on his way to becoming the next Flash.
Cameron has had a few guest starring roles on various TV series, but his role as Ian Gallagher in Showtime's Shameless shows that he's got the chops to make it in this industry. Plus he has red hair so, no need to dye it.
Robbie Amell as Superboy/Connor Kent/Kon-El
The real meat of Season 1 was Superboy trying to find out who he was, why he was created, and how to forge his own destiny. In the comics, Connor's story is one of my favorites and I think they did a great job of capturing his confusion on this series. He may not have heat vision, but he's definitely a hot head, except for when M'gann is around.
I'm not too familiar with Mr. Amell's acting chops but he looks the part and he was in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 with Tom Welling. And whatever Tom Welling says is "ok" is ok in my book.
Kristen Bell as Miss Martian/M'gann M'orzz
She is the niece of the Martian Manhunter and has a lot of trouble being comfortable with herself, despite her tendency to be a bit chatty. With her telepathy, shape-shifting ability, and her cool plane, she is one of the most powerful members on The Team, which scares not only her, but her teammates as well.
Yes, Kristen Bell seems a little old these days to play a teenager, but M'gann is almost 40-Earth-years-old. And as a shape-shifter she can look as young as she wants. Bell's got the sparkling personality and the depth to pull of this complicated role.
Chloe Grace Mortez as Artemis/Artemis Crock
She's the new girl with a shady past. She's Green Arrow's newest sidekick but her family is full of villains. She tries constantly to fight the voice inside of her head saying that she'll end up like the rest of them. She can be a little stubborn at times, but is a great "team player", just watch Season 2.
Remember that little girl from Kick-Ass who literally kicked-ass? Well she's a teenager now and I think it's time to show the world she's still got it, and can bring this troubled character to life.
Lucy Hale as Zantanna/Zantanna Zatara
She was late to join The Team, but bonded quite well with Robin and Artemis. Her magical powers she learned serve her quite well, but they're still not enough to free her father from becoming Dr. Fate in her place.
Lucy Hale is another young actress I'm not too familiar with, but she was in Scream 4 and she has her own show on ABC Family, Pretty Little Liars. I'm pretty sure she can do this part.
Garrett Hedlund as Red Arrow/Speedy/Roy Harper
He was once Green Arrow's partner, Speedy, until he got tired of being treated like a kid. Now Roy is Red Arrow, and in the first season of the show he was the cool guy who walked in-and-out whenever he wanted. He was a wild card, and a surprise to everyone when Dr. Savage made his move to control the Justice League. Of course no surprise was bigger when he found out he is a clone of the real Roy Harper. Let's just say he has some issues in Season 2.
Garett Hedlund plays the boy-with-a-chip-on-his-shoulder perfectly in Tron: Legacy. If he can take that attitude and bring some fighting moves with it fan girls will swoon.
Michael Fassenbender as Batman/Bruce Wayne
Soon Christian Bale will be done being Batman and the the question will be, "Who will don the cape and cowl next?" For this particular role Batman is much more of a mentor and father figure. He's more heard giving advice and orders rather than fighting crime.
Fassenbender has a great jaw, and that will fill the cowl nicely. Plus he can be one of the few actors to play a DC AND Marvel character. Just make sure he keeps his accent in check *cough*Henry Cavill*cough*.
Yvonne Strahovski as Black Canary/Dinah Lance
Maybe it's that she has the long legs and the blond hair to match, or maybe I just really want to see her in leather and fishnet stalking, but Yvonne would make a great Black Canary. She already knows how to fight from her work on Chuck, plus, I just miss seeing her face on screen. Work with me here people, you won't regret it!
Paul Bettany as Red Tornado/John Smith
He's every one's favorite tin man. He can make the wind shake and villains quake, but what he really needs is a great voice. Bettany did some voice work in Iron Man as the computer Jarvis. I think if he carries that same talent over to Young Justice we have a winner.
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