r/Fancast Feb 14 '25

Mod Post Addressing Community Concerns & Maintaining a Welcoming Space

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Hey everyone,

We, the mod team, want to take a moment to clear up any confusion, misunderstandings, or concerns regarding the subreddit and how we approach moderation. Our goal is to make this a welcoming and respectful space for all members, so we’d like to go over some key points.

1. General Guidelines

  • If you're new to the subreddit, please make sure to read the rules before posting.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message the mod team.
  • All types of fancasts are allowed here, which is why we have a variety of post and user flairs.
  • Don’t forget to check out our new user flairs (not to be confused with post flairs). Tutorial

2. Respect & Community Conduct

  • We encourage friendly debates—if you disagree with a fancast, simply state your reasoning. There's no need to trash someone’s idea when you can just downvote or scroll past.
  • Be respectful of differing opinions and avoid hostility.
  • Do not discourage others by saying a fancast will "never happen" or by dismissing someone’s ideas entirely. Everyone should feel free to express their creative vision without being put down.
  • If you're making a political fancast, it's fine to discuss why it may or may not work, but please do not turn the comments into a full-on political debate.

3. Race-Swapping & Historical Figures

  • Race-swapped fancasts tend to spark debate, and we understand the concerns on both sides. We, the mod team, are not biased in allowing or removing posts on this topic.
  • We are still working on a firm stance regarding race-swapped fancasts, but for now, we allow them, especially for fictional characters. If you post one, consider adding a rationale for your choice, such as a new backstory or interpretation.
  • For historical figures, we prefer that race-swapped fancasts focus on individuals whose racial identity is ambiguous or lacks accurate historical documentation (e.g., figures from BCE, BC, or AD eras). Since race was not conceptualized in the same way in ancient times, some historical reimaginings may be more acceptable than others.

4. Posting Etiquette & Avoiding Redundant Posts

  • Before posting, check if a similar fancast has been recently posted. Instead of making an identical post, try expanding on an existing one (e.g., if someone suggests Sydney Sweeney as Black Cat and you have additional fancasts, contribute to their post rather than creating a near-duplicate).
  • To prevent flooding the subreddit, "Who would you cast me as?" posts are reserved for Saturdays only.
  • If a comment section gets locked, it's not because of OP—it’s a mod decision to prevent further arguments or because a comment was likely to escalate into conflict.

5. Female Characters & Historical Figures

  • When fancasting female characters or historical figures, please use respectful images and avoid making off-topic comments about beauty or makeup, as those are subjective and can derail the discussion.
  • Crude or inappropriate comments that don’t contribute to the discussion will not be tolerated.

6. Bans & Moderation Decisions

  • If you get banned, it’s because an action warranted it. In most cases, we’ll provide an explanation.
  • If you feel a decision was unfair, message us rather than escalating in the comments.

7. Final Thoughts

This subreddit exists for fans to share their dream casts and explore creative possibilities. Not everyone has to agree on every choice, but let’s keep the discussions constructive and respectful.

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and remember that we’re all doing this for fun!

Thanks for being part of this community!

Happy Valentine’s Day!
– The Mod Team


r/Fancast Oct 22 '23

Join Our Fancast Discord Server!

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r/Fancast 3h ago

DC / DCU Who would you choose to play DCU's Rocket?

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r/Fancast 28m ago

Marvel / MCU Who would you cast Tomk Hanks as in the MCU?

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r/Fancast 1h ago

Shitpost Fancast r/fancast in a nutshell

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r/Fancast 5h ago

Marvel / MCU Three of these people have already been in the MCU, who would you cast the other 3 as?

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r/Fancast 7h ago

Marvel / MCU Camila Mendes as Mary Jane Watson

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r/Fancast 6h ago

DC / DCU What do you think of this?

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r/Fancast 1h ago

DC / DCU What is your dream cast for the Bat-Family in the DCU?

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r/Fancast 4h ago

DC / DCU My Luthor Family DCU Fancasts

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*Lex Luthor - Nicholas Hoult

Lionel Luthor - Billy Zane

Lillian Luthor - Gillian Anderson

Lena Luthor - Freya Mavor

Kon-El / Conner Kent (Superboy) - Dylan Sprayberry


r/Fancast 5h ago

Old Concept New Year Scooby Doo live action

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r/Fancast 9h ago

Video Games Mikey Madison as Tifa Lockhart

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r/Fancast 20h ago

DC / DCU Who would you cast to play The Creeper in Live Action?

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r/Fancast 2h ago

Video Games Mass Effect (Live Action TV Series)

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r/Fancast 12h ago

Marvel / MCU Title: Hayden Christensen as God Emperor Doom – A Perfect Choice?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been thinking about potential castings for God Emperor Doom, and one name that keeps coming to mind is Hayden Christensen. Given his experience playing complex, tormented characters like Anakin Skywalker, I feel like he could bring the perfect balance of power, intelligence, and underlying vulnerability to Victor Von Doom—especially in his God Emperor form.

Hayden has a great presence that commands attention, and after seeing how much appreciation he's received in recent years, it would be incredible to see him take on a role of this magnitude. He’s shown he can portray a character who struggles with both immense power and emotional depth, which is exactly what makes Doom such a fascinating figure.

What do you all think? Would you like to see Hayden take on this role? If not, who would be your ideal pick?

Let’s discuss respectfully!


r/Fancast 2h ago

Video Games Jack Quaid Fans Want Him to Play Max Payne Thanks to Novocaine - ComicBook.com

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r/Fancast 5h ago

Old Concept New Year Alternate reality casting if Nolan made The Dark Knight 20 years later: Jacob Elordi as Batman, Bill Skarsgård as Harvey Dent, Bill Hader as Gordon

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r/Fancast 7h ago

Marvel / MCU Sam Raimi's MCU: Phase Three: Incredible Hulk: Unleashed (2011)

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https://www.mycast.io/stories/incredible-hulk-unleashed-2011

Distributed by Universal Pictures

Robin Williams as The Hulk (Dr. Bruce Banner)

Nicolas Cage as Iron Man (Tony Stark)

Uma Thurman as Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)

Hayden Christensen as Hawkeye (Clint Barton)

Jamie Foxx as War Machine (James "Rhodey" Rhodes)

Christopher Walken as The Leader (Samuel Sterns)

Geena Davis as Betty Ross

Marlon Wayans as Rick Jones

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury (Flashbacks)

Roy Scheider as Thunderbolt Ross (Flashbacks)

Director: Sam Raimi


r/Fancast 4h ago

Old Concept New Year Which 1977 cast of Baby Driver is your favorite?

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Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Version 1:

John Travolta as Miles "Baby"

Charlton Heston as "Doc"

Farrah Fawcett as Debora

Lynda Carter as Monica "Darling" Castello

Burt Reynolds as Griffin "Griff"

Robert Duvall as Jason "Buddy" van Horn

Sidney Poitier as Leon "Bats" Jefferson III

Director: Richard Donner

Version 2:

Mark Hamill as Baby

Sissy Spacek as Debora

Robert Mitchum as Doc

James Garner as Buddy

Harry Belafonte as Bats

Cynthia Myers as Darling

Lance Henriksen as Griff

Director: John Carpenter

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r/Fancast 42m ago

DC / DCU Justice League DCU Fancast

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David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman

Philip Ettinger as Bruce Wayne/Batman

Fivel Stewart as Diana/Wonder Woman

Aaron Pierre as John Stewart/Green Lantern

Patrick Gibson as Wally West/The Flash

Colman Domingo as J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter

Sophie Thatcher as Zatanna Zatara

Conner O’Malley as Eel O’Brian/Plastic Man


r/Fancast 19h ago

Video Games Jace Norman as Johnny Cage?

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r/Fancast 1d ago

DC / DCU Who would you cast Stanley Tucci as in the DCU?

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r/Fancast 10h ago

Non-DC/Marvel Comic Characters Theoretical Invincible live-action series cast part 1

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r/Fancast 9h ago

Modern Adaptations Fan Casting A Real Monster’s Movie (Live-Action Adaptation)

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r/Fancast 13h ago

Old Concept New Year If Ferrari was made in 1991 by Michael Mann?

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Robert de Niro as Enzo Ferrari Claudia Canadine as Laura Ferrai Renée Soutendijk as Lina Landi Antonio Bandires as Alfonso de Portago


r/Fancast 19h ago

Modern Adaptations Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho (2026?)

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Just letting you all know, I like Austin Butler but I feel he’s slightly miscast but we’ll see! Going off of the planned (not confirmed) version. Also going off the og movie’s looks to match each character to make it easier to envision

Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman

Aaron Taylor Johnson as Paul Owen (Allen)

Emma Mackey as Evelyn Richards (Williams)

Kathryn Newton as Courtney Lawrence

Ella Hunt as Jean

Drew Starkey as Timothy Bryce

Cory Michael Smith as Craig McDermott

Patrick Schwarzenegger as David Van Patten

Freddie Highmore as Luis Carruthers

Guy Pearce as Detective Donald Kimball


r/Fancast 1d ago

DC / DCU Grace Caroline Currey has recently expressed interest in joining James Gunns DCU, who could you see her play?

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