Hollywood wants things pre-sold. They're happiest with iconic characters
like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman that everybody knows-- maybe
Spider-Man qualifies. Aquaman has some clout from having been on an
animated kids show years ago. He's one of the characters you can get on
underwear.
Other movies based on charact3ra that only comics fans will know get by
on the story. Constantine or Dr. Strange -- just another occult movie.
Mostpeople can buy henidea of amuy who builds a super[suit, even if they
never heard o Iron Man.
But I get really annoyed when the actor doesn't fit the image. Chris
Reeve looked like he just stepped out of the comic book. Jack Nicholson
didn't.
Namor should be lean enough to believe he can fly with those little
ankle wings, and should have features with an Asian cast. I guess George
Takei is too old.