If there is a Dragon Ball Z live-action movie, that actor has to be Vegeta

Although a real live-action Dragon Ball Z The success of Netflix’s live-action film is yet to be seen. One piece could be the spark that is needed – and when it happens, an actor from HBO’s Warrior is the only choice for the role of Vegeta. Vegeta, the prince of the fallen Saiyan race, comes early in Dragon Ball Z as an antagonist. He is a ruthless and arrogant warrior and is shocked when the protector of the Earth, a Saiyan named Goku, has a power that exceeds his expectations. From then on Vegeta is determined to become more powerful than Goku.

Over the course of the anime, Vegeta Dragon Ball ZThe best redemption arc, transforming from a cold-blooded villain to a reluctant and bitter ally to a downright hero. Despite all these changes Vegeta’s rivalry with Goku remains one of the defining dynamics of the seriesNeedless to say, casting a standout Vegeta actor is just as important as casting a live-action Goku in a DBZ film. Much depends on the actor’s ability to capture the demeanor of the fan-favorite Saiyan prince as well as his top-notch fighting skills, making the casting of Vegeta incredibly important.

Joe Taslim would be perfect as a live-action Vegeta

The warrior actor has what it takes to play the ruthless Saiyan prince in a Dragon Ball Z movie

Renowned Martial artist and actor Joe Taslim is the perfect choice for a live-action VegetaTaslim has been a member of the Indonesian national judo team for over a decade and won the role of Sergeant Jaka in The attackan award-winning action thriller set in Jakarta. The actor’s first major Hollywood role came in 2013 in Fast & Furious 6Taslim was able to show his full range and played the villain and mercenary Jah, who fights Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Han Seoul-Oh (Sung Kang) in close combat in an unforgettable way.

From the Indonesian action film The night takes us to HBO’s now canceled warriorJoe Taslim has played a wide range of characters, all of which benefit from the actor’s martial arts skills. Taslim is currently set for a lead role in Kenji Tanigaki’s The angry. Tanigaki, best known as an action choreographer in Japanese, Hong Kong and Hollywood cinema, is a perfect fit for Taslim’s repertoire. It is no stranger to taking on roles in popular franchisesTaslim was also below zero in 2021 Mortal Kombattherefore, it is no exaggeration to play an iconic character like Vegeta.

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Joe Taslim’s previous roles prove he would defeat Vegeta

From Mortal Kombat to Fast & Furious: Taslim has what it takes to be a DBZ villain turned hero

There is no doubt that Taslim’s previous roles prepared him for the role of Vegeta. Dragon Ballbest father. In HBO’s action-packed warriorTaslim played Li Yong, a skilled martial artist who serves as the chief enforcer for the Long Zii Tong. Incredibly determined and loyal, Li Yong is a rather reserved character. Although he lacks Vegeta’s arrogance, he certainly has the same determination and ambition. In the meantime Mortal Kombat Character Sub-Zero is a ninja warrior often defined by his rivalry with Scorpion. It’s hard not to see echoes of Vegeta and Goku in this dynamic.

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A new Dragon Ball live-action film would have to get the cast right after evolution

Dragon Ball Evolution dashed any hopes for another live-action adaptation (for now)

In 2009, the whitewashed Dragon Ball Evolution attempted to adapt the iconic manga and anime series into a live-action format and ultimately angered fans and newcomers. Although Vegeta did not appear, the project was full of terrible casting for a live-action Dragon Ball film as well as a terrible story and a confusing approach to the world. With only $56.5 million at the box office, Dragon Ball Evolution is generally considered one of the worst films of all time. It goes without saying that a strong, accurate cast is essential for a potential live-action adaptation. Dragon Ball Z success of the film.

Dragon Ball Z (1989)

Dragon Ball Z is the sequel to Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball and continues the adventures of Goku. Together with his companions, Goku defends the Earth against various villains, from intergalactic space fighters and conquerors to powerful androids and nearly indestructible creatures.

Pour

Masako Nozawa, Ryou Horikawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Hiroko Emori, Shigeru Chiba, Naoko Watanabe, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta, Yukimasa Kishino

Release date

26 April 1989

Seasons

9

Authors

Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama

Directors

Daisuke Nishio

Creator

Akira Toriyama

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