Keanu can't do Spike justice, on any level - most notably fighting. I've never once been impressed with any of his fight scenes short of special effects. He's slow, untrained, and unoriginal. As for acting talent? - not even worth mentioning.
Brody couldn't do it either - he's too mellow, doesn't have the intensity/stoicism mix necessary.
James Franco might be able to pull it off... then again he might not. It would depend a good bit upon his fighting skills, which I know little about.
Hartnett would be a good fit I think, though perhaps not perfect.
My top vote by far though would be Clive Owen. He's got the look, the attitude, and at least has the potential for the moves. The only problem is making him look young enough. If they can pull that off, I say he's the clear winner. But hey, thaz me.
Brody couldn't do it either - he's too mellow, doesn't have the intensity/stoicism mix necessary.
James Franco might be able to pull it off... then again he might not. It would depend a good bit upon his fighting skills, which I know little about.
Hartnett would be a good fit I think, though perhaps not perfect.
My top vote by far though would be Clive Owen. He's got the look, the attitude, and at least has the potential for the moves. The only problem is making him look young enough. If they can pull that off, I say he's the clear winner. But hey, thaz me.