Watchmen Movie Cast Brings Your Favorite Superheroes to Life

Based on Alan Moore’s 1980s graphic novel, the Watchmen finally took off after so many years. Released in March 2009, the film adaptation is set in the year 1985 with some nuances of the Cold War. The much-anticipated film has an ensemble of Watchmen movie cast that, according to their director, consists of actors and not “stars.” The cast was chosen that way so that the viewers can relate more to the characters instead of the actors who portray them.

So who are the lucky names included in the Watchmen movie cast? Here are some of the actors who gave justice to the characters of the graphic novel masterpiece.

Jackie Earle Haley (as Rorschach/Walter Kovacs)

This former child star is well-known for his tough and misfit character roles in his movies in the 1970s. Haley plays Rorschach, a superhero cum vigilante who believes that everything in the world is either good or bad.

Billy Crudup (as Doctor Manhattan/Jon Osterman)

Award-winning actor Crudup portrays the role of Dr. Manhattan, a blue-skinned superhero with actual super powers. Actor Keannu Reeves once expressed interest in playing the role.

Malin Akerman (as Silk Spectre II/ Laurie Juspeczyk)

One of FHM’s 100 sexiest women in 2006, Akerman plays the femme fatale character of the second Silk Spectre. Akerman is the only female lead among the Watchmen movie cast members.

Patrick Wilson (as Nite Owl II/ Daniel Dreiberg)

An actor with numerous award nominations tucked under his belt, Wilson plays a former vigilante superhero, Nite Owl, with a specialty on technology.

Matthew Goode (as Ozymandias/ Adrian Veidt)

Goode also plays a retired vigilante cum superhero, Ozymandias, a role that was originally intended for Jude Law.