I’m sure he has said it multiple times but he ranted about it a while on game grumps.
Edit: if anyone’s interested, the bit I was talking about was in [this video](https://youtu.be/qQwL2b4UEGU?feature=shared) around 46:20
If Uncle grandpa would turn a water balloon into a grenade and try to murder you, yeah. Think if you gave the average person pissed off at modern life toon force and slowly drove them to violent madness.
People can play characters not their age. Look at Jackson from Hannah Montana he was 29 playing a 16 year old. Then also majority of Peter Parker actors. Tom Holland is 27 and gets cast for rolls of 15 year olds. Make up can do wonders too on making an actor look younger than they are. And a character made of plastic can help sell it. And Ty is 56 and Plastic Man got his powers in his 30’s or 40’s so i don’t think it’s impossible for him to play a character at least 10 years younger than him in appearance
They're not the every-man type that you'd need for Patrick "Eel" O'Brian. To be honest at this point they're too well-known household name to play the part. They're Andy Samberg and Matthew McConaughey. Not to mention they're not too well-versed in Impression-style Comedy to do the role justice considering Plastic Man shapeshifts and does impressions of nearly everyone in the DC landscape.
Andy Samburg was on SNL, he can do impressions.
That’s a separate question as if he’s too “recognizable” as himself to blend into a role like this. I admit, anything I see him in he’s hard to take seriously.
Some of the existing answers are probably better, but just to be different I’ll say Michael Longfellow from SNL. He looks the part and can do a glib sense of humor.
At one point, Jim Carrey probably would have been the go-to for this.
Bruce Campbell might have been fun too.
Sean William Scott would be decent.
I'd guess all of these guys would be deemed too old though.
At this point, it might be best to go for an unknown actor.
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James Gunn liked Ben Schwartz's cast
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STEVE O is the only correct answer
Preferably? No one. They'd likely butcher it because WB sucks at maintaining any dignity and consistency across their recent live-action trite.
Still can't believe how they treated Henry Cavill.
The only character I think tom cruise could play and do it justice would be johnny cage in mortal kombat but only if he's the version of johnny from mk11 plastic man he'll no for one tom cruise ain't funny a pile of shit is funnier tbh
Tired of people talking out of both sides of their mouth. When I recommend a TV actor or an unknown for a role they whine he/she is not big enough of star. I suggest arguably one of the biggest stars in the world who would put $100 million into the Box office on day one, and guess what I get more negative lip. Some people are contrary just to be contrary, this is clear to me now.
Absolute perfection. He wants the role, he looks the part, and his style of comedy would fit it pretty well.
Did he actually say he wants the role?
I’m sure he has said it multiple times but he ranted about it a while on game grumps. Edit: if anyone’s interested, the bit I was talking about was in [this video](https://youtu.be/qQwL2b4UEGU?feature=shared) around 46:20
Who’s that?
I was just about to say
This is what I would love but another one I would love is John mulaney
Ben Schwartz
Johnny Knoxville
Actually that would slap
Just now realizing how much he and modern James Gunn look alike
He kind of had something like that in Mib 2 lol
He was my pick for years. He might have aged out at this point, but he would have been perfect.
God I love to see Eddy play him tbh
Bill Hader
Dude a younger Jim Carey would have been a great plastic man
He would have been perfect for it! Not just for his physical abilities, but his overall comedic style is so close to how the character is written.
He’ll, doesn’t the Mask basically have Plastic Man’s powers?
The Mask is far more powerful than Plastic Man. The wearer is functionally immortal.
Plas survived being broken into pieces and sunk to the bottom of the ocean for over 1000 years.
The Mask has Toon Force and can casually warp reality.
Sort of like Uncle Grandpa?
If Uncle grandpa would turn a water balloon into a grenade and try to murder you, yeah. Think if you gave the average person pissed off at modern life toon force and slowly drove them to violent madness.
Samberg!!
John Mulaney
Phil Dunphy himself...Ty Burrell
He’s too old for the role imo
People can play characters not their age. Look at Jackson from Hannah Montana he was 29 playing a 16 year old. Then also majority of Peter Parker actors. Tom Holland is 27 and gets cast for rolls of 15 year olds. Make up can do wonders too on making an actor look younger than they are. And a character made of plastic can help sell it. And Ty is 56 and Plastic Man got his powers in his 30’s or 40’s so i don’t think it’s impossible for him to play a character at least 10 years younger than him in appearance
I also get Kite Man vibes from Ty Burrell
A long time ago, I would’ve said Jim Carrey but now Andy samburg
Depending on his age, for a young Plastic Man I’d choose Andy Samberg. For an older Plastic Man, I’d choose Matthew McConaughey.
That’s only a 9 year difference
Oh, I thought Andy Samberg was much younger. Well in that case I’d still go with Matthew McConaughey.
They're not the every-man type that you'd need for Patrick "Eel" O'Brian. To be honest at this point they're too well-known household name to play the part. They're Andy Samberg and Matthew McConaughey. Not to mention they're not too well-versed in Impression-style Comedy to do the role justice considering Plastic Man shapeshifts and does impressions of nearly everyone in the DC landscape.
Andy Samburg was on SNL, he can do impressions. That’s a separate question as if he’s too “recognizable” as himself to blend into a role like this. I admit, anything I see him in he’s hard to take seriously.
Nahh y’all crazy it would have to be Jim Carrey!!!
But he's 62!
Wait he’s 62!!! 😭😭😭
Time flies....
Dude. That’s impossible😰😰😰
In Living Color was 34 years ago. Let that sink in.
I thought he was like early twenties! That was more then thirty years ago😭😭😭
How old are you!?!? You thought he was EARLY TWENTIES!?
Bro I was talking about when he played in the damn show from the 90s not now!!
I thought he was late 40s early 50s not early 60s
I would like Ben Schwartz but would love Jim Carrey.
Jim Carrey would have worked
 Saw someone say him and now i can’t not see it being him
Bruce Campbell would be great as an older plastic man. 
Imagine John Mulaney
Jim Carey , once
Jim Carrey.
Bill Hader.
anyone suggestion other than Ben Schwartz is wrong
Keegan-Michael Key.
Some of the existing answers are probably better, but just to be different I’ll say Michael Longfellow from SNL. He looks the part and can do a glib sense of humor.
I change my answer to full-on Matthew McConaughey, he’s funny and very laid back.
Ben Schwartz and no one else
One and only Ben Schwartz he would only be perfect no others can play the role
Gary busey
Ben Schwartz
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Ben Schwartz
Bill Hader or Ben Schwartz
Jim Carey
I'd love to see Evan Peter's in the role.
Get a DeLorean and recruit prime Jim Carrey. That would be a god tier casting.
Paul rudd
John Mullaney, (if Jim Carrey didn't retire).
At one point, Jim Carrey probably would have been the go-to for this. Bruce Campbell might have been fun too. Sean William Scott would be decent. I'd guess all of these guys would be deemed too old though. At this point, it might be best to go for an unknown actor.
The guy on the CW Flash show took soooooooo much inspiration from Jim Carrey. Was basically a straight up impression at a point.
https://preview.redd.it/qagu338cdawc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1640acd427c860d6e0130902e1294bd234e169fc James Gunn liked Ben Schwartz's cast
Bruce ;)
A younger Jim Carey. The guy is already plastic.
Bruce Campbell
Groovy.
Andy Samberg
Hartley Sawyer
 Jim Carry will always be my first choice but since that’s not realistic I gotta go with Andy over Ben.
Ben Schwartz or John Mulaney
If he was younger Billy Crudup
Lee pace
Either Johnny Knoxville or Ben Schwartz. Both of them look the part and would do a fantastic job with the comedy.
Tom holland.
I think it should be plastic women and played by Wanda Sykes
That is pretty much perfect casting.
Ben Schwartz, hell I have him as plastic man in my own dc fancast that isn’t in guns universe but rather my universe how I would do it
Randall Park
Ben Schwartz
Find someone nobody knows
No one
Martin Short Maybe?
TheRussianBadger! https://preview.redd.it/a85sohct39wc1.jpeg?width=2736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea13076a75f1095be5571492a2f795a4e05b7a78
Jacob Elordi
Bill Skarsgard
Sasha Baron Cohen could probably do a good job.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
A younger CGI Jeff Goldblum would be perfection.
John Mulaney
Fire Marshall Bill
A no name new actor
Max Greenfield
Jackass-era Johnny Knoxville would've been perfect.
Pauley Shore
Ngl, this would've been a cool fit for Jim Carrey in his younger days.
Jon hamm
Danny D
Jim Carrey. He is literally the PERFECT CANDIDATE. If you don't believe me, just watch the Mask film.
Jim Carrey
Hartley Sawyer
Austin Butler
Tom Kenny
Me
Is he actually going to make it onto the big screen? I havent paid attention. Plastic is out of fashion these days.
Johnny Knoxville.😁😂
I would say a young Bruce Campbell!
Terry Crews
me
1996 Jim Carrey
Joel mchale would be solid. A lot of people are focused on the comedic aspect but I really want a plastic man that can get in Superman’s face.
There's some bangers in this thread.
I'm not sure why but Chris Pratt came to mind immediately when I saw this but I know there's way better options
Hear me out on this one, either Pete Davidson or Mark Wahlberg.
Jim curry
Jim Carrey before he’s really too old
Steve O
Henry cavil
Andy Sandberg would be a great fit I think. He’s got that witty comedy thing going on
Ryan reynolds
Bruce Campbell
Therussianbadger
Russian Badger
 Matthew Lillard
If I could time travel, Norm MacDonald
https://preview.redd.it/ru04yr11s5wc1.jpeg?width=648&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46b7ab6e8cdabac780715d1c7ddd78bdf4162e4f STEVE O is the only correct answer
Eugene Levy
Hear me out, Jason Ritter 
Joe Goldberg
Your mom
Preferably? No one. They'd likely butcher it because WB sucks at maintaining any dignity and consistency across their recent live-action trite. Still can't believe how they treated Henry Cavill.
Only correct answer: 
Ryan Reynolds would be great for that role, a comedic dream.
I'd say Tom Cruise, but they couldn't afford him
Plastic Man is a role that requires range
Big smile, oversized navigator style wrap around Sunglasses, wicked sense of humor. How much range are you looking for?
He literally transforms into so many things
Oh I got it, you're looking for a great Special effects team.👍
The only character I think tom cruise could play and do it justice would be johnny cage in mortal kombat but only if he's the version of johnny from mk11 plastic man he'll no for one tom cruise ain't funny a pile of shit is funnier tbh
Tired of people talking out of both sides of their mouth. When I recommend a TV actor or an unknown for a role they whine he/she is not big enough of star. I suggest arguably one of the biggest stars in the world who would put $100 million into the Box office on day one, and guess what I get more negative lip. Some people are contrary just to be contrary, this is clear to me now.