Denzel Washington is the Equalizer.

[trekgeezer]

Good choice, Denzel has the action and acting creds for the part.

[claws]

Is this the film version of the TV show? Never seen the show but casting Denzel is always a plus.

[AndyC]

I like Denzel Washington, and he can certainly play that kind of character, but he's so unlike Edward Woodward, I just don't know.

Then again, a casting choice like that probably wasn't made lightly, so I'll be interested in seeing where they go with this.

[trekgeezer]

Couple of years ago, I had seen a piece that said Russell  Crowe was up for the part.   

[Pilgermann]

Didn't know they were bringing this back in some way.  Huh.  Anyway, the show has one of the coolest intros ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1NiNKwueE