Flipping gender roles in famous movies

With all the unconfirmed rumors about Robin being a woman in the new "Batman vs. Superman" and the chatter about the female "Ghostbusters," we started thinking about other roles that could be recast with women. Like Sofia Vergara in Al Pacino's iconic "Scarface" role?

Funny lady Tina Fey could totally step in for Steve Martin in "Trains, Planes and Automobiles."

Likewise, Melissa McCarthy could join Fey in the role made famous by the late John Candy in "Trains, Planes and Automobiles."

Denzel Washington was super intense in "Training Day." We think critically acclaimed actress Viola Davis would be more than up to the task of that role.

After seeing Cameron Diaz take on a steely, ruthless persona in "The Counselor," we think she could sub in for Harvey Keitel in "Bad Lieutenant."

Edward Norton captivated audiences in "Fight Club." Michelle Rodriguez could do the same, and let's not forget she played a fighter in the 2000 film "Girlfight."

Brit for Brit, Helen Mirren could totally step into the time-traveling shoes of Peter Capaldi in "Doctor Who."

Robert De Niro turned in the performance of a lifetime in "Taxi Driver." Christina Ricci would be perfect for the dark film.

Zoe Saldana as Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones"? Why not? She has a proven track record in playing smart characters who kick butt.

Cate Blanchett has all of the cool needed to take over as a female version of James Bond from Daniel Craig.

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer would make a great female and updated Cheech and Chong.

• We asked CNN's Facebook audience which women they'd like to see in male roles


• Zoe Saldana as Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones"? Why not?


• Share your recommendations in the comments

(CNN) -- First of all, of course we'd rather see more original blockbusters created with female leads in mind. Though Hollywood has made strides in recent years toward more gender and racial diversity, success stories like Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey are still the exceptions, not the rule. There's plenty of research showing that women are still sorely underrepresented onscreen and behind the scenes.

But news that a female version of "Ghostbusters" got us thinking about other films we'd like to see recast with female leads. Turns out it's a ton of fun to imagine who would be the female Cheech or Chong or Indiana Jones.

We also asked CNN's Facebook audience what they thought and came up with the gallery above. Let us know what you'd add in the comments, but keep in mind that "Magic Mike" is well-worn territory.