I think that James Earl Jones would be the perfect person to play the role of Troy Maxson. Troy Maxson Is the protagonist of Fences, a fifty-three year-old, African American who has a lot of pride for his role as the breadwinner. He’s a big, strong, hard-working man who likes to telling convincing fictional stories. He is a troubled, and bitter man ,do to not being able to accomplish his dreams to play in the Major Leagues. Troy also often fails to provide the love and support that would mean the most to his family. For example when Cory ask his father likes him Troy says "who in the hell ever said I had to like you." "You live in my house — sleep your behind in my bedclothes, fill your belly up with my food, 'cause you my son," "'Cause it's my duty to take care of you. I owe a responsibility to you. ... And liking your black ass wasn't part of the bargain." 

When I read of Troy Maxson James Earl Jones abruptly came to mind. Mr. Jones has the acting skills and the physical described needed for the role of Troy. On the plus side he also has a strong and demanding voice that a person just can't help but listening to. Which I believe that Troy must of had if people were so willing to listening to him.