Many fans and comic book creators resented the tongueincheek tv show that had starred adam west in the 60s and didnt want keaton, who was known for. Marvel stars, comic book fans mourn icon stan lee on social. Mar 21, 2020 keatons performance is remembered fondly by batman fans, but he wasnt the first option for the role, and during the many stages of development that batman went through, a very different actor was considered for it. As theyve grown in popularity, superhero movies and films based on comic book characters have been showing up more and more in award nominations. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Former xmen actor james marsden has one key piece of advice for the next cyclops actor to the chagrin of many comic book fans, the fox era.
As for the characters alter ego, physical discipline is needed as well, except in a different way. Batman 1989 could have had bill murray as bruce wayne. Fu manchu is a fictional villain character who was introduced in a series of novels by the english author sax rohmer during the first half of the 20th century. Oscar winning actors portrayals in comic book movies. Mom and beetlejuice, would play the caped crusader, they voiced their displeasure by. Earlier today it was reported that actress rosario dawson had joined the cast of the mandalorian season 2, joining the cast in the role of fanfavorite character ahsoka tano from star wars.
John schneider said virtual concerts are a good way to connect to fans. Every time an actor of a different race is cast in a role, there is a group of comic book fans who talk about how the filmmakers dont know what theyre doing, and how the movie is going to automatically stink because their favorite character doesnt look identical to the comic book. As far as the comic book fans are concerned, one of the true pleasures for me in this was the research and going all over the country, going from comic book. Former xmen actor james marsden has one key piece of. Share your comic art collection with other art collectors and artists, and discover comic art to buy. From tom hardy to ben affleck, watchmojo is counting down the actors who have brought to life more than one comic book character on the big. Quite the opposite of the real man previously described by katz. We love film, tv shows, merchandise, comic books, novels, anything and everything to do with entire dc world. We are a for fans, by fans site devoted to bringing you all the latest information on dc and vertigo titles, movies, tv shows and more.
I swear, theyre the first ones to try and act like they know where a story is going before even reading it. The whole thing began on twitter when voice actor zeno robinson started talking with. Kevin is of mostly german, with some irish and english, ancestry. Throughout his comic book history, colossus gentle nature has put him at the moral center of the xmen, and. Captain america pranks comic fans with surprise escape. Here is a list of the most surprising comic book fans. The 38yearold actor has been working in tv, movies, and broadway for years and is most recognized for his appearances in marvel and dc comics projects. Washingtonexpressing their frustration with the casting for the new fantastic four film, comic book fans across the country were reportedly adamant monday that the superhero the human torch should be played by an actor who is actually engulfed in flames. Fan steps in to separate flash gordons sam j jones and. Hollywood celebs you never knew were comic book nerds cbr. Ifans said, i wanted to see just how much truth there was to the parody. He came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy film clerks 1994, which he wrote, directed, coproduced, and acted in as the character silent bob of stoner duo jay and silent bob. Aug 11, 2016 10 surefire ways to piss off a comic book reader. They make huge assumptions, and get up in arms about the dumbest stuff when they know the medium is full of twists and turns to keep things interesting.
Idris elba, who plays heimdall in marvels thor movie, has spoken about the backlash caused by the casting of a black actor as a norse god. The movie showed hal jordan finding an alien ring that is. It was an irritating arrangement for comic book fans they could read crossover stories with multiple marvel characters, but couldnt watch them on tv or film. Cm punk, aj lee, cody rhodes, aj styles, christopher daniels, kazarian, and i also believe samoa joe and homicide are to name a few. Endgame were both nominated for academy awards, with joker racking up 11 nominations. Within the past week, theres been substantial chatter about keanu reeves about joining the marvel cinematic universe. Although stewart is now a comic book fan, he wasnt into them until he was.
Comic book fans were skeptical that beetlejuice could play. Kevin patrick smith born august 2, 1970 is an american filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. Endgame isnt part of the movies official oscar campaign. Many filmmakers making big superhero films these days often pay lip service to comic books and their fans, when in reality many of them only. Bryan lee johnson born december 7, 1967 is an american comic book writer, podcaster, actor and television personality associated with filmmaker kevin smith and the view askewniverse. Mar 07, 2020 former batman actor ben affleck recently revealed in an interview that he was suprised by how iconic the dc character was. Black thor actor talks about racist comic book fans the. For an actor to play him, sony pictures would need to choose someone who has great physical discipline. Batman actor ben affleck surprised by how iconic the. Superhero fandom is ruining the golden age of comic book. Its not just comic books, wizard world spokeswoman abby ferguson said. Set photos from matt reeves the batman arrived on social media friday morning, showing off the first full look at robert pattinsons new batsuit. Getting some ammunition from a rumormongering fan blog, many fans of the.
Mar 04, 2020 as it tends to happen with the announcement of new comic book movie, some batman fans have had their reservations about the casting, primarily because one name on the actor s resume. Readers are encouraged to join our growing community of fans. High school student kurosaki ichigo is unlike any ordinary kid because he can see ghosts. Star wars fans are now able to watch the final installment in the skywalker saga from home.
Over the years, there have been a lot of actors playing heroes and villains in marvel and dc movies who look like theyve been torn straight from the pages of the comics. Superhero fandom is ruining the golden age of comic book movies. Oct 03, 2019 marvel fans are shocked that robert downey jr. Here is another actor hoping to redeem himself with comic book fans. The walking dead on 41 mins the walking dead fans were more upset about this offense than anything ive ever done on screen, the negan actor says. But which actor has tallied up the most roles as comic book character during their career. Actor and comedian marc maron is in joker, but he is not a fan of comic book movies in general and really looks down on its fan base.
Negan has finally appeared on the walking dead, and audiences everywhere are mesmerized by jeffery dean morgans take on the character. Anyone can fancast a comic book character, but its not easy to pick an actor who numerous people agree think be a good fit for a certain superhero or supervillain. Music and a comic book keep actor connected to constantine. Outside of mainstream comic books, brolin played a version of the character shinichi goto from the american adaptation. What actor has played the most comic book characters. A lifelong comic book fan, smiths early forays into comic books dealt with previously established view askew characters, and were published by oni press. When fans learned the comedic actor, who starred in mr. Getting some ammunition from a rumormongering fan blog, many fans. So begins kurosaki ichigos training and duty as a shinigami, soul reaper.
In a study by gerard jones on comic book fans, he described the comic book fanboys as small, anxious, withdrawn, and terrified of the opposite sex. Kevin patrick smith was born in red bank but grew up in highlands, new jersey, the son of grace schultz and donald e. Comic book fans unfamiliar with israeli star ayelet zurer were quickly introduced to the hollywood veteran not once, but twice through both a. Marvels new mutants is nothing new, theyve been pushing this agenda for years. Some comic book fans are not just normal, but famous and totally hot. Fanboy portrayals, by definition, do not fit into this mold of a real man, with the exception of sports fans. Not everyone has read marvel comic book of yore to know every character that could be adapted. Fishburne is one of the few actors who has starred in both a dc and a marvel movie. Actor john leguizamo wants to showcase a latino superhero. Although iron fist is caucasian in the comic books, fans pressed marvel for an asian lead. Sep 20, 2017 here is another actor hoping to redeem himself with comic book fans. Anyone can fan cast a comic book character, but its not easy to pick an actor who numerous people agree think be a good fit for a certain superhero or supervillain. Screen actors guild foundation and present conversations. All the best comicbook movies nominated for awards insider.
The original comic art gallery for collectors and artists. Actor tyrese gibson introduces his super hero, mayhem, to. White in man of steel being played by black actor laurence fishburne, fans were much more accepting when. Nov 21, 2019 actor john leguizamo wants to showcase a latino superhero and hes looking for a little help. The character was also extensively featured in cinema, television, radio, comic strips and comic books for over 90 years and he has also become an archetype of the evil criminal genius and mad scientist, while lending the name to. Captain america pranks comic fans with surprise escape room. Comic book fans are the most gullible people, theyll fall for anything. Jul 19, 2019 thousands of comic book fans dressed as their favourite superheroes and villains descend on san diego as comic con turns 50. Marvel fans are super upset about the new warriors reveal, especially concerning safespace and snowflake. After the heated online fan discussion about perry white in man of steel being played by black actor laurence fishburne, fans. Ryan reynolds is an actor whos been associated with a lot of geeky.
Magic and monsters are fine, but a black guy playing a norse god. May 18, 2018 actor stefan kapicic is giving the character a closeup like hes never had before. Comic book fans adamant that human torch be played by actor. Our mission is to deliver content that helps you embrace the tv, film, and comics that we all love i. Marvel fans are upset about safespace and snowflake from. Some of the actors on this list have played multiple comic book. Fan convention also known as con or fan meeting, a term that antedates 1942, is an event in which fans of a particular film, television series, comic book, actor, or an entire genre of entertainment, such as science fiction or anime and manga, gather to participate and hold programs and other events, and to meet experts, famous personalities, and. Has john krasinski actually had fantastic four talks with. Dcs joker actor marc maron says marvel and comic book movies. Lets look at the history of comic pros and how they destroyed comics. Find out if some unsuspecting customers can escape the clutches.
After all, one of the shows new actors has piped up with their pick for mirko, and fans are sold on his ideas. Mar 21, 2020 the rise of skywalker actor greg grunberg hints that j. Top 10 actors who played multiple comic book characters. Jackson is a reader and collector well into middle age, stating as recently as a july 2006.
Asian actors in comic book films speak out about the whitewashing in doctor strange. Black thor actor talks about racist comic book fans. Ryan reynolds starred in 2011s green lantern with blake lively. And while latin comic book creators have been present behind the scenes as far back as the. Veteran comic book fans pointed out an important fact about the high value of classic comic books that was largely. Mar 25, 2020 marvels new mutants is nothing new, theyve been pushing this agenda for years. You would think that comic book fans would be happy to have this caliber of actor take on one of marvels most iconic characters.
Oct 15, 2019 henry cavill did reveal to fans at comic con that he dropped out of the superman role, as nothing is in the works, to film the witcher, but he did note he would like to return for a man of steel 2. Former xmen actor james marsden has one key piece of advice. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Infinity war has taken over a comic book store to secretly create the ultimate captain america escape room. Sep 29, 2016 stars getting rich off fan conventions. As the number of fan favorite comic books adapted into movies increases, debate among fans. Flash gordon and the incredible hulk were separated by a fan during a blazing row at a comic book convention. Comic book fans adamant that human torch be played by. Fans get closeups with actors, superheroes at comic con. His roles in fruitvale station and creed have made him a star. Jun 14, 2019 many fans and comic book creators resented the tongueincheek tv show that had starred adam west in the 60s and didnt want keaton, who was known for his manic comedic roles, to make batman.
Asian actors in comic book films respond to doctor. Some celebrities are huge comic book fans, some going as far as to. Feb 03, 2020 former xmen actor james marsden has one key piece of advice for the next cyclops actor to the chagrin of many comic book fans, the fox era of xmen movies pushed team leader cyclops to the side. Five famous people who are comic book fans word of the nerd. Into the spiderverse fans whore watching the movie at home. Elbas casting has infuriated a number of groups who feel it. Keanu reeves fans campaign for actor to play ghost rider. On the other side of the big two coin, he has starred as the titular disfigured cowboy in jonah hex, a dc comics property. Whether you are a marvel or dc fan, get involved with your thoughts and comments about all things comic books past and present. What do you dislike most about other comic book fans. Fan convention also known as con or fan meeting, a term that predates 1942, is an event in which fans of a particular film, television series, comic book, actor, or an entire genre of entertainment, such as science fiction or anime and manga, gather to participate and hold programs and other events, and to meet experts, famous personalities, and each other. May 07, 2011 oscar winning actors portrayals in comic book movies. They should have stayed true to the original comics and selected an actor whose entire body is on fire, said longtime fantastic four.
Morbius has an unbelievable physique in his comic book appearances. He wrote a short jay and silent bob story about walt flanagans dog in oni double feature no. That should send chills through venom fans, because in the comics kasady a. Recently passed actor lyle waggoner almost played batman. The comic book cast is an online geek culture community. When actors pick up multiple roles in various comic book movie projects, its a testament to the versatility of the graphic medium when it comes to adapting rich stories of the superhero variety or otherwise. Red ryder was a western comic strip created by stephen slesinger and artist fred harman which served as the basis for a wide array of character merchandising. Nov 12, 2018 comic book and pop culture icon stan lee has died at age 95. Comic book fans gather to enjoy the 6th annual east bay comic con over 2,000 comic book fans came to the crowne plaza hotel in concord to check out their costumes and comic book related. Adam brody moved up on actors who almost got the part in a dc film.
Over 950,000 pieces of original comic art on display in our comic art galleries and 180,000 pieces of comic art for sale in our marketplace. Its a given moon knight isnt overly familiar to casual comic book fans. Syndicated by newspaper enterprise association, the strip ran from sunday, november 6, 1938, through 1965. Jul 28, 2011 ifans, who plays the films main villain the lizard, immediately began his rant by stating that he wanted to come to comiccon to see if comic book fans were anything like comic book guy from the simpsons. What oliver jacksoncohen really thinks about fans casting. As the world continues to respond to the covid19 outbreak, people are doing their part to help slow the spread of the virus by practicing social distancing and staying at home as much as possible.
He is best known by his local fame in new jersey and appearances in smiths new jersey films as comic book. May 04, 2011 black thor actor talks about racist comic book fans. Spiderverse actor sending messages to quarantined spiderman. Mar 20, 2020 actor jake johnson is sending messages in character as peter b.