Luke Cage casting and script update
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Luke Cage has long been one of my favorite under the radar Marvel characters. Yes, he's had his own comic. Yes, he's
fought with some seriously illustrious teams. Yes, he's been around for many of Marvel's most significant events.
However, he just doesn't have the name recognition of a Wolverine, Human Torch, or Captain America (maybe it's because
his name is so...not super hero-y?). However, real Marvel fans know Cage to be one the most seriously hardcore and
downright enjoyable characters in the Marvelverse. Marvel is no doubt banking on his true fan popularity mixed with the
gritty and exciting nature of his story to bring success to annouced film based on the character.
In a recent appearance, actor Tyrese Gibson confirmed that he would be bringing life to the title character of the film. He also indicated that the screenplay is currently undergoing a second draft, and more action will be taken upon completion of said draft.
I don't know enough about this guy to know if he's a good cast, but I do know that I'm fantastically excited about this movie in general. If you couldn't tell from my opening salvo, I'm a huge fan of the character, and I think his story has real silver screen potential. I can't wait for more details.
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1-10-2006 @ 1:31PM
Hattori Hansolo said...
On one side of the coin I wonder why Marvel would be doing a movie on this hero because he has never really been extremely popular; however, on the other side I think it's important for Marvel to diversify itself culturally when deciding what movies to adapt. Luke Cage was pretty kick-ass in the comics and with a few small changes (like the costume) this could be a very a successful film. I must say that I can't picture Tyrese in this role. Mario Van Peebles or Samuel L Jackson are the first two people that come to my mind.
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1-10-2006 @ 2:30PM
CHRIS said...
If they make it I hope they do a Power Man and Iron Fist type movie. Or at the very least Iron Fist makes an appearance. well one could hope lol
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1-10-2006 @ 4:28PM
l0ne said...
Marvel's in Luke Cage revival mode... he's having a baby and he's an Avenger now. Go figure. Great time for a movie, though.
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