Luke Cage

[GreenScar]

Some new news. Who do you think the notable Hollywood star is?

US, May 6, 2010 - A recent report claimed that Marvel was gearing up to turn a number of their second and third tier characters into modestly-budgeted feature films. Today we have word that one of those rumored projects, Luke Cage, may be closer to becoming a reality.

The Los Angeles Times has heard "there's more talk underway about putting the urban hero into his own film and that a notable Hollywood star is now having (very) preliminary talks with Marvel Studios about the property and its potential."

Last we heard, Tyrese Gibson was in the running to play Luke Cage, a.k.a. Power Man, but that was way back when John Singleton was attached to direct it. Might he be the "notable Hollywood star" the paper is referring to?

Cage's bio reminds us that he has one of the more peculiar origins in the Marvel Universe. Cage earned his steel-hard skin thanks to a stint in prison. In exchange for early parole, he volunteered to undergo biological experiments which subsequently gave him superior strength and impenetrable skin, powers he used to break out of prison and embark on a career as a "hero for hire." In his early days, Cage would solve any problem and take down any bad guy, so long as the price was right (and so long as nobody else showed up with a better offer). In the '80s, he enjoyed a successful partnership with the super-powered martial-arts expert Iron Fist, and more recently became a bedrock member of Tony Stark's new Avengers team.

Gotta wonder if the Luke Cage movie will incorporate any of the current Thunderbolts plot line...

Sourcehttp://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/108/1088183p1.htmlSome new news. Who do you think the notable Hollywood star is?

US, May 6, 2010 - A recent report claimed that Marvel was gearing up to turn a number of their second and third tier characters into modestly-budgeted feature films. Today we have word that one of those rumored projects, Luke Cage, may be closer to becoming a reality.

The Los Angeles Times has heard "there's more talk underway about putting the urban hero into his own film and that a notable Hollywood star is now having (very) preliminary talks with Marvel Studios about the property and its potential."

Last we heard, Tyrese Gibson was in the running to play Luke Cage, a.k.a. Power Man, but that was way back when John Singleton was attached to direct it. Might he be the "notable Hollywood star" the paper is referring to?

Cage's bio reminds us that he has one of the more peculiar origins in the Marvel Universe. Cage earned his steel-hard skin thanks to a stint in prison. In exchange for early parole, he volunteered to undergo biological experiments which subsequently gave him superior strength and impenetrable skin, powers he used to break out of prison and embark on a career as a "hero for hire." In his early days, Cage would solve any problem and take down any bad guy, so long as the price was right (and so long as nobody else showed up with a better offer). In the '80s, he enjoyed a successful partnership with the super-powered martial-arts expert Iron Fist, and more recently became a bedrock member of Tony Stark's new Avengers team.

Gotta wonder if the Luke Cage movie will incorporate any of the current Thunderbolts plot line...

Sourcehttp://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/108/1088183p1.html

Old News:
This is being reported at comicbookmovie.com

[quote]SciFiWire.com is reporting that Transformer star Tyrese Gibson has been offered the role of Marvel's indesructible Power-Man Luke Cage in a film adaptation directed by John Singleton...

"They're still tweaking the script, and all I will say on that is if that slot eventually opens up, I'll probably be that guy to come in there and bring that man to life and have a little fun," Gibson said.

Gibson said that he'd have to prepare to play the bulked-up hero. "I'll have to do a lot of benchpressing, [because] Luke Cage is a lot to live up to," he said. "But, like I said, I'm not officially signed on yet, but they definitely have me in mind."

[crazybat_07]

Luke Cage, YES. Mr.T NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[xander]

I'm cool with that. I thought he was good in Four Brothers, which I also think is a criminally underrated flick (and Blu, the PQ is top shelf). This would be his fourth Singleton flick.

[nycomet]

[QUOTE=jasonbird;892531]This is being reported at comicbookmovie.com

SciFiWire.com is reporting that Transformer star Tyrese Gibson has been offered the role of Marvel's indesructible Power-Man Luke Cage in a film adaptation directed by John Singleton...

"They're still tweaking the script, and all I will say on that is if that slot eventually opens up, I'll probably be that guy to come in there and bring that man to life and have a little fun," Gibson said.

Gibson said that he'd have to prepare to play the bulked-up hero. "I'll have to do a lot of benchpressing, [because] Luke Cage is a lot to live up to," he said. "But, like I said, I'm not officially signed on yet, but they definitely have me in mind."

Thanks a lot, pal. Now I'll NEVER be able to fall asleep tonight.

[David Mamet]

I knew Comet was coming as soon as I saw this thread put up.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by David Mamet

I knew Comet was coming as soon as I saw this thread put up.

Psychic? I'll have to call you "Miss Cloe" from now on. Yah mon!

[Heart_Collector]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Psychic? I'll have to call you "Miss Cloe" from now on. Yah mon!

Big Luke Cage fan, or Tyrese just gets you sweaty? It's a good enough move...just wonder if it's a Cage only movie, or maybe they'll have enough of putting Iron Fist on the back burner and just do a Heroes for Hire movie?

[David Mamet]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Psychic? I'll have to call you "Miss Cloe" from now on. Yah mon!

No.... Psychic Sylvia Brown. And by Psychic I mean full of sh!t.

[GreenScar]

Some new news. Who do you think the notable Hollywood star is?

US, May 6, 2010 - A recent report claimed that Marvel was gearing up to turn a number of their second and third tier characters into modestly-budgeted feature films. Today we have word that one of those rumored projects, Luke Cage, may be closer to becoming a reality.

The Los Angeles Times has heard "there's more talk underway about putting the urban hero into his own film and that a notable Hollywood star is now having (very) preliminary talks with Marvel Studios about the property and its potential."

Last we heard, Tyrese Gibson was in the running to play Luke Cage, a.k.a. Power Man, but that was way back when John Singleton was attached to direct it. Might he be the "notable Hollywood star" the paper is referring to?

Cage's bio reminds us that he has one of the more peculiar origins in the Marvel Universe. Cage earned his steel-hard skin thanks to a stint in prison. In exchange for early parole, he volunteered to undergo biological experiments which subsequently gave him superior strength and impenetrable skin, powers he used to break out of prison and embark on a career as a "hero for hire." In his early days, Cage would solve any problem and take down any bad guy, so long as the price was right (and so long as nobody else showed up with a better offer). In the '80s, he enjoyed a successful partnership with the super-powered martial-arts expert Iron Fist, and more recently became a bedrock member of Tony Stark's new Avengers team.

Gotta wonder if the Luke Cage movie will incorporate any of the current Thunderbolts plot line...

Sourcehttp://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/108/1088183p1.html

[threefiftyrocket]

I'd watch it...

I'm just waiting for the day when "Darkhawk" comes out. Although it probably won't and would bomb anyway since most people give that character crap... I don't care, I liked the adventures of Chris Powell... anyway... KEEP THE NEWS COMING SCAR!!! I always look forward to your posts.

Edit: Holy crap... at first I didn't realize this thread was from 2008... talk about gravedigging...

[Gamma_Winstead]

Will Smith.

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

Edit: Holy crap... at first I didn't realize this thread was from 2008... talk about gravedigging...

It's been rumored for a while.

Originally Posted by gamma626

Will Smith.

This would get it fast tracked ^

[jadedeath]

Anyone but a former rapper who can't act.*

Logan

*Will Smith is exempt from this rule.

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by gamma626

Will SMith.

Originally Posted by GreenScar

This would get it fast tracked ^

And then I would lose all interest for the movie.

[CZAR]

Man I hope its Tyrese. He is one of my fav actors over the last 10 years and very underrated. Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Anyone but a former rapper who can't act.*

Logan

*Will Smith is exempt from this rule.

Tyrese is a former singer/rapper and he can act! Got Em!!

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Tyrese is a former singer/rapper and he can act! Got Em!!

Ya'know, he really can't.

Logan

[Diesel]

Tyrese is good enough for roles in 2Fast 2Furious and Transformers (And I like him in those movies because he was funny).


...but a leading role in a superhero blockbuster? No way.

[WyldeMan45]

I remember when LL Cool J was attached, lol.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Ya'know, he really can't.

Logan

Originally Posted by Diesel

Tyrese is good enough for roles in 2Fast 2Furious and Transformers (And I like him in those movies because he was funny).


...but a leading role in a superhero blockbuster? No way.

Yall keep underestimating him. He has been good in everything that he has been in including leading roles. I think he will do just fine as the lead. Not to take a shot but he is a better actor then Diesel real talk and I like Diesel in certain films. Guess well have to find out if he gets the role. Got Em!!