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Where Might Josh Holloway Fit Into the Marvel Universe, Freckles?

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (34)



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A rumor floated to the surface this weekend from Avengers News (via Collider) that Marvel and Josh Holloway were engaged in discussions about the possibility of Holloway entering the Marvel Universe. To what extent those rumors are true or the seriousness of those discussions, we do not know. Moreover, the rumor did not carry with it what character Holloway might play in the Marvel Universe.

Of course, those open-ended rumors are great, in some respects, because it allows us to speculate, and there’s nothing more fun than idle speculation on a slow news day. Avenger News offered up several possibilities, including Hawkeye, Ant Man, and Dum Dum Dugan. Sadly, with our comic-book expert making his way back from Wisconsin, our own speculation will have to come from a laymen today (that’s me), but a laymen with a tiny bit of insider-y-context to bring to the speculation.

What we do know about the Marvel Universe beyond The Avengers is somewhat limited. Sam Jackson has suggested that there will be a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie beyond The Avengers, and the Marvel brain, Kevin Feige, has confirmed speculation that the studio will focus on some minor characters in the Marvel Universe. He mentioned in an interview with Collider that he’d be interested in developing movies around Dr. Strange, Black Panther, Ant Man, and Iron Fist. And we happen to know, based on our own sources, that that was more than just idle speculation — three of those four projects, as well as Daredevil 2.0 and a movie based on Power Pack are in the early stages of active development. (The long in-development Power Pack movie, in fact, is a high priority family film and is currently in rewrites).

Where could Holloway fit into that universe? I’d hate to think that Daredevil 2.0 is where he’s heading, but that doesn’t seem out of the question. You can rule out Power Pack, as it’s kid based. Iron Fist doesn’t work, either, as its focus is on a young boy, Kyunlu. Black Panther doesn’t work, either, has he’s a black superhero and Holloway doesn’t exactly fit the skin tone. That leaves Doctor Strange, based on my own completely ill-founded speculation. That doesn’t seem too far fetched, though: Doctor Strange was a cruel neurosurgeon who lost the use of his hands, only to be given the chance to redeem himself when he acquired magical powers. I could see that for Holloway. He’s certainly got a cruel edge, but there’s something redemptive underneath. Also underneath: Abs.

So, yeah: Based on my completely unfounded speculation and a teensy bit of knowledge about the development status of several projects over at Marvel, I put Josh Holloway’s chances of being Doctor Strange at 17 percent and his chances at taking that second crack at Daredevil at 6 percent.

So says the Pajiba Swami.










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Comments

I think I'd have an easier time buying him as Daredevil than Dr. Strange. Not only does he not look the part (not that that really matters, I guess) but I can't really see him as a doctor or someone with "magic powers". I's think he'd have to break the Sawyer mold open a little more before he departs from it that much, don't you think?

It's kind of a hard left turn to go from a street-smart, down to earth con man to enchanted neurosurgeon.

Posted by: Paul Southworth at June 1, 2010 10:36 AM

Holloway's a little beefy, non-black-haired, and non-mustachioed for Dr. Strange. And I don't really see him as a genius surgeon.

Hawkman, though? Really? That's not a Marvel character.

Posted by: Todd at June 1, 2010 10:38 AM

Also: I think you meant Hawkeye, not Hawkman, right? Hawkman is a DC character. Hawkeye, on the other hand, seems like he might be right up his alley:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkeye_%28comics%29#Fictional_character_biography

Noted and corrected. My apologies (TK wouldn't have made that mistake, so blame him for going out of town), but really? There are two characters based on a Hawk? How's a guy supposed to keep up with all of that? -- DR

Posted by: Paul Southworth at June 1, 2010 10:40 AM

Can't be Doctor Strange as that'd be a waste of Holloway's looks. (The equivalent of putting a hot actress into the "geek with glasses" role).

If Chris Evans hadn't already signed to be Captain America, I'd say Holloway would have been perfect for that role.

What about as a villain?

Posted by: Fredo at June 1, 2010 10:42 AM

As a matter of fact, if it's not Hawkeye, I'll eat my hat:

"Clint Barton was an orphan, and ran away from the orphanage as a pre-teen to join the circus as a carnival performer, where he was trained in the use of the bow and arrow by the Swordsman and Trickshot. When he discovered that his mentors were both criminals he rejected them, leading to a beating by Swordsman which left Barton badly injured and hospitalized. Years later, he saw Iron Man in action, and was inspired and decided to become a costumed hero called Hawkeye. However, there is a misunderstanding on Hawkeye's first outing and he is believed to be a criminal, accused of theft."

Posted by: Paul Southworth at June 1, 2010 10:44 AM

TWO characters based on a Hawk?

What about Blackhawk, Darkhawk, Evilhawk, Firehawk, Nighthawk, Shadowhawk, Psi-Hawk, Star Hawk and War Hawk?

Now you're just showing off! -- DR

Posted by: Paul Southworth at June 1, 2010 10:50 AM

I do not like this, Pajiba-land,
I do not want Josh in a costume, man!

Posted by: Cindy at June 1, 2010 10:50 AM

Haha! Well, full disclosure: I had to go to Wikipedia to get most of those.

But seriously, Sawyer would be all over Hawkeye like stink on Hurley.

Posted by: Paul Southworth at June 1, 2010 10:58 AM

I always thought Josh, his abs, and his greasy-in-the-sexiest-way-possible hair were perfect for Gambit. He already has slick-Southern-conman down pat; it's not a huge leap to slick-Cajun-cardsharp. Plus he's got more than enough charm to answer to the name Remy Etienne LeBeau being met with slow-motion laughter.

Posted by: cheesemich at June 1, 2010 11:02 AM

Hawkeye seems like an okay character for Holloway. He's an arrogant prick, which is what Holloway just finished doing for six seasons.

Posted by: Snath at June 1, 2010 11:08 AM

I agree,out of all the characters discussed above, Hawkeye would be the best perfect fit for Sawyer.


Posted by: Forbiddendonut at June 1, 2010 11:15 AM

Wrong franchise. Josh Holloway = Indiana Jones 2.0

Come on movie gods, make this happen. And also, please strike Lucas down with a non-fatal decade long coma so he can't sabotage the movie with his story "ideas".

Posted by: TylerDFC at June 1, 2010 11:15 AM

This Kynulu must be a new character created for the movie. Iron Fist gets his powers from the mystical realm of K'un-Lun. I have no interest in a child Iron Fist, which would be a complete retcon as Danny Rand become Iron Fist in his early 20s, but I'll be satisfied so long as Jaden Smith isn't involved.

/geek'd

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at June 1, 2010 11:18 AM

Sawyer as Dr. Strange? 0% chance, I'd say. Hawkeye is definitely a better fit... A great fit, actually. Strange is the last Marvel character I could see him in... besides Egghead or somesuch. How about Sin-Eater?

Posted by: logar at June 1, 2010 11:22 AM

Hawkeye = Yes
Gambit = Yes (not overly impressed with Kitsch, but not ready to drop the axe)
Sentry = Yes (with bigger arms)
Dardevil = Meh, Holloway doesn't scream "Hell's Kitchen" to me.
Danny Rand = Maybe

Dr. Strange? Not at all. Doesn't fit to me. Strange needs to project a bit of historical perspective (he's older and not exactly a "modern man"). Jeffrey Dean Bardem (minus a few pounds) could fit here. And call me crazy but I think Tom Cruise could actually fit in to this one.

We could throw out actors to play strange all day, but I wouldn't put Holloway as one of them.

Posted by: D-Day at June 1, 2010 11:24 AM

I know nothing about what character he may or may not play, but I know where he fits in MY universe.

In my pants.

Posted by: dammitjanet at June 1, 2010 11:30 AM

I don't give a damn what he's in, as long as he's in it a lot, and that he's shirtless all the time. That's all I care about.

Posted by: figgy at June 1, 2010 11:34 AM

Actually I'm gonna pat myself on the back for something above.

Can I get some nerds to back me up on casting a more bulky Holloway as The Sentry? I kinda like it, despite hating the character.

Posted by: D-Day at June 1, 2010 11:36 AM

Jesus Christ. OK, I'm back now, so enough of this uninformed crazytalk.

Josh Holloway as Dr Strange? Egads.

My apologies, geeks. I promise you'll never have to deal with Dustin's ravings again. At least, not when it comes to comic books.

Posted by: TK at June 1, 2010 12:13 PM

This picture is SO sending me to my bunk.*


*just for figgy, because I know how much bunk posts brighten her day.

Posted by: esme at June 1, 2010 12:34 PM

D-Day, OK, I can see Cruise for the arrogance, but they'd use up the whole special effects budget just trying to make him look tall enough.

Posted by: Drake at June 1, 2010 1:34 PM

Wait, wait, wait.

Whatever happened to Jeremy Renner being in talks to play Hawkeye? Did that fall through?

Posted by: Kyle at June 1, 2010 2:16 PM

Touchee Drake

Posted by: D-Day at June 1, 2010 3:06 PM

None of the above, if he can't be Gambit then he should shy away from both Marvel and DC as he doesn't fit anyone as well as Gambit.

What about Holloway as Roland Deschain, that might work.

Posted by: Mebe at June 1, 2010 4:10 PM

I'll get behind Holloway as the Sentry, D-Day; thought I'm with you on hating the character (thank Asgard he's dead now). Although I have to say, that character would be difficult to pull off on the big screen (from the actor's perspective) and we have yet to see if the guy's got the chops. He has that right amount of villainous demeanor to pull off that character though. He's definately got the stature.

Hawkeye though? That might be nearly perfect. I'll be interested to see if it pans out. It'd be cool to see him and Chris Evans butt heads.

Posted by: superasente at June 1, 2010 5:45 PM

I guess if I had to pick out of all them I'd go with Hawkeye but...Why not just have him be an older Gambit or something X-4? They're making an X-4 right? ...or was that gonna be a prequel...whatever. He should of just been Gambit.

Guess just give him Hawkeye.

Posted by: Raab at June 1, 2010 5:54 PM

When I saw the heading, my first thought was "Hawkeye?"

Make it happen Marvel!

Posted by: ruru at June 1, 2010 8:02 PM

don't forget hawkeye from MASH

Posted by: idleprimate at June 1, 2010 8:37 PM

och, that comment made more sense halfway up the thread.

holloway could be kazar or wonderman, not that we will see them in film. he might have made a good sabretooth too, though thats taken.

there isn't enough cocaine in Hollywood to make him Dr strange ( i hope).

i'd like a thread that speculated on marvel movies we'd like to see (even if they will never happen). i'm tired of hearing about the avengers, which was one of the few marvel titles i wasn't obsessed with 30 yrs ago in my illspent youth. i'd like to see darren arronofsky make a Cloak and Dagger movie. i could get down with a spielberg powerpack movie.

Posted by: idleprimate at June 1, 2010 8:47 PM

Wait, Hawkeye got inspired by Iron Man? Could this mean... RDJ cameo?

...

I'll be in my bunk.

Posted by: Linda at June 1, 2010 8:52 PM

oh baby...

i wannnnnnna housecall!!!!!!!!!!!!


meeeeyow!

Posted by: kikz at June 2, 2010 10:01 AM

Here's a thought - give him a shave, haircut, a black dye job, and a speedo and call him Namor.

And the fangirls rejoiced...

Posted by: Bert at June 2, 2010 10:57 AM

Renner would be a fantastic Hawkeye, but he's so much cooler than Chris Evans that it would make Hawkeye cooler than Cap, and we can't have that. So this guy will work.

Also: Dr. House = Dr. Strange. Seriously, someone NEEDS to get that shit going.

And, as always, Amanda Seyfried is Harley Quinn! Tell everyone!

...Pardon me, I must retire to my boudoir.

Posted by: AmbroseKalifornia at June 2, 2010 10:23 PM

Holloway looks like Dr. Langkowski aka Sasquatch

Posted by: Macher at June 8, 2010 1:06 PM


















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