Liam Neeson “very interested” in taking the elephant and reading a new Darkman script
Liam Neeson is admittedly not a fan of "superheroes" despite starring in one of the genre's best
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Before directing two of the best superhero movies ever made, Sam Raimi directed one of the best superhero movies ever made. Darkman, Raimi’s first foray into major studio moviemaking, was a cult classic out of the box. His operatic film about maintaining your dignity amidst personal and financial ruin is a gonzo version of Tim Burton’s Batman. But despite two direct-to-video sequels, the series has been all but forgotten in our modern multiverse-centric media landscape.
Speaking of multiverses, now that Raimi is back in superhero mode, with the imminent release of Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, people want to know what’s up with his other genre classics. After all, Raimi already said Spider-Man 4 was possible, but what of Darkman?
One person who is interested is Liam Neeson, who played Dr. Peyton Westlake in the first Darkman. When asked about returning for a legacy sequel by ComicBook.com, Neeson said with a smile, “I would be very interested in reading the script. Very.”
Neeson, who is starring in Martin Campbell’s latest, the unforgettably-titled Memory, admits that he’s not a “huge fan of the superhero films” despite the genre being “Hollywood with bells and whistles,” which he admires “technically.” Still, as long as it’s not “horror,” he says, he’d be pretty much down for anything if the script is good.
Neeson is willing to talk about the handful of nerd properties he appeared in. He confirmed that he’d be interested in reprising Qui-Gon Jinn for a film in the same interview. But, of course, “interested” and doing are two different things. Many people would be “interested” in reading a new Darkman script, but very few would be interested in playing Darkman.
And this all belies the fact that [spoiler alert] by the end of Darkman, Neeson traded his face for Bruce Campbell’s chin. “Bruce Campbell is Darkman” has a pretty good ring to it. We’d be interested in reading that. Very.
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It could be done with ease with Liam Neeson. They would do the Mandalorian formula. Darkman is usually wrapped in bandages or in someone else’s face. Liam could do mostly voice over work, and if he really doesn’t want to put on all that makeup, then he can just get a double showing that burnt off face. So like he said, if the script is good for him, he could do a week’s worth of work and voice over. Maybe another week work of doing of showing his actual face. And that’s it. The rest gets done without him and not worrying about his age in over the top action.
When I saw “Mandalorian formula” I thought you meant having Pedro Pascal play him, because dang but he looks like young Liam.
Oh no no, you misunderstood. He said he’d “Be interested in shooting a dark man.”
He’s Irish. Not American.He’s only interested in shooting the pastiest of peoples.
That reboot of The Avengers (UK) looks a bit shit.
No, silly, that’s Thomson & Thompson from the canned Tintin live-action film.
“He’s Irish. Not American.”
Maybe read up on him a bit. Then get the joke. Then don’t try to correct it.
Context: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/liam-neeson-says-he-sought-black-man-kill-after-friend-n966676
Lol you’re a google away from a fun surprise.
He had a great cameo in the first episode of the new Derry Girls.
“I WILL caution you-” I love how, despite how sternly he delivers that line, there’s very much an undercurrent of terror that Colm will not shut up.Uncle Colm’ll do that to you.
“Don’t leave me!”
“…we can go?”“Yes. Please do. Go. Right now. And for the love of suffering Jesus, take him with you.”
“Das are just an extension of Mas. Das are in Mas’ pockets”. Das are Ma-enablers.”
“JFK spoke to Colm? Christ, that man didn’t have much luck did he?”
“Before directing two of the best superhero movies ever made, Sam Raimi directed one of the best superhero movies ever made.”
Huh. I’d argue that he’s directed zero of the best superhero movies, but that’s just me.
The first Darkman is soooooooooo good. And it is the very first time I remember understanding the appeal of twisted humor-especially the elephant scene. Classic.
“taking the elephant?” Like in a sexual manner?
I don’t think so, simply because I feel like in that situation, the elephant would be the one taking you.
You need to watch Darkman for many reasons.
I doubt even Sam Raimi thinks it’s one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. It’s a frustrating what-if.