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Could Ryan Phillipe Be Marvel’s Iron Fist?
Ryan Phillipe revealed on Howard Stern, that’s he’s meeting with Marvel to discuss a role on one of their Netflix series. With AKA Jessica Jones already in production and Luke Cage‘s primary lead locked, speculation that he may be Marvel’s Danny Rand is taking the internet by storm.
“Marvel is interested in talking about Netflix, a series possibly,” Phillippe said, playing coy. He would make a lot of sense as Ironfist. Although we know nothing of his martial arts abilities. But, Marvel is usually very tight lipped about their casting announcements. In fact, I don’t think there has been a confirmed casting leak to this day. Especially in these new phases. So either Phillipe is incredibly close to the role, or he’s just playing around with expectations.
Just because Phillipe is talking to Marvel doesn’t mean he’s a lock for Ironfist. As we’ve seen on “Marvel’s Daredevil” the company is hunting big name actors for just about every role on these series. It’s entirely possible that Phillipe might be playing the role of a villain in Luke Cage, or some sort of supporting player in Iron Fist. Nothing is for sure, as of yet.
Iron Fist (Daniel “Danny” Rand) was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, he first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15 (May 1974). He is a practitioner of martial arts and the wielder of a mystical force known as the Iron Fist, which allows him to summon and focus his chi. Phillipe tried to put out the fire on Twitter.
I have no real marvel news other than an upcoming meeting. sorry to disappoint fans thought there was more to it. there is no story there.😊
— phil me? (@RyanPhillippe) April 29, 2015
The damage is done Ryan. The fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are rabid.
What do you think, would Ryan Phillipe make a good Ironfist, or is the actor trying too hard to stay relevant with his vague superhero comments?
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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