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by Brendan Bettinger Posted:May 31st, 2010 at 10:08 pm
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Of the massive ensemble that Lost employed over the last six years, I think Josh Holloway is in the best position to vault into stardom after the show ended its run last week. His manly brand of Southern swagger is suited to fill a void in a Hollywood that often looks overseas for rugged masculinity (see Jason Statham, Sam Worthington, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe).
It seems Marvel took notice: it is rumored that the studio talking with Holloway about starring in an upcoming film. There’s no word on which character he might play, but it is exciting news nonetheless. Marvel Studios is really the place to be if you’re looking to launch a film career (though the pay might not be great). Hit the jump for speculation on roles that might fit the Holloway profile, including Ant-Man, Hawkeye, and Dum Dum Dugan.
I know precious little about the greater Marvel universe (merde), so these suggestions come from the source of the rumor, Avengers News. Here are some quick character bios courtesy of Wikipedia.
ANT-MAN
Henry Pym is a biochemist initially married to a Hungarian woman, Maria Trovaya, who is later killed by the Hungarian Secret Police. Shortly afterward, Pym discovers what he calls “Pym particles,” a rare group of subatomic particles from which he formulates a size-altering formula. Testing the solution on himself, Pym discovers that one type of particles shrinks objects while the other restores an object to its natural size. Pym shrinks himself to the size of an insect and has a dangerous encounter with ants from a nearby anthill. After restoring himself and undertaking an exhaustive study of ants, Pym constructs a cybernetic helmet that allows him to communicate with and control ants. Pym designs a costume and reinvents himself as the superhero Ant-Man.
I like the idea of Holloway-led Ant-Man film best, if only because Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World) has long been attached to the project.
HAWKEYE
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.
It was rumored awhile back that Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker) was in talks for Hawkeye, and I can see Holloway and Renner being recruited for the same roles: in my ideal world, the comic company could find vehicles for both.
DUM DUM DUGAN
Dugan was born in Boston, Massachusetts. During World War II, while working as a circus strongman, Dugan helps Nick Fury and Sam “Happy” Sawyer escape the Nazis during a mission recounted in issue 34. Dugan later joins the British Army, and when Sawyer is charged with creating Fury’s First Attack Squad, also known as the Howling Commandos, Sawyer invites Dugan to become second in command. His exceptional strength saves the day in several of his adventures in the Sgt. Fury comic books.
As far as Dugan goes, I think I’d like a mustachioed Holloway.
It is worth wondering if Holloway can translate his screen presence into lasting star power. He did play the same character on a beloved television show for six years (121 episodes), after all. Will you be able to see him as anyone but Sawyer? If so, which Marvel character would you like to see him play?
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i don't like this. i hate everything.
I would rather have Jeremy Renner for Hawkeye, but I would mind Josh Holloway as Dugan.
He would've been perfect for Gambit.
Gambit. Give Gambit his own movie starring Sawyer!
I can see I'm not the only one who thought it. As soon as I saw Josh Holloway and Marvel in the same sentence I thought Gambit.
If these are the only choices then I pick Ant-man. Edgar Wright would make him a star. I think he can break away from “Sawyer” In interviews he's nothing like SAWYER, I think they call it acting.
He can totally distance himself from LOST with Ant-man. Dugan seems to much like Sawyer.
gavin mcinnes as dugan, he already has the mustache
I was wondering when he was going to get a movie break. They shouldn't bother with Dugan – give him Hawkeye if Renner isn't going to take it and give him a stand alone movie (only lose the purple mask – looks stupid). Better yet, assume audiences are going to tire of super hero movies (the backlash is on the wall) and get him a better vehicle.
I would rather Ant-Man not exist at all. I mean REALLY?
Wish you a good luck Holloway. This is a reward for excellent performance in LOST. Lost is a very popular show in America . So i think , the film where they want to launch 1st time will be a hit one. I think he should work out for being more masculine.
I would watch Josh in anything.
I used to say SAWYER could be a great CAPTAIN AMERICA, but Evans came along, which still aint bad.
But yeah, Josh has Superhero written all over him. Trouble is, the ones mentioned he dont fit the bill or the characters are nobodies that would be wasted on him. Who the hell has heard of Dum Dum that isnt an extreme geek?
He could be a good FLASH, or Wolverine(rebooted ).
He should go to DC and be Green Arrow…right…
I am sure Marvel will not let the offer go. And i hope he will utilize the chance Best of luck.
co-sign on holloway playing Gambit!
“Avenger News” has been spewing out rumor after rumor for a while now. I just can't see them as a legit source for exclusive news at this point. Most of their reports just seem to be whatever pops into their minds.
No, no no. The only logical choice is for Josh Holloway to play Snake Plissken in the EFNY remake.
He'd work as a hawkeye, but for Hank pym then need to bring on the geek, and for dum dum, they might as well get ving rhames to compliment Samuel l Jackson, or at least some one older and Irish. The problem with most of the casting I don't like in marvel films is they don't go geek enough, and by geek I mean casting a actor who looks like he start dressing up in a weird costume and think that's a good option. Say what you will about watchmen but they nailed it, and I can't comprehend why marvel picks Hollywood elite over people like Patrick Wilson.
Sawyer rules. I hope he gets something better than the gay characters mentioned here.
So true. Holloway actually falls under the “Jim Krasinski” of actors who I love on the show, but whose manic energy in interview surprises and overwhelms me.
I think he'd be great as Snake Plisskin. I could see him as the new Daredevil or the next Punisher.
if it werent for lost he would of played gambit in x3 he was origionally casted but backed out for the show. he would make a WAY better gambit than they kid who played the gambit wanna be in wolverine! HIS EYES WERENT EVEN RED!!!!! sooo dissapointed….
Big news……… Josh Will be Eddie Brock/Venom
If there was a new Star Wars you couldnt get a better Han Solo
He'd be good as Venom but the ideal Marvel superhero for Josh is Gambit, who is also a thief and sort of a swindler… so it would look a bit like Sawyer. Maybe a bit TOO like Sawyer! I mean, he might want to play other kind of roles. He could also be good as Jack Monroe/Nomad, or Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier.
check it out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Doe_%28comics%29
Also, there's an Italian comic book called John Doe who is basically Sawyer with black hair
(basically John is a sarcastic, witty, good-looking womanizer, manipulative control freak)
But I doubt Italian moviemakers (especially Indie ones) can afford Josh
He'd make an excellent Cowboy in something, maybe COWBOYS V ALIENS?
He should also be cast as HAN SOLO'S Father in the upcoming live action STAR WARS tv show.
He would make a much better Ghost Rider then Nicholas Cage could.
He was so cool on LOST, he will surely do a fine job as Hawkeye!
Not THAT is casting I could get behind. Good call.
Come on, it's got to be Gambit! ma cherie ^_^
jeremy renner is hawkeye and some other guys likely to be dum dum… and Ant man is a truly awful character for holloway or any one for that matter. I really hope Ant man has no part in any of the upcoming marvel movies, cinematically it wouldnt work its just a really shit power. Holloway would be good for Gambit (get a little cajun in his sourthern drawl), Im sure theres a character for holloway just please please please dont let it be Antman surely one of the worst marvel creations
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Holloway looks like Dr. Walter Langkowski aka Sasquatch.
sam worthington is not rugged and masculine. mediocre, not even badass.