Nathan Fillion Says He Isn't "Famous Enough" For THE AVENGERS 2

Nathan Fillion Says He Isn't "Famous Enough" For THE AVENGERS 2

When asked if he would be interested in re-teaming with Joss Whedon for the planned sequel to Marvel's The Avengers, Castle star Nathan Fillion says that he can't see himself as a part of such a film.

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By PaulRom - Jul 10, 2012 07:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Avengers
Source: Digital Spy



For those who really want to see Nathan Fillion re-team with director Joss Whedon for a future Avengers film, you may be disappointed. Speaking with Digital Spy, Fillion (who previously worked with Whedon on Firefly, Serenity and Buffy The Vampire Slayer) was asked about his possible involvement with the already announced sequel to Marvel's The Avengers, and he suggests that he may not be "famous enough" for such a role. "I have to be honest. The entertainment industry is an industry. I love telling stories but finance does meet art. If I were in charge of an Avengers sequel I would be very concerned about what kind of money I could make back overseas, and these kinds of things. I'm not quite at that level yet where I could just be plopped in there but I'm getting there."

The actor (who also stars in the television series Castle) added, "I've had more than my fair share of Joss Whedon projects. I find it very difficult, even being the selfish kind of guy I am, to say 'give me more'."



Fillion has been a fan favorite for the role of Hank Pym/Ant-Man for a while, despite the actor saying that he wasn't interested in playing the character. But, should Fillion have a future role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who would you like to see him play? I personally would like to see him play Star-Lord in the planned Guardians Of The Galaxy movie.







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hellfire
hellfire - 7/10/2012, 8:00 AM
Ya gotta love this guy. Two more Firefly films with a 13 episode tv series in between needed!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 7/10/2012, 8:01 AM
Come on Nathan you know you want to do it.
spiderclone
spiderclone - 7/10/2012, 8:13 AM
famous has nothing to do with it, hes too old looking now, maybe 10 years ago
hellfire
hellfire - 7/10/2012, 8:15 AM
I think it's partly cause of serenity/slither not fairing so well at cinemas so he's being on the more humble side.
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 7/10/2012, 8:17 AM
This is the article where fan suggestions will inevitably come, isn't it? Then, let me start...I'd still say Neil Patrick Harris would make an interesting Hank Pym.



My top pick stays with Seamus Dever, though; Fillion's co-star in Castle. Nice actor.

Jolt17
Jolt17 - 7/10/2012, 8:19 AM
Then again, Fillion himself is the one who says that he isn't famous enough...that means, not that Marvel are looking for a big name for the role. So, I'd go with Dever. Give him the role!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/10/2012, 8:19 AM
I wouldn't say he wasn't famous enough. Who the Hell were Hemsworth and Hiddleston before Thor? I would say that aside from Pym I really don't see what character he could play. Fillion is awesome but I wouldn't exactly call him versatile!
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 7/10/2012, 8:23 AM
I would love Fillion as the new coulson esque character. Patrick Wilson for Hank Pym
MisterFixit
MisterFixit - 7/10/2012, 8:24 AM
And you guys continue to post
pictures of 10 years ago :-) go post the recent ones
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/10/2012, 8:25 AM
Ya it only takes one big film to become famous, like Chris hemsworth for Thor and Andrew Garfield for Spiderman and chics dig both of these guys.
JohnTom88
JohnTom88 - 7/10/2012, 8:25 AM
Star-Lord > Cartoon Hal Jordan
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/10/2012, 8:26 AM
You really think actors choose roles based on whether they'd be playing "good men" or not? If anything they generally gravitate towards the more complex characters like Pym..why am I even replying to this actually!
MisterFixit
MisterFixit - 7/10/2012, 8:26 AM
and no to giraffe-girl :-D
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 7/10/2012, 8:27 AM
FILLION, IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING THERE YET, ITS ABOUT HOW MANY PEOPLE WANT YOU THERE NOW..
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:27 AM
Fillion would make an awesome Pym.

Its just too bad he seems set on rejecting the role.
theInvincibleMexiMan
theInvincibleMexiMan - 7/10/2012, 8:28 AM
you know, I'd have to agree with Just1Superguy
I like Fillion too much to see him portray a character like Hank Pym. Because if they make him Pym and give him his own movie and they even hint that he's abusive to Janet then he'll be known as "The Abusive Avenger"
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:30 AM
LOL. Listen to the DC fanboy logic of Justsomesuperguy1.

Pym is an asshole for beating his wife during a psychotic break.

But Hal Jordan is a great guy even though he's the only superhero ever to annihilate a whole [frick]ing city.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 7/10/2012, 8:30 AM
I WOULDNT GO THE ABUSIVE ROUTE..YOU WANT A GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL AN RAKE IN MONEY, I'D STRAY FROM CONTROVERSY, AT LEAST FOR THE KIDS SAKE.
superotherside
superotherside - 7/10/2012, 8:32 AM
He's an awesome actor, so I'm not saying yes or no on this one. Personally, ATM I think he might be too old to play a superhero, of course RDJ does fine, but from now on I'd like them to be able to put younger actors in so that they will have a longer time to play the role, but not saying yay or nay just yet.

PaulRom Nah, I personally wouldn't like to see him as Star Lord IMO. I mean I know where you're coming from, but I think another actor would be better. Not sure who though... just depends.
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 7/10/2012, 8:34 AM
He's got to be kidding.
Ok sure, outside of geekdom, he's not exactly heard-of, but that's not what it's all about.

I think he's making excuses.

@Just1Superguy
riiiiiiiiight.....
theInvincibleMexiMan
theInvincibleMexiMan - 7/10/2012, 8:34 AM
if they make him Pym, they should base him off of the EMH cartoon version. And leave the abuse out, because that version of him was awesome and made me realize how cool the character was :P
figuresmaniac
figuresmaniac - 7/10/2012, 8:34 AM
@RorMachine agree!
Just1Superguy is craving for a CGI Lex
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:35 AM
Fillion has the type of chops to go toe to toe with Downey in a scene. It would be epic.
Fantine
Fantine - 7/10/2012, 8:35 AM
This may sound weird, she may be a little too old, but i think the best Wasp would be Eva Longoria? She just reminds me of her, and she had that meeting with Marvel a while back, so shes on the radar.

And regarding Nathan Fillion, i honestly think he just doesnt want to do it.
angus666
angus666 - 7/10/2012, 8:35 AM
How could he not be famous enough? That seems like a dumb thing to say.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:36 AM
@Just1Superguy

LOL. Mass murder isn't a real threat in our world? Um....OK.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:37 AM
Damn Tainted87 OWNED @Just1Superguy right there.
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 7/10/2012, 8:37 AM
hes a bit too old now and quite a bit heavier. find someone else to play hank pym. this guys time has passed.
figuresmaniac
figuresmaniac - 7/10/2012, 8:38 AM
@Tainted87 what a perfect reply....
Fantine
Fantine - 7/10/2012, 8:39 AM
also,




THE FIRE RISES.
Vapes
Vapes - 7/10/2012, 8:39 AM
He would be once he's on the other side of it.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/10/2012, 8:40 AM
LOL. Carol Ferris/Star Sapphire is Hal Jordan's love interest. Fail again.
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