Eddie Redmayne Reiterates Interest In Superhero Roles

Eddie Redmayne Reiterates Interest In Superhero Roles

The newly-announced Oscar nominee suggests that he has not lost interest in appearing in a comic book blockbuster despite auditioning for, and ultimately losing out on, multiple superhero/villain roles

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Jan 15, 2015 11:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Avengers
Source: The Sun


Before Eddie Redmayne was revealed this morning to be receiving an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, the English actor had further expressed his desire to appear in a comic book movie; even though he's come close to playing a few superheros and villains. "I am an absolute geek," he told The Sun newspaper a couple days ago. "I have auditioned for many of those roles. I love the films. You know how in summer, when studios compete for people to see their summer blockbusters, I am their dream. I see all of them. I would never rule out the opportunity to be in one. I'm not sure people look at me and think 'hero', so I'll have to work on that. I never go near treadmills or weights. I am not Hugh Jackman clearly."

For the record, Eddie Redmayne was previously up for Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy as well as Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and he was also a contender for Victor Domashev in this year's The Fantastic Four reboot. However, considering his new Oscar buzz (for which he texted fellow nominee and star of Marvel's Doctor Strange Benedict Cumberbatch) and also the many comic book movies that are coming our way within the next five years, Redmayne will nab a role eventually. Plus, he's already taking a stab at the sci-fi blockbuster genre with Jupiter Ascending next month. So, while Latino Review's Elmayimbe sees Eddie Redmayne portraying Spider-Man of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which Marvel or DC character do you think the actor could portray?
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batz11
batz11 - 1/15/2015, 10:31 AM
@nailbiter111 will be thrilled, I know he loves Eddie! (I think he's an amazing actor myself, all for it!)
batz11
batz11 - 1/15/2015, 10:51 AM
Wait, the new Peter Parker, maybe? :)
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 1/15/2015, 11:30 AM
He is an extremely talented actor, and i would not mind him in a hero or villan role for that matter, in either DC or Marvel
TheClemster
TheClemster - 1/15/2015, 11:30 AM
But... I thought the Luke Cage role was already taken????
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 1/15/2015, 11:31 AM
Nightwing or nah?
TheClemster
TheClemster - 1/15/2015, 11:31 AM
Hum... I realize now that joke is getting old.

Let me come back with a better one
themidnightking
themidnightking - 1/15/2015, 11:31 AM
Eddie for...
I have no fúcking clue.
Maximus The Mad? I...
*gets up and leaves*
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 1/15/2015, 11:31 AM
Iron fist?
technodrome518
technodrome518 - 1/15/2015, 11:32 AM
Dis serpentine lookin' mutha' truckah! Lizard lips yo!
yonny616
yonny616 - 1/15/2015, 11:32 AM
THIS is who should have been The Flash.
DavidGray
DavidGray - 1/15/2015, 11:33 AM
He has a Riddler face imo.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/15/2015, 11:34 AM
@specialkail he just played Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. Great performance, dull film.

Also, Tom Hardy just dropped out of SUICIDE SQUAD.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 1/15/2015, 11:35 AM
Adam Warlock.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 1/15/2015, 11:36 AM
Great Actor.......Ummm....Peter Parker. :)
DavidGray
DavidGray - 1/15/2015, 11:36 AM
Oh yeah. Definitely seeing him as The Riddler.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 1/15/2015, 11:36 AM
@Reasonnnn I heard, that sucks.
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
What if he played Brainiac? I don't no why but that is a role i could see him in
FordEl
FordEl - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
@yonny616

Lol how about no
batz11
batz11 - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
Hardy said "Make mine Marvel"...[frick]ers...
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
@Reasonnnn

Source?
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
He would've been a great Flash.......instead of Miss Ezra.
FordEl
FordEl - 1/15/2015, 11:37 AM
@batz11

Nooooooooooo
WinterSoldier22
WinterSoldier22 - 1/15/2015, 11:38 AM
He could've been flash
FordEl
FordEl - 1/15/2015, 11:38 AM
@Brainiac13

Very mature
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/15/2015, 11:38 AM
@Emblemmaniac The Hollywood Reporter.
batz11
batz11 - 1/15/2015, 11:39 AM
This really sucks, was looking forward to this with him leading the way!
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 1/15/2015, 11:39 AM
He would make an awesome Scarlet Spider/Ben Reilly!!
yonny616
yonny616 - 1/15/2015, 11:39 AM
@FordEl How about yes.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 1/15/2015, 11:40 AM
Yikes. Be interesting to find out why-scheduling/script issues/another better role?
LastOfKrypton
LastOfKrypton - 1/15/2015, 11:41 AM
Only DC characters I could see him play are: The Flash (Wally West) or young Lex Luthor. He looks to goofy to play the other God-like beings. He would be a better fit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
FordEl
FordEl - 1/15/2015, 11:42 AM
@yonny616

Too old. Miller will do a better job, hes supper talented and deserves more exposure
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