Lets Beat the Dead Horse: Who and Who Should'nt Play Lobo in the Live Action Picture.

Lets Beat the Dead Horse: Who and Who Should'nt Play Lobo in the Live Action Picture.

Who? Dammit WHO!?!

By btheterrible - Feb 26, 2010 11:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
Source: B The Terrible

Ever since the mention of a Lobo live action film, there has been lot's of speculation regarding who should play the Last Czarnian. Well, this writer has his favorite. After much deliberation, it boils down to this; only a professional wrestler can play the Scourge of the Galaxy. There are many, many actors who could portray the Main Man, in attitude and facial features (think Ron Perlman), but couldn't possibly be in the physical condition (ergo; be ripped) it takes to play the Space-Dolphin Savior. SO, with that being said, who in the professional wrestling world could play the Lobotomizer? Like I stated earlier, I have my favorite, But lets list some of the possibilites.

#1) The Undertaker: Mark Calaway has been in the world of professional wrestling for over 20 years. He has the character traits to portray the Man himself, the presence (being about 6'-11"), the physique to match Lobo's, But it is T.U.'s facial features that miss on this choice. This writer became a fan of one Mr. Simon Bisley's Lobo. so The Undertaker although BIG enough, doesn't have the "look".

#2) Kevin Nash: The Diesel has the same problem as the Undertaker. He has the size, he has the physique, but not the face. Nash is approaching 51, and still has a babyface. Most people would have no problem with this, but in the realm of casting Lobo with a professional wrestler, Nash doesn't fit the bill.

#3)Dave Batista: I have found this selection to be a pretty popular choice among the people I have asked about this matter. He has the size, he has the physique, he has the face, but he doesn't have the acting chops to pull it off. Any wrestling fan has to admit, dude couldn't act his way out of a paper bag.

#4)Mike Knox or Kane or Abyss: Kane was actually in a film called "See No Evil" which got some pretty good reviews from some die-hard fans. This one included. But I cannot see Kane's face painted white with the black, in my opinion, he would look like a gigantic clown. He doesn't have the face either (once again based on Bisley's Lobo). It occurs to me, Abyss wants to be Kane, and same thing, size is there, but not the face. Mike Knox, I haven't seen enough of him to make a judgement call, but I will say this, if the WWE deems it necessary to keep him off television, there is probably a reason.

#5 and my personal favorite to play Lobo in the live-action film..............)
Triple H: Paul Levesque has the physique, the size (6'-4"), and most importantly the face!!! Any self-respecting Lobo fan can admit that Bisley's Lobo is probably the best drawn. (although a case can be made for Martin Emonds in my opinion). The first few pages of Lobo's Back will give anybody wishing to see what I mean a perfect example of why Trips would be great for this role. You can also look at his acting, you cannot be successful in Pro Wrestling if you can't act (or "talk" as it may be). The character of Triple H has the persona, and the comedy it would take to pull this off. And the intensity in which Triple H is portrayed would do nothing but help this particular role of "The Baddest Man in the Galaxy".


So there you have it. In this writer's opinion, Triple H would be the best person to play the greatest comic book bounty hunter there ever was. There can be arguments made about the alternates, but in the end they just don't have that "Lobo" factor. On a side note, most of the opposition for Triple H playing Lobo, point directly to his height. At 6'-4" he would tower over just about any Actors/Actresses who would co-star. And if for some reason, you still can't get past his height, look at what they do for Tom Cruise, can anyone say step-stool?

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CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 2/26/2010, 12:01 PM
i thought this movie was dead.
btheterrible
btheterrible - 2/26/2010, 12:03 PM
Sorry about that, but this is all speculation anyways. I have not heard that about the movie, but I will find out for sure.
btheterrible
btheterrible - 2/26/2010, 12:08 PM
The closest I can find is, there is a script. That doesn't mean it is "dead" per se, but it doesnt mean it will be made either. But isn't it still fun to speculate?
ElBicho
ElBicho - 2/26/2010, 1:38 PM
Way to mark out ;)

Kevin Durand hands down is the best option. Dude's 6'6" and jacked. Plus, he didn't learn to act from Bruce Prichard...

Good to be back!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 2/26/2010, 2:44 PM
@ btheterrible

oh of course, speculation is what this website is based off of, lol. i wasn't trying to downgrade your article or anything, i just thought i remembered hearing that the director left and it was finished. i could be wrong though :)
btheterrible
btheterrible - 2/26/2010, 2:46 PM
Really, Im a mark for Bret Hart or Stone Cold, but MAN! Trips looks just like Bisley's 'Bo
Shaman
Shaman - 2/26/2010, 2:49 PM
I'd go with NONE of those talentless hacks you have up there and pic a tried tested and true actor!

JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN FOR LOBO!!!










btheterrible
btheterrible - 2/26/2010, 2:50 PM
Well, Ladies and gentleman, ElBicho is correct, Kevin Durand could very well play The Main Man, He does have the look, and he does have the physique, but due to the overblown nature of Lobo, IMO Trips is still a lock for the part. But I can totally see Durand as the 'Bo.
btheterrible
btheterrible - 2/26/2010, 3:00 PM
Interesting, since JDM mentioned he WANTED to play the role, but IMO after the debacle that was the Watchmen, I cant go with that pick. That dude isn't ANYWHERE close to having that "Lobo" factor. Another choice, though, would be Mickey Rourke, he has the look, can get the physique, but just isn't big enough (5'-11"?) They couldnt make a big enough stepstool for Mickey to play the role. ROFLMAO. As for JDM, he isn't big enough either (6'-2")
Shaman
Shaman - 2/26/2010, 3:58 PM
6'2 is more than big enough if every one on set is 5'6. And the watchmen debacle is your opinion cause in mine, not only was he awesome but ideal for Lobo. It's really not cause he "wanted" to, someone had mentionned him even before he threw his name in the hat and i immediately agreed. To each's own.

Durand is definitely my second choice, no wrestlers!!!
juggy4711
juggy4711 - 2/26/2010, 7:08 PM
Lee777 or JoshW or someone here fancast the guy that played the Blob in Origins. Something about his facial features just screamed Lobo. He gets my vote.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2010, 8:16 AM
juggy4711 @ It was me man! ; )

KEVIN DURRAND won!



Anil @ Hell yeah!!!

MOVIELAD @ STARGATE BOY isn't good enough to play CONAN lol! ; D

btheterrible @ Interesting article! ; )

I'm a hugeeee LOBO fan too, he's like my number 1 DC character, bar Guy Gardner, bit like Punisher is for Marvel, got nearly every comic book appearance too, i like some of your picks up top, but most are WWE? Good article man.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2010, 8:18 AM
P.S. LOBO's not dead, RICHIE'S just pulled out (which might be a good thing), WB is looking for someone else!
jallanr
jallanr - 2/27/2010, 8:44 AM
heres hopn for this movie, and kevin durand all the way for me!

woo hoo!
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 2/27/2010, 9:45 PM
i'd love to direct Lobo, but i'm still in school >:(
thenumber12
thenumber12 - 2/28/2010, 8:49 PM
wrestlers + movies = fail
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