Bruce Campbell Joins The Cast Of Sam Raimi's OZ In A "Pivotal" Role!

Bruce Campbell Joins The Cast Of Sam Raimi's OZ In A "Pivotal" Role!

The Evil Dead legend, who appeared in all three Spider-Man movies has revealed that he'll once again team with director Sam Raimi in Oz: The Great and Powerful...

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By JoshWilding - Aug 07, 2011 09:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Digital Spy

Digital Spy point out that Bruce Campbell has joined the cast of Sam Raimi's upcoming Disney movie, Oz. Best know for his lead role in the directors Evil Dead series of movies and humorous guest appearances in the Spider-Man trilogy, this news is sure to please fans of the actor.

"I. Am. In. Oz," Campbell revealed on Twitter recently. "Sam refuses to tell me what character I will portray," he added. "Just know that the role is pivotal." This was posted alongside a photo of him and the director together.

Oz stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, and Zach Braff, and follows the story of a small-time circus magician who is whisked away to the Land of Oz where he quickly rises in fame and meets the three mysterious witches. The movie is set to be released on March 8, 2013.



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LionPepsiJuice
LionPepsiJuice - 8/7/2011, 10:14 AM
the wizard. it HAS to be
LionPepsiJuice
LionPepsiJuice - 8/7/2011, 10:14 AM
the wizard. it HAS to be
SigmaCenturion
SigmaCenturion - 8/7/2011, 10:16 AM
wow real shock there. just like burton and depp. but i think he will play the lion.
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 8/7/2011, 10:16 AM
Tin Man. Nuff said.
GreenLanternVan
GreenLanternVan - 8/7/2011, 10:16 AM
Actually I think James Franco is the Wizard.
JackDexx
JackDexx - 8/7/2011, 10:21 AM
Bruce rocks to bad he hangs with raimi.
zippiesdrainage
zippiesdrainage - 8/7/2011, 10:24 AM
The real shame is that Bruce will play some insignificant role in the film. I would love to see Bruce play a large role in the movie, but he won't.

I remember when I heard that Bruce was going to be in each Spiderman movie when the first came out Bruce said "I am the person who makes him Spiderman" everyone thought he would be Curt Conners, instead he's the ring announcer.

In the second(maybe third) he said "I defeat Spiderman" everyone said that he would be playing the villian instead he's a theater usher.

In this one he's playing a "pivotal role" I'm sure he'll be the guy who sells Oz the hot air balloon that takes him to the Emerald City or something, rather than something bigger.
Hood28
Hood28 - 8/7/2011, 10:33 AM
James Franco is the wizard for sure. Im thinkin Bruce will be the lion. Spiderman 3 was bad but it hardly defines Raimi as a bad director. I think this will redeem him big time.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 8/7/2011, 10:34 AM
finally...a reason for me to watch it. except for raimi of course...
OrsonRandall
OrsonRandall - 8/7/2011, 10:36 AM
Boom stick in one hand broomstick in the other.
Fantine
Fantine - 8/7/2011, 10:37 AM
I am more excited for the fact that Mila Kunis will be the Wicked Witch of the West!
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 8/7/2011, 10:38 AM
I'm actually looking forward to this movie. I'm not sure why though. probably has something to due with Mila Kunis :D
InSpace
InSpace - 8/7/2011, 10:42 AM
Most likely he'll be the circus owner where OZ works or OZ in the future if they show something like that or he could play The old wizard before OZ
DylansMyDog
DylansMyDog - 8/7/2011, 10:42 AM
I'd rather hear that he was back as Ash in Evil Dead 4
DarkTalbot13
DarkTalbot13 - 8/7/2011, 11:16 AM
AWESOME! This makes total sense for Raimi to do OZ, its his style. I love that Bruce in it, those two should never make a movie without each other IMO. Like Drag Me To Hell, Bruce should of had a role in that.
Triptheorist
Triptheorist - 8/7/2011, 12:09 PM
I'm guessing Toto. Love Campbell, but Raimi is one of the most overrated directors ever. He should stick to comedy/horror.
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 8/7/2011, 12:40 PM
Bruce Campbell is awesome he is Ash Williams.
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 8/7/2011, 2:32 PM
I'm thinking he will be someone or something that is totally unexpected, like a witch or something. I hope he's in it longer than a scene or two.
headlopper
headlopper - 8/7/2011, 5:16 PM
Bruce Campbell's the man!
HRDWYR
HRDWYR - 8/8/2011, 2:47 AM
Is it me, or does Campbell look eerily like Plastic man in the article pic?
Ichaos
Ichaos - 8/8/2011, 6:14 AM
He does a bit. Its just because of thr Elvis glasses
sexymuppet
sexymuppet - 8/8/2011, 2:53 PM
this movie sounds retarded
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