Unstoppable Star Denzel Washington Praises CBMs!

Unstoppable Star Denzel Washington Praises CBMs!

While out promoting his runaway train movie, Unstoppable (which co-stars Star Trek's Chris Pine), actor Denzel Washington discussed the marvel of modern Hollywood and sang the praises of CBMs like Iron Man and Spider-Man.

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By EdGross - Nov 15, 2010 02:11 AM EST
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Source: Contact Music

Reports Contactmusic.com, "Denzel Washington believes the new popularity of comic-book adapted films is because the technology allows people to experience 'the same adventure' as those who read them 40 years ago. Denzel Washington thinks comic book-adaptation movies are 'on steroids'. The Hollywood star believes comic movies such as Spider-Man and Iron Man have managed to recapture the spirit of a by-gone era thanks to the technology which can now be used on such projects. He said: "I think that comic book movies now is what comic books were 40 years ago. That same adventure, that same thrill. I had a buddy of mine who had this big collection of comic books and he lived in that world man! Now I think with the technology we can do comic books on steroids."

Washington fans may recall his impassioned comic book discussion in the action thriller Crimson Tide.

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DetectiveCinema
DetectiveCinema - 11/15/2010, 2:55 AM
Denzel's a great actor! Can't think of a good CBM role for him off the top of my head though.

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jazzman
jazzman - 11/15/2010, 3:11 AM
if Marvel and SLJ dont agree they should have Denzel Washington as Nick Fury or T'Chaka.



whoa123
whoa123 - 11/15/2010, 3:44 AM
Denzel is one pof the greatest actors ever, I think he could pull off John Stewart
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/15/2010, 3:54 AM
haha, Grif, Gangster was good. Eli..had its moments. I think he should deffo make a CBM. If not a super hero one at least something like Preacher/The Boys. Mothers Milk?
SpiderParker14
SpiderParker14 - 11/15/2010, 3:58 AM
In the 90's, he would've been an awesome War Machine.
BlackSun77
BlackSun77 - 11/15/2010, 4:09 AM
T'Chaka, definitely.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/15/2010, 4:22 AM
Great actor (I can't wait to see Unstoppable) and I too would love to see him tackle a decent CBM role...no idea who though! :P
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 4:36 AM
The man would be a killer CLOAK, along side Kiera Knightly as Dagger ;)

Superguy1591- I say James Earl Jones should be the voice of either Galactus or Darkseid. Fishburne would be a stellar Martian Manhunter but Keith David is the best choice for Mr. Sinister ;)










parascythe
parascythe - 11/15/2010, 4:42 AM
how about old bishop? but it would fall under fox's jurisdiction
BassHorseX
BassHorseX - 11/15/2010, 5:01 AM
I was a background actor (extra) in Unstoppable, was unable to meet him. He is a great human being. Also a great actor. But I am not sure if he is the type of guy to do a CBM. you almost have to be commited to that role, Unless they decide to redo,remake.reboot it they day it is released due to some dumb reason.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/15/2010, 5:04 AM

who remember Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe starred in Virtuosity lol.

spiderneil
spiderneil - 11/15/2010, 5:07 AM
he'd make an awesome t'chaka
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 11/15/2010, 5:41 AM
Wow. What a cool guy and phenomenal actor. This just gives comics an comic book movies further validation as a legitimate form of art that should be taken seriously. When Denzel speaks, people listen. :)

p.s. Why do people always cast black guys as J'onn J'onzz? What? White people can't be Martians?
Protonite
Protonite - 11/15/2010, 5:46 AM
I'd love to see Denzel as Martian Manhunter. And if he was 10-15 years younger, he'd make a fine John Stewart.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 6:00 AM
Matches- I guess it has to do with Black middle aged men's naturally deep voices that make them such great contenders for MM. Cartoons aside, i always thought of him as having a deep voice.
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 11/15/2010, 6:08 AM
Yeah, the voice helps. I was just goofing around. I always liked Carl Lumbly's voice for the cartoon. Hey! What do you know? He's a black guy too! It's a conspiracy I tell ya! :D
ManThing
ManThing - 11/15/2010, 6:17 AM
Awesome! Denzel is SO the man!
I agree with all that stuff

Unstoppable looks pretty sweet!
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 6:23 AM
Has to be, Matches! IT HAS TO!!! LOL ;P
JohnTom88
JohnTom88 - 11/15/2010, 6:33 AM
Denzel as Blue Marvel
ONECAT56
ONECAT56 - 11/15/2010, 6:40 AM
MY MAN.T'CHAKA FOR SURE.
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 11/15/2010, 6:52 AM
T'Chaka would be rad, but how about this:

Wait for it. Waaaait foooor it... Denzel Washington is Jefferson Pierce, the Black Lightning!
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 7:06 AM
Matches- He'd certainly be a good physical fit, but i feel he'd be wasted on that character. Never been much of a fan of his. Always prefered Static ;)
Geeksiah
Geeksiah - 11/15/2010, 7:16 AM
CBM Parts for Mr. Washington

Mr. Terrific
Icon
Moses Magnus
Black Lightning
T'Chaka
Robbie Robinson
THEPHOENIX
THEPHOENIX - 11/15/2010, 7:22 AM
Great actor! One of my favorites!

You know who he would have been great for?

The Colonel from AKIRA. I know that they are casting the great Morgan Freeman in the role. But even when I first saw and read AKIRA. I would always picture Denzel Washington's voice instead of the actual voice actor.

@Geeksiah. Is you avatar growing hair? I don't remember it looking like that.
XmutantX
XmutantX - 11/15/2010, 7:22 AM
wow...guess u would hav 2 look outside marvel/dc...they hav what....10 black characters combined....???
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 11/15/2010, 7:51 AM
@Shaman- Think about for a minute though: inner city school teacher that becomes a politician, fighting drug dealing gangs and government corruption. That's a role that has Denzel's name all over it! It could be like Lean On Me or Dangerous Minds with superpowers!

Hey, since we're fan casting a great actor in fanboy dream roles, how about rebooting a shitty movie of a cool character, instead of rebooting a classic (?), and remake Steel with Denzel as John Henry Irons. He can't be any worse than Shaq, right? ;)
jazzman
jazzman - 11/15/2010, 7:53 AM
@XmutantX

actually more then 10
XmutantX
XmutantX - 11/15/2010, 8:34 AM
jazz@ i would hope so :)
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 8:54 AM
Superguy1591- True, Ironside is a legend! As for John Stewart, i'd prefer Mathew St. Patrick over Erik King. King is just not that good of an actor, i find.

Matches- Great points! Hell, he could even make the character alot more interesting than what DC have done with him in the past. Although i haven't really followed him in the books much, the little i saw of him was lackluster at best. Such a great actor like Denzel could certainly change things around. :)

As for Steel, Terry Crews ;)
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 11/15/2010, 9:01 AM
@teabag - holy....crap...Washington as Deathlok? That is a freaking great idea.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/15/2010, 9:31 AM

@Superguy1591

i dont like Erik King something about him and his face i hate :P
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 10:20 AM
Superguy1591- True, King can do angry. But so can St. Patrick ;)

jazzman- What i hate most about King is his voice. It doesn't sound natural. And his skills are decent but nothing worth mentionning IMO.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/15/2010, 10:31 AM
@Shaman

yeah i remember hearing he had a nose job maybe thats why his voice does not sound natural. his nose remind me of lil kim nose job lol


Angelus
Angelus - 11/15/2010, 11:30 AM
You gotta love Denzeeeeel Washington!

BMP!
Shaman
Shaman - 11/15/2010, 12:43 PM
jazzman- Really??? I had no idea! Yeah, it certainly could be the cause of his weird voice. When he's clam, i find he's a better actor. But when it gets intense, his voice makes his performance seem a bit hammy.
ManhuntersBastardChild
ManhuntersBastardChild - 11/15/2010, 12:59 PM
shaman...quick and (and please excuse the) very odd question: what race are you?
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