Doug Jones On Silver Surfer And Green Lantern Movies

Doug Jones On Silver Surfer And Green Lantern Movies

The man behind Silver Surfer, Abe Sapien and most recently that creepy looking demon in Legion talks about a solo movie for Surfer as well as the rumors that he will be appearing in the Green Lantern.

By MarkCassidy - Oct 16, 2009 08:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Silver Surfer
Source: itsjustmovies.com

Doug Jones was easily the best thing in Fantastic Four 2: Rise Of The Silver Surfer, playing the titular herald of Galactus. He also threatened to steal the Hellboy movies from Ron Pearlman as fish man Abe Sapien. While talking to itsjustmovies, Jones gave some updates on a solo Surfer project and responded to the rumors of his involvement in Martin Cambell's Green Lantern...



“There are still a couple of years left on their option for two more pictures with me, as a three-picture deal is quite standard when starting a franchise-potential character. But with all the “re-boot” talk of the Fantastic Four, I have no idea where that leaves the Silver Surfer end of things. I would love to re-visit this character. I do love Norrin Radd,” said Jones.

Its unlikely that a rebooted FF movie would feature The Silver Surfer first time around, but anythings possible I guess. As far as the rumor of Jones appearing in Green Lantern goes...

“Am I going to play a part in the “Green Lantern” movie? I did hear such a rumor a couple of months ago, but no one has called me regarding this one yet. But if there’s a character I’m right for, I’d be quite interested to hear about it.”

Hear that Cambell? Get Jones on the dog and bone!



Jones will also have a part in Guillermo Del Toro's Hobbit movie, although he is unsure of exactly what part for the moment..

"Let me just quote what “Hobbit” director Guillermo del Toro said when he was asked the same question about me. (Affects a gruff voice with a charming Mexican accent) “I have nothing official to report, but let me say this … if I direct a hemorrhoid commercial, Doug Jones will be in it.” And that was over a year ago with no further news on any casting since. I dare not guess or wish, as I wouldn’t want to set myself up for disappointment if it doesn’t happen. In the meantime, all I can say is that if Guillermo and Peter Jackson will have me, I’d be tickled raw to join the gang at Middle Earth in any role they find appropriate for me."

Here's the trailer for Jones's latest, Legion

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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/16/2009, 8:09 AM
Cool, wicked find @ ROR!! ; )

Love DOUG JONES in GL!!

As for the crappy FF reboot, who needs the SILVER SURFER in that?!!

SILVER SURFER movie all the way!!!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/16/2009, 8:14 AM
He plays great Aliens, perfect for GREEN LANTERN!!



Isamot Kol.
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 10/16/2009, 8:14 AM
He should play Salakk!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/16/2009, 8:22 AM
Or SALAKK lol! Heck he could play MOST of the GL CORPS!!

; D
Bijous
Bijous - 10/16/2009, 8:23 AM
He's a good physical actor. His movements as Abe Sapien were pretty unique.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/16/2009, 8:24 AM
Damn, that LEGION trailer looks so good!!
TheGuillotine
TheGuillotine - 10/16/2009, 8:25 AM
Who couldn't like this guy. He always says the right things all the while sounding totally sincere. Hollywood needs more Doug Jones' in their ranks.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 10/16/2009, 8:29 AM
Great news.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 10/16/2009, 8:30 AM
WHOS THE BIRD ALIEN LOOKING GREEN LANTERN? DOUG JONES COULD DO THAT ONE
Kyos
Kyos - 10/16/2009, 8:39 AM
A real, serious Silver Surfer movie could be great. With a real Galactus. And no, I don't want him to be pink. I just want him to be no [frick]ing space cloud.

Anyway, Doug's the man!
OTWarrior
OTWarrior - 10/16/2009, 8:48 AM
Doug Jones just did the physical part of Silver Surfer, Laurence Fishburne did the voice. So for the solo movie, they may need both actors.
ItsNotASchooner
ItsNotASchooner - 10/16/2009, 8:51 AM
Legion looks like the biggest steaming pile that's come around n a long while.
Mileena16
Mileena16 - 10/16/2009, 9:07 AM
i love doug, but it annoys me that he never gets to use his voice.
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 10/16/2009, 9:12 AM
F4-2 would have been much better if Galactus was not a cloud.

StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 10/16/2009, 9:39 AM
Legion looks like fun.

I must say that I sure would like to see another film maker take a turn with Silver Surfer.

That just can't be the end of the road for such an iconic Marvel classic
Velox
Velox - 10/16/2009, 9:44 AM
Doug Jones for G'nortt!
ClintEastwood
ClintEastwood - 10/16/2009, 9:54 AM
He should play the guy who dies and gives hal jordan the ring
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 10/16/2009, 10:20 AM
Never even heard of LEGION, but that looks crazy cool. I will be checking that out. As for Doug Jones, the guy could play anything. Let him play a couple characters.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 10/16/2009, 10:35 AM
Doug Jones would be THE PERFECT Abin Sur.

Oh and he is also THE ONLY Ragdoll.
BrotherQStark
BrotherQStark - 10/16/2009, 10:45 AM
The GreenLantern sounds cool but why does the Silver Surfer need a spinoff origin and thgere will be a Fantastic Four reboot
ClintEastwood
ClintEastwood - 10/16/2009, 10:53 AM
Yeah, I don't really know all the names, sorry.
doubledown44
doubledown44 - 10/16/2009, 10:57 AM
If you want to see the full interview with Doug Jones, head over to http://itsjustmovies.com/2222.
BLADE4040
BLADE4040 - 10/16/2009, 11:05 AM
Reboot FF please!
Legion looks killer!!
Silver Surfer needs his own movie I FOR ONE WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT!!! Cant wait for Green Lantern... and Im sorry who is Doug Jones?
Velox
Velox - 10/16/2009, 11:12 AM
Legion looks insane! You can never tell much about a film from it's trailer, but that's one I'll definitely check out unless advance word on it is just all kinds of negative. Then again, I can shut my brain down if the visuals are good enough. ;-)
Betty
Betty - 10/16/2009, 11:19 AM
Legion looks pretty cool. Tickled raw, that's how I feel in the morning.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 11:19 AM
oh god here we go. "no, he can't be in both. if i'm watching green lantern, and this guy is in it, i'm going to get confused and think the silver surfer is in green lantern." lol
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 11:20 AM
@ velox

i just wasn't impressed at all by the legion trailer.
Velox
Velox - 10/16/2009, 11:26 AM
@Corndog: How can you not love a zombie granny?
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 11:27 AM
@ velox

more like a demon granny. it just seems so cliche, like the whole thing. i just thought it looked lame.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 11:29 AM
also, we're talking about angels and demons fighting on earth, and the humans are going to stop it???? huh???? i thought the whole idea of angels and heaven and hell, is that they are all higher powers than us earthlings. religiously speaking, i find it ridiculous that humans would be able play any part in that one way or the other, at least as far as fighting them goes.
Velox
Velox - 10/16/2009, 11:34 AM
@Corndog: Have you ever read Preacher?

And maybe they'll take the scifi tactic that's been done many times before when dealing with those religious elements; portray them more as superior beings from another dimension rather than all powerful 'gods', 'angels', and 'demons'. It's been done that way many times in comic books, and as long as they skirt the ethical/theological aspect, it usually works out okay.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 10/16/2009, 11:45 AM
Exactly, aren't they all just interpretations of stories anyway? But, I agree with CDB that the trailer looks...well, like it could be awesome but also like it could be shit!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 12:10 PM
@ ror

thats where i'm coming from, the angels and demons and everything LOOK cool, but the movie just looks silly to me. almost like they were trying too hard, if that makes sense.

@ teabag

you're right we don't!

@ velox

i read most of preacher and i like it, but thats a VERY different idea and delivery of this kind of story.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/16/2009, 12:11 PM
@ tea

i know what you mean. transformers rotf was entertaining to me, but still not good. however gi joe assumed everyone watching it was retarded, and had no redeemable qualities what so ever, lol.
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