Michael Clarke Duncan Wants to Play Thundercats' Panthro & Return for Sin City 2

Michael Clarke Duncan Wants to Play Thundercats' Panthro & Return for Sin City 2

The actor feels like he'd be a perfect fit for the role of Panthro, and is hoping Robert Rodriguez gives him a call for Sin City 2.

By nailbiter111 - Aug 26, 2011 06:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Thundercats
Source: www.rottentomatoes.com



Excerpt from Rotten Tomatoes Interview

Speaking of Daredevil and Sin City, I read that you were a big comic book fan growing up.
Is there a superhero you'd want to play if you had the chance?

Oh yeah. I'd want to play Panthro from ThunderCats. I like Panthro. I always have. He was cool, he did the nunchucks. I think I'd have to work on my nunchuck skills; when I was younger, I hit myself on the head with some nunchucks. But Panthro from ThunderCats. I know they're going to do a ThunderCats movie, and they're apparently working on a show right now. I think Panthro would really suit me. I think I could really embellish that role.


Do you have any idea what's going on with Sin City 2?
I haven't heard anything, but I think they finally get the funding together, and hopefully Robert Rodriguez will give me a call. Right now I am working on a contract with FOX to do 13 episodes of The Finder, which will be coming out January 5th, right after American Idol on FOX. But after that, I probably will, unless they order another nine episodes - you know, 22, fingers crossed - I'll be ready for whatever. I'm ready to act, I'm ready to work. I love working, and I'm sure if they call me, we can work around my schedule or something can happen. But I would love to be in Sin City 2.


In Sin City Michael played the role of Manute, a big hulking figure with a red glass eye. His character was part of the mercs, a rival to the prostitute gang. Fun fact, Manute lost that eye in the comics to Marv, the big ugly bugger that was played by Mickey Rourke in the film. Might we see that scene in the second Sin City? Possibly since the new movie will feature at least one story that took place before the timeline of the first film.

As for Panthro? Eh, Michael is looking a tad too old, and tad to big, and I don't mean muscular to be playing a superhero like Panthro. By the way, I wrote in CBM Hotties article today about Zoe Saldana proclaiming her desire to be Cheetarah if there was a live action Thundercats. Quite the coincidence to have to big stars pitching for a movie most people aren't expecting to be made any time soon.

And why isn't anyone begging for a Gobots movie?

Twitter Button from twitbuttons.com

Twitter Buttons
Will Adam Wingard's THUNDERCATS Movie Be More Like The '80s Cartoon Or The 2011 Reboot? Here's The Answer
Related:

Will Adam Wingard's THUNDERCATS Movie Be More Like The '80s Cartoon Or The 2011 Reboot? Here's The Answer

SMALLVILLE Star Tom Welling Reveals What It Will Take To Make Animated Revival A Reality At DC Studios
Recommended For You:

SMALLVILLE Star Tom Welling Reveals What It Will Take To Make Animated Revival A Reality At DC Studios

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

1 2
SageMode
SageMode - 8/26/2011, 7:07 PM
If theyre going for the current new age Panthro, Duncan.

If theyre going for the 80s version of Panthro, Michael Jai White.
Action
Action - 8/26/2011, 7:58 PM
He would make an excellent panthro for a live action TC movie.
SHHH
SHHH - 8/26/2011, 8:02 PM
Nobody Has The Nuts To Make a Live Action Thundercats Movie.... It Will Never Happen.... And Bring on Sin City 2....
THRILLHO
THRILLHO - 8/26/2011, 8:08 PM
ablee337
ablee337 - 8/26/2011, 8:14 PM
The dude looks like Panthro. I think he would be great for the part.
CaptainOtter
CaptainOtter - 8/26/2011, 8:26 PM
I think they need to stay the hell away from a Thundercats movie (I dont think it would work on screen). But if they did do it, yeah he could be great at it.
Oarsis
Oarsis - 8/26/2011, 8:28 PM
he is petty good....i would rather have michael jai white though
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 8/26/2011, 8:44 PM
I'd love for him to be Panthro.
JULEZ13
JULEZ13 - 8/26/2011, 8:46 PM
Every time I see Panthro I think of MCD! He would be perfect for the role but he would have to lose some weight though, which he could do. Other than that, he's perfect! I hope they do it before he gets too old!
CrashTest
CrashTest - 8/26/2011, 8:48 PM
Panthro! DO IT! Panthro has his name all over it.
cory20
cory20 - 8/26/2011, 8:56 PM
mcd born for be panthro
ClarkFarley2012
ClarkFarley2012 - 8/26/2011, 9:00 PM
Great actor. I could see him as Panthero.
venkman83
venkman83 - 8/26/2011, 9:02 PM
somebody photoshop it!
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 8/26/2011, 9:04 PM
@ComicFan69 - Michael Clarke Duncan was awesome as Kilowag he just wasn't on screen enough.
AGENTJAY1130
AGENTJAY1130 - 8/26/2011, 9:13 PM
@ ComicFan2012 MCD didn't get even 30 good minutes in the movie!!! Now that was cold blooded!! lololol IF THEY WAS GOING TO DO THE TC MOVIE THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAKE IT LIKE A STAR WAS OR AVATAR KIND OF MOVIE TO PULL IT OFF I THINK!!! MCD WILL NEED TO DO SOME SERIOUS TRAINING AS WELL HE NEEDS TO BE SHARPE TO PAY PANTHRO!!!
AGENTJAY1130
AGENTJAY1130 - 8/26/2011, 9:15 PM
TO PLAY PANTHRO!!
headlopper
headlopper - 8/26/2011, 9:18 PM
Okay, Thundercats.
What I want to know is when am I going to see Voltron in production.(just one request- no stupid space mice please)
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/26/2011, 9:36 PM
HE'D BE GOOD BUT SO WOULD VIN DIESLE
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 8/26/2011, 10:00 PM
he is perfect for Panthro, please make come true. ...
docmattman
docmattman - 8/26/2011, 10:03 PM
I think Terry O'Quinn would make a perfect Panthro if he were younger and built. He looks like a perfect Panthro, besides the blue skin.
SoItGoes
SoItGoes - 8/26/2011, 10:15 PM
He'd be a great Panthro.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 8/26/2011, 11:02 PM
If the Voltron movie works, then we'll get our Thundercat's film, and Michael Clarke WILL be Panthro!
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 8/26/2011, 11:16 PM
Sounds like he has some inside info....for those who say there won't be a film...

"I know they're going to do a ThunderCats movie..."

I hope he is right.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 8/26/2011, 11:56 PM
That guy didn't die in Sin City?

Anyway, Mike, lose some weight. Then start selling Panthro.
bigshow2312
bigshow2312 - 8/27/2011, 12:36 AM

No Mr. Duncan

Let some other black actor shine

youre still great though
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/27/2011, 2:05 AM
he'll only come back in a prequel or flashback he was cut in two at the end of sin city extended cut.
YogiDonnie
YogiDonnie - 8/27/2011, 3:16 AM
Silly actor, everyone know Panthro is Vin Diesel, along with Brad Pitt as Lion-o.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb50GMmY5nk&feature=player_detailpage

DetBullock
DetBullock - 8/27/2011, 3:32 AM
Well, if Sin City 2 will take from "A Dame to Kill for" as they say of course he will return!
Fogs
Fogs - 8/27/2011, 5:52 AM
There's a cool guy. Let him be Thanos!
sheebz
sheebz - 8/27/2011, 6:02 AM
I feel vin diesal would be better suited for the role of panthro, he has the body build and voice. besides, skin color don't matter, he'll be blue :P
k1
k1 - 8/27/2011, 6:06 AM
Great choice and a actor who really understands those rolls..................Aux 88 out
1 2
View Recorder