Could We See John Cusack In Preacher?

Could We See John Cusack In Preacher?

io9 recently interviewed the actor about a possible role in a CBM, and he name dropped Garth Ennis's awesome Preacher..Well, he wasn't actually sure of the name..but anyway, read on!

By MarkCassidy - Nov 06, 2009 11:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Preacher
Source: io9.com

io9:.."With comic book films being so huge right now in Hollywood and big-name actors like Robert Downey Jr. starring in films such as Iron Man, would you ever consider doing a comic book adaptation or a superhero film?"

Cusack.."I don't know, but yeah, for sure. I think the adult comics are some of the best film ideas out there."

"Are there any comics in particular out there that you'd like to make?"

"Not one that I particularly know that I would like to do, but whenever I've come across one, I've really liked them."

"Are there any [comic book movies] you've seen floating around in Hollywood that you'd like to see made?"

"Yeah, I can, there was one or two that I heard of that sounded really cool. One of them was about, I think... it's a vampire and a killer, and they're on the road, and it's this really strange story. I thought that sounded pretty cool. Also some of the obscure ones, I don't know if there are any more superheroes left."

"That sounds a little bit like Preacher?"

"I think it might have been Preacher."

"You should get involved with that!"

"I'm trying to. I heard about that one, I like that."

"Who would you want to play?"

"I'd say either the vampire or the priest. One of those two guys."

"So just the two best characters in the comic?"

"Why not?"

So, he's trying to get involved! Could Mr Cusack be being deliberately coy about this? Could he have even met with Sam Mendes about a role in the movie? Probably not judging by this..but, ya never know. Personally, although I'm a huge fan of Cusack, his name wouldn't be the first one that pops into my head when I think of an actor to play Jesse Custer..and certainly not Cassidy! But, he is a great actor so who knows.

PREACHER: Everyone Dies In The New Promo & Photos For The Series Finale: End Of The World
Related:

PREACHER: Everyone Dies In The New Promo & Photos For The Series Finale: "End Of The World"

PREACHER: The Apocalypse Is Nearly Upon Us In The New Promo & Photos For Season 4, Episode 9: Overture
Recommended For You:

PREACHER: The Apocalypse Is Nearly Upon Us In The New Promo & Photos For Season 4, Episode 9: "Overture"

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 3
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 11:53 AM
Well i could see it!!!

[frick]ing good find @ ROR!

Man one day, we'll get our PREACHER, one day!
Shaman
Shaman - 11/6/2009, 11:54 AM
Well... Keanu did decent in Constantine, maybe Cusack could surprise us ;)
FattSmelliott
FattSmelliott - 11/6/2009, 11:57 AM
No, No, No I don't mind Cusack its just the idea of a preacher film being made into a movie. Why does every comic book have to be turned into a cash cow... Watchmen was made to be a comic and look how that film turned out (I know some people here like it, but I personally didn't)

LEAVE PREACHER ALONE
CaptainFalken
CaptainFalken - 11/6/2009, 12:12 PM
@ FattSmelliott, it's obvious that you're fat and you smell. Ha, but really? Watchmen?! It was awesome! It was a perfect adaptation of the book, what was not to like about it?!
answer
answer - 11/6/2009, 12:12 PM
I for one would love Preacher but I think it would be must better as a TV series but only one that had a limited run of about 13 episodes or summit like that.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 12:13 PM
I think im probably the only person who hated constantine.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 12:19 PM
You probably are MsKyle;)..ah no, I didn't love it, but it was a lot better than it had any right to be!

Adam, I agree, why anyone wouldn't like Snyder's take on Watchmen is beyond me. Was it different than the comic? Of course it [frick]ing was! It was a movie! Some people just cant accept the difference.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/6/2009, 12:27 PM
That's actually funny, i remember watching Constantine and hating it until i finshed it and felt like i enjoyed it... I mean, the ending wasn't all that Epic realy... I KNOW!!! Subliminal messaging, it had to be ;P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 12:28 PM
I bought the bloody blu-ray of that! : D
NoobMike
NoobMike - 11/6/2009, 12:32 PM
blasphemy!!!!!!!!!

Watchmen suffered from a squidless ending, and for me watchmen was OK, although the sex scene with hallelujah playing in the background for what seemed to be 30 minutes in slo-mo... was just.... awkward.

And remeber that Snyder had promised the most faithful adaptation of a comic book ever filmed (guess he hasn't seen Sin City) which we all have to agree was just BS.
Just like Cameron promised the movie that would change movies for ever with Avatar and so far... it looks extremely... mediocre.

As for Cusack in Preacher I don't like it, I have never been a big fan of his kind of acting (most of his movies and Nicholas Cage's just bore the hell out of me, at least when they are on screen)

Ror, still no news of a studio? hopefully it's not made by Fox.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 12:40 PM
Constantine was simply just..a good movie! Reeves may not be the most talented dude in the world, but he acted his cotton socks off in that, and although he looked and sounded nothing like John Constantine should have, he still obviously did his research cos he still nailed the character..maybe could have done with a bit more humor..My biggest problem was Chaz. They make a 35 year old friend of John's his teenage sidekick..then kill him and turn him into a [frick]in angel.(for those of you that have watched the alternative ending)

Noob, nah, unfortunately no word from anyone except Mendes saying he will definitely make it..he's just not sure when:(
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 12:53 PM
HOFF seal of approval!!! ; D

Shaman
Shaman - 11/6/2009, 12:59 PM
HA!!! Love that one, LEEE ;P

SP- I'm not too fond of Olyphant but i haven't seen Hitman yet and i haven't read the Preacher books. LOL
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 1:00 PM
Shaman do not see Hitman!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 1:01 PM
If you don't like Olyyphant, for Gods sake man do not watch Shitman! Watch Deadwood(the pic SP posted) cos hes great in that..and I actually could see him playing Custer based on his character in that.

You know what else was shit..V! What was with all the good word on here? Predictable, cliched, badly acted tripe that was so rushed, it had ended before it began. And the "teenagers" were about 35 years old. Why wont these shows ever cast a 17 year old thats..17?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 1:24 PM
SHAMAN @ : D

SirPrize @ V was [frick]ing good man!!!

MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 1:47 PM
It really did. It was just so predictable. I mean I know its a rebooted tv show that itself wasn't exactly original either, but could they not try to surprise us? Mom comes home to her spoiled brat dick head son whos "trouble" and obviously going to fall into the wrong crowd..The evil V's! Priest has a crisis of faith..which was handled with less subtlety than a juggernaut, its addressed in one line.."How can there be God if their are aliens?" Bravo writers! Flash forward about 3 scenes and Mom is holding hands with Priest talking about forming a resistance. That sums it up, no need to watch.
Set2Fallfirst
Set2Fallfirst - 11/6/2009, 1:52 PM
@sirprize I agree on the Timothy Olyphant for Preacher spot on but who to play the vampire??
Shaman
Shaman - 11/6/2009, 1:56 PM
Ror- HA!!! There you go, that's why i'm in love with all your reviews LMFAO :P

Well, i felt Olyphant totally sucked in Die Hard 4, shit Kevin Smith was more convincing. He sucked in Gone in 60 seconds as well. In fact the only time i kinda enjoyed his performance was in Rockstar. Other than that, i'm really not into the guy. Deadwood? Haven't seen it. It's a TV show right?

MsKyle- Oh i can think of something else to look at than Hitman if you insist ;P
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 1:57 PM
Robert Carlyle of maybe even Colin Farell for Cassidy..yeah I said it!

Yeah Shaman, Deadwood was a great show that ran for 3 seasons and was cancelled because HBO are bastards.
Set2Fallfirst
Set2Fallfirst - 11/6/2009, 1:59 PM
as vampire or preacher?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 2:01 PM
SirPrize @ I liked "V" and i was wanna of the ones that didn't care much for it. Loved the original series! But i was at awe with the effects they had, most of it looked big budget like, though i do agree with you, and you @ ROR @ the writing wasn't up to much and they didn't make it their own (So far), it felt like a complete copy of the original series, hopefully it'll get better on that front.

Still would've rather had a Laura Vanderoort spin off series of "SUPERGIRL" lol.

LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 2:02 PM
Robert Carlyle!!!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 2:03 PM
lol @ shaman. You should watch Damages. I never actually saw Deadwood but i heard he was pretty good in it. Its like trying to judge Natalie Portman's acting skills based on the Star Wars movies. He was good in the Girl next door too.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 2:04 PM
Robert Carlyle is an awesome actor.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/6/2009, 2:07 PM
Its a pity DEADWOOD finished, that show was a Gold Nugget in TV World!!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 2:09 PM
what is cillian murphy up to these days?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/6/2009, 2:12 PM
@Set...Cassidy is the Vamp.

Leee, V had one or two decent bits..(Morenna bacarin being one of them!) but it was really a disappointment.

Yep, happy with Cillian too..In fact, Carlyle may be a bit old for Cassidy, I mean I know hes like a hundred odd, but he was bitten when he was 19!

selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 2:15 PM
i guess i shouldnt bother watching V on sidereel tonite?
Shaman
Shaman - 11/6/2009, 2:17 PM
What's wrong with HBO, i mean are they really against quality shows??? HBO puts out great stuff and fails while CW puts out shit and succeeds... go figure.

MsKyle- Is Damages a show or a film?
selinakyle
selinakyle - 11/6/2009, 2:18 PM
its a show on FX.
1 2 3
View Recorder