DOOM PATROL Adds THE MUMMY Actor Brendan Fraser As Cliff Steele, A.K.A. Robotman

DOOM PATROL Adds THE MUMMY Actor Brendan Fraser As Cliff Steele, A.K.A. Robotman

The live-action DC Universe Doom Patrol series has added another member to its team of outcast superheroes in the form of Robotman, who will be played by none other than The Mummy actor Brendan Fraser!..

By MarkCassidy - Aug 21, 2018 04:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Doom Patrol
It's been a while since we've seen Brendan Fraser on the big screen, but The Mummy actor's TV career is set to continue on DC Universe's live-action Doom Patrol series as Robotman.

According to Deadline, Fraser will actually provide the voice for the metal man, who will be physically portrayed by Riley Shanahan. However, Fraser will appear as the character's human alter-ego Cliff Steele in flashbacks.

Sticking close to the comics, Steele is a former race driver who's involved in a horrific accident. Though his body is broken beyond repair, his brain is then transferred to
a powerful robot host by the mysterious Dr. Caulder. 

The outcast heroes that make up the Doom Patrol will be introduced in the fifth episode of Titans, which was written by Geoff Johns. The show is set to premiere on the DC Universe streaming service next year.
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NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 8/21/2018, 4:48 PM
Given that Brendan is able to do action and also comic relief (Mummy, George of the Jungle) I think he will make Robotman a little like George or Rick O'Connell. Maybe more like George.

It is a good and interesting comeback after being away.
GratefulBat
GratefulBat - 8/21/2018, 6:31 PM
@NinnesMBC -
I don’t know who those people are (I’m sure I’m not alone here), but this seems like a great move. Others seem pumped too, I am starting to think this DC service could really be something!
batmbl
batmbl - 8/21/2018, 4:49 PM
It's great to see Brendan getting back into some roles. He was great as a villain on The Affair last season. I'm looking forward to see him on this.
ScarletWarlock
ScarletWarlock - 8/21/2018, 4:51 PM
Doom Patrol just guaranteed myself as a viewer. Brendan Fraser, to my child self, was the definitive action hero. I miss those days.
Battabing
Battabing - 8/21/2018, 6:32 PM
@ScarletWarlock -
I just saw School Ties last night, starring Fraser, which also starred Matt Damon and Batfleck.

It's a f.ucking shame what Hollywood did to him, physically and mentally.
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 8/21/2018, 4:53 PM
Finally he’s back in action. My love for him in The Mummy series will never die
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/21/2018, 4:53 PM
Watch the show Trust if you haven't. Fraser is so good in it. Glad to see him getting work again.



Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 8/21/2018, 4:56 PM
Age is not treating him well.
inkniron
inkniron - 8/21/2018, 4:56 PM
Making a bit of a comeback. He was decent in Condor and Trust. Hopefully he steps it up a notch here.
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