J. August Richards On His Character In AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

J. August Richards On His Character In AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

Semi-humorous interview with J. August Richards for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. where he addresses fan speculation and discusses working with Joss Whedon. Richards also says Marvel believes in 'color blind' casting. Make of that what you will.

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By MarkJulian - Jun 06, 2013 10:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Source: MTV Geek

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"[Marvel] very much believes in color blind casting," says J. August Richards. "You can read into that if you like," he continued. Two characters repeatedly brought up in discussions about Richards' character are Luke Cage and New Warrior member Rage. Cage is already ruled out according to one of the show's executive producers but talk of Rage has been gaining momentum. However, it looks like fans should expand their casting choices.

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Despite all the chatter about resurrecting Buffy or Firefly, J. August Richards doesn't think there's a chance for the same to happen with Angel although he caveats that statement with the disclaimer that he's not the person to ask.

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SCOURGE
SCOURGE - 6/6/2013, 10:30 AM
Transcript please?
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 6/6/2013, 10:30 AM
So, he's playing Catwoman...interesting.
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/6/2013, 10:36 AM
Let more speculation begin...
crazycharliemma
crazycharliemma - 6/6/2013, 10:38 AM
my guess is Eli Bradley
fortycals
fortycals - 6/6/2013, 10:38 AM
Been saying not to limit speculation to just black characters.
rkshuttleworth
rkshuttleworth - 6/6/2013, 10:41 AM
Do you mean one day we will see Marvel promoting an Asian Captain America, an East Indian Thor, a North American Indian Incredible Hulk . . .
ParisSun
ParisSun - 6/6/2013, 10:43 AM
So, he's Wonder Man.
Spiderpimp
Spiderpimp - 6/6/2013, 10:49 AM
So can i get a white guy for black panther?
Spiderpimp
Spiderpimp - 6/6/2013, 10:50 AM
how about an asian hulk too?
darkspark
darkspark - 6/6/2013, 10:55 AM
He's She Hulk
BritishKnight
BritishKnight - 6/6/2013, 10:58 AM
@Spiderpimp

Bruce Banner is only white by default, his race isn't a defining characteristic. That characters race has no effect on the story.

Black Panther's race and national origin are defining characteristics. It's a completely different situation.
ruadh
ruadh - 6/6/2013, 11:03 AM
@BritishKnight
It also has no affect on the story.
darkspark
darkspark - 6/6/2013, 11:14 AM
He is the black knight?
darkspark
darkspark - 6/6/2013, 11:15 AM
The Blue Marvel!
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/6/2013, 11:46 AM
I didnt see any comments by a "DC FAN BOY".......

btw, your capslock button is stuck
Joementum
Joementum - 6/6/2013, 12:00 PM
Starting to think the new "Mighty" Power Man.

But my real hope is Wendell Vaughn with project Pegasus implanted tech.
DemonBowler
DemonBowler - 6/6/2013, 12:29 PM
I think it is Wendell Vaughn. SHIELD agent and power bands (the alien tech on his arms in the trailer) and expands the marvel intergalactic universe.
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 6/6/2013, 12:31 PM
I think is Eli Bradley. ...
fortycals
fortycals - 6/6/2013, 12:41 PM
Damn I can't wait for stiltman, grizzly, and Dr. Bong to make an appearence. I like the wendell idea, but he would be hell on a budget if done right. We should think more low budget powersets like invulnerability, strenght, and non cgi need powers.
Yankees27
Yankees27 - 6/6/2013, 12:48 PM
if they wher smart they would use Starfox....Thanos Brother
mctrinket
mctrinket - 6/6/2013, 1:05 PM
The character is shown to have super speed, strength, and durability...so factor all those in.
TheSisko
TheSisko - 6/6/2013, 2:13 PM
humm.... J August Richards character has enhanced strength, speed, durability and a wrist mounted devise. Also it is highly probable he is not playing a tradtional black character...so Mar-vell, maybe?
Joementum
Joementum - 6/6/2013, 2:18 PM
Mar-Vell???
Wait just a freaking sec no way is he Kree.

But could he be Rick Jones ?
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 6/6/2013, 3:05 PM
Just to make it clear...HE'S PLAYING A CHARACTER WHO IS NOT BLACK IN THE COMICS.
rkshuttleworth
rkshuttleworth - 6/6/2013, 3:34 PM
@SuperJagerNaut - My comment isn't about trolling and I am a fan of both Marvel and DC - it's about Marvel changing its characters backgrounds. If Marvel (or DC) really wants to do something significant about race, create some more major heroes from different racial backgrounds. I am pretty sure if there was a universe with superheroes in it that the powers would not just show up in the good ole' U. S. of A.
rkshuttleworth
rkshuttleworth - 6/6/2013, 3:41 PM
That was one of the things I appreciated about the show Heroes now that I think of it.
SWelch
SWelch - 6/6/2013, 7:44 PM
@DemonBowler That would cool if it is Wendall Vaughn.
Spiderpimp
Spiderpimp - 6/6/2013, 9:14 PM
@BritishKnight

I have read almost every black panther comic. I know he cannot be white. Learn sarcasm
m0th3r
m0th3r - 6/7/2013, 12:15 AM
@rkshuttleworth 100% agree...changing race to met demographic pressure seems cheap. Its just the easy path, instead of actual creativity... :)
fortycals
fortycals - 6/7/2013, 7:54 AM
He could be a loose translation of gauntlet, from AI.
Jer3miah
Jer3miah - 6/7/2013, 8:27 AM
He's playing the character "Rage", i believe.

And what a farce -- Marvel believes in "color blind casting"? Lol, he is certainly on the dick ride with them.
HugeCapfan
HugeCapfan - 6/7/2013, 1:37 PM
Give him a Triangular shield and he's Battlestar (Not Battlestar Galactica), that one time partner of John Walker, Captain America, who is now the USAgent.

He worked for Silver Sable, then hurt his back during the Civil war fiasco, escaped that Negative zone prison, and that's where I lost track of him.
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