THE WALKING DEAD's Chad Coleman Wants To Play LUKE CAGE

THE WALKING DEAD's Chad Coleman Wants To Play LUKE CAGE

Chad Coleman, Tyreese on AMC's The Walking Dead expresses a strong desire to play Luke Cage for Marvel Studios. He even gives us a brief taste of what his Luke Cage would sound like and delivers his infamous catchphrase, "Sweet Christmas."

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By MarkJulian - May 11, 2013 12:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Luke Cage
Source: MTV Geek








" I want to play Luke Cage so I'll put it out there right now, 'I want to play Luke Cage.' So I'm going to be working on trying to develop that. [Walking Dead EP] Gale Anne Hurd, I know you're listening, I'll see you in Atlanta, I know we haven't talked about this yet [laughs] but I would love to play Luke Cage."

"When I started to embody Tyreese, it really got the wheels turning because I admire what Robert Downey Jr. is able to do with Iron Man. I admire [comic book movies] when it's done a certain way, there has to be gravity to it - it can't be cheesy...I feel like I can take that on."

"Man, SWEET CHRISTMAS!"

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CapA
CapA - 5/11/2013, 12:26 AM
Heroes for Hire movie/tv show or bust !
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 5/11/2013, 12:34 AM
Good actor,cool dude...NOT Luke Cage material.
Need a real big dude who's muscled up & can act well.
He's out there. Find him casting agents.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 5/11/2013, 12:35 AM
Chad Coleman will get on the same training regiment that Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth got on. Dude would make a killer Luke Cage, check out The Wire if you doubt.
novaprime
novaprime - 5/11/2013, 12:41 AM
Tooo old, give it to Idris Elba, Michael j white, or the Rock,
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 5/11/2013, 12:41 AM
If they did the Age of Ultron Luke Cage, Danny Glover would be perfect! This guy, I like him, but he needs to trim up.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 5/11/2013, 12:44 AM
@novaprime Idris Elba is 40, Michael Jai White is 45, The Rock is 41 Chad Coleman is 41.
TheTaskmaster
TheTaskmaster - 5/11/2013, 12:53 AM
If he bulks up I could definitely see it. He sounds passionate about it and he's got the acting chops, consider me on board.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 5/11/2013, 12:54 AM
If it's going to be a comedy, Michael J White.
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 5/11/2013, 1:15 AM
Make it happen
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 5/11/2013, 1:16 AM
If it's comedy-esque, yes, Michael Jai White. Black Dynamite set the golden standard for Luke Cage in that movie. But for an actual movie, serious tone, Coleman would be sick. And trust me, look at that guy, he'd beef up enough to give The Rock a run for his money.
JohnLamb
JohnLamb - 5/11/2013, 1:26 AM
He could be a good Luke Cage. I like him in Walking Dead.
sinsear912
sinsear912 - 5/11/2013, 1:58 AM
Damn why can the rock play damn near anybody?
PenditaMarah
PenditaMarah - 5/11/2013, 2:17 AM
Oh please....why everthing must be ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK???is there anybody you can suggest,other than THE ROCK? Chris Tucker is Luke Cage for the godamn sake!!!
jazzman
jazzman - 5/11/2013, 2:53 AM
i been sayinmg for day one Chad Coleman could be a good Luke Cage.

@novaprime

what a silly comment. all the actors u mention are in their 40s lol.
EarOne
EarOne - 5/11/2013, 3:24 AM
well..he looks the part, and i don't mind the age. Luke's not necessarily supposed to be THAT young anyway. he's a late bloomer, let's say. so, depending on whether he's got a good comic timing, he's got my vote.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 5/11/2013, 4:02 AM
@novaprime

Too old?

Idris is 40, you know this right?
TheOnlyFanOfSentry
TheOnlyFanOfSentry - 5/11/2013, 4:41 AM
I'm sorry but every film The Rock is in automatically suck. Also Id like to see chad on agents of shield as Luke, considering they're going to get a series and all...
grabass
grabass - 5/11/2013, 5:06 AM
@novaprime is too young. He doesn't know no better.

Coleman was awesome in The Wire too. And hilarious in Always Sunny. Dude's got range. Great actor. He would kick ass as Luke Cage.
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 5/11/2013, 5:32 AM
Sweet Christmas! What is with people thinking the Rock should play Cage? I love the Rock, but Luke Cage is the blackest black superhero ever. He's not half Hawaiian or whatever the Rock is.
jazzman
jazzman - 5/11/2013, 6:09 AM
Turtlestrong
Turtlestrong - 5/11/2013, 6:16 AM
At first I couldn't see it, but then I was able to block out his hair, squint my eyes and I could see him playing Luke Cage. Go for it, make a movie, not a show, just because he's on the Walking Dead and I think a movie may work a little better than trying to shop a show around to a network, pilot, etc, etc. When maybe Marvel Studios could slide him between one of the phases, or a little after phase 3. Or better yet, maybe if they have enough money, they could just simply make it within MCU, regardless if he plays a role in the Avengers movies or not. The audience will know he's out there somewhere, and us comic fans will know that it will only be a matter of time.

only a show if he makes an appearance/guest spot on aka Jessica Jones or something and once he's done with Walking Dead (which I have no clue how things go for the character), then be a regular on the show.

And....I'm done babbling lol
Turtlestrong
Turtlestrong - 5/11/2013, 6:17 AM
@Jazzman

Yes, I'd watch that several times over! Could be a good approach. Either solo movies both, leading up to Heroes for Hire. Or simply jump in the story with a HFH movie, right off the bat.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 5/11/2013, 6:20 AM
LUKE CAGE IS BLACK!! So please stop asking for the Rock just because he's huge! If anyone has ever read Avengers origins that'll give you a good idea for a Luke Cage movie! It kills me that's everyone's answer for everything

-The Rock (Who's being completely overused in Hollywood right now)
-Idris Elba (who's already been in two marvel movies)
-Terry Cruise (Who's too old for the role)
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 5/11/2013, 6:26 AM
I say Hosea Chanchez should play Luke Cage
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 5/11/2013, 7:20 AM
Shit, why not? The guys definitely a good enough actor and looks the part.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 5/11/2013, 7:26 AM
Magnus66

You'll notice that many more of those characters are white than not.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 5/11/2013, 7:26 AM
@TheBlackWolverine

Eh, The Rock is half-black, bro.
SageMode
SageMode - 5/11/2013, 7:33 AM
Here comes the wannabe conedians everytime a black character is mentioned. The ones attempting to trying to be funny by saying choices for the role who aren't black are ignoring the fact that being black is a key element to Luke Cage background history into how he got his powers. Do your history.
jazzman
jazzman - 5/11/2013, 7:38 AM
@Magnus66

u do realise alot of black, asian, latino characters been played by white actors also.

Bane, ra's al ghul,terry fitzgerald, Fox from Wanted,etc.
jazzman
jazzman - 5/11/2013, 7:41 AM
@TheBlackWolverine

The Rock is also black for crying out loud. he is half black and half samoan. also he playd Roadblock in GI Joe a black character.
KeefNCookies
KeefNCookies - 5/11/2013, 7:50 AM
Thank you for the transcript. Its most often preferable
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