Is A Luke Cage Movie Even Closer To Reality?

Is A Luke Cage Movie Even Closer To Reality?

An unrevealed Hollywood star reportedly has his sights set on playing the Hero for Hire...

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By JoshWilding - May 06, 2010 02:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Luke Cage
Source: IGN Movies

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According to an article over on IGN, The Los Angeles Times reports the following:

"...there's more talk underway about putting the urban hero into his own film and that a notable Hollywood star is now having (very) preliminary talks with Marvel Studios about the property and its potential."

Luke Cage earned his steel-hard skin thanks to a stint in prison. In exchange for early parole, he volunteered to undergo biological experiments which subsequently gave him superior strength and impenetrable skin, powers he used to break out of prison and embark on a career as a "hero for hire." He is now a member of the New Avengers and will be leading the Thunderbolts in Marvel's upcoming "Heroic Age"!

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The last actor who was said to be in the running to play Power Man was Tyrese Gibson...who do you think could be the star eyeing up the role this time?

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charbelelnasr
charbelelnasr - 5/6/2010, 2:19 PM
who do think it is?
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 5/6/2010, 2:23 PM
Please no Tyrese. Please God no.

Henry Simmons hopefully.
Breasticles7
Breasticles7 - 5/6/2010, 2:30 PM
Huge Luke Cage fan. What do you guys think about Derek Luke?
zemus
zemus - 5/6/2010, 2:31 PM
You know it is Tyrese. Thats for sure
P862010
P862010 - 5/6/2010, 2:34 PM
Michael Jai White
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2010, 2:36 PM
TERRY CREWS or =



Great stuff @ JOSH!
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 5/6/2010, 2:36 PM
Wow the Luke Cage script happens to be one of the scripts I have found recently. Excuse me I gotta go finish reading it. :)
Imran
Imran - 5/6/2010, 2:37 PM
I recently read the Luke Cage Noir series, I really enjoyed it. Super glad to hear this news.
duncboy
duncboy - 5/6/2010, 2:39 PM
I always thought Nicholas Cage was a good pick for Luke Cage...;)
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2010, 2:41 PM
CAGE for CAGE! ; D
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 5/6/2010, 2:41 PM
If not Tyrese, I think Michael Jai White should do it.


But Tyrese would bring in a new audience to see this CBM. I mean if it weren't for Iron Man, Tyrese getting Luke Cage would have definitely drawn me into Marvel CBMs.

DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 5/6/2010, 2:42 PM
And HELL NOOO to Terry Crews. I would literally not go see this movie if he got it. And I'm not just saying that. I mean it.
90caliber
90caliber - 5/6/2010, 2:44 PM
I would like Henry Simmons too. But the title says "hollywood star" so I can only think Will Smith.
SHO1138
SHO1138 - 5/6/2010, 2:44 PM
@ Lee

Hell yeah Henry Simmons should get the part. I've been saying this ever since he first came on NYPD Blue. And a strong second for Terry Crews!
jazzman
jazzman - 5/6/2010, 2:46 PM
@LEEE777

henry simmons look too much like a pretty boy

NO way it should be Tyrese Gibson

only two people should play Luke Cage is Terry Crews or Michael Jai White



SHO1138
SHO1138 - 5/6/2010, 2:51 PM
I can never picture Tyrese as a tough guy. I think this may be why...



"I Got Jumped" lol
Ryden
Ryden - 5/6/2010, 2:52 PM
If Terry Crews gets it I WONT watch it, the guy can;t act for crap. Henry Simmons would be cool and I could seetle on Tery Crews although I thibk he's TOO big for the role. Gibson can't act and Marvel should be able to see that...
mindform
mindform - 5/6/2010, 2:55 PM
Awesome! I don't have any suggestions but it's nice to know that Marvel is actually working on some new projects.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 5/6/2010, 2:58 PM
luke cage would rock!!! would that mean IRON FIST will be close behind???

how about the Old Spice guy for Luke Cage?

WillyTractor
WillyTractor - 5/6/2010, 3:01 PM
Hello, im willyTractor
WillyTractor
WillyTractor - 5/6/2010, 3:01 PM
lots of naked men
HelaGood
HelaGood - 5/6/2010, 3:01 PM
actually, Michael Jai White would make a GREAT Luke Cage!!

hewilldefytheirgravity
hewilldefytheirgravity - 5/6/2010, 3:02 PM
Michael Jai White or Henry Simmons okay but Tyrese...its like hes the same character in every movie so no. Luke cage is 300 pounds 6ft 4in so Henry Simmons has the closest height but Michael has more of the overall look of Cage.
SHO1138
SHO1138 - 5/6/2010, 3:09 PM
There is only one Luke Cage...
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I think that ends the debate ;p
WillyTractor
WillyTractor - 5/6/2010, 3:18 PM
that man has womans breasts
IsaiahBradley
IsaiahBradley - 5/6/2010, 3:22 PM
@ lee777

He was my pick waaaay back. His whole stee on NYPD Blue was perfect for the role and of course Michael Jai White is perfect. No Tyrese!
SHAZAM171
SHAZAM171 - 5/6/2010, 3:23 PM
Michael J White is the way to go with LUKE CAGE.
ngu13
ngu13 - 5/6/2010, 3:31 PM
Michael Jai White all the way
Swanky
Swanky - 5/6/2010, 3:37 PM
If rampage doesnt do all that horrible in A-team I would give him a shot.
thatiscrazy
thatiscrazy - 5/6/2010, 3:39 PM
Michael Jai White CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!! hes awsome but he CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!! CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!!

Terry Crews CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!! hes awsome but he CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!! CANT ACT!!!!!!!!!!!

Like it or not Henry Simmons or Tyrese could carry a leading role, they CAN act but the other two CAN NOT ACT!!!!!!!!!!!
MONTEZ
MONTEZ - 5/6/2010, 3:46 PM
micheal jai white needs to be saved for a blade reboot, yes i said blade reboot, loved the films but would love to see what marvel does with it. terry crews has the look, but not too sure on his acting. most of his roles are comedic. other than gamer and street kings i cant think of crews playing someone other than the comedic relief guy. i would give him a look. to be honest i want will smith. we all seen ali, we know he can bulk up, and we all know he can act. tyrese is a big f**k negative for cage. like the guy but hell no to him as cage. if ving rhames was taller he would be perfect for the role. regardless who they get i am very stoked about a power man film. and like many others said, iron fist cannot be too far behind. wow, we are so lucky.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 5/6/2010, 3:51 PM
I always wanted Terry Crews for Luke Cage but the guy is just too old now! ;(

No idea who else I'd go for...Henry Simmons I guess but an unknown might be a good way for Marvel to go at this point because none of the guys above seem to fit the role perfectly IMO!
jazzman
jazzman - 5/6/2010, 3:54 PM
Tyrese cant act himself let alone a leading role

Michael Jai White can act all you need to know his Black Dynamite.

JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 5/6/2010, 3:54 PM
Oh, and am I the only one getting a little sick of all the half naked men? Bring on the boobs tea... :)

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tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 5/6/2010, 3:59 PM
I don't really think he's a strong enough actor, and he's too old.Speaking from a looks standpoint, my sister and female friends don't think he's really good looking.
1chris2
1chris2 - 5/6/2010, 4:03 PM
i say brock lesnar for cage. why not king pin was black as well as many others and agent zero was korean,so why not.
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