Sentences with phrase «superhero roles in»

His last superhero role in 2011's Green Lantern netted a meh $ 116 million in its entire theatrical run.

Pace University's theater alumna Nabiyah Be superhero role in «Black Panther» featured in «Caribbean Life»

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Vulture, or Adrian Toomes, played by a very well - cast Michael Keaton — who probably got this role for appearing as another man with wings in «Birdman» — is one of the rare villains in the MCU that has a personal vendetta against the superheroes who doesn't feel like a desperate tie - in.

A rare distinction on our list, Halle Berry is the only actor to be miscast twice in a superhero role.

Perhaps gone are the days when women's roles in superhero movies were to propel the male hero towards his mission.

One of them is a Marvel superhero now and I can't get a small role in an indie,» she said.

The film marks a transition for actor Andrew Garfield, from blockbuster superhero, to critical darling, in a starring role that is already being called one of the year's most powerful.

Okorafor said she was buoyed by the global success of the summer box office hit «Wonder Woman» — the first superhero movie to star a woman since 2005 — with the character hailed as a new role model for girls and a break away from sexism in Hollywood.

The top ten men continue to out - earn their female counterparts by a huge margin — $ 488.5 million compared with just $ 172.5 million — a disparity Forbes attributed in part to the preponderance of superhero movies and action blockbusters that offer few starring roles for women.

Instead, think of bodybuilders, fitness models, celebrities getting in shape for a movie role, and most likely, you (the dude who wants a Hollywood Superhero physique).

Thus, to truly take on the role, the likes of Affleck and anyone who follows in his footsteps, needs to continue this muscular appearance for the sake of the superhero's preferred aesthetic.

Melatonin has roles in cancer prevention, strengthening your immune system, and may even slow down cellular aging; in fact, it has been the subject of preclinical research on over 100 different disease applications.1 It's your body's «Superhero of the Night,» and light is his number one nemesis.

He creates a new superhero who ends up seeking to destroy the world, forcing Megamind to play the hero role for once in his life.

As with Wonder Woman last year, Black Panther is not only is a kick - ass superhero film, it uses the platform to address deeper issues, in this case racism, still - lingering colonial attitudes towards Africa, the role of science and technology in improving the lives of the disadvantaged, and what it means to be a leader.

t's inspiring and historic for a superhero movie to be comprised of an all - black cast (or, at least, in all of its leading roles).

Really, the only area is which the film falls back a bit is in its reliance on visual effects to play a primary role in the action sequences, a common shortcoming in recent superhero movies.

While Boseman delivers another good performance in the role of the conflicted and newly crowned Wakandan king / superhero, this is the rare occasion where a MCU movie antagonist outshines the protagonist.

The young star, who also fronts rockers Carney, has beaten thousands of hopefuls to land the role of Peter Parker and his superhero alter - ego in mega-budget musical Spider - Man: Turn Off The Dark.

The Aussie then nabbed the role of Jane in Warner Bros.» Tarzan remake, opposite Alexander Skarsgard, as well as her first superhero gig, playing Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad.

Amanda, who backed off from auditioning and let the role go to British actress Letitia Wright, told CBC that she wouldn't have felt comfortable taking the role in the superhero adventure.

Moving on, as recently reported, talks are already underway with cast members Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz - Plasse to reprise their roles in the black comedy superhero film that grossed $ 48 million domestically and $ 96 million globally back in 2010.

Instead of using his newfound clout to take a starring role in another prestige picture, an action vehicle, or a superhero movie, his next gig will see him play a supporting role in a twisted comedy from the mind of Taika Waititi, the director of films like Thor: Ragnarok and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

«Deadpool» will have a comedic edge lacking in most super-serious superhero movies, and the role Miller has been offered serves as an additional comic voice to compliment Deadpool, who often breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience.

Speaking with Empire as part of the magazine's cover feature for the upcoming superhero movie, The Wire alum talked about the rigorous process of getting in the zone to play his role.

A former superhero whose career has been defined by that one role isn't far from Keaton's own story, making Birdman a film that explores «truth» in the very way its characters wish to in their play.

Comic legend Stan Lee has notched an appearance in pretty much every Marvel movie so far; Deadpool 2, which was produced by Marvel Entertainment, recently notched one of the best cameo moments in superhero history when Brad Pitt showed up for approximately two seconds in a funny, blink - and - you'll - miss - it role.

Redford is in talks to play a senior leadership role in S.H.I.E.L.D., the superhero collective run by Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury character.

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe introducing a new generation of superheroes in its third phase — which also includes the debuts of the Wasp and Doctor Strange, the reintroduction of Spider - Man into the fold, and the upcoming solo Captain Marvel film — and Black Panther officially revealing Wakanda to the world, there's no reason a genius black girl with infinity tricks up her sleeve shouldn't assume the role of its most brilliant ambassador.

Although best known for his roles in such films as «Gladiator,» «L.A. Confidential» and «Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,» Crowe is of course no stranger to superhero movies: He played Superman's father Jor - El in 2013's «Man of Steel.»

A new rumor claims that, despite previous confirmation from Warner Bros. that he'd have a supporting role in the superhero sequel, Eisenberg's Lex Luthor has been cut from Justice League in the wake of all of the recent changes to the film.

The actor is set to reprise his role as Wolverine in the superhero adventure which...

Talking to PeopleTV, Clark Gregg says that he's having «a blast» filming Captain Marvel before talking about how proud he is to work on the first MCU movie with a female superhero in the title role.

Picture taken as hint that Pegg in line for lead role in forthcoming Edgar Wright - directed superhero film

Mel Gibson's alright in his superhero, as opposed to ultra-conservative sadistic nutjob, role.

He played the role of one of the six superheroes who was sent in the earth to defend earth from his adopted brother.

Chastain has been gunning for a superhero or super-villain role for years now, and was almost leads in Marvel films like Iron Man 3 and Ant - Man.

Teller takes on the role of Dr. Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in the superhero film which is set to be released August 7, 2015.

In spite of such hindrances, the wit of Reynolds in the leading role and direct - to - audience address, biting self - references, and restructured narrative structure sets the superhero movie apart from others of the genrIn spite of such hindrances, the wit of Reynolds in the leading role and direct - to - audience address, biting self - references, and restructured narrative structure sets the superhero movie apart from others of the genrin the leading role and direct - to - audience address, biting self - references, and restructured narrative structure sets the superhero movie apart from others of the genre.

Columbia Pictures has announced that Welsh actor Rhys Ifans has been cast in the villain role in the upcoming superhero drama.

Although the Zucker / Zucker / Abrahams style of parody very quickly wore out its welcome moving into the»90s, it was always nice to see Nielsen continuing to find work, and he was able to return to form with supporting roles in fairly recent movies like Scary Movie 3 and 4 and Superhero Movie.

Well, it looks like James McAvoy is finally set to go bald when he reprises the role of Professor Charles Xavier in next year's mutant superhero sequel X-Men: Apocalypse, with director Bryan Singer posting the following confirmation to Instagram...

That «key role» hasn't been specified yet, although Deadline claims that sources say Thompson's character will «be a kind of superhero and will appear in other Marvel films as well,» and The Wrap reports that Thompson has signed a multi-picture deal.

The superhero non-tentpole was supposed to be the young actor's grand arrival to the A-list — the high - profile role that'd clue the rest of the world into the sensitivity and toughness that he displayed in Ryan Coogler's little - seen indie Fruitvale Station.

Earlier this year his voice was heard as the villain in Netflix's «Death Note,» next month he will be seen in the remake of the thriller «Murder on the Orient Express» and next year he'll have a prominent role in the superhero spectacle «Aquaman.»

She has some kind of role in the DC superhero ensemble, though we're not sure how big it will be.

Arterton has been gunning for a superhero role for ages and was considered for Black Widow in Iron Man 2, Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger, Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises, and Maya Hansen in Iron Man 3.

Michael Douglas has already stated his vote for his wife Catherine Zeta - Jones to play the role, but Lilly has someone else in mind; someone with past in superhero movies.

While Samuel L. Jackson's Director Fury played a minor part in Marvel's solo outings, his role really became integral in Joss Whedon's epic superhero...

When the interviewer brought up Pfeiffer's previous role as Catwoman in Batman Returns, the former Lost star reveals that it's that previous superhero role that provoked her to want the actress to play Janet Van Dyne.

The actor plays the Marvel Cinematic Universe Big Bad Thanos in the upcoming Avengers sequels, but he also landed the coveted role of Cable in 20th Century Fox's superhero sequel Deadpool 2, which paves the way for Brolin's Cable to lead the in - development X-Force movie to be written and directed by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods).