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Has 'Guardians' Found Its Drax The Destroyer?
One of the most interesting things about a superhero ensemble movie like Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is that the lack of standalone films leading up to it means that the casting of each hero is up in the air. Recently, it was revealed that Chris Pratt would be playing the group's leader Peter Quill (alias Star-Lord), but several key roles remain unfilled. One such role is that of Drax the Destroyer. Today, the rumor mill churns again with the news that Jason Momoa ('Game of Thrones') may have just landed himself the gig. The reports are a bit conflicting, both Latino Review and The Hollywood Reporter's Borys Kit are reporting that Momoa flew out to screen test for the part, but LR is further claiming that his screen test was strong enough to generate an offer. Drax was once human, but after his family was murdered, he saw his spirit transported into a new, more powerful host by the being Kronos. Marvel has neither confirmed nor denied any screen test or impending deal.
This is a frustrating situation. During the initial run of the first season of 'Game of Thrones,' if you had told me that Jason Momoa was going to be in a superhero film, I would have been rejoicing. He was incredible as Khal Drogo and cut a very imposing screen presence. However, since he began trying to break into features, his stock has fallen considerably. It hasn't always been his fault. Lionsgate's 'Conan the Barbarian' reboot had a weak script and was quite poorly directed. However, his performance in 'Bullet to the Head' was so dry and bland that it sort of dashed my hopes of his developing into a quality leading man. Now granted, James Gunn would be the best director he's worked with since 'Game of Thrones,' which kills me to say considering how much I love Walter Hill but he's clearly lost his touch. He's got the right physical presence to play Drax, but depending on much they utilize that character in the script, he may not have the performance chops. Perhaps he does still harbor some potential that just needs the right proving ground, and if there were any film that represented a Dothraki-esque trial-by-fire, it's 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' And again, this all hinges on whether or not there is even a deal on the table.
What do you guys think? Would Jason Momoa make a suitable Drax? Could it turn his career around or is his potential casting a disaster for 'Guardians?'
Source: Latino Review; THR
Views: 2199
Tags: Bullet to the Head, Drax, Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gunn, James, Jason, Momoa, casting, rumor
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Comment by Mark Johnston on February 19, 2013 at 2:37pm -
This is a part Jason can play.
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Comment by Victor P. on February 19, 2013 at 11:16am -
@Gift of the Magi
Don't like how he writes the articles? Don't read it!!! See how easy that was?
As for my opinion on a potential Mamoa Drax....meh.
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Comment by Diamond on February 19, 2013 at 6:44am -
I think this is good news, if true.
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Comment by Lord Galvatron on February 19, 2013 at 4:50am -
To quote the great Brian Salisbury "The only thing Jason Momoa is good at is serving me pancakes at the local waffle house"
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Comment by Microshock on February 19, 2013 at 4:03am -
I've only seen him in Game of Thrones, where I thought he did a good job. Seems like people think he's not so great though?
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Comment by Darth_Siskel on February 19, 2013 at 3:26am -
Is it jus me, or is he playing the same role time after time?
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Comment by Constable Bryce on February 18, 2013 at 10:35pm -
@Creeden~ I know I am.
@Gift of Magi~ I don't really see a problem with Brian giving his opinion on the matters at hand. He clearly divides the news from his opinion in most cases. He's not, in anyway reporting false info(unless the info was never true, of course) or spinning it to suit himself, so I fail to see why it matters.
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Comment by Alejandro Marquez on February 18, 2013 at 7:13pm -
Are enough people going to go see this movie for it to matter?
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Comment by Gift of the Magi on February 18, 2013 at 7:03pm -
@Cyrus: John DeSantis? Well...ok...I guess it depends on which Drax they are using, and if he can act. Don't know much about him yet. He's the right size for the older Hulk-like Drax, but the latest one is built more like Vin Diesel....which come to think of it wouldn't be a bad choice for the role....
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Comment by Gift of the Magi on February 18, 2013 at 6:51pm
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Folks...Monoa has been 'dry' in too many movies and films to blame the script. The man does not know how to emote with range. At all. Maybe a VERY good director can get something decent out of him at times, but he's not a natural or skilled actor. Someone in Hollywood has a major bug up his ass about promoting this guy, but I have no idea why.
Plus...Brian? Please, I'm trying to like you man, but cut WAY back on the personal editorials. As Spill's news crew, you have to at least pretend to be a journalist, not a reviewer or critic. Report the information, cite sources and background, present even-handed possible viewpoints in brief, and back it all up. Opinions are for the reader, not you. You have two podcasts and the reviews to do that.
If you can't or won't do that, then I'll have to recommend to others to seek their news on the sites you get these reports from instead of reading them here. Sorry man, I do like you but Spill really doesn't need it's own O'Reilly or Oberstein.
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