| The Misfits' Glen Danzig Was Almost Fox's WOLVERINE, Says He Would've Played Wolvie Less Gay |
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| Friday, 25 May 2012 13:56 |
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Back in 2000, wow, can't believe that's 12 years ago, we saw our first X-Men film on the big screen. As part of the second renaissance of superhero movies, Bryan Singer's film paved the way for the annual summer comic book movie festival we now enjoy. However, production on the film was somewhat troubled, least of which, was the casting search to play James Logan aka Wolverine. Up for the role at the time was legendary Misfits frontman, Glen Danzig. Recently speaking to LA Weekly Danzig "reflects" on that opportunity---
Early in the film's pre-production, you were in talks to play Wolverine in X-Men. How would you have played Logan/Wolverine differently than Hugh Jackman?
Danzig: It wouldn't have been as gay. Actually, he wasn't the first choice. They hired Dougray Scott. He had a falling out with the director, and then they hired Hugh Jackman. I'm glad I didn't Read more: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GraphicCity/news/?a=60436 |
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