Comments on: Rumor mill: Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex?

By: Rock Roche

Rock Roche — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:06:25 +0000

This would be perfection. His Punisher wasn’t bad, people just hate story… I think he’s the perfect Jonah Hex.

By: and Hex begat Awesome

and Hex begat Awesome — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:34:40 +0000

I posted this on the boards, but I can’t help but see someone older and grizzled in this role. I’d take Kurt Russell in a heartbeat, Clancy Brown or even old Lance Henriksen if he’s still got life left in him and can bring some fire to the screen. I just can’t picture any young actors today being bad@$$ enough to pull off Hex. They’re all too pretty, too thin, too metrosexual. I’m not too disheartened by Jane, though, because I know he’ll give it his all if cast. The guy may not be perfect, but he cares about his projects.

By: Secret ID

Secret ID — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:58:52 +0000

I have been a fan of Jonah Hex since the seventies and absolutely adore the new series. It has to be one of the best DC comics on the shelves right now, despite what the sales may reflect. As for the movie, everyone knows that we need a young (not too young like Brandon whatever in Superman) Clint Eastwood to play the part, but I cannot think of any famous actor that fits that bill.
Like so many other comic movies, this one would do well to pick an unknown that best suits the role instead of shoe-horning (new verb) a celebrity into the part in the hopes of selling a few more tickets on brand-name alone.
As for Thomas Jane, that guy delevers some of the most wooden performances I have ever seen. There is way too much fan-boy worship with him (like people who accept the crappy Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Ghost Rider and Elektra films just because they have their favourite characters in them, despite being terrible movies). I mean TJ is right up there with Nick Cage when it comes to laughable tough guys.
I agree with the previous poster who said we need someone in both the Jonah role as well as the Punisher role who IS tough, as opposed to someone who tries (too hard) to act tough. Too many fans and casting directors mistake macho with tough. Big difference. Just like confidence and bravado. They are not the same. One is subtle while the other is forced.
All that being said, if you HAVE to have a celebrity for comfort or branding, Micky Rourke is probably the best choice I can think of for the Punisher and possibly even Jonah.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:45:32 +0000

HHHHmmmmm……

I think Jane can do it…..But I love the idea of Josh Holloway playing him though.

By: Jason M. Bryant

Jason M. Bryant — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:44:12 +0000

I liked Jane as the Punisher. I think he’d make a good Hex.

However, my pick for Jonah Hex is the same as it’s been since JLU: Adam Baldwin.

“Plan? We put ‘em in the ground, that’s the plan.”

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:03:29 +0000

Jane can act. But he failed on Punisher because he didn’t look intimidating enough. People are as easy to jump on something and being too negative as they are easy at being too positive without thinking like school kids. “cool the guy was Punisher he would be a good fit for Jonah Hex!”. Jane looks like a damn surfer. I agree with the other poster who said that Josh Holloway from Lost being a good choice for this. Other great candidate would be Ray Stevenson who’s big and badass in “Rome”(who happens to be the new Punisher) and the big European guy that was in the 13th Warrior.

By: SMARTASS8

SMARTASS8 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:51:54 +0000

While it wasn’t perfect, I liked Janes’ Punisher. I think he definitely proved he can act in 61* and The Mist. I really wish that was a real promo pic. Not only do I love westerns, I think Jonah Hex is one of the best non-superhero characters ever created for comics.

By: jake

jake — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:07:44 +0000

Why is Thomas Jane a casting option for seemingly every comic book movie now?

I always pictured Hex as being bigger and tougher-looking. The guy who plays Sawyer on Lost is too “pretty” but he has the right muscular build/size.

By: McGone

McGone — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:56:07 +0000

# Brian Winkeler Says:
June 18th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

He was awesome in “Homeless Dad.”

Thanks for making me laugh out loud, fellow Arrested Development fan. Hilarious.

Oh, and I cast another pro-Thomas Jane vote.

By: Stumbo the Giant

Stumbo the Giant — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:44:23 +0000

Thomas Jane will be perfect for this. He is a great actor.

By: Devourer of Worlds

Devourer of Worlds — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:40:36 +0000

in response to “if you cant see it in punisher watch deep blue sea”….seriously? deepest the bluest my hat is like a sharks fin deep blue sea? LL cool j with parrot deep blue sea”…that movie was trash…punisher was better but still not good…i agree with the guy who says you need a young clint eastwood to play these characters…hes decent…but saying anything good about deep blue sea is ridiculous

By: PlasticAfro

PlasticAfro — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:51:00 +0000

Thomas Jane is the man! If given the chance he’s a fantastic actor, and if you’ve heard/seen/read any of his interviews he’s very passionate about the comics industry.

By: Brian Winkeler

Brian Winkeler — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:44:23 +0000

He was awesome in “Homeless Dad.”

By: Christopher Shields

Christopher Shields — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:25:45 +0000

I really love Thomas Jane. I’d be super happy to see him in a J. Hex movie.

By: artist2b

artist2b — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:16:45 +0000

Thomas Jane can act. If you can’t see it in The Punisher then check out Deep Blue Sea.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:06:51 +0000

Jane is a good actor. The problem is when are filmakers going to stop casting Jane in tough guys roles? He barely passed the exam with Punisher trying to act tough. With guys like Punisher and Jonah Hex you need a young Clint Eastwood: somebody who IS tough as a opposed to a good actor like Jane that ACTS tough.

By: jimmy palmiotti

jimmy palmiotti — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:23:29 +0000

I couldn’t be happier if they picked Thomas Jane. he is a fantastic actor.

By: kalorama

kalorama — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:29:44 +0000

The movie failed. Jane’s performance was pretty much the only thing in it that worked.

By: GUTZ

GUTZ — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:55:27 +0000

Thomas Jane has already failed as a comic book character on the big screen. I like idea of “Sawyer Hex”, though.

By: Bill Reed

Bill Reed — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:48:44 +0000

Crank was the best pure action movie in years, so I’m sure this will at least be watchable and clever.

By: Nightriver

Nightriver — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:34:40 +0000

Would have picked Vigo Mortensen to play Hex.

By: Brad L. Wooldridge

Brad L. Wooldridge — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:14:25 +0000

The “Crank” team. Oy. Well, at least Jane looks cool as Hex.

By: Steve Ekstrom

Steve Ekstrom — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:07:37 +0000

Actually, Tom Jane as Hex isn’t a half bad choice…I’m a HUGE fan of the latest incarnation of this book. I can’t wait to see this movie.

By: Richard J. Marcej

Richard J. Marcej — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:59:34 +0000

I’d love to see a Jonah Hex movie too, but I think my choice of actor to play Hex:
http://www.thebaboonbellows.com/?p=1294
is better!

By: SniktSnakt

SniktSnakt — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:42:49 +0000

LOVE Jonah Hex, hope they do the movie justice. I’d prefer a different actor though After seeing Jane in the awful Punisher movie, the guy really can’t act to save his life…