Being John Malkovich must be nice, since he’s being talked up in not one, but THREE different comic book films.
In addition to doing extra shoots for Jonah Hex, the big rumor going around is that Malkovich might take flight — as a bad guy in Spider-Man 4.
According to ComingSoon.net, he apparently confirmed to the Italian sports show “Quelli Che il Calcio” that he has been approached to play the part of the Vulture, and is currently waiting for the final script. That said, until I see footage of all this, I still call it a rumor.
But if you’re looking for something more substantial, don’t worry, I got it — the Hollywood Reporter has also announced that Malkovich will be joining the film Red, starring alongside Bruce Willis. He’s playing a retired and eccentric CIA agent, stepping in for John C. Reilly, who left the film in December.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I can definitely see Mr. John Malkovich as the Vulture, I just hope the script for Spiderman 4 is worthy of an actor of his caliber. I fear however, that his role will be demoralizing as Defoe’s was in the 1st Spiderman movie. In that, I mean…Defoe is also an exceptional actor and to place him in that RIDICULOUS Power Ranger villain-looking mask, in addition to having him work with the corny script (for the Goblin) was a complete and utter waste of the talent that is William Defoe (Willem Dafoe). I just hope that the Vulture’s script and involvement in Spiderman 4 will be along the lines of Molina’s role as Doc Octopus. To date, that is the BEST of the 3 movies.
January 11th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
HAHAHA. That was fast! I’m in the movie…BUT ITS CANCELLED!