Cameron Bright is Leech!!

[Retroman]

More casting news folks and again it looks good. 12 year old actor Cameron Bright has just signed on the dotted line to portray LEECH in X-Men 3! The announcement was made by his official fansite. He's known for roles in such films as Godsend(with Rebecca Romijn), Birth (Nicole Kidman) and the Butterfly Effect.

From CAMERON BRIGHT'S Official Fansite - CAMFANS.ORG:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3519/cameronbrightjan049jr.jpg

CAMFANS.ORG NEWS
Im glad to hear, and even more pleased to annouce that Mr. Cameron has landed himself a new movie role in the upcoming sequeal, X-MEN 3.
Read more about itHERE!
05 Aug 2005

X-MEN 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just to let you know that it is official as of today.....Cam booked the role of Leech in the next X-men movie. The script is hush hush so I cant say much more as that is all I know. He will be shaved bald though and he is looking forward to that. If anyone is familiar with the comics...Can you please let me know if Leech gets killed off or if he is a big part of the comic series. They wont tell us whether Leech lives or dies in this movie. Living would be a good thing just in case of X-4 Hope you are as thrilled about this news as we are. Anne and Family.

Source: http://www.camfans.org/home.php
http://camfans.org/board/read.php?TID=248

Thanks to onebadgurl from the imdb messageboards for the lead! :up:

[Retroman]

CAMERON BRIGHT
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4952/032cameronbrightmovielineaward.jpghttp://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3228/nene1ck.jpg

-Date of birth (location) - 26 January 1993
British Columbia, Canada

Filmography
Thank You for Smoking (2005) (post-production) .... Joey Naylor
Thank You for Smoking (2005) (post-production) .... Joey Naylor
Ultraviolet (2005) (completed) .... Six
Running Scared (2006) .... Oleg Yugorsky
Birth (2004) .... Young Sean
Godsend (2004) .... Adam Duncan
... aka Adam (Canada: French title)
The Butterfly Effect (2004) .... Tommy Miller at 7
Shadow Realm (2002) (TV) (as Cameron Crigger) .... Tim
Lone Hero (2002) (as Cameron Crigger) .... Kid
... aka Héros solitaire (Canada: French title)
My Brother's Keeper (2002) (TV) (as Cameron Crigger) .... Young Ellis
... aka Brother's Keeper (USA: video title)
The Christmas Secret (2000) (TV) (as Cameron Crigger) .... Young Jerry
... aka Flight of the Reindeer (International: English title) (UK)

Notable TV Guest Appearances

"Stargate SG-1" playing "Orlin" in episode: "The Fourth Horseman: Part 2" (episode # 9.11) 21 January 2006
"Stargate SG-1" playing "Orlin" in episode: "The Fourth Horseman: Part 1" (episode # 9.10) 16 September 2005
"Night Visions" playing "Young Tim Malone" (as Cameron Crigger) in episode: "Voices" (episode # 1.26) 24 September 2002
"Dark Angel" playing "Johnny" (as Cameron Crigger) in episode: "She Ain't Heavy" (episode # 2.19) 19 April 2002
"Higher Ground" playing "Young Peter" in episode: "Innocence" (episode # 1.16) 5 May 2000
Source: http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1080974/

[Retroman]

LEECH - COMIC BIO
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5430/leech4vz.gifhttp://img301.imageshack.us/img301/572/leechuncanntyxmen3tm.jpg

Real name: Unrevealed
Identity: Publicly known
Occupation: Student
Legal status: Presumably a citizen of the United States with no criminal record, still a minor
Place of birth: Presumably New York City
Marital status: Single
Known relatives: Annalee (foster mother, deceased)
Base of operations: (current) Massachusetts Academy, (former) X-Factor headquarters, New York City
Group affiliation: (current) Generation X, (former) Morlocks, X-Terminators
First appearance: X-MEN # 179

History: Little is known of the origin of the mutant known as Leech. He was presumably abandoned by human parents and discovered by the mutant known as Caliban. Caliban took the young Leech with him into the network of tunnels known as the "Alley" running beneath Manhattan which housed the mutant outcasts called Morlocks. There he lived a lonely unhappy existence until the empathetic Annalee adopted him after her own children were shot dead by the Marauder assassin called Scalphunter.

Leech experienced a short-lived happiness as the foster son of Annalee until the enigmatic figure called Mister Sinister sent the Marauders to wipe out the Morlock community. Although various super heroes opposed the Marauders during the so-called “mutant massacre”, Annalee was slain in the melee. Leech, however, was saved by his friends in Power Pack and by the members of X-Factor. X-Factor was searching for their autistic trainee, Artie Mad*****, whose appearance was similar to Leech's own.

Mad***** and Leech became fast friends and X-Factor adopted Leech and began to train him in the use of his power. For a while, Leech and Artie were enrolled at the St. Simon Boarding School, during which time they worked with six other mutants trained by X-Factor calling themselves the X-Terminators, but were kidnapped by demons during the Inferno crisis.

Recently, Leech and Artie Mad***** have been in training with the new mutant team called Generation X.

Height: 4 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 67 lbs.
Eyes: Yellow, no visible pupils or irises
Hair: None
Other distinguishing features: Green Skin

Stength level: Leech possesses the normal human strength of a boy his age, height and build who engages in moderate regular exercise

Known superhuman powers: Leech is a living "power dampener" who causes the cessation of power in other living beings with superhuman abilities, mutant or otherwise. The superhuman powers of such beings cease to function within a certain radius of Leech's whereabouts. Leech has made great strides in controlling this ability and may condense his dampener field within inches of his body with great concentration. The furthest Leech has been able to project this field was up to a radius of 30 feet. It is generally assumed, however, that Leech's control over his power will increase with age.
Source: http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/l/leech.htm

[spidey207]

So does this mean Morlocks(and maybe even Gambit)?

[The Apocalypse]

I love Leech...I've been away...i'm guessing the Morlocks are in?

[duo_gabo]

Morlocks? so they are the villains or another villain? so there will be Callisto?

[TNC9852002]

HOLY CRAP!...LEECH?!...

Man oh man...There are many different things he could provide to the storyline..

-TNC

[Maze]

thanks retro :)

that mean that a lot of things from the first draft are still there..
imo the leech thing could be good ..
But i really hope that some of the other stuff have been rewritten. :o

The kid looks good ..something from Damien of the Omen ...innocent and worrying at the same time.. :up:

[Slim_X]

HOLY CRAP!...LEECH?!...

Man oh man...There are many different things he could provide to the storyline..

-TNC
Are you being sarcastic? :confused:

I think that's a good casting, I have no idea what they could use Leech for but I like the character. I just hope his role is not too big heh :).

Oh and btw, that kid grew up to be a total ***** on the Buttefly Effect :mad:

[duo_gabo]

i remember leech in the x-men evolution... he was used to stop apocalypse..i think that was cool...

[Slim_X]

Oh and Retroman, how the hell did you find this? lol. Are you Cameron's fan or what were you doing checking his website? :confused:

[TNC9852002]

Are you being sarcastic? :confused:
Sarcastic?...Oh please... :rolleyes:

:p

-TNC

[Slim_X]

Sarcastic?...Oh please... :rolleyes:

:p

-TNC
Oh! Now I get it *wink* ;)

[Retroman]

Oh and Retroman, how the hell did you find this? lol. Are you Cameron's fan or what were you doing checking his website? :confused:
Someone posted this on the imdb messageboards (who i give credit to in my post) - I searched for the links et voilá :D ;)

[Slim_X]

Someone posted this on the imdb messageboards (who i give credit to in my post) - I searched for the links et voilá :D ;)
Oh ok :p :up: . Good job anyway.

[TNC9852002]

No, but really...They could be using Leech in possibly the prison scene (to keep the mutant criminals powerless), a new student at Xavier's, or he could even be amongst a few Morlocks in a couple of scenes..

Whatever it is, it's gonna be something special..

-TNC

[BT18]

If Gambit is in it and he seduces Rogue, maybe they could somehow figure out a non creepy way of him and Rogue having a good night by having Leech sleeping in the next room. I've sort of had different ideas of some variation of that.

Anyone think maybe the mutant slut character, the one who uses pheremones to attract guys, might get Iceman to cheat on Rogue? I'd much prefer that to him cheating with Kitty, who as everyone knows should only be with Colossus among the characters that are going to be in this movie.

[Retroman]

Oh ok :p :up: . Good job anyway.
No problem. :)

[TNC9852002]

If Gambit is in it and he seduces Rogue, maybe they could somehow figure out a non creepy way of him and Rogue having a good night by having Leech sleeping in the next room. I've sort of had different ideas of some variation of that.

Anyone think maybe the mutant slut character, the one who uses pheremones to attract guys, might get Iceman to cheat on Rogue? I'd much prefer that to him cheating with Kitty, who as everyone knows should only be with Colossus among the characters that are going to be in this movie.
:eek: :eek:

-TNC

[Retroman]

I wonder if this means Bryce Hodgson will return (Artie in X2) :confused:

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6520/bhx2077mh.jpg
http://www.boyhaven.org/brycehodgson.htm

[illest urban]

This kid is like the male equivalent to Dakota Fanning; he is almost creepy. If you don't believe me check out the weird-as-hell (yet interesting and thought-provoking) "Birth" starring him and Nicole Kidman.

Anyways, I think it's cool news; he's a good little actor and can't be mad at another interesting character added to the mix.

[BT18]

:eek: :eek:

-TNC

If you ever want an indication of a lovescene with Gambit and Rogue you have to get a little peculiar in your plot devices.

[TNC9852002]

Well count me out on that one...Keep those things in the comic..

-TNC

[BT18]

Well count me out on that one...Keep those things in the comic..

-TNC

I pretty much count you out on everything TNC. You seem pretty consistantly new-idea-not-coming-from-the-filmmakers-phobic.

[Avalanche]

No, but really...They could be using Leech in possibly the prison scene (to keep the mutant criminals powerless), a new student at Xavier's, or he could even be amongst a few Morlocks in a couple of scenes..

Whatever it is, it's gonna be something special..

-TNC
Wasn't he used as part of the mutant cure storyline? I remember AICN kicking up a fuss about how he being used to demutantize mutants was too similar to Jason being used to control mutants. Some form of serum.

Seems like nice enough casting to me.

[Octoberist]

Wow, that's good casting. Inspired if you will.

And about Gambit..

See, people are all worried that Gambit won't get cast b/c they haven't heard anything yet. And yet, we haven't heard about Leech (who probably has a large role in the plot) until now...hmmm. Perhaps, Gambit will be next if he doesn't get the axe.

[Proteus-X312]

Yep the kid does look creepy.He'll be great as a Morlock.I also hope they cast Gambit as well.I really want to see him in this movie.

[Retroman]

Yep the kid does look creepy.He'll be great as a Morlock.I also hope they cast Gambit as well.I really want to see him in this movie.
.....IF they can find the right actor to play him. The casting directors must be having difficlult cause they have to find a charming young actor who's athletic and good with accents (the sourthern should be left in) who will steal the show with his scenes.

I find it so strange that other than the Rhys-Myers reports (which were false) there have been no Gambit rumors whatsoever. We also have no idea who is up for the Warren Worthington Sr. Tick tock tick tock.....

P.S: TNC you're right this opens up some great oppurtunties for the film.

[ljr]

Well if their going to have leech,and probably stacy x how can they seriously leave out gambit-they'd have to be retarded. :o Plus with leech in x-3 now,the aicn script sure is looking like it was genuine,yeah they've probably changed somethings but alot of the info seems to be coming true-interesting. :eek: I hope they kept the angry rogue bits.And leech so better not have been brought in so rogue and bobby can get it on-cause I will puke in my popcorn. :mad: :0

[Avalanche]

And leech so better not have been brought in so rogue and bobby can get it on-cause I will puke in my popcorn. :mad: :0
I think we can be pretty safe with the assumption that Leech's plot device won't be so Rogue and Bobby can have sex. Given he'll be running off with Kitty, I'd imagine he won't be getting any from Rogue in this movie.

[EnSabahNur]

Ummm just because theres leech does not mean theres Morlocks..... I hope you all realise that befor you start making threads like "I wonder what the morlocks will do" etc.....



Is this for real? because this is just SWEET.... Leech is one of my favorite characters (next to Apocalypse, Sinister, Havok, Colossus, Bishop, Magneto, Shadowcat and Exodus) I have a big feeling Leech will be used to keep the Mutants in there cells in the prison.... to show how cruel humans can be (torturing even a boy to be used as there weapon) or maybe leech's dna is used for the serum?

[ljr]

I think we can be pretty safe with the assumption that Leech's plot device won't be so Rogue and Bobby can have sex. Given he'll be running off with Kitty, I'd imagine he won't be getting any from Rogue in this movie.
He better not,it was bad enough in x-2,I don't what to see it in x-3-let him have kitty.I just what rogue to have a scene with gambit-who better be in it,cause if their finding room for all these other mutants then they can find room for him. :mad:

[EnSabahNur]

He better not,it was bad enough in x-2,I don't what to see it in x-3-let him have kitty.I just what rogue to have a scene with gambit-who better be in it,cause if their finding room for all these other mutants then they can find room for him. :mad: screw you ket colossus have kitty, let rogue have iceman.... x-men isnt turning into a soap oprah.... and who sais gambit is comfirmed? if hes not needed i dont want him in, im sure theres a purpose for stacy x, leech etc...

[ljr]

Colossus is like two foot bigger than kitty-it ain't goona happen.Plus rogue and Iceman should never have been put together to begin with.And as for gambit I want him in x-3 as do alot of ppl-if you don't well tough(CAUSE HOPEFULLY HE WILL BE IN IT),stacy x could never be necessary to any storyline.

[BT18]

Colossus is like two foot bigger than kitty-it ain't goona happen.Plus rogue and Iceman should never have been put together to begin with.And as for gambit I want him in x-3 as do alot of ppl-if you don't well tough(CAUSE HOPEFULLY HE WILL BE IN IT),stacy x could never be necessary to any storyline.

It's about 1 and a half "feet" taller and why would it based on that reason not happen ? It happened in the comics. They don't have to have a full blown out love affair. That's not how it was introduced. At first it was just a caring relationship. Kitty having a crush and Peter just being confused and hesitant and then telling her it couldn't happen. But of course later having it happen.

[the a1ant]

Oh wow PERFECT casting, IMO. Plus, he's worked with Rebecca Romijn, so they can be all happy together on set as well :D :p

I'm so glad hearing that they will shave his head bald :D Now...will he be green :confused:

(So many characters...woah. At least Leech's powers don't cost money) :p

[EnSabahNur]

i heard it costed 7 mil for arties toungue..... joking ofcourse only 6 mil

[spark627]

this kid was in birth, he is an amazing actor, im really excited about this casting... although it seems that everyday the aicn script becomes truer and truer

[CoreyIAN]

Will cameron bright be covered in green paint to play leech?

The article says he will shaves off his head.

Leech is a morlock.

But the actor who plays artie in x2 doesn't seems to have any drastic make up appearance.

[Holly Goodhead]

that little kid scares me.

[gap5ewl]

im very happy with this casting... maybe we will see morlocks?

[the a1ant]

That 'Artie' in X2 was nothing like the one from the comics, so I assume they just threw a mutant name on him. Artie's powers doesn't involve a reptile tongue, lol. Aren't his powers some weird images that pop up in word balloons? :p But it sounds like they're being pretty faithful to Leech from the comics. The only thing now, is if he's gonna be green :confused:

[Mr. Marko]

Are we to assume Leech is going to be like Artie, simply the name and age, but a totally different character?

[WalkingDead]

Nice casting choice...I like it.
I'm betting...they might just digitally alter his skin color in the computer, instead of having him painted up like Mystique...just a slight digi-coloring and BAM, you got a green skin-tint.

[Endeavor]

I wonder if this means Bryce Hodgson will return (Artie in X2) :confused:

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6520/bhx2077mh.jpg
http://www.boyhaven.org/brycehodgson.htm

That Artie is not the same Artie from the comics. He even spoke in the movie.

[Endeavor]

This is excellent casting.

I just hope they don't go the same way they did with Jason and extract some sort of bodily fluid from Leech in order to make 'the Cure'.

[TNC9852002]

I pretty much count you out on everything TNC. You seem pretty consistantly new-idea-not-coming-from-the-filmmakers-phobic.
Glad to be of service..

-TNC

[green]

Good casting, Birth wasnt the best film but the kid is a darn good actor. :up:

[newwaveboy87]

this is kid plays creepy so very well. watch Godsend only for this reason, and cause Rebecca Romijn is actually really good in it. but that's about it.

i want to know if he's going to be green! he HAS to be green. that's like not having Nightcrawler blue.

[Magneto83]

this is kid plays creepy so very well. watch Godsend only for this reason, and cause Rebecca Romijn is actually really good in it. but that's about it.

i want to know if he's going to be green! he HAS to be green. that's like not having Nightcrawler blue.

Another nice casting job in my opinion. Way to go casting director. I wouldn't expect him to be green unless they have a scene with him and the Morlocks. That way they can explain the whole Morlocks being too hideous for the surface angle. I'd prefer him green, but I really wouldn't mind if he wasn't. I mean in the comics he was green but he was also really freaky looking, almost alien in the face. And I don't expect them to go that route, so I don't know if they will bother with the green either. I always liked Leech, especially in the early X-Factor issues. I hope he says his signature line at some point, "No Powers!"

[newwaveboy87]

i think they could make him green and not explain the Morlocks, they didn't explain why Toad was green in X1 or why Mystique or Nightcrawler is blue.

we just know that some mutants are born with disfigurements and odd skin tones. so i think they could do it. but if they don't make him green, now that i think about it, i guess it wouldn't be so bad.

if there is an X4, Storm v Calisto would be freaking awesome to see!!

[Magneto83]

That's true, they really wouldn't have to say anything about WHY he is green. I just really like the Morlocks and would like a mention of them at least; and the first thing I thought of when I saw Leech had been cast was the Morlocks. Storm vs. Callisto would be fantastic - it should be a knife fight for the leadership of the Morlocks. Well, I guess it wouldn't have to be, but those were some classic issues. Frankly the X-Men comics have enough material for 20 movies at least. Especially when you factor in all the X-Factor, X-Force, New Mutants, Generation X, Excalibur, Age of Apocalypse, etc.

[GNR]

Internet goes down for a day then boom!More News!

He's a perfect choice for Leech.I'm just hoping they give him the green treatment or some sort of mutated look at LEAST.Alot of people are thinking this is a greenlight for the Morlocks.As much as I hope it is,I remain skeptical.They could just make Leech a mutant on his own without any mentions of where he comes from or the Morlocks for that matter.Which would suck,but it wouldn't bother me that much I guess.However part of me is still rooting for the Morlocks being in X3.That Morena girl from Serenity mentioned she was up for a "gang member" in X3.This could mean anything from playing Pherma(=P) in the brotherhood,a human role in some sort of anti mutant group,or Callisto or Marrow leading the Morlocks.My guess is she was up fpr Callisto,she has the right look to portray her.And as I mentioned before,it would be cool to see Storm leave the X-Men and join the Morlocks just like she did in the comics and cartoon.That way there's closure to her character.And yes,Callisto Vs Storm would be cool newwave.

[newwaveboy87]

duh its has to be a knife fight. as much as i love the cartoon, i was always disappointed it was with those wierd staff things. but then again it was a children's cartoon...*sigh*

i wonder who would play Callisto though?? i would just be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for Storm to stab her.

[GNR]

That's true, they really wouldn't have to say anything about WHY he is green. I just really like the Morlocks and would like a mention of them at least; and the first thing I thought of when I saw Leech had been cast was the Morlocks. Storm vs. Callisto would be fantastic - it should be a knife fight for the leadership of the Morlocks. Well, I guess it wouldn't have to be, but those were some classic issues. Frankly the X-Men comics have enough material for 20 movies at least. Especially when you factor in all the X-Factor, X-Force, New Mutants, Generation X, Excalibur, Age of Apocalypse, etc.


Exactly,I hope Fox realizes they can take this franchise really far.The stories in the comics are so very diverse that they could defnitely make as many movies as the star trek films without getting stale.

[newwaveboy87]

That Morena girl from Serenity mentioned she was up for a "gang member" in X3.This could mean anything from playing Pherma(=P) in the brotherhood,a human role in some sort of anti mutant group,or Callisto or Marrow leading the Morlocks.My guess is she was up fpr Callisto,she has the right look to portray her.And as I mentioned before,it would be cool to see Storm leave the X-Men and join the Morlocks just like she did in the comics and cartoon.That way there's closure to her character.And yes,Callisto Vs Storm would be cool newwave.

that chick was way too hot for Callisto. Callisto is rather....uh...well fugly.

Storm never left and joined the Morlocks, she became their leader, but left the day to day leadership to Callisto. she never stayed down there. she was Claremont's favorite character, and as long as he wrote the X-Men she was apart of the team, if not the leader.

and Storm v Callisto is one of the classic X-Men fights. and one of Storm's greatest moments, yeah and if you couldn't tell Storm is my personal favorite character.

[GNR]

duh its has to be a knife fight. as much as i love the cartoon, i was always disappointed it was with those wierd staff things. but then again it was a children's cartoon...*sigh*

i wonder who would play Callisto though?? i would just be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for Storm to stab her.

What do you think of that Morena girl playing Callisto?

[Octoberist]

Morena as Callisto? Hot chicks wearing eye patches could rock my socks!

BTW, Leech will probably look green but I think it will be simplied makeup. Cameron is only a kid, so I can't picture him siting for 5 hours for makeup, and wearing several layers of latex on his face for 12 hours per day.

[Darthkush]

What do you think of that Morena girl playing Callisto?

Isn't she too...goodlooking for the part? Wasn't Callisto kinda haggard looking in the comics?

[Magneto83]

that chick was way too hot for Callisto. Callisto is rather....uh...well fugly.

Storm never left and joined the Morlocks, she became their leader, but left the day to day leadership to Callisto. she never stayed down there. she was Claremont's favorite character, and as long as he wrote the X-Men she was apart of the team, if not the leader.

and Storm v Callisto is one of the classic X-Men fights. and one of Storm's greatest moments, yeah and if you couldn't tell Storm is my personal favorite character.

I've always wondered why Claremont doesn't try writing an X-Movie Script. I think it could be amazing. He is by far my favorite comic book writer and took the X-Men stories to a whole new level with character development.

[newwaveboy87]

i don't know why he doesnt. that would just be like....amazing.

i couldn't describe how awesome it would be. but i must say this i hope there is only like 3 or 4 X-Men movies, cause i beg to differ about the Star Trek franchise not getting stale. it has/did, a long time ago. as has the Bond franchise. sometimes you just have to know when to quit. so making the X-Men about 3 or 4 movies long would be perfectly fine and dandy to me.

i don't want this to get to the levels of absurdity and cheese that became the Batman/Superman/Bond/Star Trek/and Star Wars movies (although Ep 3 was redeeming for 1 and 2).

[Octoberist]

I've noticed that they don't hired comic writers to do screenplays. And when they do, they get rewritten all the time. For example, Steve Niles worked on 30 Days of Night, and then the guy who worked on "Pirates of the Carribean" was hired to do a rewrite.

[GNR]

that chick was way too hot for Callisto. Callisto is rather....uh...well fugly.

Storm never left and joined the Morlocks, she became their leader, but left the day to day leadership to Callisto. she never stayed down there. she was Claremont's favorite character, and as long as he wrote the X-Men she was apart of the team, if not the leader.

and Storm v Callisto is one of the classic X-Men fights. and one of Storm's greatest moments, yeah and if you couldn't tell Storm is my personal favorite character.

My bad,I put that wrong.I want to see her stay down there in the movie since Halle mentioned it's her last.She became leader in the comics yea,I didn't mean to say she stayed down there in the comics as well,my bad!

[GNR]

From what I remember,Callisto wasn't bad looking in the cartoon.In the comics she wasn't ugly looking either.Then again,it depends which artist depicted her.Joe Mauderiera made her pretty hot looking.

[blades_shades]

I wonder if this means Bryce Hodgson will return (Artie in X2) :confused:

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6520/bhx2077mh.jpg
http://www.boyhaven.org/brycehodgson.htm

Why are you going to websites called "boyhaven". You're beginning to concern me. :)

[Octoberist]

lol

[Magneto83]

I've noticed that they don't hired comic writers to do screenplays. And when they do, they get rewritten all the time. For example, Steve Niles worked on 30 Days of Night, and then the guy who worked on "Pirates of the Carribean" was hired to do a rewrite.

That sucks. Maybe Claremont knows how Hollywood works so he doesn't even bother. I'm sure he would be pretty pissed if he wrote a script and they had to change everything. Maybe one day though...

[BT18]

Holy Jeebus that's funny.

Boyhaven.

I could keep coming back to that word all day and I think it would still be funny.

[BT18]

did I mention I can't stop laughing?

[Retroman]

Why are you going to websites called "boyhaven". You're beginning to concern me. :)
:0 When you do a google search for Bryce Hodgson that site pops up. :)

[crystel]

xxx

[Mr. Marko]

Is this lady for real?

[Retroman]

Sorry to hear that. :( But look on the bright (no pun intended) :0 at least your son is in the thoughts of some influential hollywood people. :)

I figured Leech would be a major part thats probably why they cast a star for the role.

P.S. Do you know who's going to play Gambit? Are they casting that role and do you have any idea who else is going to be in the film?

[crystel]

Yes I am... but thanks for asking anyway ;)

[Octoberist]

no she's not. What are the chances that someone's mom would follow the 'boards'? Esp a mom who had a son who didn't get the role? Not only that, why she would say anything about it to us? What's the point? Not real.

[Slim_X]

I just hope Leech doesn't have a HUGE role :(.

[crystel]

xxx

[Slim_X]

I wish I knew more but they are extremely careful about everything... everytime we went in we read the same sides and they had to be taken back as soon as you were finished with them. They have been rewritting the script for the last week... this is why the cast members are being slowly announced now. I do know that in his sides it was a scene where magneto had told pyro that he must do away with leech. Pyro takes leech to the edge of a forrest(?) and pushes him down. Leech looks up at him and says "please don't", "If you do this... you are like them... like the humans... you kill what you fear". Pyro says "shut your mouth!" then after some thought he says to leech "get out of here!" I was told by brett that this character would be a hero so I strongly believe that all of you are quite right about leech playing a major role in the plot.
Well that kinda makes sense, if they use Leech as the "cure" Magneto would want him dead.

[crystel]

I was following many of the boards looking for information about the character and trying to figure out what they were doing with the script... seems that all of you are very quick to get the information. You do make a good point though, why would I tell you all about that? What is the point? Well, I guess there really wasn't much point in doing so but it was a very big thing for us. I am just proud of the fact that he had made it this far

[Octoberist]

So Pyro still is a member of the Brotherhood. Good for the character.

Still I don't know what to think of Crystel though..unless you're very 'in' with the boards. Did someone mention that boards are a great source of info interms of reseach?

[crystel]

So Pyro still is a member of the Brotherhood. Good for the character.

Still I don't know what to think of Crystel though..

hey, no worries. I am not asking for you to believe me... and I totally expected that most wouldn't but you can't blame me for wanting to talk about it.

[Octoberist]

If tthey have been rewriting the script for the past week, that's kind of scary. BUt I'm sure it's dialogue based not, b/c they can't just add/cut characters or create new situations at this point, since there's other factors involved (makeup, costume, etc)

[crystel]

So Pyro still is a member of the Brotherhood. Good for the character.

Still I don't know what to think of Crystel though..unless you're very 'in' with the boards. Did someone mention that boards are a great source of info interms of reseach?

No actually. I was looking for information on the character so that I could help my son prepare for the auditions. I really know nothing about the x-men (which is pretty sad considering that I am 27 and should!) so I figured what better place to get valid information. I know that all of you know your stuff when it comes to x-men. I have been watching a few forums for the last few weeks and many of them are saying just about the same thing.

[green]

I was following many of the boards looking for information about the character and trying to figure out what they were doing with the script... seems that all of you are very quick to get the information. You do make a good point though, why would I tell you all about that? What is the point? Well, I guess there really wasn't much point in doing so but it was a very big thing for us. I am just proud of the fact that he had made it this far


Did they happen to mention anything about make-up or prosthetics they would use for the character?
I am inclined to believe you by the way... :)
Thanks for the info you've already supplied.

[crystel]

If tthey have been rewriting the script for the past week, that's kind of scary. BUt I'm sure it's dialogue based not, b/c they can't just add/cut characters or create new situations at this point, since there's other factors involved (makeup, costume, etc)

Well I do know that they were not signing a lot of characters on until they finished rewritting. Think about it this way... Filming was originally going to commence on Aug.2 at Vancouver film studios... they haven't started with the principal cast yet... only now are we slowly hearing about the characters. I strongly believe that it was more than dialogue.

[Retroman]

Crystel do you know who's going to play Gambit? Are they casting that role and do you have any idea who else is going to be in the film?

Is Leech a part of Xavier's School for the gifted?

[crystel]

Did they happen to mention anything about make-up or prosthetics they would use for the character?
I am inclined to believe you by the way... :)
Thanks for the info you've already supplied.
Brett only told me that he would want to have his head shaved like the computer image that they did up. The only information that I had seen on any special effects ect. was on xmenfilms.net. As for information that I have found on the internet, I know that he would be green with yellow eyes and a forked tounge and that he would speak in broken english. My son did mention the physical aspects to brett and he smiled and nodded. I don't know if that means that they will carry out those features but I feel it would make the character more realistic if they did.

[Hellion]

Cool! I liked Leech!


http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_2.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm22764GB)

[green]

Cool, Thanks.

[crystel]

Crystel do you know who's going to play Gambit? Are they casting that role and do you have any idea who else is going to be in the film?

Is Leech a part of Xavier's School for the gifted?

I really dont know if they are casting gambit... your guess is as good as mine. As for other characters, again all I know is that they were not signing a lot on until they finished rewriting the script. I don't even know what xavier's school for the gifted is... lol... but I do know that he was in a mutant school... probably not what you are looking for. Sorry, I really don't know much about the plot... like I said, they are soooooo tight about the script.

[Retroman]

I really dont know if they are casting gambit... your guess is as good as mine. As for other characters, again all I know is that they were not signing a lot on until they finished rewriting the script. I don't even know what xavier's school for the gifted is... lol... but I do know that he was in a mutant school... probably not what you are looking for. Sorry, I really don't know much about the plot... like I said, they are soooooo tight about the script.
I gotcha.Thanks for answering my question. :)

Xavier's shool for the gifted = the mutant school. ;)

[newwaveboy87]

From what I remember,Callisto wasn't bad looking in the cartoon.In the comics she wasn't ugly looking either.Then again,it depends which artist depicted her.Joe Mauderiera made her pretty hot looking.

Joe Mad made EVERYONE look insanely hot. he even gave Jubilee a chest, when as everyone knows she's supposed to be a cute little flat chested valley girl.

its just his anime influence making everyone look good. but yeah Callisto is pretty ragged. but then again she lives underground is a fighter. so its of no surprise that she looks like does.

[N_z0]

Wasn't Callisto a fashion model at one point tho or am i mixing up my X-men characters again?

And that scene that Crystel informed us about with Pyro and Leech is gonna be awesome. Hmmm...i wonder where they'll film that.

[newwaveboy87]

you're mixing up characters again

i think it was Psylocke who used to be the model, but don't quote me on that. but i do think it was her, cause her first X-Men outfit was designed by her, and was more fashion-y then practical for fighting.

then she got the old school ninja outfit that was pink and purple.

[crystel]

Wasn't Callisto a fashion model at one point tho or am i mixing up my X-men characters again?

And that scene that Crystel informed us about with Pyro and Leech is gonna be awesome. Hmmm...i wonder where they'll film that.

They will be filming at Vancouver Film Studios in burnaby and I am quite certain that they will be doing all of it in the studio. Chances are that they will have a second unit to film additional exterior shots but I don't think it will involve any cast. Mind you, I could be wrong.

[Retroman]

Crystel - What's Brett Ratner like? Is he passionate about the material? Did you get a good vibe from the people involved?

[Kmack]

So. . .does this mean we get Morlocks:confused:

[crystel]

Crystel - What's Brett Ratner like? Is he passionate about the material? Did you get a good vibe from the people involved?

Brett is a really nice guy with a great sense of humor. I was actually really surprised at how down to earth he was. You could tell when you talk to him that he is very genuine and the fact that he took the time to have long full out conversations with my son said volumes. Actually, everyone that I met... even though it was very brief with most, they are all very relaxed and focused individuals. I have worked on the set of martian child with my son and comparing the two of them I would have to say that the x-men crew appeared to be a lot more down to earth hands down!

[Xfanfan]

Hi

I think its safe to say that the Morlocks will be in the movie although the question is what part they going to play?.Leech is a great character and I am glad to hear he will be in the movie. I hope we get to see a Storm vs Callisto knife fight and we all know that Halle alredy has done a knife fight so it wont be completely knew to her and I bet she would love it. As far as Callisto, who do you all think should be Callisto?

Xfanfan

[crystel]

So. . .does this mean we get Morlocks:confused:


Kmack... I gotta know, how can I get a copy of you dancing girl? I totally love it!

[Endeavor]

Wasn't Callisto a fashion model at one point tho or am i mixing up my X-men characters again?

And that scene that Crystel informed us about with Pyro and Leech is gonna be awesome. Hmmm...i wonder where they'll film that.

Callisto WAS a fashion model, but that was after another Morlock named Masque altered her to look beautiful. Masque did this to get rid of Callisto so he could take over leadership of the Morlocks when she went to the surface to lead a 'normal' life.
That however was not her natural state and the changes were later reversed, so she went back to being her ugly self.

[Retroman]

Brett is a really nice guy with a great sense of humor. I was actually really surprised at how down to earth he was. You could tell when you talk to him that he is very genuine and the fact that he took the time to have long full out conversations with my son said volumes. Actually, everyone that I met... even though it was very brief with most, they are all very relaxed and focused individuals. I have worked on the set of martian child with my son and comparing the two of them I would have to say that the x-men crew appeared to be a lot more down to earth hands down!
I'm glad to hear that. :up: :)

[N_z0]

They will be filming at Vancouver Film Studios in burnaby and I am quite certain that they will be doing all of it in the studio. Chances are that they will have a second unit to film additional exterior shots but I don't think it will involve any cast. Mind you, I could be wrong.

Thanks for the all the info Crystel.

However, i did hear that the forest scene that was in X2 was shot in UBC tho.

[crystel]

Thanks for the all the info Crystel.

However, i did hear that the forest scene that was in X2 was shot in UBC tho.


cool, good to know

[Endeavor]

Hi Crystel, welcome to the forum.

Got a question for you. Was Leech the only mutant role your boy auditioned for? Do you know of any other characters that they were looking for in your son's age range?

[Kmack]

Kmack... I gotta know, how can I get a copy of you dancing girl? I totally love it!
Welcome to the Hype!:)

Its actually not mine. I borrowed it from a friend in a Britney Spears forum:o

[crystel]

Hi Crystel, welcome to the forum.

Got a question for you. Was Leech the only mutant role your boy auditioned for? Do you know of any other characters that they were looking for in your son's age range?

Actually, the ironic thing is we weren't even auditioning for the part of leech when we first went in.. but for a small non-speaking part. Brett started talking with my son for half of the time that he was there and said that he would like to have him come in to read lines for the part of leech. I don't know what it was that they were casting for but there was about 100 people there. Boys, girls ages up to 35, all cultures and all looks. I am guessing now that it was most likely for the school.

[Crimson Warrior]

Callisto WAS a fashion model, but that was after another Morlock named Masque altered her to look beautiful. Masque did this to get rid of Callisto so he could take over leadership of the Morlocks when she went to the surface to lead a 'normal' life.
That however was not her natural state and the changes were later reversed, so she went back to being her ugly self.


Didnt she also have a fling with Colossus during the time she was beautiful, back when he thought he was named Peter Nicolaus?

[Endeavor]

Didnt she also have a fling with Colossus during the time she was beautiful, back when he thought he was named Peter Nicolaus?

Yes she did. That was in the time Peter was amnesiac after going through the Siege Perilous.

[Endeavor]

Actually, the ironic thing is we weren't even auditioning for the part of leech when we first went in.. but for a small non-speaking part. Brett started talking with my son for half of the time that he was there and said that he would like to have him come in to read lines for the part of leech. I don't know what it was that they were casting for but there was about 100 people there. Boys, girls ages up to 35, all cultures and all looks. I am guessing now that it was most likely for the school.

Thanks crystel. I thought maybe you know any of those other roles by names. Like if your son had auditioned for the young Angel part, or anything like that.
I hope he lands a good role soon... Are you going to try and still get him a part in X-3, even if smaller?
Good luck

[The Original Bamfer]

I wanted to play Leech, an over-sized Leech, but Leech none-the-less...


I'm gone for ONE day and I miss this!? Someone's got to tell me this stuff :( :confused:

[JP]

This is great casting. Im a little excited now.

Oh, and thanks for the info Crystal! Welcome to the hype.

[crystel]

Thanks crystel. I thought maybe you know any of those other roles by names. Like if your son had auditioned for the young Angel part, or anything like that.
I hope he lands a good role soon... Are you going to try and still get him a part in X-3, even if smaller?
Good luck

Yes, I would like for him to if they will have him that is. It's a great opportunity for him and he loves working on films.


By the way, thanks everyone for welcoming me! It's my pleasure to be virtually here. lol

[The Original Bamfer]

Ah, well... I went back and read a couple pages and you have said some pretty legit stuff. I am sorry your son didn't make it, its a shame, but from the sounds of it he's very talented! Good luck with that...

And of course, Welcome to the Hype! :D

[MJB]

Good choice. This kid is a good actor. i'm pleased.

[PoSeiDon]

they can cast till the heavens come falling down! many characters dont mean each one of them will have an important role. or even have a line!

[JP]

Leech was a major part of the script review. Im sure he'll have a decent role, seeing as Cameron Bright was cast and not some nobody.

[JP]

Some more info from his message board.


Filming has started now and Cam goes to Victoria for
makeup and prothetics (spelling) fitting. He starts
fiming in 2 weeks and then goes on hold til November
to continue filming again. The whole script is
guarded so that is all I know about his filming days.
We will not see the script and wont know what he is
doing on the day of filming til possibly that day. It
is so secretive. We do know that Cam will be bald He
was hopping to be shaved for the film festival in
Sept. but they wont need him bald til November as the
first week they need him will be shot with hair.
Thats all I know.
- Anne

[josh8]

crystel, i'm inclined to believe you and you do seem genuinely nice, but how could you not know what xavier's school is? if your son was auditioning for a role in the movie, wouldnt you have gone and rented the first two x-men movies? (you did say you were researching...)

[GNR]

Prosthetics eh?Hmmmm...interesting.

Man I got this idea today about Leech in X3.They better not do something lame like have Leech connected to some machine which boosts his power so instead of taking away the powers of those around him in a certain radius,he will be able to take away the powers of all mutants all over the world.Anything to that degree would suck.

[FieryBalrog]

you're mixing up characters again

i think it was Psylocke who used to be the model, but don't quote me on that. but i do think it was her, cause her first X-Men outfit was designed by her, and was more fashion-y then practical for fighting.

then she got the old school ninja outfit that was pink and purple.

I dunno about Psylocke, but Jean was a fashion model, X-men 48 when they lived civilian lives for a bit after Prof X "died".

[Retroman]

Some more info from his message board.

Filming has started now and Cam goes to Victoria for
makeup and prothetics (spelling) fitting. He starts
fiming in 2 weeks and then goes on hold til November
to continue filming again. The whole script is
guarded so that is all I know about his filming days.
We will not see the script and wont know what he is
doing on the day of filming til possibly that day. It
is so secretive. We do know that Cam will be bald He
was hopping to be shaved for the film festival in
Sept. but they wont need him bald til November as the
first week they need him will be shot with hair.
Thats all I know.
- Anne
Thanks JP. Looks like they're going to make Leech look similar to the comic book.

[TNC9852002]

Hmmm...They need him with hair AND without, eh?...

-TNC

[americanguy96]

I look the casting, the kid is a decent actor for his age. This is just another brilliant, yet subtle casting for the franchise.

[crystel]

crystel, i'm inclined to believe you and you do seem genuinely nice, but how could you not know what xavier's school is? if your son was auditioning for a role in the movie, wouldnt you have gone and rented the first two x-men movies? (you did say you were researching...)

To be quite honest... I thought about renting the two movies but I have heard that leech wasn't in them and I could get more information from all of you. As for xavier's school... well lets just say that I must have been more into Barbies and Jem than x-men. lol (I know, pretty sad eh?!)

[newwaveboy87]

I dunno about Psylocke, but Jean was a fashion model, X-men 48 when they lived civilian lives for a bit after Prof X "died".

i know that Psylocke was something along those lines before becoming an X-Man or i'm confusing her with someone else. but i'm pretty sure Psylocke was.

but back on topic:

this kid is gonna be great as Leech

[Endeavor]

Yes, both Psylocke ad Jean were models at one point.

But so was Callisto as I previously stated.

[Dr.Dude]

I'm looking forward to seeing him in X3. Leech is an interesting character, and this kid seems like a good choice for the part.

I have a feeling that at least part of Leech's role in the movie will be as the center of Alcatraz, so he is somehow put into a place or hooked into some machine that makes him neutralize all the mutant powers in the area and keep the rogue mutants from breaking loose.

Some more info from his message board.
Filming has started now and Cam goes to Victoria for
makeup and prothetics (spelling) fitting. He starts
fiming in 2 weeks and then goes on hold til November
to continue filming again. The whole script is
guarded so that is all I know about his filming days.
We will not see the script and wont know what he is
doing on the day of filming til possibly that day. It
is so secretive. We do know that Cam will be bald He
was hopping to be shaved for the film festival in
Sept. but they wont need him bald til November as the
first week they need him will be shot with hair.
Thats all I know.
- Anne
Hmm... maybe they'll have a scene showing Leech discovering his mutancy? Changing from a normal-looking kid to a bald, green-skinned one with power leeching abilities?

[GMONEY]

ANy better news for X-Men 3.!!!!!!!

[josh8]

To be quite honest... I thought about renting the two movies but I have heard that leech wasn't in them and I could get more information from all of you. As for xavier's school... well lets just say that I must have been more into Barbies and Jem than x-men. lol (I know, pretty sad eh?!)



i just cant accept that you wouldnt have watched the movies if you've had all these weeks to research for your son. i hope you're telling the truth, and good luck to your son if you are.

[afmvdp]

woo hoo! we have artie and leech now and marvel already did man-thing so all we need is the resurection of Howard the Duck and we can have the Daydreamers spinoff movie...

...

...

Or maybe not.


In reality, this could be a decent addition and only furthers my belief that the plotline will revolve around a black ops govt scenario to use mutants against as weapons of war.

[Endeavor]

We haven't had Artie yet.

The kid in X2 was not the Artie that's Leech's friend

[Holly Goodhead]

this kid has that creepy empty pedophile stare.

[Endeavor]

lol
you're such a biatch

[Holly Goodhead]

:( no i like it, its icey

[Endeavor]

He has been very creepy in the roles I've seen him in

[Holly Goodhead]

all 2 of them..

[Dr Doom]

that little kid scares me.

You should see System of a Down's "Aerials" music video.

[Holly Goodhead]

i think i have seen it..but blocked it out. :(

[terry78]

Now picture yourself asleep at night, and to awaken and see this staring at you.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3519/cameronbrightjan049jr.jpg

[Genosha]

Its interesting to see that we each new announcement that the much-debated and authenticity-denied AICN script becomes more and more correct. I haven't seen anything deviate from it.

Don't get me wrong, I think there will be some things that are a little different, but I don't think its as drastic a difference as the producers and writers are trying to make it seem.

As far as Leech goes, I like the character and I like the casting. And I guess Arad wasn't being misleading when he said that there would be a lot of mutant characters in this film because X3 is starting to load them up.

[Angry Sentinel]

Its interesting to see that we each new announcement that the much-debated and authenticity-denied AICN script becomes more and more correct. I haven't seen anything deviate from it.
Don't get me wrong, I think there will be some things that are a little different, but I don't think its as drastic a difference as the producers and writers are trying to make it seem. Yup! :up:

As far as Leech goes, I like the character and I like the casting. And I guess Arad wasn't being misleading when he said that there would be a lot of mutant characters in this film because X3 is starting to load them up.
:eek: Avi was right about something?

... Wonders never cease, Ooooh wonders never cease!

[newwaveboy87]

i think the big changes are to the deaths and sex between Storm & Wolvie

[Ratcrawler]

If Gambit is in it and he seduces Rogue, maybe they could somehow figure out a non creepy way of him and Rogue having a good night by having Leech sleeping in the next room. I've sort of had different ideas of some variation of that.

Or they could just stuff him under the bed...

Leech: Can I come out now? It's cold down here...

Rogue: Mmmm...It's pretty hot up here! Stay down there shugah!

Leech: Well can you at least stop bouncing up and down so damn much? The bed is knocking down on my bulbous green head!

Gambit: Where's de fun in dat, hommes? Coochie Coochie Coo!

Rogue: Tee-hee!

Leech: Seriously though, I don't think this bed was meant to support so much weight and motion up there. I don't mean to be a worrywart or anything but the legs on this thing look like they're buckling under all the pressure and that at any second it could--

*Crash!!!SpLAT!!!*

Rogue: Leech! You alright down there, shug? *no reply* Remy, I think something happened to--EEP!

*Gambit's getting sucked dry by Rogue's restarted powers*



... Damn, I should be writing this movie! :)

[Endeavor]

^ ROFLMAO!

Poor Leech.

On the subject though. Gambit and Rogue haven't gotten it on more because they're either stupid or too damn lazy (I know, I know, it's the writers). I mean, with all the mutant power nullifying technology around how could they not have kept something to use for such an occasion? Most of their foes, including the Genoshans, the Sentinels and even Magneto, have been able to use technology to turn off the X-Men's powers. It's inexcusable that nobody in the X-Mansion has even thought of getting Rogue a collar or bracelet that will do that for her when she wants to be able to touch somebody, especially when they have the likes of Forge, Kitty and Beast around (plus I think one of the new students is also a technical genius).

Oh well. Another example of poor editorial pressence and lazy writing.

[Ratcrawler]

Actually bring up an interesting point there, Endeavor. What do you think Rogue's reaction will be when she finds out about this kid's existence? Perhaps she'll want to be his friend mostly for the purpose of his nullification powers and realize it's kind of selfish. Maybe she's the one who breaks him out of the Mutant Prison.

[Endeavor]

Hmm, yeah, I wonder how Rogue will react to his existence in the movie. There are lots of cool interaction possibilities where Leech is concerned.
For all we know he could be instrumental in helping power down Dark Phoenix.

[the a1ant]

For all we know he could be instrumental in helping power down Dark Phoenix.

Woah. Never thought of it like that. You might have just spoiled some plot details! :D :o :p

[Endeavor]

Ooops, lol

[Mr. Marko]

If Morlocks are essentially confirmed, what other characters can we assume are in, at least in cameo form? Marrow?? :D

[the a1ant]

If Morlocks are essentially confirmed, what other characters can we assume are in, at least in cameo form? Marrow?? :D

I think Marrow would work great for the films...as long as she isn't with the X-Men team :p I think her x-ray was up in X2, and in the X2 novel she had a scene when Xavier's cerebro was targeting the mutants, or something :up:

[Dr Doom]

I know Angel's x-ray was up in X2, so I wonder if he has a connection to Stryker.

[newwaveboy87]

i think that was more of a nod to the fans for them to squeal in delight at another cameo. i don't think Angel is going to have anything to do with Stryker in this movie.

kind of like how we're supposed to ignore the Beast cameo in X2, which is ok cause no one really seems to have noticed it unless it was either pointed out to them or they're a fan of the comics.

[Dr Doom]

Beast didn't have a cameo in X2.

[Endeavor]

LOL @ ^

Yes he did, in the scene where Mystique is seducing Laurio at the bar, you can see Hank McCoy (aka Beast) being interviewed in the TV in the background.

[Dr Doom]

Yeah Hank McCoy, not Beast.

[newwaveboy87]

for 1.5 seconds, but still its a cameo. a literal blink and you'll miss it.

[Dr Doom]

I know what you guys are talking about, I was the only one out of all my friends who noticed him in theatres, but its not Beast. Thats like saying, "Hey, did you see the Lizard cameo in Spider-Man 2." But he wasnt in it, Doc Conners was.

[newwaveboy87]

yeah i think you're splitting hairs, besides Beast wasn't always blue and furry. so his cameo went by his real name, tis no biggie.

:p

[Dr Doom]

I know he wasnt always blue and hairy, but he was just Hank McCoy. He became Beast when he joined the X-Men. I know Im splitting hairs, but Im just telling it like it is. :p

[newwaveboy87]

still maintain its just splitting hairs, but true the blurb did say "DR. HANK McCOY"...kinda wish they would've made that guy blue and furry but alas it probably would've cost too much.

oh well.

back on topic:
this kid is going to rock as Leech, he plays creepy and depressed very well

[Endeavor]

If by 'he became Beast' you mean when he turned blue and hairy then that's not the case. When he joined the X-Men he still looked like a pretty normal, if only a little disproportionate, human. And as far as the name Beast he had been given that nick since he was in Highschool

[Endeavor]

back on topic:
this kid is going to rock as Leech, he plays creepy and depressed very well

He sure does.
Thing is though, Leech has never been portrayed as creepy or depressed.
But I still think this is great casting, this kid is a very good actor.

[newwaveboy87]

Leech as too been creepy AND depressed, watch the cartoon:
Morlock Christmas and the one where he first shows up....wish i could remember what it was called....

but it's always when you first meet him that he's like that than the next thing you know he's turned into a little spineless broken-english talking frog looking thing.

[Dr Doom]

I meant he becomes him in the sense that that becomes his new identity. I know he was stil normal with the exception of abnormally large feet and hands and saying, "By my stars and garters!" :D

[newwaveboy87]

you mean "OH my stars and garters"






"fascinating"

[Dr Doom]

Yeah, I knew I didn't quite get that right.

[newwaveboy87]

its cool we can't all love the blue poetry reciting monkey man as much as i do.

Beast rules.

[hulkamania85]

If Gambit is in it and he seduces Rogue, maybe they could somehow figure out a non creepy way of him and Rogue having a good night by having Leech sleeping in the next room. I've sort of had different ideas of some variation of that.

Anyone think maybe the mutant slut character, the one who uses pheremones to attract guys, might get Iceman to cheat on Rogue? I'd much prefer that to him cheating with Kitty, who as everyone knows should only be with Colossus among the characters that are going to be in this movie.
What would happen if Rogue touched Leech? Do her powers short out or does she gain the power to cancel out powers? Would she cancel her own powers?

Anyway it is cool to see Leech is in the film. He'll probably be used by the bad guys somehow to keep the other mutants at by.

Maybe they'll have a seen where he is hanging out with Artie.

[Endeavor]

Leech as too been creepy AND depressed, watch the cartoon:
Morlock Christmas and the one where he first shows up....wish i could remember what it was called....

but it's always when you first meet him that he's like that than the next thing you know he's turned into a little spineless broken-english talking frog looking thing.


Okay, if you want to talk about accurate characterization I don't think you should be reffering to TAS. But whatever.
Even in that episode Leech was never creepy or depressed. In fact despite the bad circumstances the little guy finds himself in, he always has a rather sunny and possitive disposition.

[newwaveboy87]

they need to have a moment where Leech and Artie interact. they're best buddies in the comic. what with their little tree house and all.

but honestly does Artie even have a mutant power? seriously?

what's your mutant power Leech? i can void any mutants power within a limited radius.

how about you Artie? *random smiley face appears above his head*

.......right.....

[newwaveboy87]

Okay, if you want to talk about accurate characterization I don't think you should be reffering to TAS. But whatever.
Even in that episode Leech was never creepy or depressed. In fact despite the bad circumstances the little guy finds himself in, he always has a rather sunny and possitive disposition.

hey i NEVER said ACCURATE. as much as love TAS, they really had some wierd moments and things in that show.

why was Storm ALWAYS being shot out of the sky or fainting? same thing with Jean? and Wolverine's claws constantly changed size and dimensions. and the animation was really....special....at times as well.

but Leech was slightly depressed until he was like "X-Men come save Morlocks." then they did, and the entire episode got all happy and warm and fuzzy....

man i wish they had Claremont and Lobdell write that show...or a new X-Men show....

[Endeavor]

What would happen if Rogue touched Leech? Do her powers short out or does she gain the power to cancel out powers? Would she cancel her own powers?

Anyway it is cool to see Leech is in the film. He'll probably be used by the bad guys somehow to keep the other mutants at by.

Maybe they'll have a seen where he is hanging out with Artie.

This is how it works. Leech's power does not depend on touch but rather mere proximity. If Rogue came close enough to Leech he would nullify her powers before she'd be even able to touch him.

Now, in X-Men: Evolution they did something to get around this so that Rogue could indeed use his powers. They showed that Leech's powers wasn't always active. So Rogue touched him when he was not actively emitting his energy nullification field; she was able to absorb his abilities and then conciously turn them on to use against Apocalypse.

In the comics and the TAS though, Leech has no control over his powers and they are always on.

I guess we'll have to wait and see what they do in X3

[terry78]

To be honest, unless the mutant he's up against is weaker physically, Leech still wouldn't stand a chance unless someone with power assists him.

[newwaveboy87]

they won't give him control of his powers, especially seeing as how they might be using him in the prison.

his powers will most likely remain constantly active.

[Endeavor]

hey i NEVER said ACCURATE. as much as love TAS, they really had some wierd moments and things in that show.

why was Storm ALWAYS being shot out of the sky or fainting? same thing with Jean? and Wolverine's claws constantly changed size and dimensions. and the animation was really....special....at times as well.

but Leech was slightly depressed until he was like "X-Men come save Morlocks." then they did, and the entire episode got all happy and warm and fuzzy....

man i wish they had Claremont and Lobdell write that show...or a new X-Men show....

Claremont is senile. He can no longer form coherent thought let alone write a good story (yes I am exagerating but the guy no longer writes good story, dialogue or anything).
Scott Lobdell would have been nice though :up:

[Endeavor]

they need to have a moment where Leech and Artie interact. they're best buddies in the comic. what with their little tree house and all.

but honestly does Artie even have a mutant power? seriously?

what's your mutant power Leech? i can void any mutants power within a limited radius.

how about you Artie? *random smiley face appears above his head*

.......right.....

Actually he has limited telepathy and can project his hollograms directly inside people's minds (think of him as a lower level Mastermind)

[newwaveboy87]

i wouldnt know havent read any X-book since Morrison came on board and ****ed it up. and then i heard about what Austen did the the books.

i hate them.

wait no, i take that back, i read Xtreme X-Men, i enjoyed it. Claremont works best when he's taken over and given free reign. besides if i took over the X-books after Morrsion and Austen i think i'd rip out my hair and go screaming for the hills.

honestly Juggernaut on the X-Men, what the hell is that????

[newwaveboy87]

Actually he has limited telepathy and can project his hollograms directly inside people's minds (think of him as a lower level Mastermind)

ah, i could never remember cause well...frankly i don't like him at all. he's insanely useless.

[Endeavor]

Morrison ...and Austen

i hate them.



So do I.

Morrison is actually a very good writer, he can write very smart and fast pased dialogue. However he is one arrogant sob who was more concerned with satisfying his own ego than helping the X-Men books.

Austen... well, he's just an idiot *mumbles about giving Nightcrawler two penises and making him the son of a wannabe satan*

[newwaveboy87]

I KNOW WHAT THE HELL DID HE DO TO NIGHTCRAWLER??? BAH!! nice way to ruin one of my favorite characters.

and Morrsion, when he was first on the books, i was totally excited. he is a brilliant writer, but what he did to the X-Men was....idiotic. let's have Cyclops and Emma hook. oh and lets turn Emma into a diamond(?) what? let's also get rid of Beast's classic and much loved look and make him a cat looking creature. WHY?

[Endeavor]

ah, i could never remember cause well...frankly i don't like him at all. he's insanely useless.


Cut the little guy some slack. His story is actually pretty sad. Go back and read the early X-Factor books if you care to know more about him.

I find it interesting that a kid who goes through such an amazing physical and mental transformation still has the strength to cope with the world. He took to his new form of communication as a natural.

[newwaveboy87]

he's a fictional character. no slack needs to be given.

i think Artie, along with Marrow, Joseph, and Beak are some of the most useless mutants ever. oh and add Strong Guy to that list.

[Endeavor]

...WHY?

Because, like I said, he's one arrogant SOB.

He had his name from doing Authority, he let it go to his head.... and the idiots at Marvel's editorial office gave him free reign. The result? Throw continuity and reason out the window. Allow him to make changes at a whim simply because he wants to... Turning Beast into a cat because since he shared the same nickname as the character in the fairytale that Disney did a movie off, well it was only "logical" that he would look like that character :rolleyes:. I don't know about you but I think that kind of logic could only be conceived by somebody whose braincells are being consumed by crack

[newwaveboy87]

and he turned Emma into a home wrecking organic diamond. why? no reason. "killed" Magneto and turned him into Xorn. why? cause he could.

created the dumbest new mutants - EVER! Beak, female Angel, and about a million others. bah. angers me so.

[Endeavor]

Don't get me started n what he did for secondary mutations because this conversation will last all night and derail the thread further off topic, more than we already have

[newwaveboy87]

Endeavor you'll cool. just thought i'd throw that out there.

back on topic:
this kid is gonna be awesome as Leech. wonder if they'll keep Leech's broken English or if they'll make more understandable so as not to give people the impression that he's somehow like Yoda.

off topic:
Yoda is the greatest fictional character known to mankind...

[Ratcrawler]

"off topic:
Yoda is the greatest fictional character known to mankind..."

Man... F*** Yoda...

Seriously though, this Bright kid is good. And if he plays his cards right he can get his own X-sPinoff while Avi's generously handing them out like flyers. Hmm... the misadventures of a guy with a peculiar sPeech pattern, potentially paired up with a guy who doesn't sPeak at all; I wonder what that'd be like...

http://www.picturedot.com/FetchImageJPG.asp?ImageType=P&ImageFormat=H&ImageID=148316

Two hours of freestyle rapping in front of a convenience store while selling the occasional nickelbag of pot!

[Endeavor]

Heheh, thanks newwave, you too.

I was wondering about Bright, he's got those eyes that stand out. I can picture those eyes being even more piercing if they give him green skin. Then again they might not show his eyes at all and just do some sort of CG overlay work to make them look huge and buglike.
I can't wait to see the concept they come up with for Leech! :D

[Ratcrawler]

After some forum browsing, I'm pretty surprised as to how many people have logic going "OMG!!!1!!11! Leech is in the movie! That must mean that the Morlocks are in it too! Which means that It'll have the mutant massacre storyline coinciding with the Cure and Dark Phoenix saga! That means that Gambit will definitely be in it! And since Leech is in the movie, he can turn off Rogue's powers and they're do it all night long!"

This isn't proof that the Morlocks are in it at all. $10 says they'll probably just make passing reference to it, like the warden saying "We found this kid living in a sewer or something.

Leech Question; If Leech was put next to Nightcrawler, would he suddenly lose his tail, blue skin and grow extra fingers or just have his teleporter powers disabled?

[TNC9852002]

Leech Question; If Leech was put next to Nightcrawler, would he suddenly lose his tail, blue skin and grow extra fingers or just have his teleporter powers disabled?
Well, I'm pretty sure that Nightcrawler's powers have nothing to do with his tail, skin, or fingers..

-TNC

[Dr Doom]

Yes, he would. Part of his mutation is that he looks like that. But I dont know if Leech only supresses POWERS or all of the mutation.

[TNC9852002]

It's part of his mutation yeah, but I think it's the POWERS that Leech neutralizes..

-TNC

[The Original Bamfer]

I agree, I don't the Blob would turn skinny, what would happen if Leech left? All the weight and fat would just pile back on oughtta nowhere? Nah. TeNacious C is right... (I'm on a nickname streak...)

[TNC9852002]

Tenacious C?...Hmmm...

:up:

-TNC

[newwaveboy87]

Man... F*** Yoda...

Seriously though, this Bright kid is good. And if he plays his cards right he can get his own X-sPinoff while Avi's generously handing them out like flyers. Hmm... the misadventures of a guy with a peculiar sPeech pattern, potentially paired up with a guy who doesn't sPeak at all; I wonder what that'd be like...

http://www.picturedot.com/FetchImageJPG.asp?ImageType=P&ImageFormat=H&ImageID=148316

Two hours of freestyle rapping in front of a convenience store while selling the occasional nickelbag of pot!

you insult Yoda and then put up Jay and Silent Bob...

YOU DIE NOW!!

i'm sorry their ****ck is only funny for so long before his f-bombs and stoner sayings get annoying...but Kevin Smith is still a cool. i just can't stand Jason Mewes...BAH

[terry78]

http://pc59te.dte.uma.es/cdb/series/marvel/bitmaps/leech.jpg
http://www.marveloverpower.com/OverPower/Marvel_OverPower/MarvelOverpowerPics/mopspecials/Morlocks_Leech.jpg
http://underworld.fortunecity.com/blood/201/marvel/leech001.JPG
http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/headshots/leech.jpg

It would also be cool if they CG'd out his pupils and just had him with all white eyes. But they didn't do it with Nightcrawler, so you know.

[Retroman]

Some updates on Cameron Bright.

His mother says on his official message boards:

What a hoot it would be to see all his fans with shaved heads at the movie. He goes over to Van for his make-up tesing on Monday. I hope he does not spend hours in the chair.

Source: http://camfans.org/board/read.php?TID=248


From Candian website VICTORIAWOOD REPORTS:

Bright Talk
Monday, August 08, 2005

In trying to get some more information about Cameron Bright's role in X-Men 3 film. I managed to contact Cameron's mom, Anne Bright. She was able to confirm that Cameron is playing Leech, a member of the Morlocks. Due to the secrecy of the script she was unable to give me and details of the role.

She did say, "we are thrilled about this part...duh.. but the plot is secret so we dont even know what he will be doing, just that he is going to be bald. He is looking forward to it."

She also told me that they, Her and Cameron, will be in Toronto for the film festival in September. Cameron has to start school September 6, then cut class at the end of the week for the festival, and the premiere of Thank You For Smoking, which also stars Aaron Eckhart, Adam Brody, and Rob Lowe among others. Cameron plays the son of Big Tabaco's chief spokesperson in the satire.
Source: http://falcona.blogspot.com/

[TNC9852002]

OMG...She mentioned 'Morlocks' by name..

-TNC

[Slim_X]

I wonder if he'll have a nose...

[Ions]

OMG...She mentioned 'Morlocks' by name..

-TNCFunnily enough it doesn't quote her saying that. The blog author says it. "She was able to confirm that Cameron is playing Leech, a member of the Morlocks" No where is that quoted, and looks like the person is just paraphrasing. IF she had of said it, it would be quoted like her statements quoted in the following paragraph.[Ions expected more scrutiny from TNC] :marv:

[TNC9852002]

Paraphrasing has once again killed another lost soul.. :(. [TNC wonders if his statement made any sense.]

-TNC

[Endeavor]

...

Leech Question; If Leech was put next to Nightcrawler, would he suddenly lose his tail, blue skin and grow extra fingers or just have his teleporter powers disabled?


The answer is no. Leech's power does not affect passive mutations. Passive mutations is a term used to describe physical mutations such as Beast having fur, Nightcrawler having extra limbs etc. For the same reason he would not make Blob skinny, but he would render him more vulnerable and would take away his super strength and gravity altering power.

Hope that answers your question.

Edit: Its the same scenario with most of the power dampening technology that's been used against the X-Men over the years.

[Fantastic-Boy]

He looks like that weird boy on a System of a Down videoclip.

[Genosha]

Funnily enough it doesn't quote her saying that. The blog author says it. "She was able to confirm that Cameron is playing Leech, a member of the Morlocks" No where is that quoted, and looks like the person is just paraphrasing. IF she had of said it, it would be quoted like her statements quoted in the following paragraph.[Ions expected more scrutiny from TNC] :marv:

Well, then why does the blogger connect the movie character of Leech with the comic counterparts Morlock status?

It just doesn't seem necessary to include if Leech isn't going to be portrayed as a Morlock.

Just a thought..........

[Endeavor]

The blogger is obviously familiar with the X-Men universe, so when Cameron's mother said he'd be playing a character named Leech the blogger explained that this is a character who is a Morlock. That's what I see from that quote, not that Cameron's mother knew about the Morlocks.

[Genosha]

The blogger is obviously familiar with the X-Men universe, so when Cameron's mother said he'd be playing a character named Leech the blogger explained that this is a character who is a Morlock. That's what I see from that quote, not that Cameron's mother knew about the Morlocks.


Good point. I see what you mean.

I just think its kind of cool that the Morlocks are at least part of the rumor mill. I always liked that aspect of the X-Men universe when I was reading the comics.

[crystel]

Hey endevor... you once asked me if I would have my son doing something for x-men even if it was background work... well we are going to the set on Monday!! I just got the call and he is totally thrilled!

[aaron]

seriously? be sure to report to us please :)

[crystel]

xxx

[aaron]

thanks, and anything about gambit if you find out would be so amazing :D

[JP]

Welcome back Crystal. Congrats aswell.

[The Original Bamfer]

Yeah! Nice seein' ya, and major congrats! Stay in touch! :D

[GNR]

Which set is she going too?

[crystel]

Thanks everyone!! :)
GNR... we are going to VFS tomorrow

[JP]

Well, good luck. :)

[Crimson Warrior]

Yeah Good luck and happy going

[The Original Bamfer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/CRAZYllama07/leecht2.jpg

A little cameron/leech sketch I quickly did... :o

[Crimson Warrior]

Thats Nice TOB

[JP]

I hope Leech looks cute in the movie.

[The Original Bamfer]

I hope Leech looks cute in the movie.

So ugly he's cute...?

[JP]

In the comics.. Leech has been drawn very ugly, and very cute. I want him to be a cute little thing.

[JustABill]

Lmao. JPsketch, you are giving me this creepy Michael Jackson vibe.

[Octoberist]

I don't think they'll put a little kid like Cameron through 4 hours of makeup like that. If he does wear makeup, it'll be simplistic, so in a way, he'll be less ugly than some of his renditions in the comics.

[ljr]

You think with thwe not quite comic artie coming back they'll have them in a scene together near the end that would be cute.

[JustABill]

I doubt Artie's role will be big enough to get him in a scene with Leech though, althought that would be cool and as ljr posted...''cute" -rolls eyes-.

[ljr]

Oh come on it would be a cute scene and a nod to generation x fans.

[JustABill]

Yes, I said it would be. I t's just that, cute is not what I think when I think X-Men :p

[ljr]

Well i'm a girl and I think artie and leech are cute.

[JustABill]

I figured that much ljr, which there is no problem with either of those facts. Except maybe the finding them cute, you have seen them sometimes haven't you? :p. Nah, they can be ''cute." -rolls eyes-

Back on topic though, I agree with the poster above who said, that I doubt they'll put Cameron in makeup. I imagine will have something sorta like they did with Artie in X2.

[GNR]

They'll probably just give him contacts and make him dirty looking.I was watching the animated series the other day,and Leech used telekinesis to make his way thru a mob.Is this one of his powers?I don't remember him being able to do this but I may be wrong.I wonder how Leech is going to factor into the the plot,man I'm excited.

[Retroman]

UPDATE

Heres a brand new video interview with actor Cameron Bright that was recorded a few days ago. He doesn't talk about X3 but his new indy flick and one of his hobbies.The most interesting thing -besides the fact he's surprisingly shy- is the look of his hair. Apparently (according to camfans.org) he shaved it 6 weeks ago for the first leg of his shoot as Leech. He's taking a break now and will then return in November for more filming (according to camfans.org). Does Leech start the movie without hair and end it without? Or vice versa? :confused:

Click on 'Susie Wall with young star Cameron Bright':
http://www.ctv.ca/mini_v2/tiff2005/video.html#mainTable

[BluShaypeShyfte]

You might wanna re-word that Retro...you need sleep!

[Retroman]

You might wanna re-word that Retro...you need sleep!
:O :O I will....

[Retroman]

UPDATE
Cameron Bright's official fansite (camfans.org) new look message boards have new updates. The admin has close ties to Cameron's mom who also posts there from time to time.

From the CAMFANS.ORG forums:
Itsy Administrator - Yesterday (Sept 18), 06:55 AM
ok so are you asking if its a joke that cameron is going to play leech? If you are then its a no. I have already seen a photo with him in testing phases for going bald. and sorry no I dont have it on me and if i did i would never ever give it out. Got to follow those rules Source: http://www.camfans.org/board/2/showthread.php?p=2609#post2609

Diabetes Fund Raiser
Itsy Administrator - 09-12-2005, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted By: annabanana

Just to let you know, (and we still need approval on this from X3) When Cam has his head shaved for the role of Leech, we have asked X3 if we can get him shaved at home. I want to turn it into a fund raiser for the Juvy Diabetes Research Fund for folks to watch Cam get shaved. I still need to contact the proper channels here but I am sure that it will be a go, providing of course that we are at home at the time. Halle Berry has already donated a signed picture of her for the cause. Sweet of her huh. Not sure if you are aware of this but she has Diabetes Type 1 just like Cam's friend Jake Kaese. Not sure yet what we will put up for people to bid on yet and we are only going to have the items avail to win by our home area fans. But I am going to try to get the local TV to film it and if that happens I will get Itsy to put it up on the site. If you wish to make donations for the cause I will let you know for sure later if it is a go!!!!! We are all syked. Source: http://www.camfans.org/board/2/showthread.php?p=2410#post2410

[Genosha]

My educated guess right now is that Leech will be pretty isolated to The Cure/Legacy Virus side of X3.

But he well could be the focal point there.

[JP]

I have type 1 also.

[Crimson Warrior]

I have type 1 also.

Me too :(

[Endeavor]

Hey endevor... you once asked me if I would have my son doing something for x-men even if it was background work... well we are going to the set on Monday!! I just got the call and he is totally thrilled!

Wow, I had missed this!
Did something come of it?

[Endeavor]

They'll probably just give him contacts and make him dirty looking.I was watching the animated series the other day,and Leech used telekinesis to make his way thru a mob.Is this one of his powers?I don't remember him being able to do this but I may be wrong.I wonder how Leech is going to factor into the the plot,man I'm excited.

No, it isn't. That's just a typical TAS inconsistency.

[Retroman]

UPDATE
A mesage from the man (or boy) himself - Cameron Bright. He posted the following on update on the boards of fansite camfans.org on the shaving of his head for his Leech role which they're planning to make in to a charity thing. Also, according to his mom (Anne) he'll look like Kojak! :eek:

From the Camfans forums:

Message from Me
09-29-2005, 04:45 AM
Cameron

It is almost time for me to turn off my computer for the night but want to say hi to all of you before I do.
I had alot of fun at the Toronto Film Festival. I wish I could have stayed a few days longer. (I think mom send some pictures to Desha for you.) I was standing in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel and Cuba Gooding Jr. came up to me, shook my hand and said I was awesome in Birth. My mom thought that was cool, so did I. Viggo Mortensen was waiting to leave the lobby of the same hotel and I walked past him and he said Hi to me. My mom was like "Awww, I wish that was me" She likes him.
I am having fun paintballing and I bought myself a new gun. It is a black Ion, with electronic revy hopper, dye ultra light barrel, dye sticky grip in silver, and it shoots very fast and accurate. It is sweet. I sometimes find myself drumming my 2 trigger fingers on things as if I was shooting the gun. My mom asked me if I had a nervous twitch and I told her that I was just trigger happy. She says that it is a bit better than cracking my knuckles.
I think my mom mentioned that I may be shaving my head for Juvy Diabetes in November. She told me today that I could get it shaved at one of the intermission periods at the Clippers hockey game in town. That may happen on November 6. Mom is going to ask my manager if getting shaved 3 weeks before I film would be ok or not.
To the girls who like Bryce...he has a girlfriend now. Sorry but it is true. He took Kylee for dinner and a movie tonight to celebrate 2 months together. He is never home and my mom misses him. lol Kylee is very nice and her and Bryce are trying to set me up with her 12 yr old sister. I am thinking "No Way" besides Mom wants me to be at least 14 before I date.
I have to get off this now. Thanks for this fan site. Cameron Source: http://www.camfans.org/board/2/showthread.php?t=351
http://www.camfans.org/board/2/showthread.php?p=2152#post2152

NOTE: Bryce is Cameron's brother Bryce Bright NOT Artie actor Bryce Hodgson

[Retroman]

Another story on Cameron and X3.

Sep. 12th, 2005 @ 08:47 am
Attended a party for THANK YOU FOR SMOKING hosted by In Style magazine. I walked in the door at the same time as actor Cameron Bright and his mother, and immediately noticed that Cameron looked less than thrilled to be there. I like kids and I particularly like kids of that age -- Cameron is 12 -- and would have sought him out for conversation regardless. He's a cool individual. I wanted to know how he felt about situations like this, having a job that required him to hang out with adults who were wining and dining on a rooftop patio, casual conversation backdropped by the hum and buzz of ambition, negotiation, people slinking off into the shadows with their cell phones, a situation I would have found deathly boring when I was a kid. "This is my first festival," Cameron told me. (He was also in BIRTH and GODSEND). "It's okay, it's just that there aren't any other kids here. There's nobody my age to talk to." He likes to play paintball. He talked about how the producers of the movie fitted him up with a paintball suit and talked about taking him out to play -- then decided not to. Cameron said, mimicking them, "'What if he gets an injury?'" He talked about seeing GODSEND on DVD with a friend of his, who got scared, but Cameron only laughed because he knew when all the scary parts were coming up.

Cameron was an intense-looking child -- he joked about this, and the kind of parts it helped get him -- who has turned into an astonishingly striking adolescent. In the months since filming SMOKING he's grown longer and leaner, his voice deeper. He seems perfectly cast for X-MEN 3. I told him that one of our sons was named after Professor Xavier.

At the dinner table I discussed LUNAR PARK with Adam Brody, who turns out to be a big fan of Bret Easton Ellis. ("David [the producer] thinks Adam's going to be a huge movie star, wants to find a vehicle for him," someone told me. But Bret's agent had laughed at the idea of the film rights to LUNAR PARK going to anything other than a major studio). Talked about writing with Jason Reitman, the writer-director, when his cell phone went off: "This is about the deal," he told me apologetically, "or else I'd never take this." And he went slinking off into the shadows.

Some of us went on to a club, where David, the producer, continued to take phone calls. Someone told me there was a bidding war going on for the film. Someone told me that Jason was "a mess". Someone told me that a beloved talk show host is a lesbian, that her best friend is actually her lover, that she heard this from a friend who's assistant to a famous actor who's close friends with the aforementioned talk show host. Someone told me that ************ dies in X-Men 3, which was news to me (and disappointing). Someone told me about an affair an acquaintance had had with a predatorial older woman when he himself was quite underage ("Lucky bastard," said someone else). A Canadian woman in a cowboy hat told me she was going to buy my book, which I appreciated. I was getting increasingly drunk. E and I hit another party but I couldn't take it anymore; we ducked out and went to McDonald's next door, where I ran into an actor from LA I know enough to say hello to, who was wearing a black t-shirt that said I AM PROUD OF MY PARTS. "I am proud of my parts too," declared a woman who was standing behind him. E and I went back to the hotel, slept, and in the car ride to the airport the next morning found out, via the all-important all-knowing all-seeing cell phone, that SMOKING went to Fox Searchlight for 6.9 million. The people involved seem happy and relieved. Source: http://www.livejournal.com/users/moschus/18740.html?mode=reply

[Retroman]

UPDATE
On the message boards of Cameron Bright's fansite the actor's mother Anne posted news that he's started the second leg of his scheduled filming last week (sans hair).

From the Camfans.org forums:
11-09-2005, 07:25 AM
Anne

We are off to start filming later this week. I can't tell you about the scenes......but he is sooooo looking foward to it. I really hope that Leech is in a few more X movies.Source: http://www.camfans.org/board/2/showthread.php?t=358

[aaron]

i think camerons mom seems to be into the business more than he is

[newwaveboy87]

momanger much?
hopefully he doesn't turn out like Culkin...

[aaron]

reminds me of sienna millers mom totally

[uberdave]

Yeah, i think I read an article once where cameron mentioned his mom cried for three days or something along those lines when he didn't get the role in A Series of Unfortnate Events

[pyromaniac]

i think camerons mom seems to be into the business more than he is

I think that worries me. I don't know Cameron Bright that well; does he enjoy what he does?

If the mother thinks Leech should be in a few more movies, then... :rolleyes:

[GNR]

Hopefully somewhere in the movie,they give mention to the Morlocks.Just as a nod to the fans and just to show they exist in the movie-verse.Something like "We found him living in the sewers with many others we could not identify."

[borinquenknight]

Awesome! I always liked Artie and Leech.