Molina Says He's Interested Returning As Ock

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

No stranger to the comic book world with his role as Spidey’s nemesis Doctor Octopus in “Spider-Man 2” (and voice roles in both the “Wonder Woman” animated movie and “Justice League” cartoon), actor Alfred Molina said he’d love to reprise his role as the wall-crawler’s tentacled enemy in future films — if he can just get past the whole “dead character” thing.

“No one’s mentioned it, and I think it’s highly unlikely, seeing as he died,” Molina told MTV News during a press event for his upcoming film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” when asked if there was any talk of him returning to terrorize Peter Parker. “[But] at the ‘Spider-Man 2′ premiere in London, I turned around to one of the producers and said, ‘It’s a real shame that I died, because I would’ve loved to do another one of these.’ And he said, ‘Oh, characters don’t die in this universe, they just disappear.’”

And as any comics fan will tell you, that statement has proven true time and time again in the pages of nearly every long-running series. So, while it’s certainly a remote possibility, the fact that “Spider-Man 2″ is widely regarded as one of the best films in the franchise could mean a return appearance for Doc Ock isn’t entirely out of the question.

So, in the absence of his return to the franchise, however, who else would Molina like to see take on our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?

“There were so many wonderful villains in Spider-Man stories,” said Molina. “Venom was a great character, and I’m not biased, but I thought Doc Ock was a brilliant character in the comics, too.”

“The only thing I’d like to see is to concentrate on one villain,” he added. “Having two or three of them sort of dilutes the potency of it.”

Pondering the possibilities, Molina quickly back-tracked on his original suggestions, saying, “it would be nice to see a female villain.”

“Yeah, that might be nice,” he said.

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[[A]]

Good for him. Does he still think these movies are just for kids..?

[NewYorkSpider]

Molina was great as Ock. It would be nice to see him return as a villian.

[American_Hobo]

cameo would be nice, but nothing more than that.

[chaseter]

If you are going to bring him back, a cameo would be a complete waste

[American_Hobo]

Well then dont bring him back at all I guess.
I want to see fresh new villains, not the ones we've seen already.
There's no point on Ock returning. (Except for Sinister Six, but I dont see it happening)

[NewYorkSpider]

I think bringing Ock back for #4 with the Lizard would be HUGE. It would certainly hype up the movie for those who enjoyed SM2. It could also create a good story with Connors/Octavius being friends. I could care less about getting 2 new villains. I just want an epic Spider-Man movie that everyone can enjoy. I'm all for Doc Ock returning in the next movie.

[The Joker]

“The only thing I’d like to see is to concentrate on one villain,” he added. “Having two or three of them sort of dilutes the potency of it.”

Hint hint about what he thought of Spider-Man 3.

I'd love to see Molina come back in some form in a future Spidey flick. He's the best Spidey villain so far in this franchise. But I seriously doubt he's going to be in Spider-Man 4.

[chiefchirpa]

Sinister Six?

Doc Ock
....

[FaT_tONle]

I love the idea of Sinister Six... but I don't think this current franchise will last until SM6, which is when the S6 would be ideal. Plus the actors would be way too old by then. That's why it would have to be a cameo if he returns in SM4. Maybe an after credit scene hinting and Doc Ock's return in the future.

[Venom'sDad]

Who says that the Sinister Six has to come in Spidey 6? I understand the parallels of it all; but come on, if Sony believe the time is now and the profits may be right, they woulod do it in Spidey 4 or 5. They are not going to wait if they feel they can make money... nothing is certain.

Who thought at the end of Spidey 2 that Venom would be there. Yes, most felt that they would just introduce Eddie Brock, and set him up similar to Dr. Curt Connors, as a future villain. Yet we saw how eager Avi, Laura, and Sony was to bring him on board. Don't assume what those in the boardroom will do.

As far as DocOck, unless they are setting him up for a return, than I'm cool with the hints & cameo. Otherwise just let him be.

[FaT_tONle]

I am saying set him up to return in the next set of films that loosely follow this current series if at all. Even if they were doing 4-5 back to back, which it appears they aren't at the moment, the only villains we have right now are Sandman and Ock. I don't think they will be able to set up enough guys in time if they do it that soon. The only way it would work is you do 5-6 back to back almost immediately after SM4. Aim for a 2013-2014 release. Setup Ock at the end of five. For that to happen, I think SM4 would need to gross almost as much as SM1 so I don't see that happening. But I do think Ock could return as a fan nod or tease even though we won't see him as a main character again.

[SpaceWay2009]

I don't know if Doc Ock should return. Like someone else said, I rather see fresh, new villains.

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

Originally Posted by [A]

Good for him. Does he still think these movies are just for kids..?

Huh?

When did he imply that?

[LegendaryCaleb]

gosh id love for him to come back...itd be nice to see spidey versus doc ock again!
i loved those fights

[Metal Spidey]

Sure Mr. Molina we'll bring you back and we'll also give Norman and Harry a special Goblin Serum so they can return too. Woo hoo!

[Spider-ManHero12]

As I said in the Doc Ock's Lair thread, this is just awesome! Molina really does rock.

[protocida]

The tentacles rebooted moments after he sank and led him to safety. He spend the whole time hidden in an warehouse, healing, while the tentacles poisoned his mind more and more.

[LegendaryCaleb]

yo proto...that sounds like itd be an amazing way to bring him back!!!

[protocida]

Thanks.

[FaT_tONle]

Doc needs to come back fully in control of his tentacles. No more of this mind control ****...

[Grievous]

The whole point of Ock killing himself was so he would not die a monster. As he worded it, having him come back to be evil again after what he did would be stupid IMO.

[bullets]

Originally Posted by protocida

The tentacles rebooted moments after he sank and led him to safety. He spend the whole time hidden in an warehouse, healing, while the tentacles poisoned his mind more and more.

works for me. He could come back and lead the sinister six for parts 5 and six.

[Venom'sDad]

Originally Posted by protocida

The tentacles rebooted moments after he sank and led him to safety. He spend the whole time hidden in an warehouse, healing, while the tentacles poisoned his mind more and more.

That kinda takes away from who he really is don't you think... him still being controled by his own creation.

[protocida]

Without that, he's a good guy.