J.K. Simmons IS Commissioner Gordon

[Guts]

As much as JK is in great shape for someone his age, and his triceps are a good size, they are not as big as they appear to be. He's using a bicep curl assist bar, which has an apron like neck wrap, and the bronze looking piece on his chest extends to under his arms to give him the ability to do a quasi-preacher curl while standing. His tris are pressed up against that bar, which is giving the illusion of huge size. Judging by the size of the weights he is lifting in the picture, they can't be over 20 lbs each. Those are small weights.

Regardless, I wanted to write about something else. Gordon has never been a muscular character. Why workout now? Are they going the "Gods among us" route where he is going to take the Superman pill so that he can get into a physical fight? Is that why he needs to look jacked?

The mech-suit Batman version of Jim is quite muscular.

 

[SheldonLevene]

We're probably going a little overboard here don't y'all think?

He's an older guy that wants to get into (better) shape for a likely heavily physical role. Jim Gordon has been portrayed a myriad of ways, including fairly muscular. Lee drew him in good shape in Hush.

He's not that big. Still a fairly thin/trim dude.

 

[moviefreak]

Simmons already own the physique and he seems to be extremely fit. His build lend to defined and cut muscle being visible. As for his biceps being big -- his arms were resting on a bar while he was curling giving appearance of bulk. This was something I used to do.

Simmons a couple of months ago, maybe around the time of Whiplash filming -- his left bicep is visible even when relaxed:

 

[Da-Scribe]

That picture of him doing curls looks unnaturally. I'm actually fine with how he looked in Whiplash...he looks much bigger here. I just question why he needs to be working out so heavily for this role. Gordon is always supposed to be older than Wayne, and we know that the Batman in this movie has been around for a long time. So Gordon has to be in his 60s. How many cops, much less police commissioners, do you see being that physically imposing at that age.

They don't all work in Gotham City now do they? In all seriousness though, it's not that big of a deal. The role doesn't require him to be out of shape, so there's nothing wrong with Simmons working out.

 

[Boom]

We're gonna get that shirtless Gordon action.

 

[terry78]

We're gonna get that shirtless Gordon action.

the wait is over.

 

[Lencho01]

I don't think Simmons is doing this for the film. He probably just likes working out and has low body fat.

 

[RadioSha]

From this article

He's next playing Commissioner Gordon in Justice League. Was this something that director Zack Snyder asked of him?

"As far as the whole Justice League stuff goes, if he is trying to get ready for something in that arena, I’m not aware of it and he never shared it with me. I’m only training with him as a friend and client and helping him achieve what he’s trying to achieve with his new physique." - Aaron Williamson, a Marine-turned-trainer

So many myths going around. This and that WB forced Zack to cut down 30 minutes of the movie. Those people perpetuating myths sicken me.

EDIT: Added link

 

[Angel0fDeath]

From this article

He's next playing Commissioner Gordon in Justice League. Was this something that director Zack Snyder asked of him?

"As far as the whole Justice League stuff goes, if he is trying to get ready for something in that arena, I’m not aware of it and he never shared it with me. I’m only training with him as a friend and client and helping him achieve what he’s trying to achieve with his new physique." - Aaron Williamson, a Marine-turned-trainer

So many myths going around. This and that WB forced Zack to cut down 30 minutes of the movie. Those people perpetuating myths sicken me.

EDIT: Added link

Do you not realize this sort of thing is what got the main thread locked ? You and a few others who just can't help themselves and squeeze in a dig at Snyder and BvS in every damn comment and continue until you completely derail the thread.

 

[Da-Scribe]

Do you not realize this sort of thing is what got the main thread locked ? You and a few others who just can't help themselves and squeeze in a dig at Snyder and BvS in every damn comment and continue until you completely derail the thread.

He has the power to wipe out the entire JL board. We have to destroy him.

 

[Lencho01]

What can he bench?

We really typically are doing a lot of unilateral movements with dumbbells, because J.K. has aches and pains and stuff, so we try to keep things mobile and loose. We use dumbbells that feel a bit better on your joints rather than being stuck under a bar. His goal was to have “sick arms.” When we did Terminator, I was training a guy named Jai Courtney. He kept mentioning, “I want to have arms bigger than Jai’s.” We would joke about it, but then we actually started training and he made improvements on his arms until what we’re doing right now.

Gym Gordon vs. Captain Boomerang. It must happen.

 

[Boom]

I endorse Gym Gordon as the official nickname for this version of the character.

 

[RadioSha]

Do you not realize this sort of thing is what got the main thread locked ? You and a few others who just can't help themselves and squeeze in a dig at Snyder and BvS in every damn comment and continue until you completely derail the thread.

So, are you staying on topic?

I think JK Simmons will kill it. He's gonna be fine. I just think this whole Gym Gordon thing is being blown out of proportion.

Unless of course Zack gets inspired by...

Then we might be doomed for another decade. (It's not gonna happen)

 

[AnneFan]

I endorse Gym Gordon as the official nickname for this version of the character.

 

[Guts]

At least we know J.K. can't grow a mohawk.

 

[I Am The Knight]

 

[TheTarkKnight]

The mech-suit Batman version of Jim is quite muscular.

Yes, apparently he is. I've never read the bunny-ear Bat-suit Gordon series. But still, that's not "Jim Gordon". I hope Snyder doesn't ruin this character too.

 

[Fallen Angel]

This is Gym Gordon.

 

[Enriquespy]

Gym.... as in "Jim" Gordon!!! *sudden clarity!!!*

 

[I Am The Knight]

Yes, dear.

 

[BMCAABY]

Yes, apparently he is. I've never read the bunny-ear Bat-suit Gordon series. But still, that's not "Jim Gordon". I hope Snyder doesn't ruin this character too.

How is Zack going to ruin him in a cameo.. He is just there to set up the solo batman movie Affleck is working on

 

[TheTarkKnight]

How is Zack going to ruin him in a cameo.. He is just there to set up the solo batman movie Affleck is working on

The Lord works in mysterious ways.

 

[Boom]

So, are you staying on topic?

I think JK Simmons will kill it. He's gonna be fine. I just think this whole Gym Gordon thing is being blown out of proportion.

Unless of course Zack gets inspired by...

Then we might be doomed for another decade. (It's not gonna happen)

You know, minus the weird purse-strap belt, I quite like this suit.

 

[Lencho01]

 

[Fallen Angel]

Gym Gordon would whoop all their asses.