Universal Monsters

[TheFuture]

Tbh I could do without The Rock in this, as he's starting to feel overexposed to me. That being said I absolutely understand the link from a business perspective.

 

[Frodo]

I actually think Dwayne Johnson should be Frankenstein's monster while Bardem should be the Wolfman.

 

[Bruce Malone]

I actually think Dwayne Johnson should be Frankenstein's monster while Bardem should be the Wolfman.

In this version Dr.Frankenstein collects his body-parts from the recent Mr.Olympia contest disaster?

 

[Sithborg]

The issue with the Rock as the Wolfman, is how do you do the transformation of someone who is already rather intimidating.

 

[2kt09]

The issue with the Rock as the Wolfman, is how do you do the transformation of someone who is already rather intimidating.

He won't need a muscle suit, that's for sure.
Also, his Hobbs's character is indeed pretty much Frankenstein's monster or the Hulk, especially during that jailbreak scene.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

Just an FYI I give you and your casting a shout out on my next podcast.

I will keep an eye out for it [tips my cap]

 

[MadVillainy]

Theyre wasting money getting these stars

 

[Joe Von Zombie]

Eh, I think I'm gonna pass on this as a whole. Penny Dreadful's already done it better.

 

[Matt Mortem]

The issue with the Rock as the Wolfman, is how do you do the transformation of someone who is already rather intimidating.

That's my problem with it. Slap some faux fur on the Rock and he's the Wolfman. No transformation needed.

I do wonder if their iteration of The Wolfman is like a tribal thing maybe? Maybe he's some kinda wolf warrior. Sounds stupid (because it is), but it could be what they're doing. Personally I just want to see Talbot again.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

SFX can just de musculing The Rock in human form ....

 

[Matt Mortem]

Then why cast him?

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

To have The Rock in the movie and a huge beast w/o too much SFX to bulk the actor up.
Do you think I was serious with that post ?

 

[I Am The Knight]

The Rock as the Wolfman?

Get the f*** out of here

 

[Peyton Westlake]

If I may interject before Universal signs the Rock as the Wolfman...I think i have a better choice in my opinion.
I have nothing against Dwayne at all. I just think he is cast in too many roles now and is over saturating his brand.
Also...he is a bit too large for the Wolfman. Unless, another actor is going to be the human male lead & Dwayne is just going to just appear in makeup as his hulking self. Either way, my choice for Wolfman aka Lawrence Talbot is...

I think underrated and still has a lot to offer.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

Also...if the Dark Universe has the inclusion of Phantom of the Opera...my biased choice would instantly be :

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

The Rock as Wolfman? Heck yes to that!

 

[TheVileOne]

What is Universal going to do if The Mummy flops?

 

[Mysteryman]

What is Universal going to do if The Mummy flops?

Dracula Reborn starring Hugh Jackman!

 

[Roose Bolton]

Bring back Stephen Sommers.

 

[samsnee]

What is Universal going to do if The Mummy flops?

I don't think it will. International will probably save it. It's the Frankenstein movie I think is a riskier bet.

 

[TheFuture]

Theyre wasting money getting these stars

It isn't a bad strategy in principle but in terms of box office, Depp and Cruise are risky propositions now. Crowe and Bardem will intrigue but again not sure how much of a pull they have.

Part of Depp and Cruise's problem are their characters. The latter is an unknown (as as we know) while the former, unless it's going to be absolutely off the wall and firmly tongue in cheek, I'm not sure how many people will have interest in the invisible man.

 

[Galactus123]

I hope they don't use a lot of CGI on The Wolf Man. I liked how he looked in the 2010 remake. He looked fantastic and just like in the original.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

What is Universal going to do if The Mummy flops?

Reboot!!!!!

 

[Zant]

What is Universal going to do if The Mummy flops?

Give the rights back to Marvel/Disney

 

[terry78]

It isn't a bad strategy in principle but in terms of box office, Depp and Cruise are risky propositions now. Crowe and Bardem will intrigue but again not sure how much of a pull they have.

Part of Depp and Cruise's problem are their characters. The latter is an unknown (as as we know) while the former, unless it's going to be absolutely off the wall and firmly tongue in cheek, I'm not sure how many people will have interest in the invisible man.

I think these are instances where they want A list stars akin to the old school Universal days. Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, etc. We're not gonna get a Charlie Hunnam for the Gillman and ****.