Perlman Talks Hellboy III
With the critical and financial success of Hellboy II ($56 million domestically after two weeks - compare that to the first movie’s $59 million domestic total) and with director Guillermo del Toro busying himself with the mythos of Middle-Earth, many are left wondering if the door for another Hellboy sequel is still open. Well, according to Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, in an interview with Coming Soon, it’s not something that is being ruled out.
“Well, I certainly think that it’s not without the realm of possibility at this point. I can only imagine the discussions that are taking place in some other dark room right now,” Perlman said. “I know Guillermo has a very compelling idea for how to end the trilogy and I hope that he gets a chance to tell it and I hope that he gets a chance to do it exactly as he wants to do it. That’s all I can say to that. I’m not privy to anything because we didn’t want to start counting our chickens before they hatched.”
He also comments on The Hobbit, saying that he hasn’t been offered a part yet, but he says that del Toro has hinted to him that he might have a role lined up for him. Cool.
I’m hoping they can get a third and final Hellboy out, even if we have to wait a while for del Toro to get his Hobbit fix out of his system. While comic book trilogies have been ending pretty bad the past few years (i.e. X-Men, Spider-Man), I have far more faith in del Toro… and really, Perlman prancing around in that big red suit and being all cynical for two hours can’t possibly not be entertaining.
I’ve heard many people say that he should play Smaug. I disagree. Perlman should play none other than Beorn.
Comment by Cinexcellence — July 21, 2008 @ 10:05 am
ooh, or one of the 3 trolls.
Comment by Cinexcellence — July 21, 2008 @ 10:05 am
C’mon, I want to see a pipe smokin’ Ron Perlman as Gandalf.
Comment by Kurt Halfyard — July 21, 2008 @ 10:50 am
After Hellboy 2 I shudder to think what Del Toro has in stores for the third part. Utterly terrible film, terrible. And I love Hellboy to death.
But I’m sure Perlman will be the voice of Smaug.
Comment by Swarez — July 21, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
Terrible is a bit strong, but I’m sure I’ll skip part three when it hits theaters. But of course Perlman wants to do it. What else is he going to do? Go back to being a character actor? No, we wants the big paychecks.
After Hobbit, I pray Del Toro goes on to NEW things. Not another sequel or re-hash.
Comment by Andrew James — July 21, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Perlman knows he’s a character actor and so is very grateful for getting the lead role in a big studio picture. He has a family and got bills to pay so he’ll be back in smaller roles before you know it.
Comment by Swarez — July 21, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
By the way, Perlman is fantastic in Larry Fessendan’s THE LAST WINTER, and so is James LeGros for that matter. An overlooked gem of a film.
Comment by Kurt Halfyard — July 21, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
I can’t wait intil Del Toro makes the third installment. Bring on Hellboy III
Comment by Colleeny — July 21, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
Larry Fessedan’s a good director. The Habit and Wendigo.
Comment by Rusty James — July 21, 2008 @ 4:04 pm