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Michael B. Jordan hints at Human Torch casting in Fantastic Four reboot
11 hours ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan has been discussing a potential reunion with director Josh Trank on the latter’s forthcoming Fantastic Four reboot, and from the way he's talking, it certainly sounds as though there’s a part with his name on it. “Everyone knows we’re good friends,” said Jordan of his relationship with the director. “If it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it.” The part Jordan has been linked with is that of Johnny Storm, otherwise known as The Human Torch, with some fans registering their...
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- George Wales
The Week in Spandex - Man of Steel, The Avengers 2, Iron Man 3, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Justice League, Booster Gold, Wonder Woman, The Incredibles 2 and more
12 hours ago | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Man of Steel, Justice League, Iron Man 3, The Avengers 2, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, Arrow, Booster Gold, Wonder Woman, Teen Titans Go!, Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite, Avengers Assemble, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Ultimate Spider-Man, The Incredibles 2 and more...
Seeing as Marvel has pretty much dominated the headlines these past few weeks (well, months actually), we'll start things off this week with the year's next superhero offering Man of Steel. With less than a month to go until its eagerly-anticipated release a full-on marketing blitz is imminent, and this past week saw Warner Bros. debuting three new posters, two TV spots, two new »
- Flickering Myth
Michael B Jordan on the Fantastic Four reboot
19 May 2013 1:04 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
News Glen Chapman 20 May 2013 - 06:13
Recently linked to the role of The Human Torch, Michael B. Jordan has been chatting about the Fantastic Four reboot...
Michael B Jordan's recent link to the role of Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot has proved to be somewhat divisive. There are of course those who recognise that Jordan is a fantastic young actor who would bring a lot to the role, but there are also those who seem to be against changing the race of the character.
Whilst promoting his latest film, Fruitville Station, Jordan has been chatting to The Huffington Post and the subject of the Fantastic Four came up. He said that the possibility is there that he'll be joining the film. but added “that's not real yet”. He also acknowledged there will be those that prefer continuity of the Human Torch remaining white, »
- glenchapman
Jordan Talks "Fantastic Four" Casting Rumors
18 May 2013 10:40 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
"Chronicle" star Michael B. Jordan has shot down early online reports that he will re-team with that film's director Josh Trank on the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it" he tells USA Today.
Asked about the fan backlash to his potential casting, he says: "Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Trank helms from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Green and Jeremy Slater. »
- Garth Franklin
'Fantastic Four': Michael B Jordan on Johnny Storm rumours
18 May 2013 3:38 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Michael B Jordan has addressed the rumours of his Fantastic Four casting.
The Chronicle actor discussed the possibility of reuniting with director Josh Trank on 20th Century Fox's reboot film.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic," Jordan told USA Today, winking. "I'd love to be a part of it.
"That wink was off the record."
Jordan has been rumoured for the role of Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, who is portrayed as white in comics continuity.
"Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now," Jordan said. "The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic and he's a playboy.
"That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Jordan most recently starred in Fruitvale Station.
Fantastic Four is scheduled for release on March 6, 2015. »
5 Ways To Make A Stand-Alone Venom Movie Work
18 May 2013 3:05 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
There have been rumblings for a few years that a Venom movie could be in the works. While I seriously have my doubts about it ever happening, I think that there is some serious potential in the project. At one point Josh Trank was supposedly looking into taking up the picture after his break out hit Chronicle but later switched to take on the Fantastic Four.
Venom is one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains and is beloved by comic book fans and outsiders alike. Perhaps it is down to his wonderful character design, or perhaps it is some of his more complex anti-hero tendencies. While writers struggled for years, not knowing exactly what do with the character after his explosive introduction from Todd Macfarlane, he has recently had a resurgence and is one of my favorite Marvel titles running at the moment. Currently repurposed as a hero (did you »
- Patrick Dane
Michael B. Jordan Hints at Playing Human Torch in Fantastic Four Reboot
17 May 2013 5:05 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
According to a recent rumor, director Josh Trank is in talks with his "Chronicle" star Michael B Jordan to play the role of Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in the "Fantastic Four" reboot, a role previously played by Chris Evans in the last two films. During a new interview, Jordan spoke about the rumor. "That's not real yet," he hinted. "Everyone knows [Trank and I are] good friends. If it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it." It seems that there's some truth to the rumor, but Jordan has yet to be officially signed. The actor went on to say that there are no issues with him being a black actor playing a white superhero. "Things change. It's 2013 right now," he said. "The characteristics of The Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it." "Fantastic Four" is set to begin »
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Fantastic Four Human Torch Rumor
17 May 2013 4:15 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
A couple weeks ago, a rumor started going around the Friday Night Lights and Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan would be playing the Human Torch in director Josh Trank's reboot of Fantastic Four. The two worked together on Chronicle, so it doesn't seem like it would be out of the question that something like this would happen.
When the rumor first hit, it seemed like a lot of people thought he would be a good choice for the role and that a lot of fans would embrace it. In a recent interview, Jordan was asked about the rumor, and this is what he had to say:
Nothing is real. Everyone knows we (he and Trank) are good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic.
Jordan went on to address the racial difference of the character, which not many people seemed to have issues with in the first place. »
- Joey Paur
Michael B. Jordan Talks Potential “Fantastic Four” Role
17 May 2013 12:26 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
While doing the press rounds for Fruitvale, Michael B. Jordan got to talking about the possibility that he would be playing Johnny Storm Aka the Human Torch in Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four revival.
Firstly, ”That’s not real yet,”
He’s surely interested: ”Everyone knows we’re good friends. It’s something that if it happened I would be ecstatic…I’d love to be a part of it. Things change and time goes on, it’s 2013 right now…The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he’s charismatic, and he’s a playboy. That’s it. You know what I’m saying? That’s all there is.”
The other casting rumor involves Girls star Allison Williams as Sue Storm. I hope both happen, particularly Jordan as Storm. He’d be perfect. Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Green and Jeremy Slater are working on the script. »
- Andy Greene
Michael B. Jordan Addresses the Human Torch Fantastic Four Casting Controversy
17 May 2013 12:07 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Chronicle's Michael B. Jordan, who is winning raves in the critically acclaimed drama Fruitvale Station, recently confronted the controversy surrounding his possibly casting in Fantastic Four. Chronicle director Josh Trank wants to reunite with his former leading man on this reboot, but some fans are against the actor taking on the role of Johnny Storm because the character is white in the comic books.
Michael B. Jordan doesn't think the color of the character's skin should matter in this day and age.
"Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Michael B. Jordan was quick to downplay the rumors that he's already been cast, though.
"That's not real yet. Everyone knows we're (director Josh Trank ) good friends. It's something »
- MovieWeb
'Fantastic Four': Michael B. Jordan Addresses Human Torch Casting Rumors
17 May 2013 10:37 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
"Chronicle" and "Friday Night Lights" alum Michael B. Jordan has been very vocal recently about rumors that he'll be flaming on as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in director Josh Trank's upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot. The actor addressed the casting rumor in new interviews with both USA Today and the Huffington Post, saying that he is not officially involved yet, but he is very open to the idea.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends," says Jordan, mentioning his friendship with director Josh Trank. "It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it." USA Today notes that Jordan winked "off the record" while making the last statement, which basically means that he has a blue spandex suit in his closet ready to go! Man, jumping to conclusions is fun.
But there's a bit of unfortunate controversy surrounding the casting rumor, »
- Splash Page Team
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Possibly Playing ‘Human Torch’ In Fantastic Four Reboot
17 May 2013 9:14 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
A tiresome debate ignited earlier this month when rising star Michael B. Jordan was revealed to be in early talks to re-team with Chronicle director Josh Trank for Fox's Fantastic Four reboot. Possibly playing the role of Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, Jordan recently discussed the potential casting with USA Today and The Huffington Post. Revealing first and foremost that, "Nothing is real. Everyone knows we (he and Trank) are good friends," Michael does admit, "It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic." Addressing his and the superhero's obvious racial difference, Jordan argues that, "Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. I'm all about breaking barriers and changing stuff," says Jordan. "We've got a black president. Times have changed. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all »
Michael Jordan Is Finally Famous
17 May 2013 8:58 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming, »
- AP
Former 'Wire' Actor Shines At Cannes
17 May 2013 8:29 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming, »
- AP
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Potential Fantastic Four Role
17 May 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
A rumor began to circulate two weeks ago that Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan was being eyed for the role of Johnny Storm, Aka The Human Torch, in Josh Trank's upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. The internet almost caught on fire, and the man himself won't say whether there is truth to it this nugget of information or not. "That's not real yet," Jordan said in an interview with The Huffington Post . "Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic," Jordan also told USA Today "giving a big wink." "I'd love to be a part of it." Jordan's enthusiasm to challenge conventional norms appears to be another indicator that he's up for the role. »
Micheal B Jordan, Race and Reactions, and The Fantastic Four
7 May 2013 1:37 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
There’s been something of an uproar on some forums about Chronicle co-star Michael B. Jordan possibly becoming Johnny Storm in Josh Trank’s reboot of the Fantastic Four. The overwhelmingly controversial debate is for the most part centred on Jordan’s race and the replacing of traditionally Caucasian characters with other races. Some of these comments, despite being anywhere from ignorant to downright racist, are not all that surprising considering some of the reactions to Miles Morales, the black and Latino Spider-Man of the Ultimates universe. Conversations on the subject typically degrade into political discussions, rants on race and ‘staying true to the character’. It varies how constructive any of these debates can be but the fact that a dialogue is being had at all seems to be a good thing. The biggest question lingering is; is there anything inherently racial about these characters? If the answer is yes »
- Taegan J. Brown
The Week in Spandex - Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, The Avengers 2, The Wolverine, The Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and more
6 May 2013 10:04 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers 2, Doctor Strange, Man of Steel, Superman Lives, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Kick-Ass 2, Hellboy 3, Arrow, Avengers Assemble, Superman: Unbound, Teen Titans Go! and more....
After what must have been an agonising wait for North American audiences, Iron Man 3 finally made its way across the Pond this week, posting a $15.6 million midnight opening on Thursday to kick off a projected $160 million plus weekend at the domestic box office. Marvel's first Phase Two offering has already pulled in $345 million from international markets by Friday - having topped the debut weekend of The Avengers, dominated the UK box office, and shattered the midnight opening record in the »
- Flickering Myth
5 Reasons Michael B. Jordan Would Make a Great Human Torch
3 May 2013 7:00 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
According to The Wrap, Michael B. Jordan is in contention to play Johnny “The Human Torch” Storm for the reboot of Fantastic Four being directed by Josh Trank. The news seems only natural considering their previous work together on Chronicle, but for those who might need convincing on why he’s a great choice, here are five quick reasons: 1) The Wire 2) Friday Night Lights 3) Parenthood 4) Chronicle 5) Fruitvale Station Jordan has displayed both a shrewd acting instinct and the ability to be effortlessly charismatic — two traits that would work well for The Human Torch. Not to mention a lot of other roles as well. He’s a stellar young talent, and for those that haven’t seen The Wire, let’s just say that he owns his character Wallace, turning every big beat into a heavy gut punch. And that’s when he was 15. The guy’s got skills. Unfortunately, some are perplexed by the ethnicity problem that »
- Scott Beggs
Chronicle Star Michael B. Jordan May Play Human Torch in Fantastic Four Reboot
3 May 2013 3:34 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
It was recently revealed that "Girls" actress Allison Williams is one of several actresses being considered for the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot. While it wasn't specifically mentioned, it's likely that she's up for the role of Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman, the character Jessica Alba played in the last two films. The Wrap is now reporting that director Josh Trank is considering his "Chronicle" star Michael B. Jordan to play the role of Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, the character that Chris Evans played. In the comics, Johnny Storm and Susan Storm are siblings. It's not clear how that will be handled if Jordan, a black actor, ends up being hired. Filming is set to begin next month, so we'll get all the casting details soon. »
Chronicle's Michael B. Jordan to play the Human Torch in The Fantastic Four?
2 May 2013 2:42 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
After making his feature film debut with the low-budget super-powers hit Chronicle, director Josh Trank is now turning his attention to Marvel's First Family for 20th Century Fox's The Fantastic Four. According to The Wrap, the reboot could see Trank reuniting with Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan, who has apparently met with the studio several times about taking on the role of Johnny Storm, a.k.a. the Human Torch.
First breaking on to the scene via the small screen in The Wire and Friday Night Lights, Jordan has enjoyed a number of feature film roles lately, including Red Tails, Chronicle and the upcoming indie drama Fruitvale Station. He is also due to lend his voice to the DC Comics superhero Cyborg in Warner Bros.' upcoming animated movie Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.
The news that Jordan is a strong candidate for the role of Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four »
- Flickering Myth
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