Terry Crews Moves Sights From LUKE CAGE To Fox's SILVER SURFER

During an Q&A on Reddit's AMA actor Terry Crews got a chance to answer fan questions about his career and his future. Of course Luke Cage was brought-up as the actor was a huge fan-favorite for the role and even expressed interest in taking the role in the upcoming Netflix series.

Marvel placed Mike Colter in the Cage role which means he'll have to campaign for another hero. Terry might be already setting his sights on another iconic comic book role. That character being The Silver Surfer which happens to still be at 20th Century Fox.

Again... it's hard to pick a favorite super-hero. I always did love Luke Cage, and I'm really, really happy about who they cast in the Netflix version of Luke Cage. So that's something that's already done. But you know who else I'd like to play? The Silver Surfer. I always LOVED - I thought I had the build, the body, I could get on that surfboard, and if they ever do a live-action version of Silver Surfer, I think that would be perfect for me.

We all know that Crews has a huge personality and would be perfect for this genre, hopefully he get's a shot with Surfer. Let's not forget that Terry has a good relationship with Fox working on two of their shows currently with Brooklyn 99 and World's Funniest Fails.


At the moment there aren't immediate plans to have the character used in feature films.

However, with Josh Trank's Fantastic Four sequel being fast-tracked for a 2017 release date, it's possible they could incorporate the character into the sequel.

Another possibility is that Fox could finally move forward with their solo Silver Surfer movie.

The studio had tried for a while to make that project happen. Alex Proyas (The Crow, Dark City, Gods of Egypt, I Robot) was attached to direct but when speaking to MTV in 2012, he had some choice words for 20th Century Fox being the reason he would never make the film.

“Because it’s a Fox picture..And I’m determined never to work with them ever again because of my experience on ‘I,Robot.’”

“It’s like the origin of Silver Surfer was in that movie, and I’m going, ‘This is such a f--king great story, why throw it away?’” Proyas wondered. “I think they messed it up.”


“You know, there aren’t that many [good comic book characters] left,” [Proyas] sighed. “Silver Surfer would have been something I would have loved to have done. He’s one of the last cool ones left, really.”


At that era at Fox we can't blame Alex for ditching the studio as they were making horrible superhero films at the time. Some of the those titles include Daredevil, Elektra, Fantastic Four 1-2, X-Men 3 and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The dumb Fantastic Four films did essentially kill the hope for a spin-off at the time.

Yet, when Marvel had been in talks with Fox to extent the rights for Daredevil so they could reboot the character they wanted Silver Surfer and Galactus back which Fox refused to agree upon. The talk being that Marvel Studios wanted to include those characters in James Gunn's Guardians of The Galaxy.

Fox is currently upping their Marvel slate of films and it's not impossible for the new heads of the studio to consider putting Surfer back into development.

You might be shocked to learn that Fox pretty much has a bulk of Marvel's cosmic universe thanks to the X-Men and Fantastic Four/Silver Surfer rights.

Marvel Studios actually has a limited amount of access to their cosmic characters. Here's a rundown of the crazy amount of Marvel cosmic characters Fox likely has access to for their films, most of which have never made it onto the screen.

FANTASTIC FOUR/SILVER SURFER 

-Silver Surfer
-Galactus
-Nova/Frankie Raye
-Uatu The Watcher
-Bastaar
-Kang The Conqueror (possibly shared with Marvel)
-Annihilus
-Terrax
-Super-Skrull

X-MEN


-The Starjammers 
-The Phalanx
-The Shi'ar Empire
-The Imperial Guard
-The Brood
-Warlock
-Gladiator
-Lilandra Neramani
-The Phoenix Force


SOURCE: REDDIT 

Stan Lee Believes A SILVER SURFER Film Is Around The Corner

MTV caught up with comic legend and Marvel creator/writer Stan "The Man" Lee. He revealed previous plans that Marvel wants to make Ant-Man and Guardians of The Galaxy. Including long rumored projects like Doctor Strange and Black Panther. The latter two, Lee and Marvel's Kevin Feige had been talking up for years as excellent poetiental films. Stan also brought up that a Silver Surfer movie is still in the works but would be way down the line. Lee is in the loop more than others concerning the Marvel films and it would be interesting to see Fox or Marvel actually tackle the origin story.

Back at Marvel, they are frantically looking for what is the next one they’re going to do. There is no way they won’t eventually do a Silver Surfer movie. It may not be for a few years because they’re thinking and working on Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy. Everything we have. And the fans seem to want all of them. But they’ll get around to a Silver Surfer feature because he’s a wonderful character.

At this point 20th Century Fox sill holds the film rights to The Silver Surfer. They were even trying to put together a solo film a while back with J. Michael Straczynski (Captain Planet, He-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four 1-2, World War Z, Babylon 5) writing a draft of a script and Alex Proyas (Dark City, I Robot, The Crow) attached to direct. Laurence Fishburne (the voice of the Silver Surfer) and Doug Jones (his body) were contracted to reprise the role in future films. The project would eventually be put on hold because as it would have had been a sequel of sorts to the second Fantastic Four film (which was a bit of a disappointment). A Fantastic Four reboot is currently underway and will shoot this Summer, so it's unknown Fox's plans for The Silver Surfer. Considering Fox has Deadpool and possible other X-Men films/sequels as their current focus.

However, the rights could eventually go back to Marvel if they had their way. During the renewal talks for the Daredevil film rights between Marvel and 20th Century Fox. Marvel had offered an extension to the studio in exchange for the use of Silver Surfer and Galactus. It had been reported that Marvel wanted to include the characters in Guardians of The Galaxy and or their cosmic side of the MCU. Nothing official came of it and the Daredevil rights reverted back to Marvel. It's possible Marvel could have negoationed an announced deal concerning the Silver Surfer rights which are linked to The Fantastic Four. A new Fantastic Four reboot (needed to be made or rights would also revert back to Marvel) will shoot this Summer and might allow Fox to link that franchise with X-Men Days of Future Past. Rumblings that Mark Millar would help Fox string the Marvel films into their own cohesive MCU. X-Men Days of Future Past was expected to be the first film and would fix all the issues of X3/Origins by streamlining a single vision for the X-Men franchise.

Mark Millar To Consult Fox On Their Marvel Films

It's looking like 20th Century Fox is taking another lesson from Marvel Studios as they have announced that comic book creator/writer Mark Millar will now consult their Marvel movies. He'll be involved in the creative development of the Wolverine, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool franchises. Millar is best known for his creator owned projects such as Wanted, Kick-Ass, Nemesis (film setup at Fox), Superior and Supercrooks. He is also one of the creative minds behind Marvel comics Ultimates (influencing Phase One/Two Marvel films), Civil War and Wolverine: Old Man Logan. I assume that this move is similar to Marvel placing Joss Whedon in the role of creative head of their phase two films. Mark could really bring new life/voice to these projects most notably Deadpool and the budding Fantastic Four reboot.

This is a giant step for Fox who has never really used the comic book community as a resource. Previously they had studio executives call the creative side of their superhero projects. There had been rumors that the studio was trying to connect their heroes in their own Marvel universe similar to what Marvel Studios is doing at the moment. I wouldn't be shocked to see Millar spearheading the Deadpool film first. Seeing an Old Man Logan in Wolverine 3 could also be a very interesting possibility. I'm sure it didn't hurt that Millar and Matthew Vaughn (X-Men First Class, X-Men Days Of Future Past) have such a strong working relationship.

Josh Trank Could Direct The Fantastic Four Reboot

20th Century Fox seems to have directors lined up for their current Marvel projects. Those names include James Marigold (The Wolverine), David Slade (Daredevil), Tim Miller (Deadpool) and possibly Matthew Vaughn for the First Class sequel. The one film that has been in limbo for years is their Fantastic Four reboot. ShowBlitz reports the studio is strongly considering Chronicle director Josh Trank for the new film. They are just waiting to see how critics and audiences react to Chronicle before making an official offer. The micro-budget superhero indie is gathering a lot of buzz and is expected become very successful. The studio has to make a new movie soon because the rights will eventually revert back to Marvel if they don't.

I just hope that Fox does for Fantastic Four what they did for X-Men First Class. Hiring aspiring talent and seasoned actors to fill roles instead of flavors of the week. The spandex costumes could also use a massive overhaul. The studio also holds the rights to a slew of other Marvel characters such as Doctor Doom, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Super Skrull, Ronan and Blastaar. Fox has a real chance to make Fantastic Four the cosmic adventure film that Green Lantern aspired to be.

RUMOR: Fox Developing Their Own Marvel Film Universe?

There is talk circling Twitter today (via Poni_Boy from CBM) that 20th Century Fox is considering their own Marvel film universe. This could mean that in future films we could see the X-Men/X-Force/Deadpool interacting with Daredevil, Elektra, Silver Surfer or the Fantastic Four. It would make sense since they are somewhat rebooting the X-Men franchise with First Class. There are also planned reboots of both Daredevil and Fantastic Four. Even Deadpool will get a complete character reboot in the upcoming spin-off. I'd like to think somehow Bryan Singer could be involved in creative/consulting/producing role with these projects to tie them together. The studio is flush with money from Avatar and could take a shot similar to what both Marvel Studios and possibly DC Entertainment are attempting with their own superhero universes.

The Future of Marvel At 20th Century Fox

A lot of people are under impression that we could see Wolverine and Spider-Man teaming up in an upcoming Marvel Studios production. Sadly this will not happen anytime soon. The characters that The Walt Disney Company have bought does include the X-Men universe and Spider-Man. Although that doesn't overrule film rights Sony and 20th Century Fox have with those characters. As long as those studios pay the minimum right payments each year they can make as many movies they like. This of course is unless Disney finds a way to buy back the rights, which isn't out of their means. Here is a bit of the upcoming lineups from the studios, which could put Marvel films in theaters until 2014.

X-MEN UNIVERSE


Wolverine 2: The first installment lacked vision, along with a horrible story. Bullets that can erase memory were the least of that film's problems. The success of it will attract a strong new cast and hopefully a experienced director. Focusing on Logan's Japanese years, he learns the warrior code and falls in love with multiple women. Christopher McQuarrie (Usual Suspects) is writing so at least the story will make sense. Danny Boyle and Bryan Singer have both been rumored as directing the sequel. Gavin Hood has mentioned his interest but isn't attached. I don't expect him to be after the critical bashing from film critics and fans.


Deadpool: One of the most anticipated Marvel films is finally being made. The only question is, will Fox treat the character the same way it did in Wolverine? Ryan Reyonlds promised fans it will be faithful to the comics and he would break the fourth wall. A writer and director have yet to be announced. This could be Fox's next successful franchise but I have a feeling they will mess it up and anger fans.



The film is being talked up as a mix between the original Blade and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. While violent and action oriented, Deadpool will still have a lot comedy mixed with the breaking of the fourth wall.


X-Men First Class: The film X-Men fans least want to see. It's not that I dislike the X-Men films, but why make this instead of X-Men 4? It will be centered on the first class of X-Men which includes Cyclops, Emma Frost and Quicksilver (Magneto's Son). Along with bringing back Professor Xavier back with de-aging CGI. This whole concept makes me cringe in the worst way. Another reason Marvel fans hate the way 20th Century Fox has treated beloved characters. Even the tease that Bryan Singer could direct isn't enough for me to want to see this movie made. The only reason it's being made is because all the actors are unknown. This way Fox doesn't have to shell out millions for Hugh Jackman or Halle Berry.


Magneto: One of the more interesting spin-offs. The only problem is that writer David S. Goyer wants to direct it. Goyer is an excellent writer, his directing on the other hand is horrible. I can understand why Fox isn't greenlighting the project. Let's hope Bryan Singer steps up as a producer and finds a proper director.


Gambit: It's rumored but nothing has been announced about this project. The character could appear in the three upcoming X-Men films and then later get his own movie. While fans had been asking for years to see Gambit all we got was a small cameo. Let's hope Remy will finally get the respect and the character will get a full feature centered on him.


X-Men 4: The X-Men franchise is a money machine for Fox so I doubt they wouldn't want a fourth installment. Will Marvel and movie fans put up with another lousy sequel? I'm sure the only way to do this is with the original writers and Bryan Singer behind the camera. This time around use the Sentinels and use actual adults for new mutants. I'm tired of teens as X-Men members, when Jubilee and Kitty were the only ones in the comics.




Silver Surfer: The origin story of the Silver Surfer could be amazing. That's of course if Galactus is done properly and it's a straight up fantasy science fiction film. The Silver Surfer had be ruined by the last Fantastic Four film, and I'm not sure fans will trust Fox to develop a solo film.



Daredevil: Another reboot that could have Frank Miller's involvement, let's pray it's only in written form. The idea is to bring a darker vision of Daredevil, which was the original intention in the comics. There has been talk of Jason Statham taking the role.



Fantastic Four: The least wanted reboot, to the goofiest characters in the Marvel universe. They didn't work in the movies or cartoon, I doubt they could even be adapted to film properly. I think this one of the only properties that only Marvel Studios can do justice. I think this could be the one Fox sells to Disney. The Incredibles was the best Fantasic Four film we'll ever see.