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Just yesterday, we reported that Marvel, Disney and Netflix were courting Jason Statham for the role of Bullseye in Daredevil. Now, it's being said that he has walked away from negotiations. And we can all thank the Internet. Apparently it was this early leak of talks between the actor and the studios that caused him to drop out before he had a chance to sign on.
Many are pointing the finger at Latino Review for letting the cat out of the bag. It's highly suspected that their exclusive report has ended up causing a fan favorite actor to walk away from a very popular Netflix series, and fans are clearly disappointed this morning. Apparently, the actor was heavy into negotiations for the role. It's speculated that, perhaps, Jason Statham's agent saw all the positive buzz and upped his asking fee, which killed the deal. Or, on the flip side of that, the studio may have seen the positive reaction, and terminated the deal fearing they would have to dole out more money. However it happened, money clearly seems to be a factor, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.
However it happened, its being confirmed that Jason Statham is completely out of the running for Marvel's Daredevil Season 2, and another actor will be sought out. The good news remains, Bullseye will be in these new episodes. He's not the only villain, though. We'll also see Mr. Fear, Spider-Man regular Mysterio, and, as we've heard in the recent past, Elektra, who eventually becomes a love interest for Matt Murdock.
Many are pointing the finger at Latino Review for letting the cat out of the bag. It's highly suspected that their exclusive report has ended up causing a fan favorite actor to walk away from a very popular Netflix series, and fans are clearly disappointed this morning. Apparently, the actor was heavy into negotiations for the role. It's speculated that, perhaps, Jason Statham's agent saw all the positive buzz and upped his asking fee, which killed the deal. Or, on the flip side of that, the studio may have seen the positive reaction, and terminated the deal fearing they would have to dole out more money. However it happened, money clearly seems to be a factor, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.
However it happened, its being confirmed that Jason Statham is completely out of the running for Marvel's Daredevil Season 2, and another actor will be sought out. The good news remains, Bullseye will be in these new episodes. He's not the only villain, though. We'll also see Mr. Fear, Spider-Man regular Mysterio, and, as we've heard in the recent past, Elektra, who eventually becomes a love interest for Matt Murdock.
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According to a trusted source at Marvel's new TV production offices, Jason Statham - star of The Transporter film franchise, this year's Furious 7, and this summer's action comedy Spy - is being pursued to play Bullseye in season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil Netflix series. It is not yet confirmed as reps would not give me a call back.
Our spies spotted him meeting with Marvel personnel earlier this week while taking a break from the press tour for Spy. Aside from Bullseye, other villainous characters who are said to appear in Daredevil's highly-anticipated second season include Mr Fear, Mysterio (one of Spider-Man's iconic rogues), and Elektra - Daredevil's eventual love interest.
Also quick note that Marvel's Daredevil seaon 2 is set to start shooting at the end of June early July not in the Fall.
Our spies spotted him meeting with Marvel personnel earlier this week while taking a break from the press tour for Spy. Aside from Bullseye, other villainous characters who are said to appear in Daredevil's highly-anticipated second season include Mr Fear, Mysterio (one of Spider-Man's iconic rogues), and Elektra - Daredevil's eventual love interest.
Also quick note that Marvel's Daredevil seaon 2 is set to start shooting at the end of June early July not in the Fall.
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Mysterio?
ReplyDeleteI'm more interested in him tbh! Bring on the craziness!
That would be a nice role for Stratham...
ReplyDeleteHe may be a bit limited as an actor, but what he can do he does well.
The action scenes would be fun I'm sure!
Oh god, no. He plays the same character in every film.
ReplyDeleteYeah not really a fan. But this will certainly bring new viewers to the show.
ReplyDeleteI really hope Elektra happens, can't wait to see whom they cast.
Mhm. Interested in the MCU spin on Mysterio, tbh. As for Jason as Bullseye--Eh. Perhaps it'd work.
ReplyDeleteHe'd no doubt be a better choice than Colin Farrell was.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a huge get for Daredevil that would raise the profile of the show. They would be lucky to get Statham. If he's open to TV, some broadcast network should pursue him. For instance, he would have been a much better choice than both Wesley Snipes and Phillip Winchester for The Player and it's something that would fit right into his acting skills.
ReplyDelete:::Reads news, sees that it is from Latino Review, proceeds to take a huge grain of salt:::
ReplyDeleteI am seriously hoping for someone else for this role.
ReplyDeleteVery true. But that's not hard. ;)
ReplyDeleteplease nooo he's terrible
ReplyDeleteI can see it...
ReplyDeleteAnd I do kinda like it.
(He's more than a hunk of muscle and a much better actor than what people give him credit for actually, and I firmly stand by that. I think getting into Marvel might give him n opportunity to prove that to a larger audience)
No thank you. Never been a fan of Statham -- hardly consider him an actor as it is.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome! Statham is perfect for this role.
ReplyDelete:-( No! I dislike Jason Statham!
ReplyDeleteHmm. Idk who i feel about this. I love Jason, but idt this is right at all.
ReplyDeleteYeah that definitely made my eyes pop out of my head! I said "Oh shit really??" lol That would be so awesome.
ReplyDeleteWell already this rumor is debunked by Marvel.
ReplyDeleteKind of seems a waste to match up Mysterio with Daredevil though since Mysterio's only really dangerous to someone who can see his illusions.
ReplyDeleteApparently it was this early leak of talks between the actor and the studios that caused him to drop out before he had a chance to sign on.
ReplyDeleteReally? That sounds stupid. And it's highly unprofessional of Movie Web to blame another site for this.
Anyways, I am glad because I was not at all excited about this.
Early elaks? Why would you even care about early leaks? i think there is more there
ReplyDeletePositive buzz? Where? Seemed to me just about everyone was dead-set against Statham in the role.
ReplyDeleteI say thank god. Let's cast somebody who can actually act in more than one dimension.
I heard this news almost 14 hours ago. Why did it take forever for other sites to update it?
ReplyDeleteIf he didn't sign cause of an article, it's is better he didn't join the show.
ReplyDeleteThey will find a better fit, Statham isn't the only one who looks good without hair,
Thank god he is out.What positive buzz??!
ReplyDeletePositive buzz is probably from some Dudebro's somewhere who think he's amazing because of the FATF franchise and The Expendables.
ReplyDeleteUgh...
Thank god, he would've made a rubbish Bullseye.
ReplyDeleteThis just made my day. I do wanna know what their understanding of positive buzz is. I barely saw any
ReplyDeleteGood, even though he'd be the most well known character in the show he'd be the weakest actor imo. And what positive buzz lol?
ReplyDeleteThat's the reason, so Mysterio would easily find out that Daredevil is bling and could torment him, a lot.
ReplyDeleteRe Statham's dropping out: Bummer...
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