New Van Helsing Movie is on Cruise Control!
Many fans of the comic series Van Helsing who were depressed with Hugh Jackman's turn as the vampire hunter were even more disappointed by the news that Guillermo Del Toro stepped away from Universal's forthcoming reboot. But they may still have something to be excited about.
It turns out, as Vulture reports, that the new adaptation was possibly going to star and be produced by none other than Knight & Day star Tom Cruise. "We hear that Cruise remains attached to the project," says the internet publication.
We all know Tom Cruise can play a vampire well, even though it's been a while since he portrayed L'Estat in Interview with the Vampire, but can he do justice to the comic book vampire hunter? Let us know what you think below!
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November 7th, 2010 5:29 AM
If Cruise takes the lead, the antagonists would all have to under 5'4", plus the fact that he can't act his way out of a paper bag. Give the lead to James Purefoy. He looks like Jackman, can play the character (see Solomon Kane) and would come a lot cheaper.
August 5th, 2010 9:29 AM
I don't go to any Tom Cruise movies, and just do not like him.
Conversely -- I love Hugh Jackman. So, am I prejudiced? Yes!
August 3rd, 2010 10:42 PM
Guys, relax. I'm not saying Hugh Jackman sucks, but his turn as the character was generally not well-received. It's like Clooney in Batman and Robin. Clooney is Clooney, but that movie blew hard.
August 3rd, 2010 10:21 PM
Hugh Jackman was great in Val Helsing. The fault lies in the editing. Some of the scenes went on way way too long. The acting and most of the scenery were good, the story good, Jackman the best part who made the movie worth sitting through just to watch him.
August 3rd, 2010 5:29 PM
I don't think fans were "depressed" by Hugh Jackman; he did a more than serviceable job as the great vampire hunter. It was Steve Sommers' overly busy plot and overuse of sub-quality CGI that harmed the film.
Maybe if Tom Cruise plays Van Helsing as Les Grossman...? That's the only way I'd see it.
August 3rd, 2010 9:57 AM
I saw the van helsing movie 2004 with Hugh Jackman. I thougt it was a good movie. The best part of the movie was Hugh Jackman as van helsing. He looked good in that black custom. I can't imagine Tom cruise in that custome. They will need alot of help with the camera angle.