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Kevin Nash In Talks For A Role In THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

The actor/wrestler (who was previously in 2004's The Punisher) reveals that he is in negotiations for an unspecified role in Lionsgate's anticipated Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire.

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By Paul Romano - 6/25/2012


The past month or so has seen many various casting news/rumor reports for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (the adaptation of the second novel in Suzanne Collins' highly successful novel series). Recently, we heard that Mia Wasikowska and Zoe Aggeliki were in talks to play Johanna in the highly anticipated sequel, and we've heard many rumors for who will be playing Finnick Odair (all of which were proven to be false). Additionally, Phillip Seymour Hoffman has been offered the role Plutarch Heavensbee (no word on whether or not he has accepted or refused the offer). Now, via USA Today, we have some more news for a possible cast member addition to the film.

During the premiere of Magic Mike last night, wrestler-turned-actor Kevin Nash (who previously worked on films such as The Punisher (2004) and SyFy's Almighty Thor) revealed that he was in discussions for a role in Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. "I just pray it's recurring, that he doesn't get killed," he said. He didn't say which character he was in talks for, but NextMovie speculates that Nash could be in contention for the role of Brutus, described as "the buff, 40-something District 2 champion who happily volunteers for the third Quarter Quell victors bout". Though, do you think that Nash could be playing someone else in the movie?

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is set to hit theaters November 22nd, 2013. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and others from the first film are expected to return for the sequel, which begins production later this year.







Source: USA Today
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CPBuff22 - 6/25/2012, 11:32 AM
@PatientZero what are you talking bout? Super Shredder was AWESOME!
TheSkywalkingKnight - 6/25/2012, 11:39 AM
What?!
DragonofDarknessXIII - 6/25/2012, 11:41 AM
Don't tear your quad.
HavocPrime - 6/25/2012, 11:45 AM
Lol Grif
Mysterion - 6/25/2012, 11:45 AM
After he is done with Hunger Games, he can then reprise his role in the next TMNT movie as Super Shredder
Super Shredder Pictures, Images and Photos
Durf - 6/25/2012, 12:04 PM
Well, that is different
marantaz - 6/25/2012, 12:07 PM
This dude, or Kane or the Undertaker, should have been Bane, and I'm no WWE fan. Obviously, they all can act and fake fights. With that mask on and a different hairdo, you would have had one big badass and believable menace towering over Batman there. Instead we got a Jean Luc Picard clone on steroids... oh well.
SteveRogersSon - 6/25/2012, 12:08 PM
Maybe he'll be the new Catniss...joking folks..guess I should say that before I get my head bitten off.
DEADP0000L - 6/25/2012, 12:25 PM
he did a good job in monster brawl movie
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 12:29 PM
Let's see how Gary Oldman feels about athletes trying to be actors:



Patientzero@ Not being able to feel pain can actually be a major weakness in a fight, because you don't know if you have a serious injury and you can make it worse or something can end up giving out on you. You may not be able to feel a dislocated or blown out knee, but your leg won't physically be able to support you whether you feel the pain or not. At least in the real world that's how it works. ;-)
marantaz - 6/25/2012, 12:35 PM
No offense taken, no worry, Patient. What I get from what you describe you've seen is that the role does not require a 'great actor', it required a person who could portray the character as he is described and drawn in the comics. Hardy didn't qualify in that area. I haven't seen anything that required much in the way of acting in the Bane character.

I, like perhaps some of you, have stood next to and spoken with both Nash and the Undertaker (in my line of work, sometimes, the performers actually turn out to be nice people... sometimes). They are huge guys, and if they didn't have the negative associations with wrestling, CBM roles would be perfect for them, if they can act and do the physical demands of the role, which these guys do every day. Acting is easy; with a mask covering your face, even easier, especially in a villain role.
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 12:45 PM
Patient@ Yes, but Bane has always been associated with having a physically imposing stature and being intelligent. I just don't like it when Hollywood compromises on one over the other. Sure, you can be a tough 5'10" 190 lb. guy and strong for your size, but it hardly passes as being an intimidating physical stature, unless you are comparing him to other people under 6' or who aren't in shape. I would have been perfectly happy with someone the size of The Rock or Hemsworth that is a decent actor. Not so happy with Hardy from the size perspective.
marantaz - 6/25/2012, 12:46 PM
Sure it is... being good at it is another story, and being great at it is rare (Hardy doesn't qualify there imo either), but acting is easy.
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 12:49 PM
Having taught television and film acting back in the late 80's I will respectfully disagree with you, Marantz. I guess being a bad actor is easy if you don't want to get decent work. lol

Make sure you watch the Oldman video I posted. It is a hoot!
marantaz - 6/25/2012, 1:21 PM
I did, it was.

But I still say it's easy... especially if you've got a director who knows what he wants and can convey it so that you understand and perform as he directs. Getting back to what one would expect Bane to be, you can't act big... and not get your ass beat.
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 1:22 PM
Patient@ That is the difference in our opinions. I want the comic to come to life onscreen and Nolan's Bane isn't doing it for me. Different strokes.

Jet Li does not have a physically intimidating stature, but I still wouldn't want to mess with him. There is a difference between physical abilities and having a physically imposing stature. Bane is one of my favorite Batman villains, though I do have a number of favorites. :-D One glance at Bane and someone of any size should be intimidated without even knowing what his abilities are...based on the comics. To each their own, man.

Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 1:35 PM
Thanks for the civil discourse. Glad we can agree to disagree and not get into the normal petty name-calling stuff that seems to go on all the time now. :-)
marantaz - 6/25/2012, 1:36 PM
And if he impresses as Bane, I'll happily give Hardy praise.
Durf - 6/25/2012, 1:44 PM
@Ranger: that Oldman vid was hilarious. lmfao
ralfinader - 6/25/2012, 1:49 PM
@Ranger - that is damn funny
CPBuff22 - 6/25/2012, 2:06 PM
@Ranger14 I can't believe you actually think of Kevin Nash as an Athlete. Being tall and muscular does not athletic talent make.
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 2:39 PM
"I can't believe you actually think of Kevin Nash as an Athlete. Being tall and muscular does not athletic talent make."

Kevin Nash played basketball for the University of Tennessee and played some pro ball overseas until he blew out a knee. Also, with the level of involvement he had with professional wrestling, I don't care how fake it is, it still takes an athlete to perform at the level he did. Anyone in the pro-wrestling circuit will tell you it takes athleticism.
Pooh - 6/25/2012, 3:23 PM
I thought he was great in The Punisher (2004) as "the Russian".

TheMyth - 6/25/2012, 5:23 PM
Brutus or the guy with 1 hand. If recurring, Boggs.
TheMyth - 6/25/2012, 5:32 PM
Ranger, while I think wrestling is a male soap opera, I agree. Whether you like the entertainment or not, they are very athletic, moreso than baseball players lol and they get to be called athletes... and Nascar drivers... but yea just to stay in that sort of physical shape requires so much physical and dietary discipline that simpletons with their slander will never understand. Then to perform improvisational mock-fight with full on acrobatics and displays of strength... pretty athletic to me. I personally find it amusing to hear/read people with their input on things like this, as the ones who are most abrasive are the ones who wouldn't know a thing about discipline or dedication. These are usually the same bulbous fatass, hairy gorillas making similar commentary at sports bars.
Tainted87 - 6/25/2012, 6:02 PM
Eh, he'll probably be a Tribute from a past Hunger Games that Katniss watches on the train.
Ranger14 - 6/25/2012, 9:31 PM
TheMyth@ Yeah...I am with you completely. The big-time wrestlers have a grueling routine between staying in shape and the shows they do. Hell, Sgt. Slaughter still does charity exhibitions and stays in pretty good shape for his age.
Vital - 6/26/2012, 12:29 AM
You [frick]ers got served by TheMyth lol.
Vital - 6/26/2012, 12:33 AM
And to defend Nash himself, he is a great pro wrestling personality, he was funny as shit. He was even part of one of the most creative/popular factions in wrestling history, the nWo. I mean, that's a pretty big accomplishment. He was loved all over the states during the nWo days. He is a pro wrestling icon just like any other. I just wish people would be more respectful,for he has done more with his life than you will ever do in yours. End of story.
TheShape727 - 6/26/2012, 7:58 AM
I wonder if his character name will be "Big Sexy"???? LOL

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