According to movie site Arrow in the Head Derek Mears of Friday the 13th fame maybe in the running for Predators:
“While our boy JIMMYO was attending the DRAG ME TO HELL red carpet, a “reliable somebody” slyly hinted our way that DEREK “JASON VOORHEES” MEARS could be playing a PREDATOR in the Robert Rodriguez produced reboot/sequel PREDATORS.”
For those who don’t know, Derek played the latest incarnation of Jason. Coming in at just under 2 meters in height, he’s slightly shorter than Ian Whyte who has played the Predators in the last two AvPs. You can read the original article here. Thanks to Pvt. Hicks for the news.
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Great, now I have to go watch the shitty bootleg copy that I have on my computer to see if this guy has got the moves to pull off being in a suit that requires him to be somewhat athletic.
Ian was great as Wolf...we dont need a huge guy to play Predator.
The more I hear about this new Predator movie, the more depressed I get. This doesn't sound like a sequel at all despite what Fox and Rodriguez are saying...
He wasn't bad as jason. He ran fast, slammed the machete down hard, and was a pretty big dude. I think it could work... but still not getting my hopes up.
He said A Predator,not THE Predator.Relax,take a glass of cold water and stop dissing. >:D
As long as Ian is the main predator, then whatever. There's no need to replace Ian, he ended up doing great.
I think Whyte and Mears as Predators would be a nice combo. Don't see how you couldn't have a slimmer Pred and a more muscular one.
I have no problem with the actor playing a Predator. I have a problem with Rodriguez's concept, and the fact that he has been given the greenlight.
If he really studies Kevin Peter Hall's moves like Ian White did I have no problem. I really hope Ian will be there too because he's gained my trust as a Predator in AvPr.
Derek is a cool guy. He did an awesome job as Jason. :D I bet he'll make a great predator.
Yeah I agree with Rakai; the actors playing the Preds I dont mind but the story I do mind. Bring back some common f**king sense aye, it is just absolutely retarded.
where anyone said something about the Confirmed story? ::)
won't they choose 1 director for the Preds reboot? i mean, we have Rodriguez, and then Dean? can they make up their minds? how many directors?
now is this chap any bigger than the shorter Predators in AVP
::) Jason vs. Predator anyone?? lol ;D
If this is true, then Kane Hodder should also play one of the marines/mercenaries in this film. I would love to watch Derek Mears and Kane Hodder go at it.
There's no way to tell. They have one main guy do a lot of the creatures on 'Doctor Who', but he makes a point of doing different performances for them.
Why wouldn't Ian Whyte be the Predator again? ? ? ?!....This dude f**kin sucks
Maby theiy put Derek Mears was predator,because of Jonh Cena.One big question ,is Jonh Cena Confirmed in story ?
I hope not.. or else all my interest in this movie will disappear.
Ian Whyte played the predator very well in AVP-R, he's movements and manarisms, as well as his height and build. As long as he is still playing the main predator, that will definatelly be a good thing for this movie.
The Wolf | 14 May 2009 20:54 I really hope Ian will be there too because he's gained my trust as a Predator in AVP-R _____________________________ Agreed! Ian did a fantastic job in AVP-R that was about the best thing about the film.
Yeah, Im starting to think this movie is going to f**k up now. All the news Im hearing is pretty depressing. And, honestly, Im not happy about this, 'Jason' guy playing the predator, but Im glad Ian isn't playing the pred anymore. He f**king sucked. It annoyed the crap outta me how he kept on moving his fingers like he was getting ready to play with himself. Since when the f**k did Kevin ever do that?
actually Predboy, Kevin did that alot, esp. in the second one
Remember an article about john cerna doing an unnamed project that starts in july. I think he was talking about predators, and 20th century fox have used cerna in there 2 films[ the marine and 12 rounds] dont be surprised if cerna is the main man in this reboot. What do u think?
I really hope they dont make this film.....
jhon cena is a no go and ian is a great predator don't be hatin and i trust u all know not to get ur hopes up for this 1
The moment John Cenas signs onto this movie, I am making a petition.
RIP KPH
Ian wasnt perfect. You got to remember they put gear and makeup on him so hes gonna look chubbier. Peter hall was the PERFECT predator because he was very tall and skinny. The suit does all the other work. With Ians build it makes him look shorter with all the gear on. We dont need someone even shorter and more built.. The first AVP already made the predators look like crap. Love you Peter hall and Stan winston. True predator gods.
I agree with spoon, they are true legends.
I'd love to see Doug Jones as a predator. He's got a very similar physicality to KPH, and his performances in Pan's Labyrinth and HB2 had a lot of similar mannerisms.
oh no...... :(
He's not even 2 meters?! What a joke! I'm taller and I'd play the Predator.. FOR FREE! :( stupid hollywood people
Gort Pred, Yeah, but he didn't exagerate it like Ian keeps on doing. It was just the right movement to make it seem different, but not like what a faggot here on earth would do.
Something like that .... xD >:D
Mears would be better as a private character.
These f**kers at Fox just don't get it.
It sounds like he will just be playing one of the Predators I cant see them not using Ian Whyte. As for the Fox/Cena connection technically they didnt use him in a film of theirs they just realeased it as WWE stumped up the funds for it to be made as Cena is their current posterboy. If they do make this then they shouldnt touch Cena with a bargepole and get some actors not a wrestler who appeals to only under 12's. Jesse Ventura was a wreslter back in the day but he had some charisma.