Jul 23 2008Berg Directing 'Hercules'; Sorbo Waiting for Call
Hancock director Peter Berg has plans to produce and direct a film based on Hercules: The Thracian Wars, a comic from the same company that just sold their thunder-shooting gun comic to John Woo. From Variety:
Berg will produce and will develop to direct "Hercules: The Thracian Wars," a co-production of Spyglass Entertainment, Berg’s Film 44 and Radical Pictures. Spyglass and Universal will co-finance the film.Ryan Condal will write the script, based on a five-issue comicbook series by Steve Moore that debuted in May through Radical Publishing.
Is anyone else thinking who I'm thinking for the lead? Perhaps the only human who could ever truly portray Hercules? Yes, that's who I mean. At 50 years old, Kevin Sorbo is still the clear choice for the starring role. Below the cut, five reasons this is true, culled entirely from his IMDB biography.
1. "At 6' 3" and very muscular, Kevin was a natural for the title role in what would become his signature series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys."
What's changed? Nothing. Still a natural Hercules.
2. "Kevin even studied martial arts in order to do many of his own stunts."
God, what a talent. He's basically Jackie Chan with long hair.
3. "In real life, Kevin's heart is as big as Hercules'"
People forget that, besides being really strong, Hercules also had a big heart. Sometimes it almost seems like Hercules is playing Sorbo more than Sorbo playing Hercules. I think all of us have been guilty of slipping and saying "Sorboean" when we meant to say "Herculean."
4. "Lost twenty pounds of muscles between the end of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and the beginning of Andromeda (2000) He has since regained the muscle mass."
Phew!
5. "Nickname: The Sorbs."
OK, so maybe the sole reason I think Kevin Sorbo should be cast as Hercules even though it would be completely ridiculous is that I just found out his nickname is "The Sorbs," and I want to exploit every chance I can to call him "The Sorbs" from now until the day I die. But I think that's a valid reason in itself.
Reader Comments
1. Adam - July 23, 2008 5:27 PM
Yeah! GO SORBS!
2. Dorien - July 23, 2008 5:49 PM
Sorbs all the way!
There no one out there that can portray Hercules like the Sorbs.
3. Brianna - July 23, 2008 7:04 PM
I used to watch that show every time it was on, I am in loveeeee with The Sorbs. If anyone else plays Hurcules I will be a sad panda :{
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5. Ash Frog - July 24, 2008 12:05 AM
indeed. Hercules was the shit with Sorbs and if anyone else plays the part the movie will be doomed to fail.
6. MOSkito - July 24, 2008 6:07 AM
i just wanna say Sorbs here.
7. The Invincible B-Rad - July 24, 2008 8:22 AM
He also goes by "TV's Kevin Sorbo", famous for the almighty backhand and shoulder massages the world over. Just don't mention the Ricardo Montalban chest piece to his face, I hear he doesn't like that.
8. Grover - July 24, 2008 8:49 AM
The Sorbs is awesome and all, but am I only one fixating on the fact that a grown man named his publishing company Radical Publishing?
9. Victoria - July 24, 2008 10:58 AM
I guess Kevin would be a good pick. I mean I like him and loved him on the TV show but I get TV Star and not movie star from him. I don't know but I can't think of anyone else. Soooo I guess he is better then someone pathetic.
10. MOSkito - July 24, 2008 11:06 AM
And he should take the 300 workout program
11. momboelitist - July 24, 2008 12:22 PM
Seems the I Watch Stuff writer has a massive rush on Kevin Sorbo.
In other news: Berg....Excuse me Mr. Bergggg. Can you hear me Mr. Berggg.
12. Jayfournines - July 24, 2008 1:44 PM
The Sorbs is the ONLY Hercules, screw Lou Ferrigno and anyone else
13. erica - July 24, 2008 4:57 PM
I trust the Sorbs to do this. He will be great. And hot. Did I mention hot?
14. WOW OMG!!! - July 25, 2008 6:16 PM
i love you the sorbs.