Clancy Brown Being Mentioned as a Possible Lobo?

Generally I avoid writing about rumors as doing so tends to require also writing about the inevitable clarifications, denials and whatever other developments stem from them. It quickly takes on a tabloid nature. It’s better to just wait it out and pay attention to the facts. I’m going to make an exception here because I really, really want to chime in and say how awesome this would be if it came true. Mania claims to have an inside source that says that while it’s extremely early, Clancy Brown’s name has popped up a lot as the actor to potentially portray Lobo in the DC Comics film that Guy Ritchie is directing. Lobo is a violent and often amusing alien being who travels the universe as a mercenary and bounty hunter. Now, it seems the production doesn’t even quite know yet how they’re going to bring the character to the screen, as in, pure CG or more makeup and prostheses or some other combination. Plus, there’s the secondary question of whether casting a non-name is satisfactory to Warner Bros.

So, whether there’s any truth to this or not, I’d be damned excited about this project if Clancy Brown were involved in that lead role. Whether it’s playing the hardass in Starship Troopers, the villainous Kurgan in Highlander, voicing Lex Luthor in the DC animated shows or being the twisted, sociopathic priest in Carnivàle, Brown always delivers in an amazing way. His voice could make anything intimidating and he’s already got a big physical presence without any other help. The comedic elements wouldn’t be a problem either based on his countless voice acting roles, like Mr. Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants.

If Clancy Brown were Lobo, I wouldn’t need to know a single other thing about the project. I’d be there on day one. I would definitely love to see this happen.