Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopic metropolis called megacity one that lies in a. Or maybe lack of work, based on what karl urban has to say about it. Why dredd was a flop, according to karl urban cinemablend. Hollywoods second attempt at bringing the british comic book icon to the big screen following the 1995 sylvetser stallone clunker, judge dredd. Ragnarok star karl urban has signed on for another comic book based project, with the actor set to portray billy butcher, the leader. Judge dredd tv series may bring back karl urban while there has often been talk of a dredd 2 moving forward, this is the first were hearing about it becoming a. This time karl urban star trek puts on the signature helmet and takes to the streets of mega city one delivering severe justice to lawbreakers under the guiding hand of director. Karl urban wants to do dredd 2, has an idea how it can happen. The failure of 2012s dredd hit both its fans and creators pretty hard. Karl urban has had talks about judge dredd tv series.
Karl urban dropped a surprise at denver comic con that the long awaited dredd 2 is finally in development. Urban had no issue with this as if youd grown up reading dredd, youd never really consider taking the helmet off. Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopic metropolis called megacity one that lies in a postapocalyptic wasteland. Im not a fan of 3d, but ill admit the 3d in dredd was good compared to other 3d movies ive seen. Karl urban bent 2018 03 09 karl urban bent 2018 03 09. Karl urban on coming back for dredd tv series youtube. Dredd movie was directed by writer alex garland, star karl. Megacity one was in development, a liveaction tv series adaptation of the famed 2000ad comics property. Karl urban confirms alex garland actually directed dredd. When it came out, dredd was lauded for its overthetop violence and its dark humor. May 22, 2017 the great thing about karl urban who played the character in dredd is hes actually a big fan of the comic book, and hes a really nice guy, and i know him well enough to speak to him. Megacity one now in the works, urban has talked about appearing in the judge dredd tv show. Karl urban gets the essence of the 2000ad anticharacter in a canny adaptation phelim oneill thu 6 sep 2012 16. While were unsure if his words were initially misunderstood during the denver comic con panel or the status of the project has changed in the past 24 hours, we have included his tweet below.
This week though an announcement came that judge dredd. Keeping dredd helmet on was essential for karl urban mtv. On its east coast lies mega city one a vast violent. In an interview with, urban spoke of the passion of the fans to see him don the badge and helmet again. Karl urban has had talks about judge dredd tv series digital spy. Also, the film would keep to the core of the source material. Photo ops tickets now onsale for boston comic con 2016.
Til karl urbans character in the 2012 film dredd was legally required to never remove his helmet and to keep his face obscured. Karl urban claims alex garland actually directed dredd, not pete travis it appears the longstanding rumor about original dredd director pete travis being forced out of the production is true. May, 2016 dredd, the most recent bigscreen interpretation of the judge dredd comic book series, earned a very loyal cult following not long after it opened in theaters back in 2012. Mar 03, 2018 he checked with karl, who readily agreed to a brief meeting during his break between an autograph session that ended at about 4. Karl urban wants a dredd sequel, urges fans to sign petiton. Mar 07, 2018 fans are clamoring for a followup to 2012s dredd. Sep 21, 2012 karl urban, his face almost completely obscured by dredds mask, plays the monosyllabic hero whos cop, judge, jury and triggerhappy executioner in one expressionless package. Karl urban, his face almost completely obscured by dredds mask, plays the monosyllabic hero whos cop, judge, jury and triggerhappy executioner in one expressionless package.
Dredd star karl urban recently spoke about his role in the upcoming megacity one television spinoff series urban starred in 2012s dredd as the titular judge dredd. Sylvester stallone, karl urban, adrian biddle, pete travis. He checked with karl, who readily agreed to a brief meeting during his break between an autograph session that ended at about 4. Mar 07, 2018 karl urban claims alex garland actually directed dredd, not pete travis it appears the longstanding rumor about original dredd director pete travis being forced out of the production is true. Karl urban on dredds blade runnerlike cult status and. Karl urban has had talks about judge dredd tv series, though the star of the 2012 film hasnt signed up. Dredd 2012 is one of the best science fiction action film adapted by comic book 2000 ad. The great thing about karl urban who played the character in dredd is hes actually a big fan of the comic book, and hes a really nice guy, and i know him well enough to speak to him. Karl urban to play billy butcher in amazons superhero. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Mccoy, is currently shooting dredd, where he plays the title character in the judge dredd comic adaptation.
Mar 08, 2018 there have been petitions from fans for a sequel, and last year it was reported that a tv show based on the character of judge dredd was in the works. Karl urban claims alex garland actually directed dredd, not pete travis. Find great deals for the great karl urban judge dredd movie jacket with vest, just like in the movies at a reasonable price, free shipping. Dredd, the most recent bigscreen interpretation of the judge dredd comic book series, earned a very loyal cult following not long after it opened in theaters back in 2012. Karl urban says alex garland was the real director of. Dredd star karl urban took a moment while at emerald city comic con to urge fans to sign a petition and like the make a dredd sequel facebook page.
Karl urban reportedly confirms dredd 2 is in development. Join our new official group to discuss judge dredd, megacity one, and more. Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge. Dredd comic book writer john wagner, when hed go into stories like origins and america and stuff like that, in his later writing the character of dredd is questioning the big lie, hes questioning the very foundations of the justice system, and in. In 1995, sylvester stallone starred as the helmeted dispenser of justice in a dystopian, seemingly postapocalyptic future, who acted as judge, jury and executioner on the spot. Dredd star karl urban has engaged in early talks concerning the judge dredd. Although the film wasnt a huge commercial success at the box office, the critical and audience reception of the film has had talk about a potential sequel swirling for years. Based on the popular comic book character judge dredd. Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland. Idws first judge dredd series will debut this fall. Star of the boys, karl urban, has commented once again on whether or not he will ever return as judge dredd in a sequel to his 2012 comic book movie dredd. Dredd by pete travis karl urban, olivia thirlby, lena headey. Very big news from the denver comiccon this weekend via.
While its outlet hasnt been determined yet, as in where it will be distributed, the story is in the works. Real dredd director finally confirmed by karl urban. Judge dredd tv series may bring back karl urban while there has often been talk of a dredd 2 moving forward, this is the first were hearing about it becoming a tv series. Xena the boys dredds young karl urban autographed picture excellent amazon tv shows. The original film wasnt exactly a box office smash, but it has gone on to achieve a cult. Karl urban says alex garland was the real director of dredd. Karl urban shirtless 9 months ago march 9, 2018, 11am karl urban the boys s01e04 2019 07 26 1564162680 karl urban the boys s01e04 2019 07 26 1564162680. Dredd, riddick, star trek, and lord of the rings karl urban has landed the starring role in amazon studios ultraviolent straighttoseries superhero drama the boys, reports thr. Stallones judge dredd did not kicks ass, karl urbans dredd did. Judge dredd character, garland tried to closely follow that of the comicbook. During a panel karl urban confirmed that yes, dredd 2 is in development.
But theres a clear reason that the film failed, and karl urban isnt shy to share it with the world. After starring as the iconic judge in the 2012 film dredd, karl urban really won over the comic book fans, embodying the classic 2000 ad character in the brilliant, yet sadly underperforming big screen outing. Jul 22, 20 on paper, dredd seemed to be a safe bet. Mccoy in the rebooted star trek, this project promised the prospect of the alwayspopular gritty reboot, and it even featured game of thrones star lena headey as the main villain, a twisted, drugdealing matriarch. Dredd 2012 27 x 40 movie poster lena headey, karl urban. Karl urban confirms alex garland actually directed dredd indiewire. It is based on the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd and its eponymous character created by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. We also have new photos featuring karl urban, lena headey, and olivia thirlby from pete travis upcoming comic book reboot. See more ideas about karl urban, urban and karl urban dredd.
Visit to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its topselling books. Today the first image of karl as dredd has emerged. This movie is so much better than original stallone film. Karl urban wants a dredd sequel, urges fans to sign. Dredd 2012 11 x 17 movie poster lena headey, karl urban, olivia thirlby, domhnall gleeson, langley kirkwood, style b blade runner movie poster, size 24x36 judge dredd warrior costume armor mask helmet dark people tv movie film poster fabric silk poster print b012144. Its safe to say that comic book hero judge dredd hasn. With the brand new judge dredd movie dredd being released across the uk tomorrow 7th sept 2012, we were invited to london to have a chat with some of the cast. Jul 11, 2012 karl urban on not removing his helmet in dredd.
The cries for a sequel have been so loud that even judge dreed himself karl urban has spoken out about getting a dredd 2 underway. The star, seen in such acclaimed films such as the lord of the rings and star trek, was at the london film and comic. Dredd was released in 2012 and, though it bombed at the box office, the movie has become a cult classic, and for good reason. See more ideas about karl urban, urban and karl urban movies. Unfortunately a sequel is no closer to happening, options have been discussed but there is no sequel in development. Headey, and olivia thirlby from pete travis upcoming comic book reboot. Dredd and his apprentice partner, judge anderson olivia thirlby, are forced to bring order to a 200storey highrise block of flats and deal with its. Karl urban, via twitter, has denied the report that a dredd sequel is in development. Judge dredd karl urban is the most feared of elite street judges, with the power to enforce the law, sentence offenders and execute them on the spot if necessary. This time karl urban star trek puts on the signature helmet and takes to the streets of mega city one delivering severe justice to lawbreakers under the guiding hand of director pete travis vantage point.
Karl urban reveals dredds role in megacity one tv series. Apr 25, 2016 karl urban recently released the above tweet as a plea to potentially get dredd 2 off the ground. So it was kind of disappointing to read dredd vs, death by rennie gordon, a novel that acts as a semisequel to wagners 1998 graphic novel necropolis, in which megacity one is overrun by zombies and vampires and the four dark judges, led by judge. The star, seen in such acclaimed films such as the lord of the. Dredd stars star treks karl urban, who will be donning the helmet and wielding dredds lawgiver pistol.
The name of the movie being marketed as dredd 3d was a real problem though, since it makes it sound like a cheesy bmovie like piranha 3d, even though it had. Still with a strong cult classic following as ever, fans continue to be in memoriam of the phenomenal 2012 movie based off the famous lawman of mega city one. Karl urban on dredds blade runnerlike cult status and possible sequel. We also have dredd books to give away to the winner and some runnersup.
Til karl urbans character in the 2012 film dredd was. Armed with only questions and a tape recorder, we sent intrepid reporter and heyuguys regular ben mortimer to be judged by karl urban. Karl urban confirms meetings for possible dredd return. Sep 06, 2012 karl urban gets the essence of the 2000ad anticharacter in a canny adaptation phelim oneill thu 6 sep 2012 16. Carefully packaged ships fast and free via usps priority. Karl urban dredd 2012 signed autograph 11x14 b ebay. Jun 21, 2016 karl urban dropped a surprise at denver comic con that the long awaited dredd 2 is finally in development. Actor karl urban has been announced for rose city comic con on september 810, 2017. While that movie remains a camptastic guilty pleasure, the karl urbanstarring remake. Megacity one television show and hes interested in reprising his role as the faceless street judge. There have been petitions from fans for a sequel, and last year it was reported that a tv show based on the character of judge dredd was in the works. Prematurely written off by many online writers as a toosoon reboot of the 1994 sylvester stallone film, dredd 3d is, in fact, a hardr doover, and karl urban couldnt be prouder.
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