Nates top ten comic book villains in film may 1, 2020 natewatchescoolmovies leave a comment i always say a comic book movie is only as good as its villain and come to think of it that applies more broadly too whether its a bond, seagal, batman, van damme or any other franchise outing. Shadow man is an actionadventure game developed by acclaim studios teesside and published by acclaim entertainment. Director marc webb has been taking to twitter nearly everyday to post pictures of his upcoming project, the amazing spiderman 2 movie, and give fans. The final scene of the amazing spiderman sees the defeated curt connorslizard rhys ifans being locked away in a poorlylit prison cell. Curt connors in his cell at beloit psychiatric hospital, asking him if he told peter parker the truth about his father. Marvel fans will know him as bruce banner on ultimate avengers and ultimate avengers ii while in live action he was the man in the shadows gustav fiersgentleman in the films the amazing spiderman and the amazing spiderman 2. The man in shadows in the stinger of the amazing spiderman. Reboot of the classic comic book series film franchise tells the tale of how peter parkers powers came to be. Jul 04, 2012 well, in case you didnt recognise the voice or checked out the cast list on imdb immediately after seeing the film, it was actually actor michael massee credited only as man in the shadows. The amazing spiderman after the credits scene spoiler. Abstract orphaned young man peter parkers desperate attempts to uncover details concerning his late fathers scientific work lead to his fateful encounter with a radioactive spider, leaving him with a bite that would soon imbue him with tobeinfamous otherworldly abilities.
It is based on the shadowman comic book series published by valiant comics. This is not a proof of the identity of this man since there is no source to the is believed section. You may want to ask in ask the tropers about whether its safe to recreate. He portrayed gustav fiers in the amazing spiderman and the amazing spiderman 2. Remember, we know that michael massee is the man in the shadows. Gathering of the sinister six, gustav fiers was a businessman. Sometimes a book comes along that just ticks every box in the things i love about reading stakes a man of shadows is such a novel, so incredibly immersive, such brilliantly incisive descriptive prose and a set of fascinating, beautifully imagined characters that you just dive into it with abandon and leave the real world behind. The character first appeared in a trilogy of spiderman novels written by adamtroy castro before appearing within the comic books themselves. Shop the amazing spider man the amazing spider man 2 2 discs dvd at best buy. The amazing spiderman by marc webb andrew garfield, emma. Michael massee michael massee born august 16, 1955 is an american actor who has worked in film and television. All the easter eggs and references you might have missed.
Directed by marc webb screenplay by james vanderbilt and alvin sargent and steve kloves story by james vanderbilt based on the marvel comic book by stan lee and steve ditko produced by laura ziskin avi arad matt tolmach executive producers stan lee kevin feige executive producer michael grillo director. Might the man in the shadows michael massee who visits dr. Seemingly random murders, readily identifiable as the work of one man, suggest a master plan of. The man in the shadows is the hobgoblin, and amazing spiderman 2 is going to be. Spidermans suit to incorporate an mp3 player in the amazing spiderman. Jul 03, 2012 michael massee man in the shadows amber stevens ariel crew marc webb director adam kopald sound effects editor adam lagattuta visual effects production supervisor adam watkins cg supervisor addison teague supervising sound editor alan edward bell editor allen cappuccilli visual effects editor alvin sargent screenwriter amanda c. Oct 28, 2016 michael massee, a character actor who played villains on television and film and who fired the gun on the set of the crow that accidentally killed brandon lee in 1993, died on oct. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in the. That man is gustav fiers, also known as the man in the shadows. Man in the shadows michael massee ariel amber stevens stunt coordinators andy armstrong. Dorothy gale, the heroine of the wizard of oz, is one of the most recognizable characters in the film, with her blue and white gingham, ruby red slippers.
Massee fired the gun that killed lee, which had improperly constructed dummy rounds. Even though the amazing spiderman movies werent quite so amazing. The game was released in 1999 for the nintendo 64, microsoft windows, playstation and dreamcast. By the time i reached the 5% mark, i knew this book was going to be special. If ever a movie did not require an extra sheen of darkness, it was the 1994 adaptation of james obarrs graphic novel the crow. He is arguably the secondary antagonist in the amazing spiderman, and a major antagonist in the amazing spiderman 2. I never considered myself a big fan of classic comic book heroes. Of course, its frustrating because i know that man in shadows is just a. Arrow recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Skank angel david and funboy michael massee, not to mention the unrelated top dollar michael wincott and. Michael massee dead at 61, the crow actor accidentally.
Well, in case you didnt recognise the voice or checked out the cast list on imdb immediately after seeing the film, it was actually actor michael massee credited only as. The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew cast photos and. Michael massee, 64, screen villain haunted by the accidental. He starred as funboy in 1994 film the crow, ira gaines in 24, and the gentleman in the 2012 film the amazing spider man. A murky, claustrophobic whodunit distinguished by its unusually literate script, stylized production design, masterful performances, and directorial virtuosity, seven pits detectives brad pitt and morgan freeman against an unknown serial killer in a desperate race against time. Curt connors rhys ifans at the end of the amazing spiderman have been electro. The first ten minutes say a lot about the dramatic tone that director marc webb was most concerned with establishing, although much of that particular air of selfseriousness just kind of lays limp, waiting for the next intermittent scene of humor to relieve the audiences yearning to just have a good time.
Introduced as one of the family members attending peter and gwens graduation, lee witnesses the webslingers late arrival, saying, i think i know that guy. The actors and make up make them seem like the drawn exaggerated comic book characters. Its a lot slimmer than the original trilogy edition, but its definitely nice to have this rebooted franchise alongside the og version with the same type of packaging and artwork. His identity was later revealed in the amazing spiderman 2, where he was also credited as gustav fiers the gentleman. At the time of the release of the amazing spiderman, the mans identity was a secret, so he was simply credited as man in the shadows. Michael massee august 16, 1955 october 20, 2016 was an american actor. He starred as funboy in 1994 film the crow, ira gaines in 24, and the gentleman in the 2012 film the amazing spiderman. The visual design is superb, shadows stab the city streets and we swoop high or low for well visualised camera shots. He has provided the voice for the villain spellbinder in the batman, as well as appearing on the television series 24 as the villain. Ariel as amber stevens rest of cast listed alphabetically. Find michael massee movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets.
Michael groo massee september 1, 1952 october 20, 2016 was an american film, television and voice actor known for his many villainous roles as well as for his role in the accidental and tragic death of brandon lee. Jonah jameson, who has been reimagined as an allpowerful rupert murdoch figure. Read on for all the easter eggs, trivia and nods to the comics packed into the movie. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pickup. Joker michael massee joker with the return of batman, the joker finds a new energy awaken inside. The amazing spiderman is one confused mixed bag of a superhero movie. Of course, the fact that the face of the man in shadows is never revealed leaves the door open for sony to later cast. Seven by david fincher brad pitt, morgan freeman, gwyneth. Gustav fiers michael massee spiderman films wiki fandom. Michael groo massee september 1, 1952 october 20, 2016 was an american actor. But this belief seems widespread, since the cast section of the amazing spiderman 2012 on imdb got an entry for michael massee as man in the shadows. Shadow man michael leroi is a fictional antihero who appears in comic books copublished by valiant comics and acclaim entertainment. Based on the marvel comic book by stan lee and steve ditko produced by laura ziskin avi arad.
Michael massee has passed away at the age of sixtyone following a battle with cancer. The amazing spider man 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The style evokes the rapid shot changes of comic book reading, better the the hulk ever did with its artsy cutting style. The amazing spider man is the story of peter parker garfield, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his uncle ben sheen and aunt may. Oct 29, 2018 the crow arrow recommends october 29, 2018 by.
The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew cast photos. Feb 02, 2016 the crowalex proyass 1994 cult film about a man brought back from the dead to avenge the murder of his. The amazing spidermancredits amazing spiderman wiki fandom. The voice of the man in shadows is actually being done by michael massee. With spiderman one of the heroes most clearly tied to lee for the past few decades, we would certainly. Michael massee man in the shadows amber stevens ariel crew marc webb director adam kopald sound effects editor adam lagattuta visual effects production supervisor adam watkins cg supervisor addison teague supervising sound editor alan edward bell editor allen cappuccilli visual effects editor alvin sargent screenwriter amanda c. The amazing spidermanthe amazing spiderman 2 2 discs. He is the second character to hold the title of shadowman after jack boniface and also stars in the shadow man video game franchise by. Michael massee was born on september 1, 1952 in kansas city, missouri, usa as michael groo massee. Fiers first appeared in a postcredit scene in the first film in which he was credited as the man in shadows, but was identified at the end of the second film. While the story is a pretty basic revenge tale, its the visuals and the performances that makes this film work so well.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Cory mcfadyens shadow man is the best thriller i have read. Norman osbornegreen goblinwillem dafoe in sam raimis spider man. But this belief seems widespread, since the cast section of the amazing spider man 2012 on imdb got an entry for michael massee as man in the shadows. He also reprised this role in the 2014 sequel the amazing spiderman 2. The final scene of the amazing spider man sees the defeated curt connorslizard rhys ifans being locked away in a poorlylit prison cell. The crowalex proyass 1994 cult film about a man brought back from the dead to avenge the murder of his.
Michael massee previously appeared in the superhero film catwoman 2004 in which he portrayed armando and voiced bruce banner in ultimate avengers 2006 and ultimate avengers 2 2006. Shop the amazing spidermanthe amazing spiderman 2 2 discs dvd at best buy. Massees death was confirmed by french actor anthony delon on wednesday night. Michael massee dead at 61, the crow actor accidentally shot. This pick is mostly thanks to dafoe who seems born to play the part and milks it for all its worth in a demonic, cackling portrayal of psychotic break and violent menace. Comic book a list of 29 titles created 6 months ago marvel movies a list of 27 titles created 17 sep 2017. The amazing spider man is one confused mixed bag of a superhero movie. It has happened before, and seems especially common in comic book films. All the easter eggs and references you might have missed in. After connors denies that he did, the man in the shadows leaves the room. Michael massee, actor known for playing gustav fiers aka the gentleman in the movie the amazing spiderman, has died at the age of 61, according to entertainment weekly. Feb 15, 2019 10 littleknown facts about judy garland.
Michael massee, a character actor who played villains on television and film and who fired the gun on the set of the crow that accidentally killed brandon lee in 1993, died on oct. The gentleman gustav fiers is a fictional character, a supervillain and enemy of the marvel comics superhero called spiderman. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in. The amazing spider mancredits book creator stan lee makes his appearance early on in amazing spiderman 2. The amazing spiderman is the story of peter parker garfield, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his uncle ben sheen and aunt may. He is arguably the secondary antagonist in the amazing spider man, and a major antagonist in the amazing spider man 2. He was born in kansas city, missouri in 1952, to holly and. The gentleman appears in the midcredits scene of the amazing spider man, portrayed by michael massee and credited as man in the shadows. Sometimes a book comes along that just ticks every box in the things i love about reading stakes a man of shadows is such a novel, so incredibly immersive, such brilliantly incisive descriptive prose and a set of fascinating, beautifully imagined characters that you just dive. Lightning flashes, and a figure played by character actor michael massee steps out of the shadows into one of the two slivers of moonlight in the room and proceeds to interrogate connors. Because their stories never touched me on an emotional level like the crow did. He soon uses reverse psychology and good old murder on. Delon, who costarred with massee in the 2014 french tv series interventions. Regardless, as a spiderman fan, i always planned on buying these films, but just never did until they released this limited edition.
The amazing spider man 2012 michael massee as man in the shadows. The man in the shadows is the jackal, and amazing spiderman 2 is gonna be clones. The gentleman appears in the midcredits scene of the amazing spiderman, portrayed by michael massee and credited as man in the shadows. Well you can see massee is in new trailer when you get to the plane scene pause it carefully to see face on guy on left attacking richard. I paused long enough to race over to amazon to order the other 3 books in the series. Revealed to be the gentleman in the amazing spider man 2. Actor michael massee, who starred in 24, the amazing spiderman, the game, seven, lost highway, and the crow, has died at the age of 61. The amazing spidermancredits amazing spiderman wiki. He also reprised this role in the 2014 sequel the amazing spider man 2 early life. Michael crow leigh bell spiderman costume manufactured by cirque du soleil. Hes played here and in the previous film by actor michael massee, but its possible theyre keeping his face in the shadows so they have the option to recast him later. Michael massee wikipedia michael massee august 16, 1955 october 20, 2016. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in the shadows. Thats michael massee, a character actor who specializes in playing evil dudes.
1348 17 1007 509 712 1473 25 744 1361 904 566 964 1500 806 563 680 1012 146 927 396 1459 154 418 126 157 136 121 1256 815 645 926 461 666 1161 321 761 146 503 418