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With this new role, Sam Worthington becomes sci-fi's go-to guy
Sam Worthington is rapidly becoming the guy for sci-fi/fantasy epics. First Terminator Salvation, next Avatar, then Clash of the Titans, and now comes news that he's going to star in The Last Days of American Crime, based on a comic book.
Here's Variety's description:
Set in the not-too-distant future, story involves the U.S. government's plans to secretly broadcast a signal that makes it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts.Based on Rick Remender's comicbook of the same name, "Last Days of American Crime" will hit shelves next month as a bi-monthly, three-issue miniseries. Greg Tocchini illustrates.
What little we've seen of the Aussie actor so far tells us he's the right guy for these kinds of roles, the quality of his films notwithstanding. Whatever you thought of Terminator Salvation, we thought Worthington did as well as he could with the cyborg role of Marcus Wright. And he's got a nice intensity and physicality, not to mention commitment: He's told us he'll do anything to make a movie work.
Avatar, which could be his big break, opens Dec. 18.
What do you think of Sam Worthington?
By Sandy at 12:35 PM ON 11/20/09
I think he is awesome! Good luck in the future Sam!
By Eldon at 12:47 PM ON 11/20/09
Sam is definitely one to watch. He's got good work.
By tati at 12:51 PM ON 11/20/09
One word: HOT.
By Anrkist at 1:33 PM ON 11/20/09
Ohhh Minority Report 2.
By asfm at 3:06 PM ON 11/20/09
I think studios have embraced him a lot more than audiences at this point and next year he'll sink or swim.
I like him, mostly because he's Australian.
By LrdBowler at 3:49 PM ON 11/20/09
Now if we can get another Chronicles of Riddick co-starring Worthington and Diesel. That could be great! I would also like Karl Urban to return...
By Jason Swartz at 4:02 PM ON 11/20/09
He will probably become pretty big with Avatar, Clash of the Titans, and a few other movies upcoming.
By someone at 4:34 PM ON 11/20/09
He was the only character we didn't want to die by the end of Terminator Salvation.
By Alhazred at 5:34 PM ON 11/20/09
We need someone to carry the torch since Ahnold became govenor. The Rock has failed us dudes so miserably!!!! We need a new macho action star.
By tb83 at 10:42 PM ON 11/20/09
Worthington and Karl Urban fighting against each other in a movie. That would be a KICKASS movie to see. Someone think of a movie idea that could work
By Hert Zollner at 5:17 PM ON 11/21/09
I can't freakin believe youve forgotten his new part in Fury Road.. the new Mad Max!!!!!!!! You all should be ashamed!!!
By Hert Zollner at 5:18 PM ON 11/21/09
Im sorry for the amount exclamation marks.. that was uncalled for..
By Somersaultfan at 12:34 AM ON 11/22/09
He has been one of my favorite actors since I saw Somersault in cinema class in college. He is awesome. I can't wait for The Debt and Avatar. Unfortunately he is not in the new Mad Max though. He wasn't even offered the part so I probably won't see that movie. oh and did I mention he is SOOOO HOT!
By suprememango at 12:14 PM ON 11/23/09
Best thing about Terminator Salvation. Looking forward to seeing him in Clash of the Titans (suh-weet) and didn't know he was in Avatar but planning to see that too.
alhazred - just Sat I was saying how The Rock had gone the Eddie Murphy route and only doing a bunch of kiddie movies. The Tooth Fairy?j - bleech!
By zodiac4 at 10:27 AM ON 11/24/09
I think he should've read the T4 script before commiting...then again, even I thought it might be good.
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