Bob Garlen Presents... Mike Mignola's Hellboy - A Netflix Original Series, Pitch and Fancast

 

May of 2019, Netflix and Dark Horse signed a First look deal for content, adapting characters published under the dark horse banner for the streaming platform. Since Hellboy has found little luck in theatrical adaptations (While Del Toro’s films are wonderful their box office was widely considered to be lacking). Following an abysmally performed reboot, and two cult favorite films that underperformed to high standards there still exists an audience for Hellboy. It’s really a wonder why Hellboy hasn’t been tapped for a Live Action Series, the comic has all the hallmarks of a perfect television series: Episodic Stories, A Through Line that concludes an overarching story, A Beginning, Middle, and End, and (most importantly) a charming and endearing ensemble cast perfect for gaining the hearts of an audience.

Hellboy Television Series B... by Robert Garlen

Director of Photography: A cinematographer (usually credited with the title director of photography, or DP) is the chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film and responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image. The study and practice of this field is referred to as cinematography.

Phillip Rousselot [Notable Works: Interview with a Vampire, Sherlock Holmes, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]: With work steeped into Gothic Horror as well as Detective fiction and Action movies, no one blends the style better than Phillip and this makes him a perfect candidate to help bring Hellboy back to theaters.

 

 

Creature Effects: Prosthetic makeup (also called Special make-up effects and FX prosthesis) is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding, and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects.

Greg Nicotero [Notable Works: The Walking Dead, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, Preacher]: For the look of creatures it’s hard to argue anyone would be better than Greg Nicotero. His work with creatures is legendary, as well as well steeped in the horror genre. With his body of work there is no doubt that Nicotero would create a Hellboy look as Iconic as either Mignola or Perlman’s.

 

 

Costume Designer: A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film or stage production. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters and balance the scenes with texture and color, etc. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements.

Trish Sumerville [Notable Works: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Dark Tower, Mank]: Her work with The Dark Tower has stood out, it was great costuming on her part and there’s no doubt her work would be perfect to adapt the look of the B.P.R.D. Agents as well as Hellboy’s iconic coat look.

 

 

Production Designer: A production designer or P.D is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as films, TV programs, video games, music videos or adverts. Production designers have one of the key creative roles in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story.

Rick Heinrichs [Notable Works: Sleepy Hollow, The Wolfman, Dark Shadows]: His work with Gothic settings and 18th century style designs has made him the proper choice for the Production Designer. There is no doubt that Rick would be able to do something none of the other films have done properly and bring Mike Mignola’s world to the big screen to fit along-side the characters. 

Composer: A film score (also sometimes called film music, background music, or incidental music) is original music written specifically to accompany a film. The score forms part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects, and comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question.

Bear McCreary [Notable Works: The Walking Dead, God of War (2018), Hellfest]: With work as dramatic and as iconic as the work Bear McCreary has churned out it’s hard to imagine anyone else who has the background or the pedigree to give Hellboy a proper score. He has never done anything obscenely gothic and seeing him take on that challenge and evolve as an artist would be wonderful to see. His work on God of War alone makes him perfect to score a Hellboy series.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Jason Blum [Notable Works {In Television}: Sacred Lies, Into the Dark, The Purge ]: A true Legend in Hollywood and a pioneer for the horror genre as well as creative freedom for Creators Blum and Blumhouse Pictures have created a measure of good faith appealing to Horror fans guaranteeing at the very least an excited audience whenever Blum and Blumhouse is involved.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Mike Mignola [Notable Works {As A Producer}: Hellboy (2004), Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hellboy (2019)]: Being the creator of Hellboy it makes sense to attach him as a producer of any Hellboy media that comes out. He is a genius and his work with his creation is legendary and should be shown. I think in this kind of venture, doing a television series, his participation could be a little bit more willing, writing episodes, being more open in wanting to be apart of the series while also letting the vision shine through.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Akiva Goldsman [Notable Works {As A Producer}: Constantine, I Am Legend, The Dark Tower]: His work with certain properties might be controversial but he’s worked with some great dark material and has created some cult classic movies. He would be someone that would help get the series made.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Lawrence Gordon [Notable Works: Hellboy (2004), Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hellboy (2019)]: Having been tied to the franchise from the very beginning Lawrence Gordon has been instrumental in getting Hellboy on the big screen and he’s bound to keep at it.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Lloyd Levin [Notable Works: Hellboy (2004), Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hellboy (2019)]: A producer who has been tied to the character’s theatrical exploits. While he was part of the team that gave us the two Del Toro films, he also was part of the Reboot that led a troubled production. He’s certainly got passion for the character, but in this setting it’s best to try something new, and with his obvious attachment to the character he will be a necessary voice in continuing adaptations with the character.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Mike Richardson [Notable Works: Hellboy (2004), Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hellboy (2019)]: He has a bit of a history in producing and working in television. He’s best known as the head of Dark Horse, and being that Dark Horse Signed a first look deal with Netflix, it would make sense to see him as a producer on a Hellboy Netflix series.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Evan Goldberg [Notable Works: The Disaster Artists, Preacher, The Boys]: A fan of comics and a person moving into producing darker and edgier material over comedy, Goldberg’s efforts with Preacher and the Boys show how attentive he is too tone and spirit making him a fantastic choice to produce Hellboy.

 

 

Producer: Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They might be employed by a film studio or be independent, yet either way they helm the creative people as well as the accounting personnel.

Seth Rogen [Notable Works: The Disaster Artists, Preacher, The Boys]: Having shown range with various projects and having shown heart for the material Seth has shown he is able to break away from Comedy and bringing the spirit of whatever projects he works on to the fold. With his spiritually faithful adaptations of Garth Ennis creator owned work, there’s no doubt Seth would protect Hellboy and give him a proper reboot.

 

 

Showrunner: A showrunner is the leading producer of a television series. They are credited as an executive producer, and simply as a producer. A showrunner has creative and management responsibility of a television series production through combining the responsibilities of employer, and in comedy or dramas, typically also character creator, head writer, and script editor. In films, the director has creative control of a production, but in television, the showrunner outranks the episodic directors.

Sam Catlin [Notable Works: Breaking Bad, Rake, Preacher]: After seeing 4 seasons of Preacher wonderfully adapted, taking the tone and core story of the Garth Ennis comic, there’s no doubt Sam is a figure worthy of taking the Hellboy material and giving it new life on television. He’s a great writer who’s worked on two of AMC’s best series and has miraculously kept up with the quality as the series’ progressed. He’s got an eye for action, horror, and the supernatural making him perfect for Hellboy.

 

 

Showrunner: A showrunner is the leading producer of a television series. They are credited as an executive producer, and simply as a producer. A showrunner has creative and management responsibility of a television series production through combining the responsibilities of employer, and in comedy or dramas, typically also character creator, head writer, and script editor. In films, the director has creative control of a production, but in television, the showrunner outranks the episodic directors.

Carlton Cuse [Notable Works: Bates Motel, The Strain, Locke and Key]: Between his work on Bates Motel and The Strain, Cuse has absolutely the credentials to give us a perfect horror fueled Hellboy series. He’s worked with other showrunners before {see Bates Motel} and while he’s currently working with Netflix, it would be great to see him co-develop a Hellboy series, as his voice is unique and perfect for such a character and universe.

 

 

Hellboy [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 70’s {Physically appears to be in his 30’s}]: The demon was supposed to be summoned off the shore of Scotland by Rasputin's Project Ragna Rok, but instead appeared at a ruined church near East Bromwich, England where it was found with an extremely large rock arm by Allied troops, adopted by Trevor Bruttenholm, and named as Hellboy. Over the years, Hellboy was granted honorary human status by the United Nations, and then raised by the U.S. Government as the lead agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD), where he worked with Abe Sapien (an icthyo sapien), Liz Sherman (a pyrokinetic) and Roger (a large homunculus). Hellboy is America's first line of defense against occult menaces. Hellboy grew up to be a large, red-skinned demon with a tail, horns (which he filed off, leaving behind the signature circular stumps on his forehead), and an over-sized right hand made of stone.

                Kevin Durand [Height: 6’ 6”, Age: 47, Notable Works: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Real Steel, The Strain]: The best argument for Durand as Hellboy is his work as Vasiliy Fet in The Strain. He’s a wonderful actor, he’s in wonderful shape, standing at a towering 6’ 6” and has that down-to-earth attitude that made Hellboy such a popular character. His work outside of Fet has seen him play intimidating and powerful figures, this is an opportunity to see him play a more nuanced character like Hellboy, where there’s the black and white elements of the job and the shades of Grey where Hellboy acts on his conscience versus his duty. Allowing Durand, a character that has such a clear internal battle {fighting all aspects of his destiny} and letting Durand develop that over the course of the series would be an absolute treat for both Durand and Fans of Hellboy. This casting is an absolute win, and he is no doubt the perfect choice for Hellboy.

 

 

Alice Monoghan [Height: 5’ 3”, Age: 30’s]: A young woman of Irish descent, who retained some magical abilities after she was kidnapped by fairies as a baby.

                Jessie Buckley [Height: 5’ 7”, Age: 31, Notable Works: Beast, Chernobyl, Judy]: An up-and-coming Irish actress, who’s already seen roles in critically acclaimed series such as Taboo and Chernobyl, she’s proven to show some heart in her work and play characters that stand out and remain memorable. Putting her as Alice puts her in a role that acts more on the morality of a character, as Alice goes through the process of falling in love with Hellboy, while also knowing what his Destiny is leading too. She cares for Hellboy and stands tall to try to keep himself while also understanding what she can and can’t do.

 

Liz Sherman [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 30’s]: Liz Sherman is a pyrokenetic whose parents died when she set fire to the neighborhood. After that, she became a street thief for 10 years. Frustrated by living on the streets, Liz joined the bureau. Though she has left the bureau numerous times, she always returns because it’s the closest thing she has to a family.

Aubrey Plaza [Height: 5’ 6” Age: 36, Notable Works: Parks and Recreation, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Legion]: There was really no one I could think of that would be better for the role. Aubrey, to me, is just the perfect pick for Liz. I think she would meld well with the attitude and the style of the character to an impressive degree. I could see Aubrey disappearing in this role and seeing Liz come out.

 

 

Abe Sapien [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: N/A]: Abraham "Abe" Sapien (born Langdon Everett Caul) is a member of the B.P.R.D. Abe is a humanoid amphibious man, discovered in a Washington, D.C. basement in November of 1978. Abe has been with the Bureau ever since, as he endeavors to discover the truth about his identity.

Nicholas Hoult [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 31, Notable Works: Skins, X-Men {Franchise}, The Great]: He’s a wonderful actor who’s done exceptional work as an actor. He’s best known for his amazing performance as Hank McCoy/Beast, a role that saw him heavily garbed in make-up. He’s a notable stand out of this generation and really brings a level of introspect and humanity to his characters that is sorely needed to bring Abe Sapien back to life. He’s a wonderful actor and having him play Abe would further challenge Hoult as an actor and no doubt turn out an amazing performance.

 

 

Dr. Kate Corrigan [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 30’s]: Dr. Kate Corrigan was a professor of history at New York University (specializing in folklore) before she joined the B.P.R.D. as a consultant. She wrote sixteen books on folklore and occult history, including the confessions of Isobel Gowdie.

Deborah Ann Woll [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 35, Notable Works: True Blood, Daredevil, Escape Room]: A fantastic actress whose roles have shown heart and humility among extraordinary circumstances. She has got an edge of self-reliance and strength that makes her a perfect candidate to play Hellboy’s confidant.

 

 

Ben Daimio [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 40’s]: Benjamin Daimio was a member of the B.P.R.D. A former U.S. Marine who returned from the dead under mysterious circumstances, Ben joined the bureau in 2004 as a team commander. With years of military experience Ben assisted the Bureau in planning and prosecuting its war against the supernatural threats it faces, all the while dealing with his own demons and the events surrounding his rebirth.

Lee Byung-Hun [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 50, Notable Works: I Saw The Devil, Red 2, Mr. Sunshine]: One of my favorite actors, Lee has shown some pretty stellar work given some unique material. Lee has no doubt the comedic and dramatic gravitas to take Daimio as a character and really develop something wholly unique and strong, properly honoring the character as he is in the comics.

 

 

Roger [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: N/A]: Roger was discovered in a medieval alchemist's lab beneath the ruins of Czege Castle, Romania by BPRD agents Liz Sherman, Bud Waller, and Sidney Leach during the Wake the Devil affair. Waller explained that a homunculus is created from blood and herbs, stewed in a jar, and then incubated in horse manure. Although lifeless upon discovery, the as-yet nameless Roger was activated when Liz touched the socket on his chest, absorbing her pyrokinesis as she was subconsciously looking to rid herself of it.

Tom Hopper [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 36, Notable Works: Merlin, Black Sails, The Umbrella Academy]: One of the most interesting actors I’ve seen that has been getting recent exposure. From his emotional and heartfelt performance in The Umbrella Academy, to his stern and strong characterization in Black Sails, he stands as someone who could take the role of Roger turn it into an even bigger character by bringing him to a global audience.

 

 

Johann Kraus [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 50’s]: Born in Germany, Johann Kraus became aware of his psychic ability at a very young age and was often frustrated that he couldn't help the spirits that came to him. He eventually lost his body during a séance to an extremely powerful psychic explosion originating in Chengdou, Johann's astral projection sought the help of the B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense).

Aiden Gillen [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 52, Notable Works: Game of Thrones, The Dark Knight Rises, Peaky Blinders]: He’s one of the most intriguing and magnetic actors that I’ve seen. He’s always a treat to see pop up in anything. Bringing his unique talent and witty characterization to Johann would bring the character to life the way Mignola envisioned.

 

 

Sidney Leach [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 30’s]: Sidney Leach was a B.P.R.D. field agent, with the power to detect and manipulate metal.

Shawn Ashmore [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 41, Notable Works: X-Men {Franchise}, The Following, The Boys {Season 2}]: After a wonderful and deep performance as Lamplighter, I’ve been wanting to see him take on a more serialized role that plays with a sense of ambiguity, giving him a strong role in the story while also letting him play to his introspective and character strengths. He plays wonderful “good” centered characters as well as irredeemable characters, giving him a character like Leach that has bit more moral greyness to them as well as Leach’s ability to talk to Liz and get her to speak about her troubles.

 

 

Dr. Thomas Manning [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 40’s]: Manning was born in 1972, in Somerville, Massachusetts. The son of a government employee and the second of three children, Manning became an accomplished student and attended American University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a B.A. in International Studies. Although Manning's family and friends had expected him to enter the foreign service, Manning instead applied for a field position with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. In 1999, after four years working as a field agent, Manning was promoted to assistant to the director. After Trevor Bruttenholm resigned his directorship in 2003, Manning was assigned to assist with the interim director's transition and was promoted to director of field operations.

Toby Leonard Moore [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 39, Notable Works: John Wick, Daredevil, Billions]: From the tone of his voice to the presence of his character, Toby Leonard Moore has stood out an actor who echoes sternness and strength in mannerism. He is a great actor who can take a character like Manning and making him uniquely neutral in a moral sense without appearing either cold or uncaring. Seeing him as Manning would give the character some serious gravitas and make him less of the bureaucratic caricature that Jeffrey Tambor played.

 

 

Bud Waller [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 40’s]: A B.P.R.D. Agent tasked to accompany Liz Sherman as they hunt for the vampire Vladimir Giurescu.

Isaiah Mustafa [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 46, Notable Works: Crush, Shadowhunters, IT: Chapter Two]: Isaiah is a wonderful actor who has a history of playing strong lovable characters. He’s an actor who can take an innocuous character who dies very quickly in his appearances in the comic and make him memorable and effective as a character.

 

 

Pauline Raskin [Height: 5’ 7”, Age: 40’s]: Pauline Raskin is a former B.P.R.D. field agent.  Pauline still works with the Bureau, but behind a desk.  One of her responsibilities is training new B.P.R.D agents.

Cobie Smulders [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. {Guest Appearances}, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Stumptown]: One of the strongest performers working. Having created a bit of a cult persona, playing strong, no nonsense characters, Cobie stands out in her work. Never one to avoid levity or action Cobie is the perfect actress to take Raskin and turn her into a character that fits as the role she plays in the comics.

 

 

Ashley Strode [Height: 5’ 3”, Age: 30’s]: Ashley Strode is a B.P.R.D. field agent recruited from the U.S. Navy during the struggle against the Frogs.

Olivia Thirlby [Height: 5’ 4”, Age: 34, Notable Works: The Darkest Hours, Dredd, Goliath]: One of my favorite actresses working. She’s got a charm and an energy that shows she can bring strength and struggle to her characters. She’s the perfect actress to bring Strode to the big screen.

 

 

Nichols [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 40’s]: Agent Nichols is a field agent for the B.P.R.D. He has been with the Bureau since the Nebraska incident in March 2006. He was trained by veteran Bureau member Pauline Raskin.

Jason R. Moore [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: N/A, Notable Works: Killjoy Goes to Hell, The Punisher, The Quad]: I love his work, he’s a great actor and he’s fun in his work. He gives strong performances and plays likeable characters. Seeing him bring that charm and energy he brought to The Punisher would be greatly welcomed with Nichols.

 

 

Andrew Devon [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 40’s]: Andrew Devon is a former professor of modern and medieval languages from Cambridge. While growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, his interest in the supernatural was piqued when he read Kate Corrigan's study of a demonic possession in Azerbaijan. He was employed as a B.P.R.D. field agent and eventually rose to become a senior member of the staff.

                Sterling K. Brown [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Supernatural {Guest Appearances}, Black Panther, This is Us]: He’s a remarkable actor making a big impact with his performances. He’s garnered praise and a fanbase through his numerous appearances in projects both big and small, giving him a role that shows him in authority would play to his strengths and let him cover some new ground. He plays morally ambiguous wonderfully and there’s plenty of those moments with Devon that would allow Sterling to stand out and stand strong among an ensemble of wonderful actors.

 

 

Fenix Espejo [Height: 5’ 1”, Age: Teens]: Fenix Espejo is a sixteen-year-old psychic, currently homeless and trying to survive like many others during the worldwide crisis. Due to being able to sense danger ahead of time, many others flocked to her for guidance and protection. When the B.P.R.D. heard of her existence and sought her out, Fenix shot Abe Sapien, nearly killing him, causing him to be out of action ever since. Andrew Devon was the only witness to this event, and later sought her out to take her with him to BPRD Headquarters.

                Isabela Merced [Height: 5’ 1”, Age: 19, Notable Works: Transformers: The Last Knight, Instant Family, Sicario: Day of the Saldado]: A wonderful actress who’s just beginning what can be a storied and dynamic career. She’s played numerous roles but putting her in a role that deals with the internal troubles of feeling outcast. She’s a strong actress who can take that role and make it one of those well-known performances that are beloved by fans.

 

 

Ted Howards [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 50’s]: Agent Howards is a field agent for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense.  After being lead inside by a local, the three agents open an old door and learn that the warehouse used to be a meeting place for the Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra. Unknown to the agents, this is in fact the same warehouse where the H.B.R attempted to summon the demon Amdusias before they were stopped by Sir Edward Grey. Although he is able to stop the ritual, it is in this warehouse where Grey was dragged down into Hell. While searching the abandoned hideout Howards picks up a strange weapon; a broken Hyperborean blade fashioned into a primitive sword. After picking up the weapon Howards falls to the ground. Although alive, his fellow agents were unable to wake him or remove the broken Hyperborean sword from his hands.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 50, Notable Works: Game of Thrones, Shot Caller, The Silencing]: He’s a strong actor that really fits the profile for Howards. He’s got a strong edge to him and a commanding presence perfect to bring Howards to life. He’s got the look, talent, and charisma to be definitive in the role.

 

 

Joseph Vaughn [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 40’s]: Joseph Vaughn was a field agent for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense.

Robin Lord Taylor [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 42, Notable Works: Cold Comes the Night, Gotham, John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum]: It’s a role he’s never played and with so much of his career ahead of him, he’s got to take advantage of playing different and unique characters. He’s an actor that can bring some weight and purpose to the role.

 

 

Lobster Johnson/The Lobster [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 40’s]: The Lobster was a vigilante who worked in secret in New York City during the 1930s. He had a reputation for violence, such as killing mobsters and burning his trademark lobster claw symbol into their foreheads.

                James Marsden [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 47, Notable Works: X-Men {Franchise}, Westworld, Sonic The Hedgehog]: He’s got a very classic movie star look to him and his presence is like that of actors of the 40’s and 50’s that gives him a sense of class and heroism to bring to the role. He would be absolutely fun and invested in the role.

 

 

Professor Trevor Bruttenholm [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 105 {Physically appears in his 70’s}]: Professor Trevor Bruttenholm was an expert of the occult, the first and former director of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, and the parental guardian of Hellboy.

                John Glover [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 76, Notable Works: In the Mouth of Madness, Smallville, Shazam!]: He’s a wonderful actor who’s built a storied career. He’s done wonderful work as an actor and has been best known for the role that air him in the light of being a bad father and I think it would be neat for him to have raised one good Heroic child in his comic book adaptations. He’s got the gravitas and emotional weight to bring impact to Bruttenholm’s death.

 

 

Lady Cynthia-Eden Jones [Height: 5’ 3”, Age: 40’s]: Lady Cynthia Eden-Jones appeared alongside Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, Malcolm Frost, and U.S. military official George Whitman during the "Hellboy incident". She was present when a small demon suddenly appeared, claiming it looked like "a little boy". Unaware that he was about to name the creature, Bruttenholm then followed up on this, by saying "Hell boy".

                Lara Pulver [Height: 5’ 3”, Age: 40, Notable Works: Sherlock, Da Vinci’s Demons, Underworld Blood Wars]: A wonderful Actress, one of my favorites who holds a level of class and intrigue with her performances, giving her the suitable air of mystique for Lady Jones.

 

 

Malcolm Frost [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 40’s]: Malcolm Frost was a paranormal expert who was present at the "Hellboy Incident" and urged for the death of Hellboy due to his role in the end of the world.

                Andrew Scott [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Sherlock, Black Mirror, His Dark Materials]: He’s a wonderful actor and I’ve been wanting to see him dip his toe in comic book adaptations. Having such a history with morally ambiguous characters, Frost stands as a wonderful character for Scott to portray.

 

 

Morgan Le Fay [Height: 5’ 2”, Age: 1700 {Physically only 40’s}]: Morgan Le Fay was King Arthur's half-sister, and the mother of his bastard son, Mordred. She appears to Alice, insisting that Alice find Hellboy and bring him to her, so that she can reveal Hellboy’s true destiny.

                Myanna Buring [Height: 5’ 2”, Age: 41, Notable Works: The Descent, Ripper Street, The Witcher]: After seeing her performance in The Witcher, Myanna is really the only choice for Morgan Le Fay, she’s a wonderful actress who can nail the mannerisms and the presence of the character effortlessly.

 

 

King Arthur Pendragon [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 60’s]: King Arthur, or Arthur Pendragon, was the central and titular figure of the Arthurian Legend, original wielder of Excalibur, and a direct ancestor to Hellboy.

                Sean Bean [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 61, Notable Works: Troy, Silent Hill, Game of Thrones]: A wonderful actor who’s done some amazing and unique things with his characters. While Arthur doesn’t play a dominant role, his representation in the story is pertinent as he represents the theme of Destiny that Hellboy rebels against.

 

 

Merlin Ambrosia [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 70’s]: He was once the court magician to King Arthur. One day, he met Nimue, who seduced him and learned all of his secrets, after which she buried him alive.

                Robert Carlyle [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 59, Notable Works: Ravenous, The World is Not Enough, Once Upon A Time]: A role truly unlike the work he is known for, having built a career off playing mostly intimidating villains, Carlyle is a unique and versatile actor. He’s done amazing work in his roles but hasn’t had many opportunities to show something different from sinister characters. Giving him a role like Merlyn lets him play with a different character and develop something new for the character that hasn’t been seen in other adaptations of the mythic character.

 

 

Sir Edward Grey [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 50’s]: Sir Edward Grey was a nineteenth century paranormal investigator. After being dragged to Hell and cursed with eternal life, he survived into the modern era and gained occult powers and knowledge of events surrounding Hellboy's destiny. He is often seen in the company of Dagda, and on occasion the Baba Yaga or Mohlomi. He has shown many times to have faith in Hellboy and his rejection of his so-called "destiny."

                Jason Flemyng [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 54, Notable Works: From Hell, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, X-Men: First Class]: A hell of an actor that has often been typecast in darker roles, and more morally ambiguous characters. Sir Edward Grey would be a neat exercise in seeing him play a more morally light character and a more mentor-like figure.

 

 

The Spanish Bride [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: A Vampire Hellboy unwittingly married in 1956, Hellboy killed her in the morning only to meet her in hell. She helps him come to terms with his destiny, inspiring him to destroy hell and cause a chain reaction that rebuilds the underworld.

                Alice Braga [Height: 5’ 4”, Age: 37, Notable Works: I Am Legend, Predators, Queen of the South]: Alice is a wonderful actress that has really played some tough and intriguing characters, seeing her play something that is rooted more in sympathy rather then strength, making her appearance in the series show different sides of character, playing a more violent vampire and late a sweet and more ‘human’ character.

 

 

 

 

Grigori Rasputin [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 150’s {Appears to be in his 50’s}]: Grigori Rasputin was a prominent agent of the Ogdru Jahad and the archenemy of Hellboy. He is based on the real-life Russian mystic that was connected to the late Romanov family of imperial Russia. He was the mystic behind Project Ragna Rok.

Mads Mikkelsen [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 55, Notable Works: Casino Royale, Hannibal, Doctor Strange]: There’s really no one else I could really put in this role. He’s a fantastic actor, already haven brazenly taken a Legendary Role and perfected it in his turn as Hannibal Lecter. He’s played every manner of sinister. He took an MCU role with little screen time and developed a very decent character arc. If anyone could take Rasputin and do something unique and interesting with the role, it would be Mads.

 

 

Klaus Werner Von Krupt [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 100’s {Physically looks to be 60}]: General Klaus Werner von Krupt was one of the division heads of Project Ragna Rok in the the final days of World War II.

                Thomas Krestchmann [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 58, Notable Works: Blade 2, Dracula, Berlin Station]: Really after his appearance in Age of Ultron, I really just couldn’t see anyone else stepping into the role. He’s an amazing actor and can really do some unique things with the role to keep the character in line with the comics while also exploring new ground.

 

 

Leopold Kurtz [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 90’s {Physically looks 50’s}]: Leopold Kurtz was a member of Project Ragna Rok, and present during the "Hellboy incident" in 1944. Kurtz became a devoted follower of the sorcerer Grigori Rasputin, and cryogenically froze himself alongside his colleagues inside a secret Nazi base in Norway until his master once again required their services in the future. After Rasputin's death at the hands of B.P.R.D. agents Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and Liz Sherman, during the Cavendish Hall affair, Kurtz began trying to surgically make a new body for his master.

                Marton Csokas [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 54, Notable Works: The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Into Badlands, The Luminaries]: He’s a wonderful actor and has a talent for hamming his villain and really creating a memorable and exaggerated character. Giving him a role with as much malleability as Kurtz lets him really invent a villain that stands out among a cast of colorful and interesting villains.

 

 

Vladimur Giursecu [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: N/A]: Vladimir Giurescu was a powerful vampire who was brought back to life by the goddess Hecate in the Late Middle Ages. He worked with, and was ultimately betrayed, by the Nazis during World War II. After the Nazis killed him, he was restored to life and finally defeated by Hellboy.

Gaspard Ulliel [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 34, Notable Works: Hannibal Rising, Saint Laurent, Eva]: The Former Hannibal had left Hollywood, honing his craft in a number of independent foreign films that has shown what he is capable off. With an impressive body of work there really stands no one who could be as compelling or as powerful in a role like Giurescu than Gaspard. He would be absolutely perfect.

 

 

Hecate [Height: Variable, Age: N/A]: Hecate is the Goddess of Witches, also known as Gorgon Eyes, or the Queen of Dogs. She states that she's connected to Hellboy, because they both are related with the coming of the Apocalypse.

Radha Mitchell [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 47, Notable Works: Silent Hill, The Crazies, Celeste]: A very underutilized actress, Radha has been a favorite of mine since Silent Hill. Having shown real depth and emotion in her roles there’s no doubt she could take a challenge like Hecate and make the character something very easy for an Audience to understand and appreciate.

 

 

Ilsa Haupstein [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 80’s {Physically appears to be 30}]: Ilsa Haupstein was a Nazi scientist and a devoted follower of Grigori Rasputin. She was an early member of Project Ragna Rok, and lover of Vladimur Giurescu. She attempted to recruit him for a Special Project of her own ‘Vampir Sturm.’

Sylvia Hoeks [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 37, Notable Works: The Best Offer, Blade Runner 2049, The Girl in the Spider’s Web]: Sylvia has been one of the most surprising sensations as far as acting goes. She’s done some phenomenal work starting in Blade Runner and going through the recent adaptation of Steig Larrson’s Lisbeth Sanders series. She’s a rising star and would be able to give some real energy and emotion to a role like Ilsa.

 

 

Roderick Zinco [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 40’s]: Roderick Zinco was a wealthy man and founder of his company, the Zinco Corporation, chosen by Rasputin to be a messenger to the members of the Ragna Rok Project.

                Tom Pelphrey [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Iron Fist, Ozark, Mank]: Tom is a fantastic actor. From his role in Iron First to Mank he’s shown extraordinary talent that levels a sense of gravitas and interest in his characters. There’s no doubt he’s an actor who can take a character like Zinco and bring him to life appropriately, making him a specifically crazed and odd character descending into madness.

 

Herman Von Klempt [Height: Variable, Age: 80’s {Preserved to look in his 50’s}]: Herman von Klempt is a Nazi 'mad scientist' who has worked on numerous schemes to control or destroy the world. Though his body was destroyed, von Klempt survived as a head in a jar, often assisted in his work by mechanical apes.

Rhys Ifans [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 53, Notable Works: The Amazing Spider-Man, Snowden, Berlin Station]: Few actors ever seem to have as much fun playing bad guys as Rhys. Having played numerous villains of all types, having him play a mad scientist to this scale would be fun to see. He’s no doubt a fantastic actor and could really do something unique and lasting with the role.

 

 

Inger Von Klempt [Height: 5’ 4”, Age: 30’s]: Inger was contacted by her grandfather, who convinced her to help his plan to contact Ernst Oeming's space capsule and recall it to Earth. Inger believed that fulfilling the Third Reich's original plan would grant her and her men great power, as well as accomplish the ideals of Nazism, which she seems to have shared.

Svetlana Khodchenkova [Height: 5’ 11”. Age: 38, Notable Works: The Wolverine, Viking, Dovlatov]: Underutilized and under-appreciated Svetlana is an actress that has done some fantastic work despite not getting the best characters. Having a very impressive resume and list of performances she really stands out as a perfect choice for Inger to give a deceptive and heart wrenching performance.

 

 

Karl Ruprecht Kroenan [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 90’s {Appearance disguised by Suit}]: Karl Ruprect Kroenen was a relatively unremarkable Nazi SS scientist, who’s most distinguishing characteristic was that he always wore a gas mask and protective bodysuit, possibly due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and fear of bacteria.

Matt Smith [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Doctor Who, Terminator Genysis, The Crown]: A fantastic actor who’s been able to come out of his own since leaving Doctor Who. He has got fantastic Energy and range, making him a prime candidate to take the character of Kroenan and do something proper and enjoyable with the role.

 

 

Unmensch [Height: 6’ 9”, Age: 80’s {Appears to be in his 30’s}]: Unmensch was a cyborg Nazi in the service of Karl Ruprecht Kroenan.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson [Height: 6’ 9”, Age: 32, Notable Works: Game of Thrones, Kickboxer: Retaliation, Operation Ragnarok]: Unmensch is a character made to look not only intimidating but also powerful. Hafþór stands as an actor unparalleled in his ability to portray sadistic intimidation and frightening power and would make for a good creature to give Hellboy a serious battle for his life.

 

 

Troll Witch [Height: 5’ 2”, Age: N/A]: The Troll Witch is an ancient witch from Norway.

                Tilda Swinton [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 60, Notable Works: Constantine, Doctor Strange, Suspiria]: There has never been a more transmorphic actress in our time then Tilda Swinton. Having played roles of numerous characters and genders, she’s shown that she really is a next level actress, something sorely required to properly portray the Troll Witch.

 

 

Baba Yaga [Height: 5’ 3”, Age: N/A]: Baba Yaga was a legendary witch of Russian folklore that lived inside a chicken leg house and counted dead men's fingers. She has a longstanding grudge against Hellboy for his countless attacks on her monsters as well as having shot out her eye.

Helena Bonham Carter [Height: 5’ 2”, Age: 54, Notable Works: Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, The Crown]: Few actresses can be as creepy and energetic and cruel in her performances as Helena. Her work as Bella Trix shows she can play menacing villains, and her natural talent as an actress show she can pull of more plotting and conniving characters. She’s a terrific actress and putting her in Hellboy would guarantee a unique and one-of-a-kind performance.

 

 

Koshchei The Deathless [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: N/A]: Koshchei, often referred to as "Koshchei the Deathless" or "Koshchei the Devil," is a figure from Slavic folklore and a one-time foe of Hellboy.

                Pilou Asbæk [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Borgen, 1864, Game of Thrones]: Pilou is an actor who’s played one of the most sadistic villains in Euron, he created a character that brings an element of fear and ruthlessness to his performances. His work as Euron, his intimidating presence and demeanor are prime to give Koshchei the level of aw and fear the character requires. 

 

Igor Bromhead [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 50’s]: Igor Bromhead was what we could call a Dark Occultist, one who trafficked with dark powers and performed dark services to discerning (duped) customers. He had three encounters with Hellboy and the B.P.R.D., none of which ended well for him.

                Jon Lovitz [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 63, Notable Works: Tales From the Crypt {Ep. “Top Billing”}. Little Nicky, Sandy Wexler]: This role is a quintessential Jon Lovitz character, so much so his voice is what I heard reading Igor’s dialogue in the comic. Lovitz isn’t entirely a stranger to horror but with him being an actor who’s played some of the slimiest characters, it’s nigh impossible to see anyone else in this role. He’s pitch perfect and seeing him do some darker material would only further expose what Lovitz is capable of as an actor.

 

 

 

Gruagach [Height: 4’ 4” {Trapped}, Age: N/A]: The Gruagach of Lough Leane is a fairy creature of the Daoine Sidhe, and a vengeful adversary of Hellboy. He is currently trapped in the degenerated body of the fomorian giant Grom, which now resembles a stunted anthropomorphic boar. He blames Hellboy for his current state and seeks revenge for his humiliations. He is also driven by a desire to see his people returned to their former glory and would rather see the fairy folk die fighting for their survival, instead of simply fading away in the shadow of the human race.

                Peter Dinklage [Height: 4’ 4”, Age: 51, Notable Works: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Game of Thrones, X-Men Days of Future Past]: This is a role pitch perfect for Peter. It’s very different from what he’s done before, but with his talents as an actor and his Shakespearean talent make him the only actor capable of making the character as ultimately sympathic as he becomes. Peter is an actor who can bring a level of menace while also being a credible threat to Hellboy and interesting character for the audience.

 

 

Nimue "The Blood Queen" [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 1,700 {Physically looks Younger}]: Nimue lived during the reign of King Arthur, and was beloved by Merlin, who told her all his secrets. She used this knowledge to imprison him in a grave for eternity. But without Merlin to guide her, Nimue's knowledge of magic drove her to madness and eventually to worship the Ogdru Jahad. Also known as "the Queen of Blood" or "the Lady of the Lake," was the greatest of all British witches.

                Anya Chalotra [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 24, Notable Works: Wanderlust, Sherwood, The Witcher]: After her stunning and wonderful performance as Yennifer, really there is no one else I can see in this role. Anya’s ability to play sympathetic while also playing power hungry and immoral is a trait definitive to make Nimue a character that stirs intrigue and argument over her goal. Anya has taken a role and really shined bright in the role and made a deep impression. If someone is going to make Nimue the villain she was in the comic while adding any element of depth or heart, it’s going to be Anya.

 

 

Astaroth [Height: Variable, Age: N/A]: Brother to Azzael, Hellboy's father, Astaroth was unaware of his brother's plans for his infant son, or how he had procured the Right Hand of Doom. But he clearly saw great potential in the power it represented if only Hellboy could be made to claim it.

                Graham McTavish [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 60, Notable Works: The Hobbit {Trilogy}, Preacher, Castlevania]: Few actors are as intense, intimidating, and interesting as Graham. He’s an actor that plays, by nature, rough characters and giving him a more archetypal villain to play would really get him to find a way to evolve this character and make him a layered and 3-dimensional source of evil. 

 

Gamori [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: Gamori is the provocative sister of Hellboy. She plotted to murder her younger brother in 1948, claiming he would eventually be the ruin of both herself and her uncle, Astaroth. However, after a thwarted attempt at young Hellboy's life, Astaroth forbade Gamori from ever touching or plotting against Hellboy, so long as Astaroth still lived.

                Michelle Monaghan [Height: 5’ 7”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Eagle Eye, The Craft: Legacy]: Monaghan is a sorely underappreciated actress. Her work is dynamic and she harnesses a seductive ambiguity with many of her characters. Putting her in a role like Gamori gets to show Michelle in a more Seductive and Evil light then previously seen.

 

 

Gamon [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: Gamon was one of Hellboy's elder brothers, the son of the demon Azzael, and nephew of Astaroth. He and his brother Lusk were tricked by Astaroth into fighting Hellboy for the Right Hand of Doom.

                Ryan Hurst [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Sons of Anarchy, Outsiders, The Walking Dead]: This is really a perfect role for Hurst, in a role that could essentially let him play an “Anti-Hellboy” creating a powerful and intriguing antagonist for Hellboy to battle. Hurst is a wonderful actor who is absolutely primed to take a role and make it a great and powerful villain.

 

 

Lusk [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: Lusk was the scheming and jealous brother of Hellboy. He and his brother Gamon were tricked by their uncle Astaroth into fighting Hellboy for the Right Hand of Doom. When Astaroth decapitated Gamon for insulting their father, Lusk realized his uncle's deceitful nature and likely intentions.

                Joe Gilgun [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 36, Notable Works: Lockdown, Misfits, Preacher]: One actor who I always love to see. He’s played a large variety of characters and really does wonderful changing his persona in his projects. It’s a role that’s wide open for Joe to play with and create something memorable to his already growing repertoire of intriguing characters.

 

 

Azzael [Height: Variable, Age: N/A]: Azzael is the demon father of Hellboy and one of the Dukes of Hell in the House of the Fly.

                Peter Stormare [Height: 6’ 2, Age: 67, Notable Works: Prison Break, Constantine, Castelvania]: He’s always a wonderful actor to see in any production. He’s a wonderful actor that has been able to use little screen time to conjure a level of menace few actors couldn’t harness with hours of screen time. He’s a perfect person to be the Duke of Hell and keep the character intimidating and mysterious with the little appearances he’d make.

 

 

Landis Pope/Black Flame [Height: N/A, Age: 30’s]: Landis Pope succeeded as CEO of the Zinco Corporation following the death of Roderick Zinco. Pope continued his predecessor's ambitions with Grigori Rasputin, but instead seeking to gain the powers of the Ogdru Hem. Pope tasked his R&D department with studying the frog monsters, to the extent that Pope is able to both speak to them and control them. For purposes of safety, Pope wore a suit of reinforced black armor when dealing with the frogs, but this costume serves a second purpose: it personifies him as the mysterious Black Flame.

                Toby Kebbell [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 38, Notable Works: RocknRolla, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Kong: Skull Island]: Kebbell is still a wonderful actor. He’s done a lot of work that is underrated and even in the worst films he’s been in, he’s far from the problem and often the best part of the film. He’s got a lot to offer Comic Book adaptations and I want to see him get a chance to really show that and Landis Pope is a perfect character.

 

 

King of Fear [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: The King of Fear is the leader of the creatures known as "The Servants of the Left Hand".

                Rory McCann [Height: 6’ 7”, Age: 51, Notable Works: Hot Fuzz, Solomon Kane, Game of Thrones]: Rory is a wonderful actor and seeing him take a role like this would put him in a role he’s never done before. He’s a strong and talented actor who’s played outlaws and every-men but with his talent and his work it would be fun to see him play a cult-leader. He’s got the talent and the presence to really pull it off and I’d love to see him take a shot at a role that’s as different from his work as this is.

 

Yomyael [Height: Variable, Age: N/A]: Yomyael (also known as Varvara) is a demon that was summoned to Earth to grant Peter the Great victory in the Great Northern War. Deciding to forgo returning to Hell, Yomyael stayed on Earth and possessed a number of hosts, the latest being Varvara. In Varvara's guise he is the former director of the Special Sciences Service.

                Derek Mears [Height: 6’ 5”, Age: 48, Notable Works: Friday the 13^th, Predators, Swamp Thing]: After a enjoyable turn in Swamp Thing, having spent the majority of his career playing intimidating figures, Derek stands as a wonderful choice to take on Yomyael and bring him to a live action medium.

    The idea would be to use Hellboy to springboard a B.P.R.D. Spin-Off Series and An Abe Sapien Limited Series, there’s numerous characters that would benefit from a Spin-Off (i.e. Rasputin, The Lobster, Johann Kraus, Koschei) as well as Prequel “Specials” (I.E. Animated Movies, Series, or Live Action Short Films/Special Episodes) or Limited Series featuring Hellboy, well before the start of this series. There are dozens of possibilities where they can take the story and expand it with the characters presented in the universe. It is building a Mignola-verse based on his characters.

    Although HELLBOY is a series that has a beginning, middle, and end the work’s that’s inspired the series are not alone, as the comic itself has spun off several other titles, there exist other titles for future series. With the potential of spin-off series, prequels series, direct-to-streaming films, and limited series there is a wealth of material for the Mignolaverse to be adapted. As Hellboy would leave the Bureau in Season Three, this leaves open the ability to spin off into a series “B.P.R.D.” with a new set of characters joining the established Agents from Hellboy. 

    The Introduction of characters like Abe Sapien, Rasputin, and Koshchei The Deathless there are the opportunities for limited series exploring each of these characters in depth with the potential of further seasons for any of those characters. Finally, this Series follows Hellboy in modern times yet there exist the large possibility of a prequel series or seasons of a limited series detailing his adventures before our series begins. This is a franchise of limitless potential, taking a new look at horror through a fantastical lens unlike any other horror icon out there. This is HELLBOY.

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