Some time back it was reported around the 'net that Djimon Hounsou would be playing a comic book character and speculation grew that he would play The Black Panther that John Singleton wants to direct. After all, there are not that many black comic book characters outside of The Black Panther, Luke Cage, and the Green Arrow that many folks would be familiar. Well, as of recent, all of thoughts have been put to rest as Hounsou is set to play a character that you least expected.
According to Variety, Hounsou has partnered with Dynamite Entertainment to star in and produce a big screen feature about immortal sorcerer Thulsa Doom, a central figure in the Conan the Barbarian and Kull comic books.
The character will be featured in his own comic book series, published by Dynamite, an imprint of Dynamic Forces, next year.
He originally appeared in the Robert E. Howard pulp story 'Delcardes' Cat,' published in the 1930s.
Doom was portrayed by James Earl Jones in 1982's Conan the Barbarian.
The planned film will showcase the origins of the flawed hero and show how his road to hell was paved with good intentions.
1. It's Green Lantern you dummy. Not Green Arrow! Get you facts right. Green Arrow is a Caucasian character.
Black Comic Book Guy at 12:17AM on Jul 24th 2008