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| + | [[File:Constantine NBC Official Trailer HD CONSTANTINE|thumb|right|335 px]] '''''Constantine''''' is an American television series to air on NBC, based on the characters appearing in the comic series ''[[Hellblazer]]'' published by [[DC Comics]] under their [[Vertigo]] imprint.<ref name="Huffington ref 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/11/first-trailer-constantine_n_5306576.html|title=The First Trailer For 'Constantine' Looks Devilishly Fantastic|publisher=The Huffington Post|date=May 11, 2014|accessdate=May 12, 2014|first=Ryan|last=Kristobak}}</ref> The series stars actor [[Matt Ryan]] as [[John Constantine (TV character)|John Constantine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/nbc-constantine-trailer |title='Constantine' Trailer: Hellblazer Comes to Television |publisher=Screenrant.com |date=2014-02-27 |accessdate=2014-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/constantine-tv-show-plot-details-leaked-pilot |title=New 'Constantine' TV Show Pilot Details |publisher=Screenrant.com |date= |accessdate=2014-05-19}}</ref> The pilot episode was directed by Neil Marshall and written by Daniel Cerone and David Goyer. |
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| + | *[[Matt Ryan]] as [[John Constantine (TV character)|John Constantine]], an enigmatic and irreverent con man-turned-reluctant supernatural detective who is thrust into the role of defending us against dark forces from beyond.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/lucy-griffiths-harold-perrineau-join-nbc-pilot-constantine/#more-693738 |title=Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’ |publisher=Deadline |date=2014-03-05 |accessdate=2014-07-10}}</ref> |
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| + | *Harold Perrineau as Manny, an authoritative angel assigned to watch over Constantine who has the power to step into other people's bodies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/lucy-griffiths-harold-perrineau-join-nbc-pilot-constantine/#more-693738 |title=Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’ |publisher=Deadline |date=2014-03-05 |accessdate=2014-07-10}}</ref> |
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| + | *Charles Halford as [[Chas Chandler (TV character)|Chas Chandler]], Constantine’s oldest friend and staunch companion who possesses powerful survival skills that might possibly be supernatural.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/lucy-griffiths-harold-perrineau-join-nbc-pilot-constantine/#more-693738 |title=Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’ |publisher=Deadline |date=2014-03-05 |accessdate=2014-07-10}}</ref> |
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| + | *Angélica Celaya as [[Zed|Zed Martin]]. |
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| + | The series will remain more faithful to the [[Hellblazer|source material]] than the [[Constantine (film)|2005 film]], although on-screen depiction of Constantine's chain smoking habit will be absent due to broadcast television restrictions.<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/135766-Constantine-Will-Not-Be-Allowed-to-Smoke-on-TV ''Constantine'' Will Not Be Allowed to Smoke on TV], 30 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://collider.com/neil-marshall-constantine-the-descents-interview/ Neil Marshall Talks Constantine, The Descent, and More at Saturn Awards], 28 June 2014</ref> |
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| + | In July of 2014, controversy began when executive producer Daniel Cerone stated that the title character would be straight, where in the comics he is bisexual. "In those comic books, John Constantine aged in real time. Within this tome of three decades [of comics] there might have been one or two issues where he’s seen getting out of bed with a man. So [maybe] 20 years from now? But there are no immediate plans," were his exact words. This has led to the outrage of many fans and LGBT outlets, leading to some boycotting the show.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/constantine-nbc-bisexual_n_5591483.html</ref> |
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| + | However this controversy was abundantly laid to rest after producer David S. Goyer explained in a questioner panel at Comic-con 2014 that they had never outright stated John would be straight in the television series and that such allegations had erupted from a simple misinterpretation of the title of Daniel Cerone's interview. David Goyer simply states that they "won't have John getting out of bed with a man in the pilot". As to whether the writers and producers will keep true to the comics and only mention John's Bisexuality vaguely is still up for discussion.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSMORYN6tOc&index=10&list=LL8jos7mwD9z2iqwavjQFtQg <nowiki>[17]</nowiki>] |
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| + | At New York Comic Con, John's Bisexuality was finally acknowledged by the directors and NBC. As to whether or not they will say or even references it into the TV series is still unknown. |
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| + | *[http://www.nbc.com/constantine Official website] |
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| + | *[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3489184/ ''Constantine'' on IMDb] |
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Constantine NBC Official Trailer HD CONSTANTINE
Constantine is an American television series to air on NBC, based on the characters appearing in the comic series Hellblazer published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint.[1] The series stars actor Matt Ryan as John Constantine.[2][3] The pilot episode was directed by Neil Marshall and written by Daniel Cerone and David Goyer.
Cast
- Matt Ryan as John Constantine, an enigmatic and irreverent con man-turned-reluctant supernatural detective who is thrust into the role of defending us against dark forces from beyond.[4]
- Harold Perrineau as Manny, an authoritative angel assigned to watch over Constantine who has the power to step into other people's bodies.[5]
- Charles Halford as Chas Chandler, Constantine’s oldest friend and staunch companion who possesses powerful survival skills that might possibly be supernatural.[6]
- Angélica Celaya as Zed Martin.
Development
The series will remain more faithful to the source material than the 2005 film, although on-screen depiction of Constantine's chain smoking habit will be absent due to broadcast television restrictions.[7][8]
In July of 2014, controversy began when executive producer Daniel Cerone stated that the title character would be straight, where in the comics he is bisexual. "In those comic books, John Constantine aged in real time. Within this tome of three decades [of comics] there might have been one or two issues where he’s seen getting out of bed with a man. So [maybe] 20 years from now? But there are no immediate plans," were his exact words. This has led to the outrage of many fans and LGBT outlets, leading to some boycotting the show.[9]
However this controversy was abundantly laid to rest after producer David S. Goyer explained in a questioner panel at Comic-con 2014 that they had never outright stated John would be straight in the television series and that such allegations had erupted from a simple misinterpretation of the title of Daniel Cerone's interview. David Goyer simply states that they "won't have John getting out of bed with a man in the pilot". As to whether the writers and producers will keep true to the comics and only mention John's Bisexuality vaguely is still up for discussion.[17]
At New York Comic Con, John's Bisexuality was finally acknowledged by the directors and NBC. As to whether or not they will say or even references it into the TV series is still unknown.
References
- ↑ Kristobak, Ryan (May 11, 2014). The First Trailer For 'Constantine' Looks Devilishly Fantastic. The Huffington Post. Retrieved on May 12, 2014.
- ↑ 'Constantine' Trailer: Hellblazer Comes to Television. Screenrant.com (2014-02-27). Retrieved on 2014-05-19.
- ↑ New 'Constantine' TV Show Pilot Details. Screenrant.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-19.
- ↑ Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’. Deadline (2014-03-05). Retrieved on 2014-07-10.
- ↑ Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’. Deadline (2014-03-05). Retrieved on 2014-07-10.
- ↑ Lucy Griffiths & Harold Perrineau Join NBC Pilot ‘Constantine’. Deadline (2014-03-05). Retrieved on 2014-07-10.
- ↑ Constantine Will Not Be Allowed to Smoke on TV, 30 June 2014
- ↑ Neil Marshall Talks Constantine, The Descent, and More at Saturn Awards, 28 June 2014
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/constantine-nbc-bisexual_n_5591483.html
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