Debuting in early 1939, the character was created by writerartist bill everett for comic book packager funnies inc. Namor mckenzie also known as namor is an onandoff supervillain in marvel comics, but as of recent years been mostly a good guy. After decades underwater, an ageless namor resurfaces to. Namor the submariner celebrating marvel comics first. Jul 18, 2014 its why marvel owns the rights to spiderman in print and on television, wheres sony can only make the movies. Mar, 2019 the movie never got off the ground, but getting namor in the mcu means negotiating with the producers who still own the rights. Kevin feige admits namor movies rights are complicated. An oil spill in 1936 attracted the attention of namor, who began a relationship with a young woman named sandy. One of marvels oldest characters whose comic book history is as rich as it is long. Eventually, johnny storm, the second human torch, discovered namor in the bowery. It was designed for distribution via the countrys movie houses in a prototypical and tentatively named failed title of motion pictures funnies weekly. Looks like namor the submariner could finally appear in the. The news of a potential namor movie comes just a few days after we mentioned that justin bieber might be perfect for this particular role.
The namor situation mirrors the use of bruce bannerhulk in the. Submariner, with sam hamm hired to write the script by 1999, though the project never materialized kaufman stated that due to his interest in environmental issues, he wanted to incorporate that into the movie and the character of namor. A new report out of hawaii claims that marvel is looking to shoot a namor the submariner movie or tv show on the island. In august of 20, president of marvel studios kevin feige revealed to empire that universal pictures still held the film fights to namor the submariner. Feige has long expressed his desire to bring namor into the fold, especially since universal pictures license expired, and he has gone so far as to add namor easter eggs in iron man 2. How avengers endgame introduces namor which phase 4 film will. Why black panther 2 villain should be namor hollywood. Endgame fan theory predicts namor the submariner will be black panther villain. Namor in the mcu who is namor and is he coming to the mcu. Whether namor the submariner were to lead his own movie in the mcu or have a supporting role in another, i think its definitely worth bringing him during phase 4 or beyond. In april 2018, feige stated in an interview with ign that namors movie rights are complicated and in a similar situation to solo film rights for the. Under compulsion of the helmet, namor returned to new york with amnesia and became a wandering derelict. How avengers endgame introduces namor which phase 4 film.
This stems from designs universal pictures had for the character in the past, including a failed movie with legendary studios. Is marvels namor the submariner shooting this year. The submariner feature was intended to be a part of a giveaway premium comic book. One of marvels oldest superheroes, the submariner, will join his comic compatriots in diving onto the big screen. Namor and the android human torch are the 2 seminal marvel comics characters, appearing in 1939. Theres been a kerfuffle ever since a certain scene in avengers. Everything you need to know about marvel comics antihero namor the sub mariner and whether hell show up in the mcu. Namor the submariner is the ruler of undersea atlantis. See luke evans become namor to face chadwick bosemans black.
Namor or to give him his full name, namor the submariner is one of marvels oldest characters and, like captain america, actually predates the comics publishing house itself. The submariner one of marvels oldest superheroes, the submariner, will join his comic compatriots in diving onto the big screen. Comic convention quesada said that to the best of his knowledge marvel had the movie rights to namor the submariner. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jul 07, 2019 see the matrix and john wick star keanu reeves as the marvel character namor in this exciting new image that could light up the mcu.
The latest rumor to hit the world of superhero movie news coverage is that marvel is working on a project built around the character of namor and that its eyeing hawaii as a potential filming. Namor submariner movie news trailer pictures wallpaper. Namor the submariner is a pretty cool comic book character. The underwater character has yet to appear in the mcu because of a complicated movie. Scott derrickson fuels rumor over namor joining mcu indiewire. Marvel studios president kevin feige has reiterated that, while hed love to have namor join the marvel cinematic universe, the deal is still oh, so very complicated this stems from designs universal pictures had for the character in the past, including a failed movie with legendary studios. Namor the submariner born namor mckenzie is an antihero in the marvel universe, and is the son of an atlantean princess and a human, making him a mutantatlantean hybrid. He has a wealth of exotic powers, has punched nazis alongside captain america. But you can let him know youd like to see the rights situation resolved so we can see namor in film or tv or animated features or games. Namor, the submariner returns in a new series by writerartist john byrne. Endgame, where okoye notes some seismic activity on the ocean floor. The first real antihero in comics, hes punched german soldiers alongside captain america, has a wealth of powers, and rocks a form.
And yesterday, many of us were caught by surprise when universal pictures announced a secret tentpole film would be released friday, nov. Namors new look is perfect for a marvel movie screen rant. I was rewatching the cartoon adaptation of tales to astonish 7076 from the 60s, and are we all in agreement that the aquaman movie is a direct swipe of namor s search for the trident of neptune to claim the throne of atlantis by stan lee in 1965. Namor s best chance at one is if he gets into the movies. Apr 04, 2018 namor the submariner is one of marvels oldest characters, with his eightpage origin story first appearing in the unpublished motion picture funnies weekly before being expanded upon in marvel. Apr 29, 2019 when last we checked, the aquatic character was still tied up with universal, meaning that marvel would have to make a deal in order to use namor in a movie, much like they did with hulk in thor. Price namor is a shortfused halfhumanhalfamphibian from the lost island of atlantis. Scott derrickson fuels rumor over namor joining mcu. Evidently the situation with namor the submariner on film isnt. Oct 31, 2018 marvel comics namor may have preceded dc comics aquaman by two short years, debuting in 1939 while arthur first appeared in 1941, but hell be beaten to the multiplexes by james wans aquaman in. That would be namor the submariner, and for the longest time the suggestion was that the rights to the character were over at universal. Jul 26, 2018 namor s new look is perfect for a marvel movie. Despite often being a villain himself, he has redeemable qualities, and is willing to not only protect the sea, but the world. While he did confirm that marvel studios is the only one that could make a namor movie he said, there are entanglements that make it.
During his last voyage, sea captain leonard mckenzie meets a princess from an underwater blueskinned race of. With webers tweet, patient fans might find themselves feeling a bit more optimistic about the possibility. Captain america, spitfire, the human torch the submariner. At one point, marvel studios didnt even have the rights to make a namor movie, but they have since acquired the characters rights from universal, so a namor movie could be possible. But there remain many other great options regardless of which agerange marvel decided to choose, so in no particular order lets look at the top 10 best casting picks for prince namor. Namor the submariner is a movie in the marvel cinematic universe. When the movie is written will there be background, of the original defenders i.
In 1915, ernest shackleton was sent by winston churchill to seek out vibranium in the antarctic. New rumor suggests dwayne johnson could star in marvels. Are we finally going to see the prince of atlantis, the submariner himself namor on the big screen. The character is someone fans have been wanting to see for years, but has been offlimits due to the fact that the heros rights are tied up at universal. Get great deals on namor the submariner action figures.
This week on marvel 101, dive into the kingdom of atlantis and a world of volatile leadership. The film could also introduce atlantis, an important corner of the marvel universe that has yet to be explored onscreen. Namor movie update what is the status of namor the sub mariner. Aug 18, 2019 luke evans becomes rumored black panther 2 villain namor to face chadwick bosemans king tchalla in brand new fan art for the upcoming sequel. Whether namor the submariner were to lead his own movie in the mcu or have a supporting role in another, i think its definitely worth. In 1997, philip kaufman had begun development on a film titled namor. Halfhuman and halfatlantean, the mutant namor the submariner has fought both with and against mankind. Sub mariner cosplay bing images deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. Aug 06, 2019 a new rumor suggests namor aka the submariner will be the villain in the upcoming black panther sequel. The offspring of a sea captain and an atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. Despite universals grip on the character expiring in 2006, the mcu avengersverse in fullswing and.
Marvels namor could appear in the mcu, says kevin feige cbr. The reason marvel has not made a solo hulk movie starring mark ruffalo is. The pair enjoy a brief affair which spawns the marvel universes first mutant, namor. More than 50 years ago, an american sea captain was sailing above atlantis. The first real antihero in comics, hes punched german soldiers alongside. Jan 09, 2017 namor the submariner is a pretty cool comic book character. Theres buzz around the island that two rival productions could be swimming.
This page contains a list of all the comics included in namor the submariner vol 1. Theres an otherworldly quality to the character here, and it easily distinguishes him from how i imagine jason momoa s aquaman. Namor, marvels first mutant, aka the submariner, is being rumored and speculated for an appearance in eternals 15yearold zein al rafih, a serbian refugee known for the oscarnominated lebanese film capernaum, reportedly stated on social media that he has been cast in eternals and teased his role, which is leading to speculation on reddit that al rafih is playing the young atlantean prince. Namor spent his boyhood taunting his cousin dorma, as well playing with his other cousins namora and byrrah as well as his friend merrano. Rumors have been swirling around the possibility of a namor the submariner film since the late 1990s.
The first real antihero in comics, hes punched german soldiers alongside captain america, has a wealth of powers, and rocks a. Burning away the extra hair and substantial beard namor had grown, storm dropped the atlantean in the harbor. Top 10 casting picks for prince namorsubmariner in. Kaufman stated that due to his interest in environmental issues, he wanted to incorporate that into the movie and the character of namor. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Price namor is a shortfused halfhumanhalfamphibian.
If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it. Although namor has had more series, this is the first one to be named both namor and submariner. The failed namor the submariner movie of 2006 in the 6th installment of looking back, ill be taking a look at all the proposed namor movie from universal pictures. Namor is the powerful mutant son of an atlantean princess and an american explorer, possessing superstrength and the abilities of flight and the obligatory fishtelepathy. The sea captain, called leonard mckenzie, fell in love with an atlantean called fen. Movie namor submariner marvel dwayne johsnon image safe about 11 months ago by joey paur after avengers. Assuming humans had destroyed atlantis, namor rashly invaded new york to avenge the destruction of his homeland. See keanu reeves as namor the submariner for the mcu. Namor the submariner marvel comics character profile. Namor the villain for black panther 2 bounding into. But the next year president of marvel studios kevin feige told empire magazine the namor movie rights are definitively at universal. The namor situation mirrors the use of bruce bannerhulk in the marvel cinematic universe.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. A namor the submariner film would certainly be unique to the mcu, as he could be the studios first antihero to headline his own film. That said, theres always a chance the submariner could play a role in the twopart avengers. Endgame is a subtle tease that namor the submariner may be coming to the mcu at long. Endgame fan theory predicts namor the submariner will be black panther villain marvel fans are obsessing over possible easter eggs. On imdb, the namor the sub mariner movie is listed as in development. Its the first movie where superhero namor the submariner appears in. Marvel studios president kevin feige has reiterated that, while hed love to have namor join the marvel cinematic universe, the deal is still oh, so very complicated. Oct 26, 2018 since the fantastic four and xmen properties will be integrated into the mcu once the disneyfox deal is in effect, maybe namor could appear in a fantastic four movie, and then branch off his own. Marvel comics namor may have preceded dc comics aquaman by two short years, debuting in 1939 while arthur first appeared in 1941, but hell be beaten to the multiplexes by james wans aquaman in. In the movies penultimate scene, iron man meets with nick fury to talk about the avengers.
Eleven years and over twenty movies, and still marvel hasnt found a way to feature namor the submariner. Namor the submariner is the superhuman scion of a species of undersea men from atlantis, and something of an antihero with exaggeratedly regal temper. See luke evans become namor to face chadwick bosemans. As of now, namor hasnt officially been announced or. Rumors of a namor the submariner movie being in the works were reignited on wednesday when reel news hawaii reported. A new rumor suggests namor aka the submariner will be the villain in the upcoming black panther sequel. When exactly well get to see a movie featuring namor the submariner is unclear, but when the character does eventually reach the big screen, heres hoping he looks a little something like this. Endgame had a huge successful opening, dwayne johnson took to instagram to congratulate them and also teased a future meeting with kevin feige.
Price namor is a shortfused halfhumanhalfamphibian from. Luke evans becomes namor the submariner for chadwick bosemans black panther 2 in a new piece of fan art that imagines the beauty and the beast. Well, i will keep up my email campaign and hope for the best from marvel. Namor the submariner namor mckenzie is a fictional character appearing in.
The upcoming release date at the end of 2017 in the us. Looks like namor the submariner could finally appear in. Endgame is a subtle tease that namor the submariner may be coming to the mcu at long last. Namor can run and move at speeds greater than even the finest human athlete. King of atlantis, imperius rex, and nazi killer just to let people know, hydration was a huge part of pre2000 namor, when he was completely dehydrated he was basically paralyzed, and when he is close to completely dehydrated he was about human strength.
Apr 23, 2018 marvel studios head kevin feige has provided an update on the complicated situation surrounding the movie rights to namor the submariner. Later that year kevin feige confirmed in an interview with ign that universal and legendary pictures couldnt make a namor the submariner movie even if they wanted to. Everything you need to know about marvel comics antihero namor the submariner and whether hell show up in the mcu. Namor the submariner movie fan art know the artist. Namor the submariner namor mckenzie is a fictional character appearing in american comic. Namor marvel 101 halfhuman and halfatlantean, the mutant namor the submariner has fought both with and against mankind.
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