Hellboy II: The Golden Army - In Theaters July 11, 2008Finally, the wait is over. The Hellboy 2 movie launches in theaters July 11, 2008. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the Hellboy 2 movie features a signature blend of action, humor, and character-based spectacle in continuing the saga of the worldís toughest, kitten-loving hero from Hell. The Hellboy 2 movie features bigger muscle, badder weapons, and more ungodly villains arrive in an epic vision of imagination from Oscar-nominated director Guillermo del Toro. The Hellboy 2 movie begins after an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken and hell on earth is ready to erupt. Guillermo del Toro tells the tale of a ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. In the Hellboy 2 movie, itís up to the planetís toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red, he may be horned, he may be misunderstood, but when you need the job done right, itís time to call in Hellboy. In the Hellboy 2 movie, the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense will travel between the surface strata and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal, along with his expanding teamópyrokinetic girlfriend Liz, aquatic empathy Abe, and protoplasmic mystic Johann. Hellboy, a creature of two worlds whoís accepted by neither, must choose between the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him. Hellboy 2 Movie Cast & DirectorGuillermo del Toro, DirectorGuillermo del Toro returns to direct the Hellboy 2 movie. He is an Oscar nominated writer, producer and director, best known for his work on movies like Panís Labyrinth, Blade 2, and the original Hellboy. Guillermo del Toro was born and raised in Mexico and has written, directed, and produced many short and feature-length films. Ron Perlman as HellboyRon Perlman returns to the Hellboy 2 movie as its star. Perlman is a classically trained actor who has a very large fan base in spite of never having been a bankable star. The Hellboy 2 movie will put Perlman back in front of a dedicated group of fans. Ron Perlman is a good friend of Guillermo del Toro so they, no doubt, enjoyed working together again on the Hellboy 2 movie. Selma Blair as Liz ShermanSelma Blair also reprises her role as Liz Sherman in the Hellboy 2 movie. Selma is well known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blond, and The Sweetest Thing. She returns to the Hellboy 2 movie as Liz Sherman, the pyrokinetic girlfriend. Doug Jones as Abe SapienDoug Jones also reprises his role as Abe Sapien in the Hellboy 2 movie. Jones has worked as a mime and a contortionist and has acted in various TV shows, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and in commercials and music videos. He returns to his critically acclaimed portrayal of aquatic empath Abe Sapien in the Hellboy 2 movie. James Dodd as Johann KrausJames Dodd joins the cast of the Hellboy 2 movies as Johann Kraus. Dodd is a largely unknown actor, having some uncredited roles in Layer Cake and Stage Beauty. No doubt, he will gain great attention and acclaim for his role as the protoplasmic mystic Johann in the Hellboy 2 movie. |