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Hellboycreator Mike Mignola got candid about his true sentiments regarding the sequel to the 2004 film. As one of the most popular comic figures, it’s no wonder why a lot of filmmakers wish to interpret and adapt its story on the big screen.
But, like many sequels,Hellboy II: The Golden Armydid not live up to Mignola’s expectations. This remains a puzzle because it was actually a commercial success and many fans loved it. As it turns out, it was more of a personal reason.
Mike Mignola Didn’t Have A Great Time Working OnHellboySequel
Master of horror filmsGuillermo del Toroadapted the live-action movie ofHellboyin 2004. The franchise generated interest from viewers, and it easily made more demands for a sequel. In 2008, he madeHellboy II: The Golden ArmywithRon Perlmanreprising the titular role.
In his interview withScreen Rant, comic book artist Mike Mignola confessed his frustration over the second movie:
I like being left alone to produce work that I can control. The experience I had on the second movie… I spent three months working on that film, and it didn’t really impact that film very much at all.
He soon left the project revealing how unhappy he was working on it. Mignola admitted it was his own problem and he had no good perspective on where the movie is headed. When he finally dropped it, he recalled regretting the time he spent toiling on the movie when he could have used it to produce a comic story that he actually liked.
The first time he worked with the veteran filmmaker on the firstHellboymovie was enjoyable because, at the time, it was still a novel idea and he was excited about the prospect of translating the story for the screen.
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His experience in the pre-production of the sequel was different. “For a while there I was grudging the time I spent on it,” he admitted, and then later on clarified that he remained on good terms with del Toro.
In 2019, the movie franchise was rebooted withDavid Harbourin the lead and Neil Marshall at the helm. The movie was a massive box-office bomb, earning only$55 millionagainst a budget of $50 million.
HellboyGets Another Reboot
A second reboot is happening withHellboy: The Crooked ManstarringJack Kesyas the titular demon figure andBrian Tayloras the director. Mignola is credited as one of the screenplay writers here. He made early drafts for the 2019 movie, but only Andrew Cosby retained sole screenwriter credit.
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The latest project only has a limited release in various countries, and it is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on September 27 and in Australia on October 10.
It might be too early to judge its performance, but knowing Mignola was part of the scribe team, it is safe to say that he must have loved his time working on this.
Hellboymovies are available to watch on Prime Video.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
