Michael Jai White’s Thoughts on Why the Spawn Movie Didn’t Work The Way It Should Have

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[@drakkarlogan9070]

Spawn movie came out 10 years too early.

[@SuperMurray2009]

I think it actually came out at the right time

[@pabloenrikay]

Spawn was wayyyyy to dark for that time. That’s why It didn’t work.

[@lukeism2]

It was so so bad

[@mr.unknown6792]

Enrikay GG Spawn should be remade a action/horror film like blade, plus with new cgi it can be great.

[@PhatMikeSP1]

RedSlashGaming I agree, if they did a reboot the right way, it would do a lot better. I wouldn’t mind a good Netflix series. Look what Netflix did for Dare Devil after that horrendous movie.

[@darkriff777]

Michael Jai White was to Spawn like Wesley Snipes was to Blade. There's just guys you can't replace for certain roles.

[@Exype]

I would love to see both of them reprise their roles

[@WintersArcher]

Agreed.

[@KUNGLO]

I would like to see a decent Martial Arts thriller with M J White vs Wesley Snipes!! Someone make this happen please!!! 😂 💰💰💰

[@thetru-drushow8412]

Mershala Ali is the new Blade.

[@VividEquation]

DPM Iconic roles for them definitely, but you can’t tell me that Mahershala Ali won’t be an excellent Blade.

[@Superman_305]

All I'm going to say is Michael Jai White was badass in spawn.

[@investinfastudios]

He was, it was a decent movie for the time. One of the best superhero movies at the time to be honest.

[@juice0201]

@@investinfastudios agreed

[@jeremybackman2782]

That movie kicked ass when I saw it as a kid , some of the cgi don't hold up now but the movie still good.

[@jeremybackman2782]

It's an almost forgotten superhero movie.

[@richardgiudice7528]

Put him in the new one!!

[@gaping_wizardtv87]

i actually thought the movie was ok, John Leguizamo killed it as the clown imo

[@rodneya4656]

It was ok for its time but it definitely didn’t age well or make as a big a splash as they thought it would at the box office. It filled a void for the time though. It’s past time for a reboot though.

[@MiiZzJ0kEr]

he was amazing and nailed the clown part.

[@FrankAllBlues]

Scared tf out of me when I was a kid but yea he did great at tht role

[@CraZyCatZDogZ]

@@rodneya4656 yuupp. Lol, Luckily the reboot coming out this year or next with jamue foxx

[@Chr1551]

The performances are really what shined from the movie. The FX for the time were cool. A longer cut is really needed to put all of those missing character development beats back in.

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

Despite the films shortcomings, Michael’s performance was amazing. Because of that, this film holds a special place in my childhood. They should definitely think of remaking it into a trilogy with him back in the suit.

[@MPPharaoh]

Yeah they making a huge mistake casting Jamie foxx

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

I saw it when I was young and it's a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I've always thought Jon Leguazomo (spelling that wrong, probably) was fucking terrifying as the demon clown dude.

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

@@Synthetic-Rabbit Yeah, he was actually pretty awesome in the role. Not to mention that as a kid it took me a bit to recognize who it was. He definitely disappeared within the role.

[@DoubleG7793]

A remake as dark as the old cartoon would be fucking dope.... John Leguizamo kicked ass too lol

[@poeticsilence047]

​@@DoubleG7793John did a great job.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Respect Spawn Respect Blade... First black superhero movies.

[@deb7457]

MR.DC COMICS 💯The two first SERIOUS black superhero movies!

[@deronnekingcaid4328]

Oh Meteor Man

[@rickg8015]

or Blank Man..

[@mikemars7888]

superfly

[@williamgonzalez6239]

And the best, black panther at #3

[@lexis4490]

He should still be Spawn.

[@gr8esthandleever]

I agree. I'd love to see him as Blade too.

[@KhalilEats]

I agree!!

[@SuperMurray2009]

@@gr8esthandleever leave that for snipes

[@michaelcortez3713]

He should if not possible. Mike Colter would be good.

[@Tyrael66]

And Jax for Mortal Kombat

[@tylersmith9868]

He could easily play al Simmons again.

[@robertpatterson9323]

I wish that too, but the gave the part to Jamie Fox. I hope he gets to play the next Green Lantern

[@gregorygrove7245]

Man is a physical specimen. Definitely could still do it.

[@tylersmith9868]

@@robertpatterson9323 I liked your performance in water for elephants

[@AnointedFlow]

@@tylersmith9868 the actor is Pattinson.

[@ShinKamaitachi]

Yes he could.

[@Kor1134]

Mike J. White is the most underrated martial arts action actor today.

[@mannyclav]

He’s a horrible actor, great martial artist though.

[@Eatm3]

@@mannyclav I wouldn’t say horrible but definitely not that good lol

[@mannyclav]

@@Eatm3 he’s a 5

[@Eatm3]

@@mannyclav fair enough lol

[@Atoneeo]

@@adamwatts8343 When? The only person I know ducked a fight with Rogan was Wesley Snipes. Rogan spoke about it on his podcast.

[@j-sun19]

Holy shit MJW is a humble dude. I like how engaged he makes the audience feel and he articulates his thoughts with a lot of depth

[@freezhollywood]

Idk why they just didn’t get him for the reboot. He look the same lol. Spawn came out way before it’s time.

[@azma775]

Yung Hollywood exactly my thoughts

[@atb1175]

Supposedly he was, but Jamie Foxx went hard after the role since he is a fan.

[@dubbzondabeatz8508]

Probably cuz he going to get in there ass and they don't like that

[@freezhollywood]

ATB 117 oh wow didn’t know that

[@freezhollywood]

YTCensorsMe Poop talking about it’s dated effects.

[@DeRockMedia]

despite its flaws, i really dug Spawn and the Soundtrack was awesome too.

[@iluvmym4]

DeRock Media the animated series was just ok 👌 but the last part in the animated series was spectacular 🤯 totally different look & feel- the animation was so much better! But the story was epic,to bad it stopped right when it was getting good 🥺

[@jamessloan_tech]

I never even heard of it

[@DeRockMedia]

@ZULU MATUBU some of the written dialogue, some of the cgi (notably the copy paste hell army)

[@lifewithbreion1392]

Truth my friend....truth.

[@lifewithbreion1392]

@@DeRockMedia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂..... Copy/ paste hell army🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reekohood]

Michael Jai White could still play Spawn way better than Jaime Foxx. Cause MJW in real life is a true martial artist. No need for fight stunt doubles.

[@Richard_John_Dick_Grayson]

Mr. White also seems like a class-act-- I cant say the same for Foxx though...

[@drebodollaz3504]

Spawn isn’t gonna do any corny martial arts fight scenes. He’s gonna be like a horror monstee

[@giovanniortiz8421]

Please no Jamie Foxx

[@Nemesis_T-Type]

Whats is even the point if Spawn has a mask 90% of the time

[@donsolos]

Spawn has crazy potential as a rated R movie

[@brandonsmoot748]

There is an R-rated version of it

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

Keith David is the voice of Spawn & Michael Jai White is the embodiment of Spawn they can never be replaced sorry just my opinion 🤷🏾‍♂️💯

[@jeremysimmonds6284]

HBO cartoon was amazing and Keith David is powerful even in subtle ways

[@incaguaya]

Smart move of the studio to have a real actor do the voice over.

[@itsDjjayyArt]

@@incaguaya facts rarely happens

[@DanJackson1977]

Yeah Keith has a great voice.. and is a geeat actor.. but let's be real...even back in 1997 no one wanted to see his old man ass in Spandex.

[@kousikrakshit1295]

​@@DanJackson1977but then again MJW didn't have the voice too. It's like Sam eliott being portrayed by Chris Evans.

[@allanhernandez5556]

Spawn is up there with Mortal Kombat in terms of 20 years too early...

[@jayhovah5621]

In no way shape or form is the mortal kombat movie considered a failure but anyone...

[@98kid123]

Jay Hovah it's so bad it's good

[@Kingofthenorf420]

Both released by new line cinema. Loved mortal kombat and spawn as a kid.

[@ItsButterBean1020]

The first MK was actually solid Cary Tagawa alone was absolutely brilliant Hopefully the MK film in 2021 hits it off (can’t wait for an updated live action Shao Kahn)

[@gregglopez8213]

I somewhat agree. Spawn was good but with improved special effects, a reboot doesn’t sound like a bad idea. And the first Mortal Kombat movie was good but the second sucked. Can’t wait for the new one.

[@leyenda6149]

If you haven't seen MJW's movie "Blood and Bone", make sure you do

[@DEL3TESH1T]

'Blood & Bone' is fucking awesome, I'd love a sequel to be made.

[@lamelwinston5638]

SEQUEL PLEASE!!

[@rashb3994]

Yeah there is something about that movie I really enjoyed. His character is so disciplined and has honor but also is thinking a few steps ahead and dishing out justice. It's kind of how Black Panther is supposed to really be like he is in Civil War not the BP movie, with a bit of the Luke Cage dishing out justice "through my fist" mentality. It's just a cool character. Plus he makes you want to work out more. Lol

[@evrettej]

It was a dope movie I agree. Must see for sure

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Ikr that was bad ass and also I like the never back down movies and falcon rising too

[@chrono050]

I think Spawn movie was awesome at the time.

[@shayneft]

Me too. I still have some love for it but I definitely see the flaws a bit more clearly.

[@JoseAguilar-hl3ny]

I loved that movie! Watched it when I was 6 lol I know the film seems way to dated now but it holds a special place in my heart man

[@juice0201]

It really was

[@johna.d.714]

It's awesome aside from the wonky cgi

[@jldp24]

It was a very very mediocre movie. I remember I was dissappointed. It is watchable. Keep him as Spawn for the remake.

[@ezthejedi]

Seeing Michael Jai White sit in front of that Black Panther poster is euphoric

[@reviewthecheapest]

When I was a kid I really liked the movie. It was a mixture of a superhero movie and a horror movie. I wish they do a remake but use MJW again as Spawn.

[@MisterFoxx]

Jamie Foxx is the new Spawn

[@godsdemon7441]

I loved the guy that played merlin in excalibur was spawns mentor and still looked the same somehow many years later.

[@enjnman]

I was in like 5th grade and loved that movie, I remember getting a spawn movie folder for a binder for school from the suncoast movie store at our local mall, the classic spawn movie cover they used a lot that said spawn and showed part of his mask face

[@Pingaheimer]

@@enjnman dude............ blew my mind with the nostalgia lol. And we had no business watching anything spawn related that young haha but times were different. I remember watching the animated series and i think that shit might've traumatized me more than even the exorcist, which i still think was child abuse for my family to allow me to watch that at 10 years old haha.

[@gfears6982]

Michael Jai White was a great spawn. He’s underrated as an actor period

[@leviswranglers2813]

He was/is such a perfect cast for Spawn. I really hope someone does another Spawn movie and Michael gets to reprise the role in a series of movies.

[@abovemadness]

Leguizamo did a great job as well

[@StephonST]

Shiiit. Did he ever..

[@starkillerbeats420]

The perfect clown

[@310salv]

Shit he basically carried the movie.

[@jp1378]

Facts

[@MPPharaoh]

Steven Seagal Exactly. The movie was good but he made it very watchable.

[@d.h.2848]

He should play John Stewart in the DCEU or Blade in the MCU if they ever bring that character back.

[@guccidude8454]

Him or Idris Elba as blade would be dope

[@makatron]

Blade would fit perfectly, he has the martial arts skills

[@Sergesauce]

@@guccidude8454 let's be real, Idris in anything would be dope lol.

[@nicksilva1986]

dude him as blade is an amazing idea unless they go for a younger blade more of a origin story

[@guccidude8454]

Serge_Sauce facts

[@mohamedalismacktalk382]

The first time I saw spawn the movie, I was blown away I thought he was so cool and from that point I became a fan.

[@TheMorning_Son]

He was perfect as spawn personally I think he can play Kratos

[@capitalg1415]

matrixlone BOY

[@Supremegenus]

Ahhhha that would AWESOME

[@TPL0212]

You on some weed bruh Kratos really

[@ikaika6397]

matrixlone YES

[@bsncoleman5341]

Christopher Judge now and forever!

[@ddbedguy]

Spawn was a great movie! MJW and John Leguizamo gave excellent performances.

[@sgt.lincolnosiris4111]

John shoukd have gotten an oscar for that performance. The guy actually ate the maggot covered pizza in that scene.

[@jordanjuarez8102]

First fart “oops” second fart “twins”

[@kutto21]

He gets NO recognition or NO praise for being in a fat suit, pretty much squatting in his WHOLE performance and was funny as usual.

[@ashtonturner2862]

I used to work at New Line Cinema and his description about Bob Shaye and New Line Cinema at the time was accurate.

[@MiStABeNtLy64]

Seriously?

[@ashtonturner2862]

@@MiStABeNtLy64 Yes and it didn't help the company when Bob made Toby Emmerich Head of Development. Emmerich ran the studio into the ground.

[@rokaanalzeer]

Ashton Turner was this before or after lord of the rings came out? Because I imagine with lord of the rings, everyone was doing cartwheels because they made so much money and were getting Oscar love.

[@ashtonturner2862]

@@rokaanalzeer During and after. It all went down hill after LOTR.

[@rickg8015]

Ashton Turner Enmerich should have stuck to acting (read: Real Genius [w/ Val Kilmer])

[@kidwi2764]

I really liked spawn. I don’t get why they hate the movie, it’s a descent 90’s movie.

[@tylerescudero]

Decent*

[@user-fm3xr9yz3i]

@Trzn watch mos and bvs

[@captcrais101]

Luke Taylor The effects look bad and Johnny Leggs is more annoying than funny. He ruins the tone of the movie.

[@kidwi2764]

John Smith good argument but I still enjoy it it’s maybe because I think spawn is cool and reminds me of venom so much haha

[@kidwi2764]

Dnomyar Akunawik that’s your opinion and I respect it👍 but it has some enjoyable part like al and sheen etc and the clown is over the top tbh but I still like it as a 90 movie... I would probably not pay for that kind of movie if it came out today because of the negativity.

[@Stafa64]

I would love to see this 1st version of Spawn he's talking about.

[@xXLilSmurthXx]

If you watch Blade, you can probably get a feel of what the first cut was like. Less and less special effects and more focused on story and choreographed fighting.

[@TheHumanPurpleTape]

Same

[@MasterXploder88]

Say what you will about the movie, and it was bad in parts, but both Michael Jai White and John Leguizamo were saving graces. They at least make the film watchable. A case of a comic book movie being made at the wrong time

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

Agreed. I also loved Sheen & Melinda Clarke in the film. It could've been better but I did enjoy it. I agree, those actors made the film watchable. Soundtrack was cool too.

[@mariod1547]

@Where Is Waldo Agreed. Never seen Sheen that bad before.

[@mariod1547]

@Where Is Waldo Also thought his henchwoman was god awful too. It's like they thought "hey this is just a comic book movie so let's be Saturday morning cartoon villains".

[@hephaestus6365]

He needs to do Spawn again.

[@MikeEM1]

Agree, but Jamie Foxx has that role now.

[@Betoven81]

Black don’t crack. Imagine if Val Kilmer in a Batman suit 😆

[@drebodollaz3504]

No

[@bostonmassacre508]

I'd recast him as the new spawn movie

[@littlelizard3483]

Jeff Araujo I agree, he still looks great.

[@AboutThatTho]

I would like to see Michael Jai White as Green Lantern.

[@evrettej]

That is a damn good idea!

[@ghost245353]

Or Blue Marvel

[@MrKillerAkuma]

@@ghost245353 now that's a good ideal

[@antoinebrown1687]

He actually looks like the Green Lantern from Justice League the animated series, sounds like him too

[@ultimatemagneto3354]

Prefer blue Marvel.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Regardless of the few cheesy bits and quirks in Spawn, I love that film and Michael Jai White's the best Al Simmons / Spawn ever. Had no idea that so much of the meaningful storytelling was cut though. That's a shame, because it definitely would have had a lot more great depths had it been that way. Just like how the animated series was pretty much perfect.

[@deadlyninja112]

"Few" ? The whole movie was camp lol

[@Johny40Se7en]

@@deadlyninja112 "assholes and elbows" 😅 Also, no one can deny how awesome Spawns suit and make up was, and the violator's costume and special effects on the church scene 🙂😊

[@__JASON__.]

MJW will forever be known as Spawn to me lol It doesn't matter what other role he plays . He is Spawn . That's it

[@homiesoprano]

Loved the first spawn! Bring him back for the new spawn!

[@MoeSizlak]

I've been waiting for you guys to interview MJW for a long time. He's one of my favorite actors/action stars of the last 25 years. It bothers me that he hasn't been offered a greater role in the current crop of comic book films. He is a more than capable actor and his physical gifts would put any of the other current heroes/villains to shame!

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

Underrated

[@giovanniortiz8421]

Sorry Will Smith got the phone call

[@FrederickLopez]

Great interview with Michael Jae White. Very insightful to the production of the original Spawn. I thought he was great in Spawn and The Dark Knight. I really like his role of Bronze Tiger on Arrow.

[@Skywalker52Blocks]

H These are the comments I look for. Needed a reason to watch arrow. Liked Daredevil better. Is he in it alot?

[@CURTMAYNE]

Michael Jai White is right it should have had that human element, because Wanda never new that Spawn was Al Simmons.

[@aaronbiglow6573]

Michael was such a good casting choice for the live action but Keith... His voice has such presence. Truth is I'd love to see Michael reprise role.

[@benwasserman8223]

Hey at less he got to play a better hero in Black Dynamite

[@antoniochasten3192]

Love that miovie.

[@keithn9253]

@@antoniochasten3192 I love that movie too

[@thanosamazing72]

Yep

[@RoodeMenon]

I liked Undercover Brother.

[@iluvmym4]

Ben Wasserman damn right 👍

[@davelightsaber1621]

John Legizomo was a Genuis in spawn.

[@Dohsoda]

By the end of day, Blade (1998) holds up much better than Spawn (1997). Also, Blade was successful enough to "spawn" two sequels.

[@antoniochasten3192]

Blade is much a better movie in every way.

[@AGSA5]

there is a rumor that Kevin feige want the first and second blade films to be canon in the MCU and they want to introduce a new blade character which is the daughter of the day walker.

[@antoniochasten3192]

@@AGSA5 Her name is Fallon Grey. She's 16 years old and they were supposed to introduce her in Blade #1 ( a new Marvel Comic series) but the rumor was the hold up was because of a possible movie or TV series. I remember seeing character designs of her back in 2015. Tim Seeley was suppose to write it.

[@AGSA5]

@@antoniochasten3192 Cool. What do you think of Feige wanting the first and second blade films to be canon within the MCU? I wouldn't mind because those films age like wine as years go by and the tone feels the same like the rest of the MCU but a bit darker.

[@antoniochasten3192]

@@AGSA5 I know the film rights have reverted back to Marvel so it's all good. Sounds more like a Disney move than a Feige/Marvel Studios move wanting Blade 1 and 2 to be apart of the MCU. My only concern is that Disney would want to water down the character. Make him more family friendly and appeal to the masses. Those are rated R films and if they make more they'll be PG-13. Not a fan of that. I always thought a Netflix show would've been the way to go since those shows were more adult. Maybe they will do that on Hulu since they'll basically be owning 90-95 percent of the service by the summer.

[@rayfinkle94]

I love the Spawn movie, it came out when I was 12 and it is part of my childhood, it holds a special place in my heart

[@wandachristian1884]

I love that movie. I wish they would do a second with him as Spawn. I’ll bet it would definitely be a box hit as long as the script and other actors are good.

[@theinfernoman2721]

Michael Jai white should play TASKMASTER in the mcu.

[@thecrow7258]

Honestly I think I could actually picture that way more than people saying he should play blade like idk I feel like taskmaster would really fit him

[@cburgess08]

That makes since, seeing as how taskmaster is a master of fighting styles.

[@primeup6955]

That S a great idea man..i could see him playin him👍💯

[@JadedEvo]

Omg!!!!

[@TheBananaStrangler]

Damn dude....that’s perfect casting right there! As soon as I read your comment I couldn’t agree more! 👍

[@joeymiesowitz91]

John leguizamo best violater ever man he played the shit out of that role

[@jroub9557]

I was really looking forward to a Spawn sequel. Introducing Chapel, what happened when Priest comes back from hell, and of course Angela would have been so badass. I with the animated series would have lasted longer too. Maybe we'll get something later on down the line.

[@TheOldest]

Seriously, the more I see of Michael Jai White the more respect I have for him as actor. Can we get this man some bigger roles he's so underrated.

[@thetruej7872]

Spawn Movie: It's bad Spawn Character: I liked it

[@MarioUcomics]

Only the Animated Series was the best version. The comic was a mess and went from a soldier trying to get back to his wife to an abusive man who went to hell because he punch his wife Wanda when she was pregnant. And that's canon. You can look it up

[@thetruej7872]

@@MarioUcomics Wait. Spawn abused Wanda because she got pregnant? Was she pregnant with another guy? If so and Spawn was dead at the time, can you blame Wanda for moving on?

[@terenkowatsch7866]

Jalen Payton no what happened was Al was still a hit man and Wanda wanted to have a baby and Al didn’t. So he punched her in the stomach and killed the baby. There’s also a scene where Wanda made a joke about a threesome or something and Al hit her because of it. It was the second(?) Armageddon storyline where Spawn basically became a God and reset the Earth after God and Satan literally destroyed it with their fighting. Satan and God’s father made Al human again and when he tried to return to Wanda, Satan and God’s parent showed Al those scenes I just described, which Al didn’t remember yet. Then the Father said that he would never be able to return to that life with Wanda until he atoned for what he did - which he never will be able to.

[@guitarman0365]

just wished they had the spawn mask on. spawn rarely shows his real face in the show or comics. this is the problem with making the suit organic looking while the effects of the mask coming in on off did look cool as hell it would be to expensive to have the mask on all the time. So it kind of ruined the look of spawn for me to barely see it.

[@lazedout8755]

Anyone who comes up with something like black dynamite is a genius

[@DaR3b3L]

When I first came to America: my precious aunt took me to go watch Spawn. It was the first time I ever been to the theaters. I was 8yrs old and the only kid there, I loved it. I will never forget.

[@DaR3b3L]

@Dan Pos The movie, as a kid, I thought everyone in America was immortal and anything was possible.

[@DeathBringer769]

I always loved the Spawn movie and comics as a kid. I remember seeing that badass cover art on the magazine rack at the supermarket as a kid and I was instantly drawn to it, before I even knew what it was. Spawn basically got me into comics.

[@foodank_atr817]

Martin Sheen as Wynn was good, John Liguezamo was great as the clown, Michael White was good as Simmons. The Spawn suit looked short and stubby, and the directing was lax and the studio cheaped out at the last minute with cg

[@dannyirish6526]

I mean they wernt as advanced technologically as we are today. The movie was made in the late 90s. I remember watching it on VHS so I mean you gotta give it a little slack haha

[@Vortex_one]

@@dannyirish6526 Nah bro Terminator 2 was wayyy before spawn. Almost a decade before and they had great special effects. Do you remember the spawn special effects when spawn was in hell? Smh 🤦🏻‍♂️ terrible. They definitely had cheap production

[@dannyirish6526]

@@Vortex_one True but you are comparing a movie directed by James Cameron to Spawn. James Cameron had top of the line everything at the time. If everyone had the budget to use that technology back then, Spawn wouldve looked as awesome as T2. You are comparing a movie with a multi million dollar budget, a once in a generation director and new age cutting edge special effects to Spawn? Every movie looked like shit compared to T2.

[@dannyirish6526]

@@Vortex_one I'd fucking love it if James Cameron directed a Spawn remake.

[@groovymyers1354]

Michael Jai White is real cool. Hes a good Spawn and I liked his Jax as well.

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

I agree and he was born to play Jax if they ever make another mortal Kombat movie he should definitely play Jax

[@christopherdorsey3698]

Hai white should be training Jamie fox for the new spawn movie! Just a thought..pass the torch so this reboot can be as good as possible. I loved the first movie.

[@VenomKpp]

Jaime is the next Spawn? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@mightymorphingmemory6178]

I was a kid when Spawn came out and I freaking loved it! Got to see it in theatres for my birthday. Then got to stay up late past my bedtime lol playing Twisted Metal

[@harryv6752]

Growing on up Todd Mafarland creations and Spawn, when it was announced that Spawn was gonna be made into a movie, I was thrilled. And I remember going to see Spawn opening weekend with a couple friends. It was easily one of the biggest disappointments in my comic book geek life back then. The actors were great as actors go. Just that the movie was really bad and they did the best with what they had. Would definitely love to see a Spawn movie made in this current time tho. I think it deserves another shot on the big screen, for sure.

[@C00kecutter]

Spawn is one of my favorites. Really wish Jai could play the role again

[@marcusd25]

Spawn was dope. Michael is right about it.. It felt quick.

[@EclipseStudio]

Wow. I wish I could see that first cut. But maybe that would just be too depressing. Glad Michael got to see it at least. And if they finally do a reboot, it would be nice if he could have some kind of role.

[@TwoGuns1891]

I Loved it....as a sixteen year old kid, there wasn’t too much comic book series adaptations into movies that had the Grit like Spawn. I am a Big Fan Of Spawn, for what it was back then.....if Spawn was in today’s movies, it would probably be a whole different story. I would pencil draw Spawn and the Clown all the time back then.

[@davecatalyst]

Would love to see the original cut of the film before they messed with it. Still I really thought the movie was sick

[@Derekkylehealing]

Spawn was my fave movie in the 90s especially the soundtrack not sure why it didn't take off but I like to think it has an underground fan base beyond the dope comic

[@shayneft]

MJW would be the perfect Blade if Snipes can't do it.

[@KizashiiLovesRamen]

If I remember correctly this came out around the same time as Men In Black and MIB came out first by like a month I think, and let's be honest as much love as we have for this guy as Spawn and his talent as an actor the movie MIB is tough to beat especially back then, I own Spawn on VHS and DVD lol so I get the love of this film

[@user-kb1hw2yq2f]

Spawn was and still is an amazing comic book movie. Highly highly underrated. Better than most comic book crap that has came out in the past ten years.

[@superdude12334]

He’s still spawn in my eyes baby hell yeah ,1997 and blood and bone etc.

[@jaquashabazz6262]

Me too dude, he was Spawn to me for many years before I even learned his real name lol.

[@thanosamazing72]

The HBO show was a much better adaptation of the comic then the movie was

[@drebodollaz3504]

Yea it’s great

[@upfromhere8244]

Great series!

[@TheAndit22]

I mean he's alive! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vampirevillage1579]

I always loved the scene where the devil picked the clown up lmaoo "and that's EXACTLY THE KIND OF TALK WE DON'T TOLERATE AROUND HERE, RIGHT, BOSS??!!"

[@MrManAmong]

I was one of the kids that waited at the comic book store every month for the new issue of Spawn. The movie wasn’t good by any means but I was still a kid when it came out and it was entertaining. MJW is a great talent that woulda exploded on the scene had this movie been better or done better.

[@BonafideShaunDent]

Wait...the director of Spawn was a special effects guy and the effects we got in the film is what he signed off on? I saw better effects on the 70s tv show Land of The Lost.

[@veksone77]

🤣🤣🤣

[@grizzlyadamblack]

At the time it was cool

[@deb7457]

Adam McHardie My children LOVED Spawn, when they were young! Even though the F/X was lame to me as an adult, my kids didn’t EVEN notice, or care.

[@rickg8015]

Content & Comments only some of the prosthetics were good, most of it especially the CGI was shit and repetitive.

[@firebirdone]

Michael Jai White = Al Simmons = Spawn THIS is where the comic book movies should return...Just so long as Jessica Priest, Angela, or Wanda doesn't show up in the final scene to save Spawn.

[@ScooterDoge]

I grew up on Spawn. Still have all my comics. My best friends dad growing up was great friends with Todd and was part of the publishing company (StaBur, for Stanley Burke). His (my friends dad) last name was Burke, which is the reason for the name of detective Sam Burke, the fat cop. I still have the promo mini comic where Violator had no spine horn, Malebolgias name was Evil, and a character that was supposed to be a main villain was mentioned but never implemented. Lotus. I bet it’s worth some money at this point…I remember Mr. Burke taking me to the toy warehouse and letting me take one of every toy I didn’t have. It was so meaningful to me as a kid that I still cherish that moment as an adult. I love you Paul. Sorry your son and I fell out.

[@mr.thomas5489]

I really thought I was the only geeky kid that liked spawn I collected the toys watched the movie several times and I loved it

[@AndrejStanic]

I've always loved Michael Jai White, can't wrap my head around his career NOT taking off as much as it should have, because the dude just has such an amazing charisma, star presence, and dedicated talent. I even loved Spawn as a kid (well, except the devil effects). It seems like such a waste when we're fed mediocre actors as the "it" stars instead. What I hope is that he'll stumble upon his success sort of like Dwayne The Rock Johnson did: a bit later than he should have, but with twice the bang! All the best to you MJW!

[@Smoloko123]

It's because he refuses to do gay shit with the satanic jews who control Hollywood

[@JO-iv7tl]

Nice there was a complete version of the film. I want to see that cut.

[@96rincon]

5:16 he's so right. We liked blade because of his origin story and what's left unanswered with the challenges they face and uncertainty. Its about the connection.

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

MJW totally should have played War Machine. He looks just like Rhodey in the comics.

[@TEJAYheni]

I loved Spawn as a kid. And it's CGI still holds up. Sucks other folks didn't like it. In 1997, the flick spoke to me.

[@Christian39521]

Now i would like to see that original cut.

[@GraceofGod247]

MJW really did such a great job as Spawn/Al Simmons i remember watching Spawn so,many time's on VHS

[@SpaceRanger9840]

I use to pick up Spawn from blockbuster every other weekend as a kid. A staple in my childhood

[@-ULTRA-Games]

The movie DID work. It is still one of the best comic book movies ever made!

[@williamheinbuch]

Ok so it’s closer than i thought but still, the movie came out in 97, the hbo series came out in 97. I still feel like saying “the only way he could have watched it in preparation is if he had a time machine”. All that being said though, spawn is a cult classic.

[@micdan8000]

Saw spawn when I was little and I still love it

[@alexandersemionov5790]

Well if Sly is rereleasing old Rocky 30 years after, then please make a directors cut ;)

[@marzattackz6736]

I love treh spawn movie, man me and my dad loved the way the helmet-mask comes apart and together, his cape looked amazing. and MJW killed it in that role. Great actor!

[@kombijr]

what? A black actor playing a badass antihero? Lmao As a kid back then I never gave any fucks how he looked like. It was a fuckin cool movie. End of story.

[@Nametaken71]

Exactly, when I watched it as a kid I didn't care about the race whatsoever, same thing with blade they were badass movies, and what made them even better was that they didn't preach about black lives and all of that, they were just good movies, organic, and natural.

[@Chandasouk]

Spawny, Spawny, he's our man If he can't do it, no one can!

[@Sarnican]

I guess I'm one of the few who liked the first Spawn.

[@thecoolestguyinthecomments178]

Yes. Yes you are.

[@nodiggity4283]

i liked it. but when it doesn't do financialy well people will try to analyze why it didn't work. if the movie had made money i'm sure he'd be praising it

[@obineux6259]

You're not alone, I thought it was ahead of its time especially the special effects

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

Honestly, I loved it back in the day. Leguizamo, MJW & Sheen were fun in the movie, Leguizamo completely stole the show in that. The film overall could've been better but it was still ok, at least IMHO. But I think that Blade really stole the thunder the following year though. Fast paced, good action & fight scenes. Solid performance from Wesley etc. I was kinda shocked that Blade didn't get mentioned alot by MSM before Black Panther was released. I think MJW could be great as a villain in Black Panther though.

[@americanfreak23]

Micheal Jai White would be an awesome John Stewart. Maybe not, but I’m really desperate for a lethal weapon in space movie via Green Lantern. White would be a perfect foil for the reckless antics of whoever plays Hal Jordan.

[@digital_underground]

When I was a kid, I liked the movie. But that's the problem, it wasn't supposed to be for kids, and I wasn't allowed to see it until it was on TV. But it was a rated R kids movie.

[@brandonpriester6549]

The best spawn ever

[@antoniomuzio6667]

Can’t believe Todd chose Jamie Foxx to play the next Spawn.... totally don’t think he’s right for the part..

[@giovanniortiz8421]

I feel it's all business .. I mean anybody would be a better pick than Jamie goofy looking ass

[@ItsButterBean1020]

Bruh even just Keith David voicing the lines would be sick But hey I’m cautiously optimistic

[@blakepittman6679]

Foxx is an Oscar-winning actor, he has a lot of talent! Personally, I believe he will be able to pull the role off but bringing Michael back would have been awesome. Foxx is also a huge fan of the source material and that is why he pursued the role so aggressively.

[@DeanJay88]

Loved the movie as a kid was for me the first time seeing ''gory'' superhero stuff before getting locked on to blade, needed to wait like 20 years after to get some same taste with deadpool and 1 wolverine movie.

[@AxiomApe]

*SPAWN* needs a sequel. Original actors... I sat sequel and not reboot because the first movie was great. If they remake the first movie with the same actors or a different story/sequel it would be awesome.

[@firebender666]

Spawn is one my fav first marvel movies. Hands down started the mcu even before feige was making movies.