Now, Simmons himself has stepped up and explained that this photo isn’t, per se, for his turn in director Zack Snyder’s Justice League film.
However, Simmons has not sought to capitalize on his physical appearance in his subsequent roles.
Covering entertainment journalism in the 21st century means, in no small part, covering rumors about the making of movies based on iconic comic-book characters.
That maxim was recently put to the test when a photo of a surprisingly muscular-looking J.K. Simmons prompted speculation about whether his bulking up signals a new direction for his portrayal of Justice League supporting player Commissioner Jim Gordon.