The main Hellboy title has also served as a launching pad for other characters and stories, including Abe Sapien, Lobster Johnson, BPRD, Sledgehammer 44 and others!
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that the first addition to the Hellboy reboot cast is Ian McShane (Deadwood, American Gods), who is set to play Hellboy’s adoptive father, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm (aka Professor Broom).
David Harbour of Stranger Things is set to star as the titular hero in the film, which is slated to begin filming in September.
Neil Marshall (The Descent, Game of Thrones) will direct from a script from Andrew Cosby (Eureka), Christopher Golden and Mike Mignola.