J.K. Simmons is best known for his iconic portrayal of J.Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, but he's about to make an impact as another mustachioed comic book character when he takes on the role of Commissioner Jim Gordon for next year's Justice League. When photos of him working out in the gym surfaced online last month, we know that he'll bring the most badass version of the character yet.
During an interview with EW, Simmons talked about his vision for the character and what he wants to bring with the role, his badassery. He said:
"People of my generation remember Commissioner Gordon as this jolly, ineffectual Santa Claus type, and I think over the years in the comics there's definitely much more of a badass side to him. One of the things that's interesting to me is investigating hopefully a little bit more of that badass [side]…You're living in a universe where it's pretty tough to be a badass compared to somebody like Batman, but in the universe of non-superheroes I like the idea of Commissioner Gordon as a guy that can take care of himself, a guy that's a real partner to Batman, not just a guy that turns on the bat signal and goes, ‘Help! Help, Batman!'"
A badass Jim Gordon who can take care of himself isn't new. Comic books have shown several versions of Gotham's commissioner who could handle whatever Gotham threw at him. It's good to know that Simmons is bringing this badass side to the character in the Justice League film. No wonder he's been working out to get ripped for the role.
Justice League hits theaters on November 17, 2017.
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