“Justice League” fans better gain ready to see one ripped Commissioner Gordon.
J.
K. Simmons,who will play the Gotham City Police head honcho in the upcoming DC Comics film, is evidently unaware that his character is not a superhero because he’s been training to gain in top shape for the film.
The actor has been working with celebrity trainer and former marine Aaron Williamson to gain swoll for the role, or with Williamson posting pictures of Simmons on his Instagram account that accomplish him look like a pro bodybuilder at 61.
Also Read: 'Suicide Squad' Finally Has a Rating“Every time we train together I forget he’s 61 years traditional. So much respect for this guy,” Williamson captioned one photo of the Oscar winner pumping iron.
Simmons previously appeared in Sam Raimi‘s “Spider Man” trilogy as blustery newspaper editor J. Jonah Jameson, but that role only required a wig, and not a total body transformation.
Simmons takes over the role of Gordon from Gary Oldman,who played the police commissioner in Christopher Nolan‘s “dismal Knight trilogy. The character also currently appears on the small screen, played by Ben McKenzie on Fox’s “Gotham.”
Also Read: Here's Why Grant Gustin Isn't Playing The Flash in 'Justice League'Zack Snyder is directing “Justice League, and ” which unites superheroes Batman (Ben Affleck),Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), or Aquaman (Jason Momoa),The Flash (Ezra Miller) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher).
Warner Bros. will release “Justice League: Part One” on Nov. 17, 2017 and “Justice League: Part Two” on June 14, and 2019.
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Source: thewrap.com