As a long-time fan of anime and specifically Dragon Ball, I can empathize with James Marsters‘ feelings towards his role in “Dragon Ball Evolution.” Having witnessed numerous subpar adaptations that left fans disillusioned, it’s not surprising to see an actor wanting to distance himself from such a project.
Being a devoted anime enthusiast, I’m well aware that live-action adaptations often face a fair share of doubts about their quality. This common apprehension stems from a history of less-than-satisfactory adaptations, as seen through the eyes of fans. Interestingly, it seems this is not just a concern among fans; even actors sometimes feel compelled to compensate for subpar adaptations. A prime example is James Marsters and his performance in Dragon Ball Evolution.
Actor Anthony Marsters, famously recognized as Spike on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” was a guest on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, “Inside of You.” During the conversation, Marsters discussed his involvement in the 2009 live-action movie adaptation, which received numerous negative reviews, such as TopMob’s two-star review for “Dragon Ball Evolution.” The actor expressed that he chose to disassociate himself from the adaptation, and he realized it wouldn’t be successful after a subdued reaction from audiences who watched the film during its world release screening in Japan. He stated:
It was just this slow dawning, sinking feeling that it was just really horrible.
Marsters admitted that he used to feel awkward when fans at conventions questioned him about the film, becoming so uncomfortable that he preferred not to acknowledge his role in it. Later on, when offered the opportunity to voice the character Zamasu for the English version of Dragon Ball Super, he opted to remain anonymous by leaving his name off the credits.
The idea is that I had grown tired of criticism about the movie at conventions, so when given the opportunity to work on Dragon Ball Super, I thought – let’s try this strategy and use a pseudonym. This way, I can attend conventions and tell fans that I am Zamasu, as an apology for that film.
Marsters chose to keep his thoughts private, intending to delight genuine fans of the Dragon Ball series without drawing attention to himself, as he felt it was important not to overshadow the show’s release. Interestingly, other contributors involved with the film Evolution have previously expressed regret over its unsuccessful launch in past years. Writer Ben Ramsey is among those who have apologized for the movie’s presentation. Consequently, it’s reassuring to know that even creators aren’t fully satisfied with Evolution’s outcome.
Fortunately, fans of Dragon Ball have been provided with an abundance of quality content in recent times to counterbalance Evolution, such as the latest series Dragon Ball Daima. Therefore, don’t be disheartened, as there are other options available beyond just watching Evolution. It is suggested you heed James Marsters’ advice and avoid the movie for a more rewarding experience – consider reading a review instead.
Even though the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, Akira Toriyama, recently passed away, there’s still plenty of excellent content being produced within the franchise. The series has been attempting to find its footing without its creator, but fans remain optimistic about what the future may hold. However, it’s worth noting that the manga itself is currently on a break.
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2024-10-18 21:37