Jack Kesy to play Hellboy in upcoming reboot 'The Crooked Man'

Actor Jack Kesy, best known for his role as Black Tom in 'Deadpool 2', has been cast as the titular character in the upcoming Hellboy reboot 'The Crooked Man' from Millennium Media. Kesy has also appeared in popular films, such as '12 Strong' and 'Baywatch', as well as television series including 'Claws' and 'The Strain'.

The film will be directed by Brian Taylor, known for his work on 'Crank', with a script written by Hellboy comic book creator Mike Mignola and Chris Golden. The story will follow Hellboy and a rookie BPRD agent as they find themselves stranded in 1950s rural Appalachia, where they discover a community haunted by witches led by a local devil known as the Crooked Man. This devil is connected to Hellboy's past, leading to a troublesome encounter.

Jonathan Yunger, co-President of Millennium Media, praised Kesy for his dynamic acting abilities and the perfect fit he is for a younger Hellboy. Additional casting for the movie is also happening.




'The Crooked Man' will be the first movie in Millennium's development slate with German distributor Telepool. The Nu Boyana production is being produced in association with Campbell Grobman Film, and Dark Horse Entertainment is also involved in the project.

Kesy can currently be seen in Lionsgate's 'Dark Web: Cicadia 3301' alongside Alan Ritchson. He recently played Sgt. Josh Kirk in the Millennium feature 'The Outpost' and Thunder in Tom Clancy's Amazon feature 'Without Remorse' alongside Michael B. Jordan. Upcoming projects for Kesy include Paramount's 'Sheroes' and Netflix's 'The Killer'.

The news of Kesy's casting was first reported by Giant Freakin Robot. Fans of the Hellboy comics and previous films will no doubt be eagerly anticipating this reboot, set to begin shooting in the coming months.

FAQs:

1. When was Jack Kesy born?
   August 27, 1986
2. When was Hellboy released?
   2019