A Common Terminator

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by: Dave Davis May. 7, 2008

UPDATE: Streethop.com claims that Common is playing a character we (and John Connor) have already met in T2, namely the grown-up version of Daniel Dyson. You'll recall that his dad Miles (played by Joe Morton) accidentally contributed to the creation of SkyNet, and then helped stop it, except not really. So, y'know, whoops. Thanks to 'Rukas' for the tip!

Considering he's one of the few hip-hop artists with any kind of positive message, it's strange to see Common's acting career find him surrounded by so many firearms. Or in this case, phase plasma rifles in the 40-watt range.

The rhymer less known as Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. has joined the growing cast of the new TERMINATOR movie, which is apparently still utilizing that awful mouthful TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS. Common will play one of John Connor's inner circle of freedom fighters battling the mechanized forces of SkyNet in the scorched future.

Christian Bale is the hero in McG's PG-13 man-versus-metal opus, with Moon Bloodgood, Anton Yelchin and Sam Worthington as survivors or (maybe) cyborgs. Common will next be seen with pistol in fist as the Gunsmith in WANTED.

Source: Variety

Extra Tidbit: Aside from Arnie, Earl Boen (Dr. Silberman) was the only actor to appear in all three TERMINATOR movies. Bruce Davison played the character on the SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES TV series.

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Benj
11:18PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome...
Common is one of the most amazing MC's in the commercial corner of the genre, and also a good actor.

Plus, I've always wanted to see how the events of T2 effected that little guy.
Common is one of the most amazing MC's in the commercial corner of the genre, and also a good actor.

Plus, I've always wanted to see how the events of T2 effected that little guy.
 
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Rukas
9:53PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Omen, you are totally right, "Will Smith was not a rapper in the same sense as" Common, he was MORE kiddy and over the top, dont you remember Parents Just Dont Understand? And he transformed into a good serious actor. Common on the other hand is a serious musician, more soul music than anything, and is showing promise of being a great actor just like Mos Def, Tupac Shakur and the aforementioned...
Omen, you are totally right, "Will Smith was not a rapper in the same sense as" Common, he was MORE kiddy and over the top, dont you remember Parents Just Dont Understand? And he transformed into a good serious actor. Common on the other hand is a serious musician, more soul music than anything, and is showing promise of being a great actor just like Mos Def, Tupac Shakur and the aforementioned Will Smith.
 
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Omen666
8:29PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DEAR Smiert Spionam
Will Smith was not a rapper in the same sense as any current rappers. I like Common's music and the song list was just to be funny. I'd rather see an actor play a rapper like Terrance Howard in 'Hustle & Flow'. Rappers tend to over act in every film because they feel that a wussy performance will hurt their record sales. I do respect your opinion though as a fellow schmoe and I hope you got...
Will Smith was not a rapper in the same sense as any current rappers. I like Common's music and the song list was just to be funny. I'd rather see an actor play a rapper like Terrance Howard in 'Hustle & Flow'. Rappers tend to over act in every film because they feel that a wussy performance will hurt their record sales. I do respect your opinion though as a fellow schmoe and I hope you got the joke.
 
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Smiert Spionam
7:48PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DEAR OMEN666
You clearly know nothing about Common, because if you did, you'd realize how ridiculous your statement was regarding his music. Maybe you should do a little research next time before you go jumping to conclusions with your dated stereotypes....

P.S. To completely invalidate your argument, I will remind you that Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince was a rapper first before an actor.
You clearly know nothing about Common, because if you did, you'd realize how ridiculous your statement was regarding his music. Maybe you should do a little research next time before you go jumping to conclusions with your dated stereotypes....

P.S. To completely invalidate your argument, I will remind you that Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince was a rapper first before an actor.
 
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WalterKovacs
5:57PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Can someone tell me what the big deal is with this guy? Please?
Can someone tell me what the big deal is with this guy? Please?
 
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Omen666
5:46PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fuck this!
I'm out! Adding a rapper to a cast like Terminator is the kiss of death! There are so many REAL African-American actors out there and this is who they get? I can see the songs on the soundtrack now,
'These Motherf*ckers Don't Die Easy'
'My Mother is a Tough Bitch'
'I Picked My Daddy'
'T-dance'

Oh, and rumor has it that Bale's role is very small and...
I'm out! Adding a rapper to a cast like Terminator is the kiss of death! There are so many REAL African-American actors out there and this is who they get? I can see the songs on the soundtrack now,
'These Motherf*ckers Don't Die Easy'
'My Mother is a Tough Bitch'
'I Picked My Daddy'
'T-dance'

Oh, and rumor has it that Bale's role is very small and will actually have about 11 minutes of screen time.
 
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BondFiction
3:00PM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Apparently I'm the only one happy about this. Common motherfucking Sense!
Apparently I'm the only one happy about this. Common motherfucking Sense!
 
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Balboa6
11:19AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sylvester Stallone is brilliant. You must have only seen Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot or Rhinestone.

Anyway, the ONLY thing that is drawing me toward this movie is Christian Bale. I'm having a lot of doubts about it.
Sylvester Stallone is brilliant. You must have only seen Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot or Rhinestone.

Anyway, the ONLY thing that is drawing me toward this movie is Christian Bale. I'm having a lot of doubts about it.
 
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star_tak2000
10:19AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What? There is a black dude in The Terminator? Now that totally unexpected.

But i must say Common is ain't that bad, compare to Tyrese he is like Tom Hanks to Sly Stallone.
What? There is a black dude in The Terminator? Now that totally unexpected.

But i must say Common is ain't that bad, compare to Tyrese he is like Tom Hanks to Sly Stallone.
 
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miguel_montes
5:27AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Leave this movie in the trash and continue with the Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Leave this movie in the trash and continue with the Sarah Connor Chronicles.
 
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Muta
4:22AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Chronicles, while flawed, is a fun and interesting show.

This..this is turning out bad. Bale as Connor is a mental orgasm, but..I dunno..
Chronicles, while flawed, is a fun and interesting show.

This..this is turning out bad. Bale as Connor is a mental orgasm, but..I dunno..
 
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pimpdaddyb
3:35AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I can understand the financial reasons for preferring a PG13 version, but surely you could plan to shoot extra content for a delayed R-rated, or more "adult", release on DVD. But if I was directing Ms. Bloodgood, I'd be aiming for an X...
I can understand the financial reasons for preferring a PG13 version, but surely you could plan to shoot extra content for a delayed R-rated, or more "adult", release on DVD. But if I was directing Ms. Bloodgood, I'd be aiming for an X...
 
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Rukas
3:10AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Common is a great actor I dont see why people are bitching about this.
Common is a great actor I dont see why people are bitching about this.
 
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FenderBoy
2:00AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Arrggghh!
God, if you have any mercy, stop this movie from being made and tortue us no more. And Christian Bale, save yourself! Get out while you still can, you're better than this!
God, if you have any mercy, stop this movie from being made and tortue us no more. And Christian Bale, save yourself! Get out while you still can, you're better than this!
 
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pteK
1:32AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Peace, love, and Gap.
Peace, love, and Gap.
 
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pteK
1:32AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Peace, love, and Gap.
Peace, love, and Gap.
 
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JohnLocke2342
12:35AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lol
this movie just keeps getting worse and worse.
this movie just keeps getting worse and worse.
 
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HC1982
12:27AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I hope that when they wrap shooting this, that the film is mysteriously destroyed during the processing stage. Then maybe that would be a sign for them to freaking leave The Terminator series alone. I didn't hear if 'Sarah Connor Chronicles' got canned yet or not, but the only thing that I could stomach on the show was Summer Glau--despite the horrible concept of her terminator (but that just g...
I hope that when they wrap shooting this, that the film is mysteriously destroyed during the processing stage. Then maybe that would be a sign for them to freaking leave The Terminator series alone. I didn't hear if 'Sarah Connor Chronicles' got canned yet or not, but the only thing that I could stomach on the show was Summer Glau--despite the horrible concept of her terminator (but that just goes with the over-all terrible writing).
 
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Purdnasty
12:09AM on 05/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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is it me or does anyone else feeling stereotypical bad ass / comic relief african american role coming on
is it me or does anyone else feeling stereotypical bad ass / comic relief african american role coming on