Ron Perlman

Hellboy 3 is not happening. Director Guillermo Del Toro took to Twitter to announce the news, which follows a social media campaign started last year by the star of the films, Ron Perlman. "Hellboy 3 Sorry to report: Spoke [with] all parties. Must report that 100% the sequel will not happen. And that is to

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Ron Perlman has been hitting up the social networks in an attempt to grab attention for a third Hellboy film. 

Now the latest is that while speaking with IGN, Perlman offers they owe it do the fans to complete the trilogy.

“…it’s the deal we made with the public by making installments one and two. Clearly we’re not finished,” Perlman said. “We’re not finished until we find out whether this guy’s is going to meet his destiny or whether he’s going to find a way to avoid it. So that’s what the third installment would be and that’s why I got on my soapbox saying ‘We owe it to the fans and it’s essential that we finish this – it’s too good an idea to not do.’ And so I will now shut my mouth and leave it up to the gods and the fates.”

Regarding the fates, Perlman offers Hellboy could always see the light of day on TV, but it be without him under the makeup.

“Anything’s possible. It won’t be me playing him,” Perlman offered. “The only time I would ever go back to do Hellboy is to do the third and final installment of the trilogy. Which is why I’ve been yapping away and opening my big f**king mouth on Twitter and all that sh*t.”

Ron Perlman also offers details on Hellboy 3’s direction.

“It seem that way. People encourage me – ‘Yeah come on Ron. Be an a*shole some more. Come one, come on. You do it so well.’ Guillermo [Del Toro] shared with me what the third and final instalment would look like and it’s incredibly theatrical, it’s highly charged, it’s got huge dynamic to it and it’s very cinematic.”

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Ron Perlman has been taking to the social networks to garnish support for a Hellboy 3.

Even though director Guillermo del Toro recently let it be known no movie studios appear to be interested in making the third Hellboy at this time, Ron Perlman says he isn’t giving up and the only thing that can stop Hellboy 3 from ever happening is if he’s six feet under.

 “I guess the only cutoff point is when they actually close the box,” Perlman said, reports Slash Film. “If you don’t see me get up and go, ‘Hang on, I was kidding,’ then I’m still ready.”

Perlman does admit he isn’t big on actually returning to the character as the makeup is a pain, but Perlman does state they owe it to the fans to finish the franchise they started.

“Let me make the record clear,” Perlman said. “I don’t want to do Hellboy 3. It’s a pain in the ass to put that makeup on and take it off. But I feel we’re obligated to finish the story. That’s it. End of conversation.”

Perlman continued with mention though there may be no current support, he doesn’t plan on giving up on Hellboy 3.

“I got no problems with forcing the conversation, as you can tell,” Perlman offered. “We’re in the business of moving mountains. Those of us who are used to working in mainstream film and television. Don’t come to me with details and problems. Just tell me how we move the mountain.”

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Following Ron Perlman seemingly starting a Hellboy 3 social campaign on Twitter, now the actor has posted  what may be confirmation that the movie is in development.

Perlman took to his Instagram to post an image of a Hellboy 2 poster and added: 

Lurking…
Waiting…
And then, poof…
One more Roman numeral after the name…
As if by magic………..

Likewise, Perlman retweeted a tweet by martial arts action star Tony Jaa that read: “I think the world needs Hellboy 3 and they need it now.” 

Update: Perlman tweeted out: “Just to clear up the confusion, that tweet about HB III lurking etc was more aspirational than factual; me continuing to dream…as I will!”

Update #2: Ron Perlman continues to tease Hellboy 3 on Instagram (see below).

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Hellboy 3 was thought long and gone, but now Ron Perlman has taken to Twitter to bring it back to life.

Perlman tweeted: “Anybody out there wanna see #HellboyIII as much as I do? Let’s get this muthafucka trending, y’all! Let’s end the trilogy; we earned it!”

The tweet has since been retweeted over 11,000 times and favorited over 9,000 times.

Geek Tyrant also points out Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien, joined in, as Jones tweeted: Locking elbows with you, Big Brother Red!! #HellboyIII”

Guillermo del Toro stated last year Hellboy 3 wasn’t on the cards due to finance issues, but perhaps with Perlman starting a Twitter campaign, something is brewing.