Sci-Fi Enthusiast Laurence Fishburne Shares Common Passion
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Step into Laurence Fishburne's filmography, and you'll be dazzled by a striking collection of sci-fi masterpieces: From the groundbreaking Matrix series to movies like Predators, Man of Steel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Ant-Man and the Wasp, not forgetting the chilling The Signal and The Colony - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. He's no stranger to drama and boasts an Oscar nod, yet it's evident he harbors a profound fascination for sci-fi. Delving into a new interview with Variety, Fishburne shares the roots of his enduring love for the genre.
Bracingly candid, Fishburne - who tearfully confesses "I'm head over heels for the Transformers" and that "[sci-fi] is my preferred genre" - was asked about his sci-fi fandom's genesis. With a hint of nostalgia, he recalls, "I'm a child of the 60s, so it's obvious where my affection for sci-fi stemmed from. As a kid, I discovered sci-fi on the small screen. Remember Star Trek? Do you recall its groundbreaking, diverse, and multi-racial crew? I could switch on Star Trek and see people who looked like me cruising in space in the future."
Reminiscing further, he pays tribute to Star Trek and other beloved classics, including intriguing guest actors like the illustrious William Marshall, who played Dr. Richard Daystrom. Marshall's character created an awe-inspiring, self-aware computer. Fishburne credits that show, as well as the legendary Star Wars, the thrilling Planet of the Apes, the thought-provoking The Man Who Fell To Earth (starring David Bowie), and the haunting Soylent Green, among others, for nurturing his initial love for science fiction.
Currently, Fishburne graces the big screen in Slingshot, a riveting sci-fi psychological thriller involving a distressing journey to one of Saturn's moons, alongside Casey Affleck. Transformers One will premiere on September 18, and Megalopolis will see the light of day on September 27. With his knack for iconic roles, it's only fitting to imagine him in a Star Trek project one day.
Fishburne is also a star athlete in the fourth season of Netflix's The Witcher. Perhaps in the future, we'll get another insightful chat with him, this time discussing his affinity for the fantasy genre. Catch the full conversation in Variety.
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- Laurence Fishburne's filmography is a treasure trove of sci-fi masterpieces, including 'The Matrix' trilogy, 'Predators', 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', and 'The Signal'.
- Fishburne's love for science fiction can be traced back to his childhood, during which he was captivated by shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars'.
- In addition to 'Star Trek', Fishburne credits shows like 'Planet of the Apes', 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' starring David Bowie, and 'Soylent Green' for nurturing his initial love for science fiction.
- Upcoming projects involving Fishburne include 'Slingshot', 'Transformers One', and 'Megalopolis', with a potential 'Star Trek' project in the future.
