A Smart-Mouthed, Gun-Toting, Cigar Smoking Hell Beast: This Actor Helped Fulfill One of Greatest Make-a-Wish Requests We’ve Ever Seen
- Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:30pm by
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While most people would do anything to avoid coming face-to-face with a towering, rock-fisted demon hell spawn, it was a dream come true for one leukemia patient.
Six-year-old Zachary was shocked and delighted after The Make-a-Wish Foundation, actor Ron Perlman, and special effects company Spectral Motion came together to grant him his big wish: to meet Hellboy.
“Zachary loved his visit for two very special reasons. It was Zachary’s wish to meet Hellboy and also to become Hellboy,” Spectral Motion’s Facebook page reads.
“When the Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted Spectral Motion with this request, Mike thought it would be fantastic to have Ron Perlman reprise his role for the day,” it adds.
Perlman, as you may have already guessed, played the loveable but frighteningly powerful Dark Horse Comics superhero in the live-action “Hellboy” (which is great fun) and “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (which registers somewhere between disappointment and “meh”).
“Ron loved the idea and donned the makeup once more and also ordered a Hellboy sized meal of burgers, shakes, and fries for Zachary and his family and the entire Spectral crew to enjoy,” the Facebook page adds.
Perlman agreeing to suit up for Zachary is made all the more awesome when you consider the fact that it takes him about four hours to get into costume.
“Later in the day, Zachary was transformed into Hellboy with the assistance of makeup artists Lufeng Qu and Neil Winn,” according to the Facebook page.
Here are the photos of Zachary’s big day with Hellboy [via Spectral Motion’s FB page]:
Applying the Hellboy make-up to Ron Perlman
Hellboy hangs out with a thrilled Zachary
Perlman was born to play Hellboy the same way Anthony Quinn
was born to play Zorba the Greek
That’s not trick photography. Perlman really is a mountain of a man
(we weren’t joking when we said he was born for the role)
“The visit was the second time in the past three weeks Spectral Motion opened has its doors to Make-A-Wish children,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Another fan, Caleb, got a firsthand look at the animatronics behind some of the studio’s well-known creatures, which also have appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” the report adds.
Click here to see more photos.
(H/T: The Atlantic Wire) This story has been updated.
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Comments (133)
Stelex
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:47pmRon Rocks and is a true American.
Report Post »Uranium Wedge
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 10:15pmThat just kicks ass. Plain and simple.
Report Post »db321
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:36pmTruly a Class Act! Thank you everyone that made this happen.
Report Post »Metalist
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:48pmGod Bless Ron Perlman.
A real man.
Report Post »mils
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:50pmsome actors do some nice things…thanks ron!
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 12:50amAgree 100% STELEX. I really like the Hellboy movies but the first one’s still the best one imo. I wonder when Hellboy 3 will be coming out? :)
Report Post »AmericanPatriot
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 1:21amAwesome story! Thank you and God bless to all involved.
Report Post »MadinIllinois
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 1:42amIt is so wonderful to hear that there are some in “Holly-weird” that are inspirational to us all – true Americans, red, white and blue with hearts of gold. God bless the USA
Report Post »Ivan in Phoenix
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 3:29amI hope the kid got the full red-face treatment and was able to take some pictures posing as Hell Boy Jr with Mr Perlman. Either way, this is very big hearted of Mr Perlman and his make up artist to spend the day making Zachary’s wish come true. Thank you all for making the world a better place.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 6:50amWell, you guys said it all.
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 7:09amHellboy is hot. Way to go Ron!
Report Post »Pro-Palin
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 8:01amThis is very cool I hope for another Hellboy movie I like all of them so far, NHL HOF Goalie Eddie Belfour used to have the eagles nest at home and on the road for up to 10 kids at a time that either wanted to go to a game or meet him.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 9:42amFor you folks wanting more Hellboy, Ron does the voice acting for the character in the animated movie DVDs.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 10:06amHe is certainly a gifted actor. I loved the background material they have on the DVD for Hellboy.
“Where else can a fat, middle aged Jew be transformed into [Hellboy]?”
Some of his other great movie lines:
Blade II: “Well, like my daddy said right before he killed my mama, ‘If you want something done right, do it yourself.’”
Alien: Resurrection:
Johnner: “Hey, Ripley. I hear you fought these things before. What did you do?”
Ripley: “I died.”
He’s unusual in the pantheon of Hollywood actors in that he can play cruel, sadistic F*&^%s with equal skill and pathos as sympathetic heros. Most actors I see can do one well but suck at trying to be the other.
Report Post »little big man
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:24amThanks Ron real class act.
I never see any request for **** to dressup and make a wish. oh wait they do that everyday.
Report Post »gbo
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:43amProof positive that meaningful expressions of love still exist, and can get media coverage! Kudos to Ron and crew for this teachable moment. Humanity has potential, but my faith is in God. If you want hope, believe in Him. If you want change, follow His guidance – then roll up your sleeves.
Report Post »ambrosia
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 12:00pmZachary & Ron= one heck of a Dynamic Duo !
Stories like this restore our faith in humanity-
Report Post »there are tons more that will never be made known.
Keep the faith, America….the GOOD will always outweigh the bad !
Sherlock01
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 1:46pmGot to give perlman points for being a great sport and truly good guy.
Report Post »Virgil_Lance
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 3:57pmAlright, Ron Perlman rocks……… but let’s not forget to also give props to makeup artists Lufeng Qu and Neil Winn, as well as to Spectral Motion company. Way to go, everyone!
Report Post »Bruce P.
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:43pmIt’s one thing to take some time out of your day to spend it with a dying kid to give their wish. Which, is absolutely commendable. However, it is a complete other thing to not only take time out of your day, but to spend part of it putting on a ton of miserable make-up just to make a kid happy.
Faith in humanity, restored.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:13pmBruce P. said something positive. It’s a miracle!!!!
Report Post »sta
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 8:54amYa got that right, Bruce!!!!!
Report Post »RHO1953
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:33pmI am now a committed Ron Perlman fan. Way to go, Ron.
Report Post »PossumStu
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:29pmI’ve liked Perlman since seeing him in The Magnificent Seven series and hearing his voice acting in Fallout II. It’s good to see that he has character, as well as being a unique actor.
Report Post »Hrothgar
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 12:16amYes I remember the Fallout II bits with Ron. I always remember him as The Beast from the Beauty and the Beast series.
Report Post »TAC616
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 6:44amJust FYI but he did reprise his role as the “War never changes” guy for Fallouts 3 and New Vegas.
Report Post »Tituspullo
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 9:51amWar…War never changes.
Report Post »fiveft15
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:25pmRon, a heart of gold for this and may Zach win against his foe!
Report Post »caffinated1
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 10:21pmAbsolutely!! Kick it’s butt kid!
Report Post »Daveed
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:22pmWhere is the picture of little Zachary and HB Jr?
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:19pmI do a lot of fund raising for MAW. It is a great organization. But most kids just want to go to Disneyworld LOL
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:17pm…
Report Post »God bless Zachary, and Ron Perlman.
Two thumbs up!
TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:33pmDitto !!!
Report Post »Virgil_Lance
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 4:30pm“ACTOR RON PERLMAN PRAISES TROOPS FOLLOWING USO TOUR”
Report Post »http://www.uso.org/sons-of-anarchy-ron-perlman-uso-tour/
South Philly Boy
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:10pmGo get’em Ron
Report Post »dawghowse
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:03pmGreat job Ron Perlman, God bless you for being there for Zachary, and may God Bless Zachary in all he is going through.
Yes I’m a HellBoy fan.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:02pmI generally like Mr. Perlman. His history is unique. Anyone involved with the Make A Wish Foundation has got to have a big heart and a selfless nature to donate precious time to these grateful children. I’ve worked as a volunteer at Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston and I know how it affects the young. It thrills them to no end to have a celebrity show up for the day. It’s a wonderful time for all. Thank you Mr Perlman and the blaze for this quiet, quick moment of fantasy.
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:59pmAwesome.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:59pmThe Hellboy movies are rated PG-13 and certainly aren’t appropriate for young children – I wonder if this little boy was allowed to watch them – seems a bit strange that he knows anything about the character.
Report Post »redriverattackdog
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:04pmLighten up Francis
Report Post »nappy
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:13pmIt’s Hellboy man! American as Apple Pie!
Report Post »Gman42
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:15pmIt was based on a very good comic book.
Report Post »IFIXRIGS
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:23pmReally!!!
Report Post »Bluefish49
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:33pmCome on everyone…tri-ox is just fishing for attention….
Report Post »sta
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 8:58amOh for heaven’s sake!!! He is a boy. And apparently not a wuss. My kids watched MANY movies which in their entirety were not appropriate. A parent can view it first, then skip the inappropriate parts on the DVD. It’s like parental “Clean Films”.
There are even sites where you can dub your own movies without the PG-13 parts.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 9:34amIt was rated PG-13 for the same type of comic book, punchy-fighty violence seen in Spider-Man and Avengers. You know, the kind of violence Progressive Nanny-staters get riled over when the see it in a Road Runner or Tom & Jerry cartoon and would have been seen in PG movies 30 years ago.
Again…. lighten up, Francis.
Report Post »Eleutheria
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:59pmThe Hellboy comic is a tribute to self determination.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:56pmWhat a wonderful thing to do. God bless Mr. Perlman and the good people at Spectral Motion.
And to Zachary, God be with you.Your smile is worth more than gold.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 7:51amYou nailed it!
Morning, MOM~~~ Another day ahead filled with miracles. May yours be wonder-filled.
Report Post »Uncurable wound
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:55pmWow LOVE!! so rare to see now days!
Report Post »jefferson-not-jackson
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:49pmI saw this on Reddit the other day.
Report Post »ssanda
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:49pmClay may no longer be President of SAMCRO, but he’s a king in my book!
Report Post »EJ1979
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 9:18pmYou read my mind!
Report Post »michael7695
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:49pmWay to go Ron. Awesome job! Cudos to MAWF too!.
Report Post »ChristinaP55
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:48pmVery heart-warming!!! I’m sure Mr. Perlman was tickled to be able to help out with making that little boy’s wish come true!!
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:47pmThat was really cool. Glad to see things like this happen. I’ll bet this photo shoot was far better than that second movie. LOL
Report Post »Go Zachary!
randy
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:44pmGreat Story. My prayers are with this little boy and Mr. Perlman!
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 11:55pmAmen!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:40pmWay to go Hellboy, what a great way to send an angel to heaven. Perlman is one of the good guys in Hollyweird. And I loved the Hellboy movies.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:38pmGood job!
Report Post »sandy21957
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:37pmLoved Ron Perlman in Beauty and the Beast. Be still my heart……..
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