John Constantine: Hellblazer - The Soul Play
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
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Made for a fraction of the cost of a single FX shot of the Constantine TV show, by talented Midlands based creators working for no pay, this all swearing, all smoking, all grifting tale of John Constantine is set in the Vertigo Hellblazer continuity, months after Peter Milligan's final issue, and, we think, features the most accurate portrayal of Constantine yet put to screen.
Made as a rallying cry for fans of the Hellblazer book to get behind, The Sole Play is our effort to shake some sense into DC-Vertigo, with the simple message BRING BACK HELLBLAZER! (and if they could see themselves hiring Si Spurrior as the writer, all the better).
Not credited was the guest appearance by TONY BROWN in his cameo as Chas Chandler, additionally, as well as her credit as on-set sound, SARAH KERRY also contributed in several areas of post-production sound.
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Hi all, this is David Chabeaux. I played John Constantine in this fantastic little short. Reckon it's about time we shot another updated one....?! What say you, Waking Dream??!
Hi David! Definitely a long over life update! I hope it comes to fruition (a year after you posted this!) and you don the trenchcoat again!
From,
A fellow Johnny boy cosplayer
this captures the essence of John better then TV show. The TV show portrays him as a tortured anti- hero, but in reality most of the time his is just a selfish bull shiter with a huge ego that wants on take on demons and show the the under world who is boss and he wants to do it with a swagger as he is portrayed here, not constantly frowning and angry like the TV show, Johns personality is the thing that carries the comics not that magic or demons but how he uses his own wicked sense of humour and his ability to manipulate others to gain the upper hand.
Agree
I think both things can be true at the same time. He is a bullshitter who enjoys having demons on his leash but he is also very aware of what his presence does to people hes close with and tortured by his failures. Like Astra
Now THIS is John Constantine! I've accepted the show as it's own thing, but this film is so spot on in tone, dialog,& portrayal of good ol' Con Job. Wish this was the direction they'd gone with.
Finally, someone who gets Constantine: his swagger, his con. Thanks for this: made my Saturday night.
This would be the perfect opening scene for a full length Hellblazer film.
Yes I would love to see that happen
I'm surprised this didn't get much attention, it's almost like a love letter to the comics, they've got it all right, even down to the scar over Constantine's eye and cheek.
Great work, wish you guys could make your own mini-series, this felt like Constantine brought to life. It's great!
Many thanks, pal, I (the writer/director) am a huge fan of the Vertigo Hellblazer comics and wanted to layer as much comic based info into the dialogue as could seem natural and hoped it would hit home with other big fans. I was upset when DC cancelled the Hellblazer title to (mis-)use Constantine in New 52, so for all intents and purposes wrote this film to be issue #301 and picked up where Milligan left off and put the characer back in the right direction. Anyways, I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
Richard Reynolds,
This is pretty faithful to the source.
I've got a few minor complaints, but that's more to do with the way I am than anything.
Constantine is from Liverpool but he could have lost his accent over time and his look was originally based on Sting but how many people look like Sting, never mind how many look like him and can act?
Despite the fact that I'm moaning about little things, this is a masterwork and I wish you the success that you so richly deserve.
By the way I like that his name is pronounced properly for a change.
@@abegarfield3754 many thanks, dude. I too have quibbles with most adaptations beyond generally respecting them, it's a fun part of fandom. To address a few of your own, I wanted this short to act, essential, as issue #301 of the cancelled Vertigo run of the comics, so I wanted an actor that looked more like Simon Bisley's later interpretation than the early stuff, and I thought Dave looked dead-on. As far as the accent goes I would've liked as slight Scouse lilt, but Dave isn't great with accents so I thought a neutral accent would be better than a crap one, justifying it (if only to smooth out my own quibbles) as you point, with the fact that he left Liverpool in his mid-teens and has done hefty traveling since.
Personally, I think this is like the best performance we've had of Constantine so far. Right amount of asshole. Right amount of smart. Right amount of sass and questionable morality. Perfect. Plus, he's actually British, and has an actual British accent, as oppose to being Welsh. Matt Ryan is pretty good, but this guys great.
Jama Kery,
You're right but it's common mistake that anyone not from UK could make and there wasn't any malice intended.
It's like referring to an African accent, there is no African accent.
It varies country to country with Africa being a continent.
I don't know the differences between them having not been there.
It was just a mistake that imagine the majority of the planet would make.
I'm not having a go at you and you are correct but.......
Oh, come on! Matt's Constantine accent is perfect for the part, very individual, bit of Liverpool, bit of London. Can't read Hellblazer now without hearing that voice, despite the art depictions all being different. And what's a "British accent" anyway? The other post made a valid point: Britain is England, Wales, Scotland and a bit of Ireland. Lots of choice there!
Ive accepted Matt Ryan as the canon John but this performance was fucking fantastic! Definitely a little more canon and cunning act than Matt and i loved it
Matt’s Constantine suffered from mediocre writing at times. However he did say that he’d live to come back and do the “real” John Constantine. I’m absolutely sure he would absolutely kill it as the more morally bankrupt, cunning and manipulative John that we see in the Hellblazer comics. Matt is absolutely perfect and if he gets fantastic writing it would be one of the best shows ever made, because Constantine has always been one of the best writing and story in all pf comics.
@@luisz222 John isn't morally bankrupt
@@FirstnameLastname-my7bz i guess i chose the wrong word maybe morally ambiguous or questionable woulda been better.
@@luisz222 He is only either of these too because he is greatly limited and isn't put in convinient situations like "legit" heroes like Batman or Superman (unless very rare when both had to kill people during Bronze-post Crisis era comics)
either of those beacons of Hope(tm) and no-kill bs were put into honest no-way situations they would be as bad if not worse than John or even comics version of The Seven (at the selective point before those superheroes went completely insane and evil).
Absolutely gangsta. Mad British sway. Nice film. Great makeup, CGI. Best dialogue, nice trick with the fly. You do sequel, now.
4 years on. Criminal that this hasn’t got millions of views
Because he isn't part of the cape wearing crowd.
I feel like this is the kind of tone I was looking for in the current show. Especially in terms of character portrayal.
That's just the kind of thing we were hoping to hear, thank you so much, I made it primarily for the real Hellblazer fans, hence all the references. You could do us a favour by sharing it about some :)
@@wakingdreamstudios9804 THANKS FOR THE CHAS CAMEO!!!!!!
This is why Constantine wasn't meant for network TV, Ryan could do a good Constantine if the material didn't have to water him down, HBO or Shotime could have made great Hellblazer series. AMC and FX may have even been able to do him some justice, but NBC? Completely wrong.
Agreed. Although TV show itself isn't amazing (it's getting better, in my opinion), I'm loving Matt Ryan in the Constantine role.
NBC can do dark and gritty, hell did you watch Hannibal?
i dont understand???
@@nathb3315
If you were to just read the comics, you would understand. This gets the tone, character, attitude, and spirit of the source material down to a t. It's as close as you're gonna get to having a Hellblazer comic being played out for you on the big screen.
Man, as a Hellblazer lover this was fantastic. Thank you mates!
This is fantastic, closest adaptation, great dialogue! Heavily references the whole Hellblazer history. Plays like a one off issue story. Made by fans for the fans. Well done, wanna see more!
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much Anita, I'm glad you liked it and got the references... Tell all your friends about it :)
THIS is the Constantine I grew up reading! A+ guys! Can we demand for more?
Halloween coming at this is still the best thing.
Congrats to the cast and crew this is the John Ive been missing since 300 came out.
This short film would be the perfect intro to a full on Hellblazer feature film. A bit of a Tarantino style. Nice work!
Incredible! Best fan film I've seen! I demand a sequel!
this was great. just like the comics. this Constantine is one mean piece of work.
Gave me some justice mate. Good job!
Two words for you creative gents/ladies at Waking Dream Studios..........FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One little concern though and that is if I don't see some sort of sequel from you guys I might go a bit insane .
I'm with you on that
This pretty good. I like the husky deep voice for Constantine. Make more with the same actor, please
Definitely awesome, I would love to see the network show go to this length to really hit it. As much as I enjoy it, it's just a bit watered down. Actors did a great job too, but just imagining Matt Ryan in this makes me all wobbly.
I like the show version as a younger John Constantine while this version is perfect as an older John Constantine.
+Matthew Devictor Well, he is after all the only comic book character who actually ages in real time
+Alexander Angelus you make a great point. i was pointing out that the actor who portrayed john would be perfect for the role depending on which version they want to do that if they want to do younger version of him or much older version of him depending on what they're going to do for that episode or for that movie
Matthew Devictor I think Constantine can be portrayed in any age from teens (he was 15 when he started using magic) all the way to his 60's. It's be radically different, but makes up for a well rounded character. He could be approached in any age and still be interesting enough.
+Alexander Angelus i agree with you i was merely praising their acting ability. though it would be interesting to see a teenage John.
Matthew Devictor It would, as long as people would accept the fact that he'd be a lot less powerful, and wouldn't know what the hell he was doing half the time (which would make for both good comedy and drama I think).
I really enjoyed this, I like that the TV series exists but it lacks the necessary subtext that makes Hellblazer great. It isn't grimy enough either. Well played Sirs, well played.
So much to love about this. In particular YOU PRONOUNCED HIS NAME CORRECTLY! (tyne tyne tyne!)
THIS IS JOHN!!!! No American accent, no dark hair, this is the punk we love!
Now this was very well done! Loved the Acting and the dialogue! The camera angles and shadowing worked perfectly to give this short the right tone! Awesome, just awesome.
Woah... this was amazing!! I'm not too familiar with the Hellblazer comics, however, this is exactly the tone I was expecting for the show. Even though I still enjoy the NBC series, I was disappointed with how much it felt more like I was watching another Supernatural. I really hope they see this and change their season 2 style if they get it.
MidnightEkaki,
It's pretty much spot on.
It really does have the same feel as the earlier comics.
Acting is badass. Sound is mad dope. great fan film.
Congrats, mates! Nice to see a proper portrayal of the character.
Thumbs up to this film man. Its a hell of adaptation, good work.
It would be great if you put subtitles for those with hearing dificult.
am I the only one who waiting for this to continue? this one got soul of Hellbalzer. I saw it many years ago, still the best adoptation of comic book.
Unfortunately grown-up life got in the way and our production team went our separate ways. Thanks for returning to this film though, I'm glad people are still enjoying it. Yours, the director.
Amazing work Walking Dream Studios you all did a really great adaption of John Constantine of Hellblazer. While Matt Ryan's version may not be 100% based on the original which his portrayal is based more leading to the New 52 version being much more younger then the original vertigo comics which I don't understand why this doesn't have enough views when its very great.
Also I loved how well, David Chabeaux delived his lines and gave the style of how Constantine really is as the heavy chain-smoker, gritty filthy bad mouthed, con-art sorcerer of the dark arts he is. Plus it was very shocking how David Chabeaux looked like Constantine as I looked at an artwork of John, batman and swamp thing which the picture is in this link right here nerdynothings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bdaftermatha.jpg
I hope NBC should takes notes from your video because your studio and team of talented artist did a very excellent job with their portrays and the atmosphere of capturing what Hellblazer really is thanks, for you hard work on this delivering to us fans and hope to see more from you soon :)
Wow, thanks for all the compliments, David. It's gratifying to know that the fans of Hellblazer are enjoying our film so much. We'd also like some people as DC/Vertigo/Warner Bros/NBC to see and enjoy our film... maybe we could get jobs and not work in a factory anymore :)
Anytime guys :) and hey, just keep your heads up you'll make that happen you just gotta go our your way and think big and show your talents more like I saw your video linked on a website saying your video is what true Constantine fans want.
It was an article discussing that even though NBC's Constantine the TV show maybe canceled but this short film will give fans what they want. Also I'm not sure too if you heard that news that Constantine the TV show might be canceled a lot of people are upset on it doing #saveconstantine on Facebook and twitter.
NBC saying not many people are watching it but yet the ratings are good still Idk its just NBC expects that the series would bomb real quick which shows don't work like that plus Constantine just started too originally it was planned for 22 episodes but the slinted it to 13 and holding production to decide if it will be renewed for a season 2.
Which I hope so because it hasnt even got a chance to shine yet also to stop people are comparing it too much to supernatural since they are doing the cross country demon hunting set up in american but Constantine is way more different then supernatural. In fact many ideas were taken from Hellblazer even the angel cas dresses up like Constantine but again good luck to you all and I hope you all make more amazing videos like this just and never give up too :)
Didn't know this existed. I don't crave comics accurate Constantine rhymes with fine. You guy filled that gestalth and it looks actually very good for fan film. Better than some multi million dollars films and shows
This deserves more
SPOILER ALERT: Btw, I think Constantine survived the final issue. After all, Delano himself had a limited series that took place with him when John was 72 years old in the 2020's
He probably appears in Prime Earth in John Constantine Hellblazer comics from 2020
I keep coming back to this when I dip into Hellblazer comics. It's such a good interpretation, right down to Constantine's accent... 'south London, with a tinge of scouse'
If Hellblazer is picked up for another adaptation, I hope the team behind it use this film as a point of reference
Very kind words, Wilbur, and much appreciated. It pleases me a great deal that fans of the original Hellblazer run return to this short periodically. Between us, it was always my secret dream that some kind of showrunner would contact us in regards to developing a rebooted Constantine series, but it never happened :) Yours, the director.
I can't help feeling like the actor would make a better John Taylor than John Constantine.
Still, this was a superb effort that really did capture the feeling of the old Hellblazer comics better than the TV show ever did. Amazing job.
please make a sequel to this!!!!!
Usually not in the habit of commenting. I make an exeption in this case. I really appreciate the efford. Very good work guys.
Sigh, I REALLY miss Hellblazer. And this adaptation at least has one thing the others don't-pronouncing his name correctly.
Years later and i still love this
Awesome job. Hope to see more!
Well done! You guys just honored the character!
Really hope to see more. Congrats!
if the US series bombs, WB/Channel 4 should commission these people to do a late-night series instead. With a decent budget it would be an instant classic.
Loved it great portrail and im overjoyed you said constantine not constanteen he is english not american which a lot of people seem to forget.
Just wish the new series was like this.
way better than any episodes of the tv series
Sad yet true. I could watch this over the Tv series. This is the darker version I prefer.
Nope. Last one was actually pretty good, I think even better then this video. But it's one thing to do a full TV series with character progression, overall plot while being able to appeal to major audiences, and completely another to make a fan-made short video, even though AN AWESOME fan-made short video.
Fucking hell please make this for BBC and have this become a thing
Absolute Constantine plus extras. Nice twist to plot. Love it.
This is freakin' fantastic. Good show all around!
Seriously this is fantastic. Why can't talented people like you make the upcoming HBO Hellblazer show instead J J Abrams.
Bless you, very kind. My sentiments too :)
I really, really love Matt Ryan as Constantine . . . that being said? Yowza. Professional, charming, talented and loyal to the original work. If anything could make a girl think about cheating . . .
Great short, well done!
excellent!
very good, you took something and made it your own.
This is such an amazing fan film, and it deserves many many more views. Would it be possible for you to make another one?
WHAT CAN I SAY BUT THAT I LOVED IT, LOVED IT , LOVED IT I JUST LOVE THESE RENDITIONS OF JOHN CONSTANTINE AS MUCH AS MATT RYAN'S VERSION OF THE CHARACTER!!!GARY BAILEY KING OF DARKNESS AND GOD OF THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
That was increbibly awesome .amazing work
Very pleased. Well done, chaps.
Outstanding. Really great job!
"I've a procession ghosts tied to me like Jacob Marley's fucking chains, I've told 'em to sod off but they won't, they all blame me for their untimely deaths."
Just picked up on this, all I can say is, it's all in the dialogue, nuff said, oh I forgot to mention *&^% ing BRILL, who needs the big boys and the like across the pond. Neec to see more, I'm searching, thanks for putting my faith back in JC, Henry
Better than the tv show =)
Superb!
Liked... shared... awesome film guys! JQ
omg, i would love Hellblazer by Si Spurrier, he's absolutely genius!
Great use of the source material and amazing make up fx
love it
"Put the bloody confine Neil out
That was deeply cool.
Yes. Yeeesss.... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
good show! The one on the left with the darkness inside his face and the deep voice is quite a lookah
This deserves more views
The Hellblazer #301 we should have (aside from acknowledging Finn. I fucking hate Milligan's run)
I did too. Particulary Epiphany's arc.
I'll never forgive him for screwing up Gemma. Nor for throwing Angie and Kit under the bus for that blue haired bitch
Kit was without doubt John's true love
marcarig I loved Kit. My good wee darlin'.
+kory stephens I also hated Milligan's run, I thought I was the only one who did until now, but, you know, mate, the thing with Constantine it's that he can't be killed by a lousy writer, a shitty movie or whatever...the Hellblazer always comes back, in one way or another.
great!! thanx for this job.
Totally badass!
I really liked this AND the actual tv show. It's a bit sad that it seemed to have been made for some competition for whose got the better John when really it doesn't matter all that much.
I was bored while I was watching the NBC TV show.
But this fan film is .... Goddamn amazing.
That is the real John Fucking Constantine
Phenomenal!
Right, the fuck, on. Bravo, Bravo.
Wow the way of acting and in short content everything was nice, actors are from alike comics
anything john constantine and im in ....good work
The makeup of these monsters are very good
Well done!
Even though it changed a ton from the source material, the Keanu Reeves Constantine film was pretty enjoyable. In the absence of a second season of the show or a reboot film, I wouldn't mind a sequel to the Keanu film. It was a lot of fun.
Really good job it reminds of the tv show. I hope you guys do more #saveConstantine
the scene from justice league dark tho... "we both cheated, I just did it better" was so smooth
Actually that scene from JLD will not be how John does things. Here, he wins by old school sleight-of-hand cheating, being a master con-man, but in JLD he just uses "magic". An important part of JC's character is that he is a conman who lies and cheats on a daily basis, not just a snarky British mage with some vices.
This is fantastic!
Excellent work
john sure chatters a lot like in the comic
Well Done!
I'm so glad he was pronounced "Constan-tine," rhymes with fine, like the comic. Didn't do that in the film. 😏
Fuckin' brilliant! More please!
Just found this. Love it. Only one gripe: actor really should have blonded up his hair.
Fucking amazing mate, hope to see more.
Is it bad that I like all the constantine stuff in the same ammount (with exeption of the god awfull heanu movie)?
I love the comics, I love the show, I love the animated stuff and I love the fan stuff...
Love this! I hope NBC see's that they have a winner and renews for season 2...
I need that trench coat
WOW! Well done ... when's the feature?