The new Swamp Thing has his roots in villainy. With a tough, imposing, and frightening presence -- accentuated by his muscular build, deep-set eyes, and bald head, Derek Mears fit the bill for some of the most menacing roles in Hollywood.
Mears' career culminated with the remakes of two iconic slasher movies: The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), in which his appearance seemed to evoke the presence of Michael Berryman's Pluto from the two original Wes Craven Hills movies; and producer Michael Bay's remake Friday the 13th (2009), where he played the hockey mask-wearing, machete-wielding serial killer Jason Voorhees.
Mears now takes on the role of DC's elemental superhero - Swamp Thing. Derek Mears chats with us on taking up the mantle of Swamp Thing, his career and what he thinks is the elemental hero's greatest superpower.
The ten-episode superhero horror drama series is now available on Warner TV. A new episode airs every Wednesday.
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