Doug Jones as the 'Silver Surfer'

Although rumors that Doug Jones will reprise his role as the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Enterprises Silver Surfer movie are at this stage false, information has emerged that Doug Jones is, at the very least, still under contract to play the Silver Surfer.

Jones confirmed as much during an exclusive interview with It’s Just Movies, verifying that he’ll remain under contract for either two more years or for two more films as the Silver Surfer, whichever comes first (which, no doubt, will be the two more years).

From It’s Just Movies:

Where are we on another “Silver Surfer” movie?

Doug Jones: Your guess is as good as mine … probably better. There are still a couple of years left on their option for two more pictures with me, as a three-picture deal is quite standard when starting a franchise-potential character. But with all the “re-boot” talk of the Fantastic Four, I have no idea where that leaves the Silver Surfer end of things. I would love to re-visit this character. I do love Norrin Radd.

Casting on Silver Surfer won’t start until a green-light is given to the script, which is currently in active development at Fox. Until then, whether Jones’ options will be exercised by the studio or not remains unknown.

Silver Surfer is slated for release in 2012.

Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer'

Since the news surfaced that Fox were discussing a Silver Surfer movie the interwebs have been alive with chatter and speculation.  The two misconceptions hat have caught my eye the most are that the ideas that the new Silver Surfer looks awesome and that Doug Jones has been cast in the title role.

First, the film is only in a discussion stage at the moment.  No official announcement has been made.  Images of the Silver Surfer that have been posted with the announcement are images taken from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. So yes, whilst the Surfer looks awesome in those images, they are not from the proposed movie.

Second, a lot of people seem to think Doug Jones, who played the physical Silver Surfer in Rise of the Silver Surfer (Laurence Fishburne provided the voice), has been cast as the title character in the upcoming movie.  Whilst many fans are keen to see Doug Jones reprise his role as the Silver Surfer, the fact is Jones’ involvement is nothing more than rumor – at least at this stage.

It is simply too early in the development process to discuss the Silver Surfer’s look or the cast.

Hopefully that will all change soon.