RIP Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone, RRR, Rome)

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

www.thewrap.com/ray-stevenson-dies-punisher-rrr-rome/

Ray Stevenson, a longtime character actor best known for starring roles in “Punisher: War Zone” and the “Rome” television show, has died at the age of 58. He had most recently made his Indian cinematic debut playing the imperialist bad guy in S.S.Rajamouli’s Tollywood smash ‘RRR.’ While his passing has been confirmed, the cause of death is currently undisclosed.

[Tenshigure]

Really unfortunate to hear, and with the "undisclosed" reasons, I get the feeling it's going to end up being one of the two usual suspects with that verbage. Shame since he was announced as cast in Star Wars: Ashoka as well.

Really also wish they had done more with him in the Thor franchise. Volstagg (along with the other Warriors Three) were summarily screwed with their respective parts, with Sif (barely) only getting any real screentime. Could've been a much greater impact in that role as well, alas now we'll never know.

[Push R Truth]

RIP. He was one of those actors that always seemed very familiar when his face popped up yet it was really hard for me to recall what his previous work was. Makes sense given his film credits. He's been in a lot of movies I like.

He was that mysterious jedi/sith/whatever with the orange saber in the Ashoka trailer right?

[burdette25159]

May 22, 2023 12:44:25 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

RIP. He was one of those actors that always seemed very familiar when his face popped up yet it was really hard for me to recall what his previous work was. Makes sense given his film credits. He's been in a lot of movies I like.

He was that mysterious jedi/sith/whatever with the orange saber in the Ashoka trailer right?

Guessing that role will have to be recast

[Totorob101]

That sucks,i like him in everything he did and was a fine actor,not an old age at all to leave us at,a sad loss.

[Brood Lone Wolf Funker]

May 22, 2023 12:49:19 GMT -5 burdette25159 said:

May 22, 2023 12:44:25 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

RIP. He was one of those actors that always seemed very familiar when his face popped up yet it was really hard for me to recall what his previous work was. Makes sense given his film credits. He's been in a lot of movies I like.

He was that mysterious jedi/sith/whatever with the orange saber in the Ashoka trailer right?

Guessing that role will have to be recast

If it has a second season or even if his character makes it through the first they may not recast

[Cyno]

Awful news to hear. He was a great character actor. I liked him as Gar Saxon in Clone Wars and Rebels. And he was a good Blackbeard in Black Sails.

RIP Ray.

[The Ichi]

Punisher: War Zone is the greatest dumb movie there is. It's my personal Batman & Robin. RIP

[KingPooper]

I think if you mixed both 2000s Punisher movies there’s either a really great film or an amazing awful one. Both films both ended up “fine” but mostly forgettable. The casting of the Punisher was never the problem in either film. Stevenson did a great job, and Volstag was everyone’s favorite member of the Warriors Three. I’m going to check out more of his work the guy seemed to be having a blast in most of his roles.

[Simon]

There isn't a work he touched that he didn't elevate and improve. May his name forever stand among the greats. Thank you for everything, Ray.

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