Hellboy 3: Guillermo del Toro Launches Twitter Poll

8 years ago

Despite creating a fascinating world with his Hellboy movies, Guillermo del Toro never managed to finish his planned trilogy. Even with his numerous fans, the Pan's Labyrinth director didn't impress at the box office, barely making back the budget of the Hellboy flicks. From this point of view, it was understandable that the studio didn't want to greenlight a third (and final) installment in the franchise.

The director himself and the films’ star even campaigned for it to happen. But the last time we heard anything about it was when del Toro was still attached to direct the Pacific Rim sequel (the first one was again a disappointment at the box office). Nonetheless, he soon dropped out, and Steven S. DeKnight was named as his replacement in what became Pacific Rim: Uprising.

Ron Perlman, despite his previous comment about wanting to play Hellboy once more before he needs a wheelchair, lost all hope, as well. He told the fans not to hold their breath. So we believed that things were pretty clear.

However, Guillermo del Toro launched a Twitter campaign yesterday, with the purpose of gathering 100,000 fan votes - and if that happens, he’ll have a serious sit-down with Ron Perlman and Mike Mignola (the series creator). Sure, this would guarantee nothing, but at least he's trying"¦

The HELLBOY III is our chance to vote the right way in 2017! If 100k votes come in 24 hours I promise to have a sit down w Da Perl & Mignola

"” Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) January 18, 2017

Ron Perlman is up for the challenge:

I’ll be too excited to sit down! Sheeeeiiiit! https://t.co/q33MBnRBPS

"” Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) January 19, 2017

And the poll is looking good, with answers varying from yes to hell yes! As said, the movies have quite a few fans. But this is still an industry, and what ultimately matters is attracting more than just a hundred thousand fans to the theater"¦