Most people would assume that Ray Fisher has read tons of comic books featuring Victor Stone/Cyborg before he got the role in "Justice League." Surprisingly, it was a different version of the character that first caught his attention.
"My first encounter with Cyborg was through the 'Teen Titans' cartoon," Fisher told the crowd an appearance at the Rhode Island Comic Con this past weekend (via ComicBook.com). "You know, I was in the middle of high school [when 'Teen Titans' debuted], and I was like, 'This show speaks to me' because there were all of these characters going through these real teen issues while also saving the world. The extent of my knowledge was just about that."
It's funny how Fisher never encountered the character before the "Teen Titans" cartoon came out in 2003. Cyborg has been around since 1980. Don't worry; the actor has done a lot of research since then. He said they sent him an entire library of stuff about the character after he was cast, so he has learned a lot about the comic book version as well.
"I feel like I know him like the back of my hand, but there's always somebody who knows a little more than me about things," Fisher said.
Well, the comic book version of Cyborg is definitely a serious character, but the "Teen Titan" version knows how to have fun. Which one will show up in "Justice League"? Since the cartoon version has influenced Fisher, it will be interesting to see if Fisher will mix things up. It's either that, or Cyborg is going to be another dark and gritty character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
Will Cyborg shout "Booyah!" when something goes his way? Because that's probably one of the most memorable catchphrases coming from comic book superhero. Well, fans will find out a year from now.
"Justice League" is scheduled to premiere on Nov. 17, 2017.
