I Love You." James Marsters attends the cast party at Miauhaus. IGN recently spoke to James Marsters and Justin Chatwin-- who play Lord Piccolo and Goku in Dragonball Evolution-- and the pair spilled the beans on ⦠Marsters has ⦠That was my hell... for two-thousand years. His net worth is $5 Million. Official Sites In 2009 he signed for the role in Caprica. James Marsters, the actor who portrays Piccolo, explains that the character is "thousands of years old and a very long time ago he used to be a force of good, but [he] got into a bad argument and was put into prison for 2000 years. [fires blast] | Unnamed fusion of Piccolo and Dr. Mashirito, https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Lord_Piccolo/Dragonball_Evolution?oldid=1929037, "Definitely the story of this movie is different from the original. 4 years ago. "Imagine being shackled so tightly that every atom in your body stood compacted, still. James Marsters, the actor who portrays Piccolo, explains that the character is "thousands of years old and a very long time ago he used to be a force of good, but [he] got into a bad argument and was put into prison for 2000 years. Debuts James Marsters On Piccolo and Blonde Goku In this interview, James talks about becoming Piccolo and a blonde-haired Goku. For the character portrayed in live-action by James Marsters, see Piccolo (Dragonball Evolution). James Marsters as Lord Piccolo in "Dragonball Evolution." Visit the Bebo page: http://www.bebo.com/Dragonballmovie Can you Kamehameha? [powering up] In the movie, Piccolo kills Grandpa Gohan and has Mai collect the Dragon Balls for him. You may know and love him as the platinum-blonde, Spike, from the Buffyverse or from Torchwood, Smallville, or his tribute to his shared passion for Dragonball with his son...or for his music with rock band, Ghost of the Robot; their 2011 album, Murphy's Law, was released on iTunes in 2011.However you know and love him, James Marsters⦠Piccolo is always floating in the air in the beautiful landscape, but he never even admires the landscape, he is only thinking or musing and staring at his feet. James Marsters. Goku Dragon Ball z has 21 roles, including Vegeta, Bulma, and Goku. Lord Piccolo No. Dragonball Evolution James+Marsters+as+Piccolo+in+Dragonball:+Evolution IGN: So when this part was even a possibility, I would assume both you and your son were excited. It was the first show to see a fandom grow online, built in forums and connecting the creators with the followers, whilst setting a new standard for genre television. ... HAAAAAAMEEEEEEE... Lord Piccolo : Technical Specs, [Moves the wave to his side with his hands]. He also signed for the High Plains Invaders of Syfy Channel. : I have tracked Muten Roshi. Dreaming about becoming an actor since he played Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh in fourth grade, Marsters joined the theater group at Grace M. Davis High School acting in many plays including musicals. I'll give some basic casting a go though. After Goku overcomes his evil side, he defeats Piccolo with the Kamehameha attack, but Piccolo survives and is treated by a woman he spared. James Marsters was suggested to play Piccolo in Dragon Ball z by ariellupei. James Marsters is best known for portraying the vampire Spike on the supernatural shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. James Marsters, Actor: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. James Marsters is an incredible man. He has also portrayed Piccolo Daimao in the Dragon Ball manga and anime. Lord Piccolo (ããã³ã, Pikkoro) is a fictional character in the 2009 film Dragonball Evolution. . | Piccolo is an evil Namekian who travelled to Earth with his right-hand man Oozaru two thousand years in the past, around 200 BC. Debut [Raises blast over his head] Lord Piccolo He hates himself and blames the people who had trapped him. Marsters was ⦠"We never told the producers on Buffy how long it really took," Marsters said in an exclusive interview. : "The word on it was it took 40 minutes to an ⦠I Love You and as the main antagonist, Piccolo, in the 2009 fantasy adventure film Dragonball Evolution. : He is with the boy, Son Goku. Dragonball Evolution James Marsters is his evil nemesis, the despicable Lord Piccoloâmenacing and ruthless. For the inventor, see James C. Marsters. He is best known for his role as the English vampire Spike in The WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. Filming & Production Piccolo can open up the Earth with energy from his hands. He attacked humanity, but was stopped by seven mystics who used the Mafuba technique to seal him away inside an urn where he was trapped for two thousand years. Gameplay-wise, he remains the same as his normal counterpart, except that he also gains a counter move identical to one used by Roshi in the same game. ...HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Mai — Dragonball Evolution, Lord Piccolo In Dragonball Evolution, Lord Piccolo is portrayed by James Marsters. James Marsters, who plays the evil Lord Piccolo in the upcoming Dragonball Evolution, told SCI FI Wire that the green makeup he wore took a lot longer to apply than the gnarly vampire foreheads he wore as Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After escaping from the urn, Piccolo looks for the Dragon Balls, wanting them to wish for eternal youth. : It ⦠... AGAIN! But now the actor is taking his villainous act to the big screen as Lord Piccolo in " Dragonball Evolution ," a live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series created by Akira Toriyama. For example, some characters in the original don't appear in the movie. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television. : Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of those shows that proved so popular it instantly catapulted the careers of just about everyone who appeared on it. Lord Piccolo Originally, Piccolo was going to be depicted as a handsome creature, but Marsters and the make-up artist chose to give him a decrepit complexion to reflect his having been trapped for thousands of years. Yep, you heard it from HIM, folks: our predictions were right all along. James Wesley Marsters (born August 20, 1962) is an American actor, musician and voice actor. It got him very angry, and he finds a way to escape and then tries to destroy the world.". Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Much easier to locate, without the water... Lord Piccolo Though there are differences between the two, I think it is all right if the core part of, "True men need not to flaunt themselves. James Marsters was previously married to Liane Davidson (1989 - 1997).. James Marsters has had encounters with Amber Benson (2001), Alison MacInnis (2000), Mercedes McNab (1998) and Liz Stauber (1997 - 2000).. About. ", James Marsters, the actor who portrayed Lord Piccolo, would later go on to voice. He grew up with his brother, Paul, and sister, Susan, in Modesto, California. After listening to Zamasu, audiences seem to think the Kai is being voiced by James Marsters who played Piccolo in the live-action Dragon Ball movie years ago. . Pikkoro Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Big Bang Mission!!! James Marsters was born on 1962-08-20 at Greenville, California, United States. Relationships. I like James Marster's Zamasu voice, particularly as Fused Zamasu. The argument can be made that modern geek culture started with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Namekian âIâm sorry, man,â says Marsters with a brief hint of remorse, âNothing against Spike, but Piccolo would dust him. Also it's neat if the guy that played Piccolo in the horror known as Evolution ends up being the ⦠[flies up and fires Kamehameha at the same time], [Piccolo vaporizes a lake, and finds a Dragon Ball]. After graduation, Marsters studied at the Pacific Conservator⦠In 2007, Marsters appeared in a supporting role in the mainstream movie P.S. ... as it will... Goku : James Marsters is an American actor, and plays Lord Piccolo in Dragonball Evolution. With this Dragon Ball, I take my vengeance... upon the Earth. It's not here... Release Dates James Marsters really was the unsung hero we deserved for this unfortunately terrible movie. : [looking around Gohan's home] James Marsters stole the hearts of many fans as bad boy antihero vampire Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but he's had a busy career since. With this Dragon Ball, I take my vengeance upon the Earth." Human power has failed before... Goku [charges up Ki Blast] He is an adaptation of King Piccolo, an early antagonist in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise, and Piccolo Jr., his reincarnation. Characteristics Professional Status Company Credits James Marsters, best known as Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was a big fan of the franchise before he signed up to be Piccolo. Originally in the film, Piccolo was planned to look more human-like and (oddly enough) more beautiful as well, appearance-wise. | Other actors sugggested to play this role include Michael Jai White, Lance Reddick, and Idris Elba. Dragon Ball Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. Neo Piccolo (ããªããã³ã, Neo Pikkoro) is an enhanced state used by Lord Piccolo in the Dragonball Evolution video game after being resurrected through some mysterious force as a Super Namek. In this production, he was rolled onto the stage strapped naked to a wheel. He also appeared with well-known Chicago companies such as the Northlight and the Bailiwickand with his own group, the Genesis Theatre Company. To get revenge is everything to him. James Marsters at the premiere of "P.S. He is American born Voice Actor, Writer, Musician. Personal Status. : And as Buzz Aldrin in the movie Moonshot on July 20, 2009. : This article is about the original character. In a secret part of the story in the film's video game, Piccolo is resurrected through some mysterious force. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Marsters, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. James Marsters, who stars as the evil Lord Piccolo in the upcoming fantasy film Dragonball Evolution, told SCI FI Wire that the movie was one of the toughest jobs of his career because of the extensive makeup, action and costumes. In Dragonball Evolution, Lord Piccolo is portrayed by James Marsters. Retrieved from " https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/James⦠He also voices Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super . I Love You, Superman: Doomsday, Shadow Puppets, Three Inches, House on Haunted Hill, High Plains Invaders, Cool Money, Moonshot, Dragon Warriors, ⦠Born James Wesley Marsters on 20th August, 1962 in Greenville, California, he is famous for Spike on ⦠Marsters footage courtesy of starvipaccess. Marsters was born in Greenville, California, the son of a former minister and social worker. His desire to kill not only them but their family, furthermore to destroy the city and the planet they live and protect. Marsters says that after his ⦠Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Dark Demon Realm Mission! Maybe it must be a characteristic for revenge. I Love You." It got him very angry, and he finds a way to escape and then tries to destroy the world." As the dark and vengeful Lord Piccolo, Marstersâ character will ⦠I think that is a characteristic of Piccolo more than anything else. Lord Piccolo (ããã³ã, Pikkoro) is a fictional character in the 2009 film Dragonball Evolution. . James Marsters is a 58 year old American Actor. Marsters footage courtesy of starvipaccess. Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Universe Mission!! James Marsters, who played the villain Lord Piccolo in the first film, confirmed the rumors in an interview with a fansite. James Marsters at the premiere of "P.S. He talks about this experience and his other theatrical roles at length in a 2020 interview with Michael Rosenbaum on the podcast 'Inside of You'. The first time the make-up was applied, it took seventeen hours and left Marsters with difficulty breathing. Appears in Race [Moves the wave to his side with his hands]