Adam Copeland has spent decades proving his skills in the ring and believes that his portrayal of Ares would belong in the squared circle.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Copeland spoke about the character he plays in the Percy Jackson series and how Ares would’ve fared in the ring. He said,
“He’s supposed to be the god of war, so he’s going to be a god of physicality. My other gig is very much based on physical theater, so they definitely coincide. I think Ares would’ve made one heck of a wrestler. There’s a moment where he ups the intensity, and I was dipping into my wrestling playbook for that.”
Copeland then spoke about the show’s writing and how it helped him share different sides of Ares. He said,
“That was my way in because if he’s just a big, bad, angry god, then eventually that’s going to get old. What I loved about the show’s writing is that it allowed me to look for layers. For me, the key really was finding those comedic beats. Once I found those, I was like, ‘Okay, I know this guy.’”
Copeland joined AEW at WrestleDream 2023 in October. At Worlds End 2023, he captured the TNT Championship but lost the title shortly after back to Christian Cage.
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Adam Copeland, also known as Edge in the wrestling world, has recently shared his thoughts on how his portrayal of Ares in the Percy Jackson series would have translated to the wrestling ring. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Copeland discussed the physicality of the character and how it aligns with his experience as a professional wrestler.
As the god of war, Ares is expected to embody physicality and intensity. Copeland, who has spent decades proving his skills in the ring, believes that Ares would have made an exceptional wrestler. He mentioned that he drew from his wrestling playbook to bring out the intensity required for the character. This connection between his wrestling background and the role of Ares allowed Copeland to fully embrace the character’s physicality.
However, Copeland also emphasized the importance of exploring different aspects of Ares beyond just being a big, bad, angry god. He praised the writing of the Percy Jackson series for providing opportunities to showcase different layers of the character. Copeland found that comedic beats were particularly effective in adding depth to Ares and helping him understand the character better.
In addition to his role as Ares, Copeland has made waves in the wrestling world. He joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at WrestleDream 2023 in October and even captured the TNT Championship at Worlds End 2023. Although he lost the title shortly after to Christian Cage, Copeland’s presence in AEW has been highly anticipated by fans.
Fans can catch Adam Copeland as Ares in the Percy Jackson series, with episode 5 titled “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers” premiering soon. For all the latest wrestling news, fans can visit eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages.
Adam Copeland’s portrayal of Ares in the Percy Jackson series showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to bring physicality and intensity to his roles. With his wrestling background, Copeland’s portrayal of Ares would undoubtedly have been a sight to behold in the squared circle.