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July 18, 2013: Mackenzie Gray's Thoughts on Jax-Ur in "Man of Steel"

Mackenzie Gray, the actor who played Jax-Ur in "Man of Steel", spoke with ComicBookTherapy.com about his role in the movie, his thoughts on a prequel, and reveals details on some deleted scenes involving his character. Here's part of the interview...

Q: Would you come back for a prequel?

MG: There's been a lot of talk [from fans.] Russell tweeted he'd put on the tights again to do a prequel because fans are saying "we want to see more of Krypton." I'd put my tights on in a heartbeat if we did a prequel!

Q: I'm one of the fans who wants to see more Krypton and what that would be like! On Krypton they wouldn't have super powers, but there's so much material in the comics, so much to explore: their awareness of other worlds, how the Justice League could end up getting involved at some future time. I felt Krypton was fantastic! I want more of this!

MG: Tell them! I'm behind it. Jax-Ur- he blew up Krypton's moon. There's so much that Jax-Ur is part of in the comic books. Lots to draw on.

Q: Definitely. When you go about creating for yourself, in your mind, what Jax-Ur is going to be like, aside from how you would approach his accent, what else do you draw on to convey that unethical, sinister scientist type who really has no moral code?

MG: I was thinking about the people who are "science at all costs." There's an element of that. Krypton is thousands of years ahead of Earth. I thought he should be cool and methodical, and analytical, that would be the best.

There was a scene that was cut down. After I've explained that I've found the Codex and .... This is a spoiler... after I make that big discovery, we'll just say that.. I go on about what a brilliant genius Jor-El was and Zod gets very mad because he killed Jor-El. So, he tells me to "shut up" basically. There was a great moment that was shot. It shows that [Jax-Ur] has an appreciation for the genius of Jor-El and certainly he didn't want to kill Superman.

Visit ComicBookTherapy.com to read Part 1 of their interview with Mackenzie Gray.

NOTE: Part 2 and Part 3 of this interview with Mackenzie Gray are now online.