David Harbour was told to "step away" from the 'Hellboy' reboot.
Harbour was cast as the titular role in the upcoming reboot of the popular comic book.
He replaced Ron Perlman, who starred in the Guillermo del Toro movies.
Harbour revealed some "prominent nerds" try to persuade him not to take the role.
Harbour told the Hollywood Reporter he was approached by some very prominent nerds, friends of his.
"I respect their opinions ... who were like 'dude, step away from the 'Hellboy'. Step away."