Summary
Glen Powell reveals whether or not he has been approached by Marvel Studios or DC Studios for a role in theMarvel Cinematic Universeor theDC Universe. Whilethe MCU timelineis still going, James Gunn’s DC Universe is on its way, making it clear that the superhero genre is not going away anytime soon. As many actors have been tapped for various superheroes and villains in both franchises, there are still many stars in Hollywood who have yet to suit up.
During a recent appearance onThe Playlist’sThe Discourse Podcast, Powell was directly asked if either DC Studios or Marvel Studios had contacted him about potentially taking on a superhero role. As of right now, Powell has yet to get a call from either studio, but is more than game to join the comic book movie genre down the line, sharing the following:
You know I’ve never gotten a call from DC or Marvel. But I’m a fan of everything they do. I just saw ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine’]. I freaking had a blast. I think what Shawn [Levy] and Ryan [Reynolds] did with that is like extraordinary and just such a fun flavor for audiences. And I cheer for them. And I love what [they do]. I think James Gunn, Peter Safran, and what they’re doing at DC— I think it’s going to be really, really good for that business. So, it’s like, yeah, I cheer them all on. I’m a big fan of the movies.
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Which DC & Marvel Roles Has Glen Powell Been Suggested For?
As Gunn’s DC Universe is coming up, many fans have been proposing Powell for various roles in the new continuity. Powell has continuously been suggested to play the titular lead in theBooster Goldseries, while fans have also expressed wanting to see him as Hal Jordan inHBO’sLanternsTV show, which will also feature John Stewart as the co-lead. Since theLanternseries is the one out of these two shows that have actually been greenlit, casting for Hal is likely going to be taking place this fall.
However, as far as what roles Powell has expressed directly that he wants to play, theTwistersstar has thrown his name in the hat for playingthe DC Universe’s Batman. In an interview withGQ UK, Powell stated that he"was always a Batman guy. I would have a wild take on Batman.“Powell’s vision for his take on Batman"would not be like a Matt Reeves tone – it’d probably be closer to Keaton.”
One of the most popular Marvel characters Powell has been proposed to play is Scott Summers, a.k.a.Cyclops in the MCU’sX-Menrebootthat is currently in the works. With Powell being in his 30s, which is likely the age range the MCU will aim for with Cyclops in the MCU, he would be a great fit. But for now, time will tell if Powell ever takes part in theDC Universeor theMCU.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
