James Gunn’s DC universe will see several former Marvel actors take on new comic book roles.
AsJames Gunnprepares hisDCreboot, the director-turned-studio-executive turned to a fewMarvelactors for the new universe.
TheStranger Thingsstar made super-powered waves when he debuted as Alexi Shostakov (akaRed Guardian) inBlack Widow.
Pom Klementieff - Mantis
French actressPom Klementieffwill be most familiar to fans of theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise.
Klementieff plays intergalactic empathMantisin the MCU, having made six appearances in the franchise thus far.
Her role inMadame Webis still unknown, butshe has been officially cast in the film.
Nathan Fillion - Various Marvel Roles/Guy Gardner
Where James Gunn goes, Nathan Fillion seems to follow.
TheFireflystar has appeared in every one ofGuardians of the Galaxyfilms in smaller parts.
InGuardians 1, he played the Monstrous Inmate during the prison sequence, Simon Williams in aGuardians Vol.
2deleted scene, andtook on the role of Karja inGuardians 3.
Sean Gunn - Kraglin & Rocket/Weasel & G.I.
Sean Gunn played both the Ravager-turned-Guardian Kraglin and did the performance capture forRocket Raccoonin Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxyfilm.
Robot in the same animated series.
The American character actor will also lend his voice toCreature Commandosas the iconic DC supervillain Doctor Phosphorus.
Edi Gathegi - Darwin/Mr.
Terrific
Edi Gathgi previously took on the super-powered role of Darwin in Fox’sX-Men: First Class.
His character was a prospective candidate to join Charles and Erik’s first iteration of their mutant team.
On the DC side of things now,Gathegi will play the cult-favorite comics hero Mr.
Terrific, a super-genius who wields mysterious robotic devices known as T-spheres, in the upcomingSuperman: Legacy.
TheParks and Recreationactor spent the last decade playingGuardians of the Galaxy’sPeter Quill/Star-Lordunder the watchful eye of James Gunn.
Dave Bautista (Likely)
AnotherGuardiansstar seemingly set for DCU glory isDave Bautista.
Should the actress want to join Gunn in his DCU, she would likely be welcomed with open arms.
Some have pondered the actresscould be perfect for DC roles like Zatanna, Big Barda, or Star Saphire.
James Gunn’s DCU is set to kick off with the upcomingCreature Commandosanimated series.
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