The Keanu Reevaissance: MCU Version

The Keanu Reevaissance remains to be going robust and with it has come a revival of the dialogue round which MCU position would possibly go well with the person himself. Comicbook.com not too long ago confirmed MCU overlord, Kevin Feige, is as keen as the remainder of us to see Reeves on his large homicide board and is just ready for the suitable alternative to fit the actor into his sprawling creation.

Reeves has stated he’d wish to play everybody’s favourite surly X-Man, Wolverine, now that the mutants have escaped the clutches of Fox’s oft questionable determination making and are again dwelling with Marvel (nicely, technically, Disney) however is that the suitable position for him when there are so very many prospects?

I’ve seen another options flying throughout my Twitter TL the previous few days I believe might go well with Reeves higher. Are you listening, Marvel? Good.

Namor

Marvel’s Submariner (aka Namor McKenzie and no, I’m not kidding), who predates Aquaman by three years, is the son of a human sea captain and a princess of Atlantis. He has tremendous power and he’s a flying merman. I didn’t make that up both. He’s technically the primary mutant launched to the Marvel universe, although he isn’t the oldest age-wise.

Namor has fulfilled a number of totally different roles throughout his tenure: he’s thought-about one of many first anti-heroes, been portrayed as an excellent natured hero, a surly one, and an aggressive invader looking for vengeance for what was finished to his folks by surface-dwellers (in a single notable occasion, he went to battle towards T’Challa and Wakanda) which implies there are numerous methods he may very well be launched into the MCU and an evidence for why he hasn’t proven up but.

Namor can be a notable thirst topic for the parents of the MCU which, I imply…come on. Since America’s Ass has left the constructing, it’s solely truthful a substitute be discovered ASAP.

The Silver Surfer

A humanoid alien with silver pores and skin, the Silver Surfer, aka Norrin Radd, was an astronomer on his dwelling planet earlier than Galactus got here to eat it. I don’t make the information, I simply report it. Radd saved his world and its folks by accepting a small fraction of Galactus’s energy and changing into the Planet Devourer’s herald, touring the cosmos on his faster-than-light, surfboard-like craft to search out Galactus’s subsequent meal.

When Radd ended up on Earth, he encountered the Improbable 4, who helped him rediscover his respect for all times (clearly, he encountered them in some type apart from their film incarnations as, had had that been the case, he would have been like, “Hey! Galactus! Do all of them a favor!). Radd fought beside the heroes to save lots of Earth; they succeeded in defeating Galactus however Radd was exiled to Earth in retribution for his betrayal.

If this all sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of there really was a film product of this arc, with Doug Jones because the Surfer, in 2007. He was an honest Radd, particularly since, for some purpose, they determined he couldn’t speak. As an entire, Rise of the Silver Surfer was positively…a film.

We all know from his flip in Constantine that Keanu can kill a comic book ebook redemption arc, particularly after they let him, , say stuff; I’ve little question he’d carry honor to the Surfer.

Moon Knight

I wouldn’t have considered this one by myself, however Reeves as John Constantine additionally proves he has the chops for a darker comedian ebook position and his varied Shakespearean roles that he has the power to seize the nuances of a personality who might have magical skills and who could also be affected by a critical psychological sickness. Presumably each. In all probability each. And to do the later with sensitivity and care.

Mark Spector is a fancy character with an fascinating however problematic historical past (rabbi’s wayward son who discovered an Egyptian artifact throughout an archeological dig problematic). He additionally did time as a mercenary, which is type of gross. Reeves looks like somebody who can deal with all of that with aplomb and produce some self-examination to the position others won’t be so keen to embrace.

As against the law fighter, Moon Knight is an on-again, off-again Avenger, so the actor who in the end portrays him could have to have the ability to perform each as a member of an ensemble and carry his personal movies; we all know Reeves can do each simply superb. I’ll solely settle for this casting, nevertheless, if he will get to play to his comedic skills as nicely, a minimum of lengthy sufficient to recreate this sub-plot with Anthony Mackie and Tom Holland: 

Adam Warlock

The stinger on the finish of Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 implies that “Adam,” presumably Adam Warlock, goes to be the large unhealthy of Vol. three. and I’m positively right here for it, particularly now that James Gunn is again within the driver’s seat (emotions about which can be a separate dialog).

Adam is human, although genetically engineered to be excellent. He rebels towards his creators (oops), will get right into a smackdown with Thor (one other indication that, with Chris Hemsworth extending his contract, Thor is shifting over the Guardian’s franchise), and decides to move to area for a walk-about. With the Soul Gem (the inexperienced Infinity Stone).

Uh oh.

Thanos does think about to this a part of Adam’s story. Sure, we noticed him get dusted. Bear in mind, there’s additionally a time stone. Don’t take a look at me like that, I didn’t make these items up.

Adam has numerous difficult arcs involving the Infinity Gauntlet, the Infinity Stones, the Avengers, Area Wars, and time journey so he might very nicely have a franchise of his personal past Guardians of the Galaxy. We all know Keanu can deal with that. We additionally know he can painting a personality with power, sturdiness, agility, power projection skills, flight, regeneration, immortality (he could be killed however received’t die of pure causes), wormhole manufacturing, quantum power manipulation, and ultra-senses (John Wick x John Constantine).

The one purpose I’m unsure of the match on this one is that the Guardians have already got Quill and, it seems, can be including Thor, portrayed by Chrises Pratt and Hemsworth, two charismatic actors with big personalities already firmly entrenched within the MCU. I really feel like including Keanu into that blend, whereas he can actually maintain his personal, is doing him a disservice when he may very well be used elsewhere to determine a brand new character, and even a brand new franchise along with his distinctive stamp. In order for you him to battle somebody, seize that Namor vs T’Challa narrative and let him and Chadwick Boseman go at it.

Reed Richards

I’m going to place my foot down right here.

No.

Completely not.

Reed Richards is boring. That may be a complete waste.

Let’s, nevertheless. Discuss his nemesis…

Physician Doom

As a result of typically the villains are extra fascinating than the heroes and could be meatier components for the suitable actors.

Victor’s dad and mom have been Romani, his mom a sorceress and his father a healer and chief of their tribe. His mom was murdered by Mephisto and his father died of publicity when he and Victor have been compelled to flee into the wilderness after the healer didn’t treatment the native Baron’s spouse of terminal most cancers. Younger Victor, understandably pissed off, returned to his tribe, discovered his mom’s magical instruments, and devoted his life to discovering methods to mix science and magic to guard his folks.

He met Reed Richards and Ben Grimm whereas at college within the U.S. the place, for varied causes, they grew to become rivals, after which he returned to Latveria, overthrew the Baron, and took management of the nation with the intention of defending the Romani folks nonetheless resident inside Latveria’s borders. By any means obligatory. Additionally extra revenge.

Is Victor Von Doom an excellent man? Completely not. Is he an honorable man? He has a code. He adheres to its letter precisely, although its spirit is negotiable. Has he allied along with his enemies for the better good? He has, partly as a result of he needs to be the one who destroys them.

However when the Panther God of Wakanda judged Doom’s soul, it discovered him to be dedicated to the welfare of his folks and genuinely desirous of a utopia the place humanity thrived.

Let Keanu play with one thing like that.

And, like Moon Knight, Doom will get moments of humor amidst the darkness:

Reevaissance perfection.

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