An Avengers: Doomsday writer has commented on Glen Powell joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while the role suggested for the actor would be great, I feel like Powell’s talents would be better suited for a character confirmed for the new DC Universe. So far, Powell’s experience in the superhero realm comes from playing a stockbroker in The Dark Knight Rises.
In recent years, the actor has become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stars, being part of hits like Anyone but You, Top Gun: Maverick, and Twisters. That has led to many asking for Powell to join the MCU’s upcoming movies or James Gunn’s DCU.
While Powell has yet to be cast as a superhero, there is a perfect one for him at DC, but a Marvel writer wants him for the MCU. Both of the roles would come from superhero series at different stages of development. I’m sure Powell could excel at Marvel, and the role could be a major one, but I hope his DC past speaks louder.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Writer Suggested Glen Powell For A Major Marvel Hero
Michael Waldron, who developed Loki for Marvel Studios, is one of the writers working on Avengers: Doomsday. He penned the script for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty before the project changed course, with Waldron now returning to assist the Russo Brothers and writer Stephen McFeely on Doomsday. Waldron also wrote Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He knows the MCU well.
Now, Waldron has suggested that Glen Powell should join the MCU, saying, “He’d be a pretty good Nova.” Besides knowing Marvel, Waldron also knows Powell’s talents up close, as the two are co-creators of the sports comedy series Chad Powers. A Nova series was previously in development for Disney+, though that has since been put on pause.
Powell has the charisma and the star quality to make Nova a leading member of the MCU’s cosmic corner. His comedic timing would make Nova bounce off Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord incredibly well. He could even be his replacement in the Guardians of the Galaxy, as Peter Quill left Rocket Raccoon’s team, which Nova was a part of in the comics.
Glen Powell’s Best Superhero Role Is At DC, Not Marvel
Sure, Nova would be an exciting role for Powell in the MCU. However, his perfect character is DC’s Booster Gold. Chad Powers shows that, as Powell plays a former star quarterback who sees his life turned upside down and decides to pretend to be someone he is not to be loved once again.
Booster Gold was also a skilled quarterback before his fall from grace, later using technology and time travel to go to the past and become a superhero. Powell has shown that is a character he can make work, having the comedic timing to make Booster Gold as hilarious as he should be.
Ever since a Booster Gold series was announced for the DCU, Powell has become a top choice among fans for the role. Powell has even commented on the Booster Gold rumors, saying, “Booster Gold is really funny.” With development on the series moving slowly, having someone like Glen Powell lead the show would surely help Booster Gold speed along, and I hope that happens.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
