The recent casting of the Fantastic Four placed the film firmly in the 1960s Marvel universe. This opens the door for Will Smith to finally play the powerhouse hero Blue Marvel. As one of Marvel's strongest superheroes, Blue Marvel has the power to make even the Sentinels break a sweat.

Will Marvel replace Kang?

Per Deadline's Justin Kroll (via X), Marvel Studios will not drop the Kang character from the MCU despite speculation the cinematic universe has been considering a new big bad to replace him.

Who was almost cast as Iron Man?

Who plays Kang in the MCU?

Jonathan Majors played Kang the Conqueror in Marvel Studios' “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” It's been a bleak year for Marvel Studios.

Who would play Blue Marvel?

Ahmed Best From 'Star Wars' Pitches Himself as Blue Marvel

Best was one of the most criticized actors from the Star Wars franchise, as he portrayed the much-maligned Jar Jar Binks in the Prequel Trilogy.

Will Smith in Talks to play Kang The Conqueror

Is Blue Marvel stronger than Hulk?

Blue Marvel Is a Hulk-Level Powerhouse

This gives him a wide array of powers, including nigh-unmatchable super-strength and durability, various types of energy blasts, and reduced aging.

Who is Marvel's version of Blue Beetle?

Darkhawk. Darkhawk is the Marvel Universe's equivalent of DC's Blue Beetle. A young man named Christopher Powell stumbles across a discarded piece of alien tech, and when he bonds with it, he gains technological powers that allow him to spawn shape-shifting armor.

Who is recasting Kang?

There are no fixed choices for a new Kang so far as we know, though a name floated recently, Coleman Domingo, seems to be a popular choice, and when asked, he has seemed open to the idea. Kang should in theory be more able to be recast with a new actor within the lore, given the rules of the multiverse.

Which Kang is in Loki?

Prior to his appearance in Quantumania, though, Majors made his MCU debut in the Season 1 finale of Loki, playing one (of many) variants of his villain Kang the Conqueror named He Who Remains.

Why is Kang being replaced?

Following his guilty verdict in his assault and harassment trial by ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, Marvel fired Majors, though is reportedly still moving ahead with the next Avengers movies as planned.

Who auditioned for Thor?

Believe it or not, two Hemsworth brothers auditioned to play Thor! The other was Liam Hemsworth. Chris confirmed as much during an interview with Mensxp and proposed that his brother should play a variant of the character in the future. "My little brother (Liam Hemsworth) almost got cast as Thor.

Who turned down being Iron Man?

Kevin Feige reveals that before Robert Downey Jr. became the face of Marvel Studios as Tony Stark in Iron Man, the role was offered to Clive Owen. Before Robert Downey Jr. became Tony Stark in 2008's Iron Man, the film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the part was turned down by Clive Owen.

Who almost played Star Lord?

Other actors who tested for Star-Lord include Joel Edgerton, Jack Huston, and Eddie Redmayne. The runner-up was apparently It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton.

Who could be villain after Kang?

If Marvel wants to raise the stakes after Thanos and Kang, there is no better way to bring Annihilus. Like Thanos, Annihilus is a cosmic threat who is more than willing to destroy the universe in his quest for control.

Which villain will replace Kang?

Marvel may recast Kang amid doubts about his viability as a villain, and Galactus would be a formidable alternative for MCU Phase 6. Galactus is a massive and well-known Marvel villain, with potential to be a recurring threat unlike Kang, ensuring a greater impact.

What movies will Kang be in?

Kang is currently involved in several of the MCU's TV and film subplots, from 2023's Loki and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to the studio's yet-to-be-released team-up movies titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (currently slated for 2026, though sources inside Marvel told The Hollywood Reporter the studio is working ...

Which Kang is in Ant-Man?

Jonathan Majors portrayed Kang the Conqueror and his alternative variants in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2021 to 2023: Kang the Conqueror debuted in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Which Kang is the strongest?

The Time-Eater ranks atop the most powerful Kang variants thanks to his assuming Galactus' power. This variant killed Galactus and absorbed the Power Cosmic.

Who trapped Kang in the quantum realm?

Meeting Janet van Dyne

The Council of Kangs, having deemed Kang too dangerous, chose to banish him into the Quantum Realm in an attempt to prevent a new war, since Kang was still seeking to conquer the Multiverse.

Why was Kang exiled by the other Kangs?

Kang the Conqueror was exiled to the MCU Quantum Realm by his own variants in the Council of Kangs due to his attempts to eradicate them and become the sole Kang in the multiverse.

Is Kang related to Dr Doom?

According to Richards, some of his files seemed to indicate that Doctor Doom may have been his ancestor after all. For now the theory remains unproven. Although Kang's connection to the Richards' bloodline has been settled, that doesn't mean he can't be related to Doom as well.

Who is Reed Richards to Kang?

Kang is a first cousin many times removed of Reed Richards in the comic books, a distant descendant of a half-sibling. Yes, and you see this the most in the Marvel 616 comics. Nathaniel is Reed Richards father - lost to time.

Who is DC's Thor?

Viking Prince is DC's version of Thor. Both are rooted in Norse mythology, and both have ties to Odin. Both Thor and the Viking Prince are warriors of high integrity and courage and both are invulnerable; however, the Prince is a mortal and can be killed.

Who is the Marvel equivalent of Superman?

Hyperion is a supehero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, of which there are several notable versions. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Sal Buscema, the original Hyperion made his debut in The Avengers #69 (October 1969).

Who is the DC version of Venom?

Joker Has Been Used To Make A DC Version Of Venom

The same is true for Marvel's symbiotes as well if the bond with their hosts aren't strong enough.