10 Actors Who Turned Down Marvel Movie (MCU) Roles
These big-name stars almost joined the MCU, but ultimately passed on the chance to become a superhero.
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These big-name stars almost joined the MCU, but ultimately passed on the chance to become a superhero.
Darren Aronofsky nearly made an R-rated Batman with Joaquin Phoenix, but studio clashes and The Fountain kept it from happening.
Give all The Toxic Avenger sequels to Macon Blair and Peter Dinklage.
Former Superman & Lois star Tyler Hoechlin says he’d love to play Batman.
James Gunn’s Peacemaker season 2 takes aim at Jared Leto, making it clear the Oscar-winner’s Joker days are officially over.
Stan Lee once told comedian Godfrey that Wesley Snipes’ Blade single-handedly saved Marvel from bankruptcy, and history backs him up.
No superhero movie topped $700 million in 2025, ending a 14-year streak and signaling a shift in Marvel and DC’s box office dominance.
Frank Grillo and Jennifer Holland discuss where Superman is in Peacemaker Season 2.
Josh Brolin admits the most powerful moment in the MCU wasn’t so powerful behind the scenes because he’s actually terrible at snapping his fingers.
James Gunn’s controversial Jor-El twist in Superman might have quietly changed with the digital release, and fans are calling him out on the backtrack.
James Gunn’s Superman includes the renown Kingdom Come version of the Man of Steel’s S-shield, but it doesn’t do much with it.
A new fan theory hints that Spider-Man: Brand New Day might feature an unexpected villain alongside Scorpion.
Michael Keaton’s legendary “I’m Batman” almost never happened, and the original line was way less iconic.
Ryan Reynolds just dropped a cryptic Avengers tease, and fans are convinced Deadpool is about to crash Avengers: Doomsday.
An industry expert draws parallels to Wonder Woman’s 2017 success, suggesting Supergirl could soar past Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Joseph Quinn steps into the Avengers: Doomsday spotlight, joining a star-studded cast and learning the ropes from Marvel’s biggest names.
James Gunn dismisses recent rumours about The Batman Part II as false, keeping fans guessing as production gears up for 2026.
A fan theory suggests Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker dance scene may secretly be a nod to Heath Ledger’s serenade in 10 Things I Hate About You.
The Chuck actor looks back at the time tabloids crowned him the next Man of Steel.
Hugh Jackman once played a very different kind of superhero, and it’s not what you’d expect.
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