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TheMCUhas retch some of Hollywood ’s biggest histrion , though it has arguably wasted some of them on minor role , and they merit to be recast . With a cinematic enfranchisement that cross 16 years , the sheer width of gift the MCU has enticed is no surprisal . Unfortunately , some of the foremost doer to join the dealership did so in function that were either too fleeting or not virtually as important tothe wider MCU narrativeas they should have been .

Thankfully , the MCU has already set a case law for recasting actor who have already portray character that are n’t exactly small . Gemma Chan , for instance , initially dally Minn - Erva inCaptain Marvelbefore take on a star role as Sersi inEternals . to boot , the multiverse opens up many doors torecast worker as variantsor entirely new characters from other existence . With that in mind , here are the 10 talented actor that Marvel should consider recasting infuture MCU installments .

Over 17 years and 35 film , the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have redefine blockbuster cinema . But how do all the cinema pile up ?

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10Tommy Lee Jones Would Make For A Particularly Gruff Maestro

Jones Originally Portrayed Chester Phillips In Captain America: The First Avenger

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Tommy Lee Jones ' portraiture of Chester Phillips inCaptain Americawasn’t a small role , but the Hollywood fable ’s MCU contribution was tailor lamentably curt by virtuousness of the time period that Cap left behind . His cantankerous portrait of the Strategic Scientific Reserve ’s director would see him tentatively fare round to Steve Rogers and his rebellious pastime of the right thing to do , demonstrate that he was just as unhesitating about defeating evil as his virgin underling . Though he plays a no - meaninglessness good guy in this case , Jones would flourish as a likewise gruff but decidedly more villainous Maestro .

Maestro ’s involvement in 2015’sSecret Warsrun of comics is n’t particularly polar , but he does lineament - and it ’s arduous to ignore the appeal of including a nefarious old Hulk stochastic variable . Maestro is similar to Smart Hulk in that he give birth the Hulk ’s eubstance with the intelligence of Banner , except this variant has no qualm asserting his control over weaker beings . Given that the 81 - yr - old Harrison Ford is presume to be depicting Thunderbolt Ross ' Red Hulk in the MCU , it ’s executable that the 77 - year - erstwhile Jones could rely on similar CGI to convey Maestro inAvengers : Secret Wars .

9John Krasinski Needs To Fulfill A Leadership Role As Cyclops

Krasinski Originally Portrayed Reed Richards In Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness

John Krasinski ’s fleeting land tenure as Mr. Fantastic was one ofMarvel ’s most brazen minute of fan servicethat did n’t quite score the mark as well as it should have . While Krasinski ’s minimum screen time validated his aptitude for the role of Reed Richards , the fact that the world ’s smartest human race cut his MCU unveiling short by showing the Illuminati ’s hand to a reality - spay enemy was frustratingly out of character . Now that Pedro Pascal will embody the role of Reed Richards going onwards , Krasinski ’s fleeting tenure want to be rectified with a role that carries just as much gravitas .

With that in mind , Krasinski would be suited to the purpose of the ten - Men leader , Scott Summers , when the nominal team finally makes their MCU debut in earnest . It ’s no secret that Fox ’s cranky rendition of Cyclops was one of its prominent muff , somethingX - Men ' 97has helped to rectify . In a post - clandestine Warslandscape , Krasinski should give back to the MCU in a more established role , such as an elder and more healthy Cyclops than his herald .

8Peter Serafinowicz Has The Perfect Persona For Mephisto

Serafinowicz Originally Portrayed Garthan Saal In Guardians Of The Galaxy

Peter Serafinowicz toy a minimal role in the MCU as Garthan Saal , a respected phallus of the Nova Corps inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 1 . The British comedian and actor is known for playing roles that require a certain level of teetotal wit , making his involvement in one of Marvel ’s funniest projects unsurprising . Unfortunately , his character was one of the movie ’s most unhumorous , scoff Serafinowicz ’s talent before he was killed off by Ronan . The long - awaited Mephisto , by direct contrast , would be a far more applicable character for the worker .

Mephisto is the shrewd , fell , though somewhat charming swayer of Hell- a domain that is notably distinct from its biblical namesake . He has meet numberless Marvel heroes throughout his amusing book career but has yet to make his MCU debut despite plenty of clues suggest at his presence . Unless Serafinowicz is planned to reprise his function as Garr in the upcomingNovaseries , be it via flashbacks or a surprise reveal that he survived his battle with Ronan , the MCU could capitalize on the actor ’s endowment by giving him a more fundamental use .

Sacha Baron Cohen is bruit to be in talks for the character of Mephisto in the MCU .

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7Mads Mikkelsen Is Often Fancast As Doctor Doom

Mikkelsen Originally Portrayed Kaecilius In Doctor Strange

Mads Mikkelsen convey star power and solemnity to the purpose of Kaecilius , the zealot hellbent on heralding Dormammu and the Dark Dimension inDoctor Strange . While Mikkelsen ’s proficiency in playing such a black eccentric was a welcome facial expression of the theatrical role , his mass appeal was arguably waste on a fictional character that play 2nd fiddle to a far greater menace . alternatively , Mikkelsen ’s talents would be far better placed in one of the most iconic andanticipated MCU villains : Doctor Doom .

His persona asHannibal Lecter prove Mikkelsen ’s leaning for playing whiz implike - villains with a touch grade of likability . Secret Wars , in special , is one of Doctor Doom ’s most nuanced appearances , as his megalomania is on full showing while ostensibly being the Deliverer of the pocket universe . stray Mikkelsen in the role of Doctor Doom inAvengers : Secret Warswould vindicate one of the most pop MCU fancasts , and is something that the actor has express interest in .

6Bill Skarsgård’s Horror Talents Lend Themselves To A Role Like Nightmare

Skarsgård Originally Portrayed Kro In Eternals

Despite being one of the most distinctive worker in Hollywood , Bill Skarsgård was given the function of one of the MCU ’s most forgettable villains : the Deviant , Kro . ThroughoutEternals , Kro underwent a metamorphosis from a bestial configuration to a humanoid one , all of which was rendered through CGI . Skarsgård ’s total donation to the motion-picture show was therefore confined to just a few short proceedings that chum up in comparison to the towering Celestial threat , and Ikaris ' dogmatic pursuit of the Eternals ' directive .

Skarsgård made significant undulation with his portrayal of Pennywise inIT . Here , Skarsgård showcased his ability to limn grapheme liable to haunt one ’s dream thanks in no belittled part to his nightmarish facial expressionsand off - putting frivolity . Nightmare , therefore , would be a role that Skarsgård could make his own by leaning into the title of Fear Lord , and one of Marvel ’s most powerful characters . Doctor Strange 3provides a potential point for Nightmare to debut as Strange and Clea seem poised to venture into other dimensions while continuing the horror element introduce inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

5Kate Mara Should Return To A More Central Role As Rogue

Mara Originally Portrayed U.S. Marshall In Iron Man 2

Now that Mara ’s star power has increase so importantly , she is in a prime status to incarnate a more iconic character within the MCU .

Before her ill - fated debut as a Marvel submarine sandwich inFantastic Four , Kate Mara had already appeared in a superhero movie in a far more diminished capacity . Mara ’s bit part as U.S. Marshall inIron Man 2is so fleeting that her casting in the role beggars belief , though it is worth observe that this role preceded her ascent into the Hollywood glare with such roles as Zoe Barnes inHouse of Cards . Now that Mara ’s star powerfulness has increased so importantly , she is in a prime position to embody a more iconic role within the MCU .

The MCU ’s Rogue would be a far more suitable role for Mara , who hasa lead record of portraying complicated characters in dramas . Rogue , whose powers prevent her from experiencing skin - to - skin contact , and who ab initio joined up with a nefarious rig before defecting to the tenner - work force , require the form of depth provide by Mara ’s talent . When the MCU ’s X - man will debut continue to be seen , though it will likely occur either during or after 2027’sAvengers : Secret Wars .

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4Olivia Munn’s Experience As A Marvel Villain Lends Itself To Mystique

Munn Originally Portrayed Chess Roberts In Iron Man 2

Olivia Munn has admittedly played a prominent office in a Marvel picture as Psylocke in Fox’sX - Men : Apocalypse . Munn ’s MCU appearance , meanwhile , was just as fugacious as Kate Mara ’s , occurring just moments prior . InIron Man 2 , Munn portrays WHiH reporter Chess Roberts , who can be get wind excitedly reporting live from the Stark Expo . When being cast , Munn requested that she play a character from the comics , but it is highly unlikely that Chess Roberts will return any clip soon to the MCU .

Instead , the MCU could suffer to utilize Munn ’s gift for a more consequential role as Raven Darkholme , AKA Mystique . While Munn ’s time as Psylocke was well cast for Fox ’s 10 - Men dealership , it ’s loose to see her transferring the same lithe athleticism conveyed as she fight back with the 10 - Men to a role like Mystiquein theMCU ’s X - Men moving-picture show . As one of the most iconic and primal ten - Men villains , Mystique ’s involvement in any forthcoming MCU motion picture is far more likely than Roberts ' .

3Natalie Dormer Can Easily Embody The Enchanting Emma Frost

Dormer Originally Portrayed Private Lorraine In Captain America: The First Avenger

The tiny and ultimately inconsequential setting is one of Marvel ’s most egregious examples of wasted talents , and something it could rectify with yet another upcoming mutant .

Natalie Dormer appeared briefly inCaptain America : The First Avengeras Private Lorraine . Her involution seemed entirely designed to make a rift between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter as she stole a kiss from Cap . This is where Domer ’s MCU vocation ostensibly end as , like Chester Phillips , Cap would get out her in the 1940s . The tiny and ultimately inconsequent setting is one of Marvel ’s most egregious examples of wasted talents , and something it could rectify with yet another upcoming mutant .

While fancasts for the Hellfire Club figurehead , Emma Frost , vehemently place doer like Margot Robbie in the role , Dormer ’s power to present deeply intelligent , charismatic , and scheming femme fatale characters was utterly saint in her role asGame of Thrones ' Margaery Tyrell , which catapult her into superstardom to begin with . While the office of the White Queen would require a greater display of authoritativeness , this far more consequential function that has yet to be done justice on the big projection screen could be the perfect way for Dormer to save her wallop on the MCU .

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2Aaron Taylor-Johnson Could Bring A Fresh Take On Wolverine

Taylor-Johnson Originally Portrayed Quicksilver In Avengers: Age Of Ultron

Aaron Taylor - Johnson may bluster the large part of any player on this list as the MCU ’s Pietro Maximoff , AKA Quicksilver , but both the character and actor merit much more . Quicksilver ’s baffling demisein a hail of bullets may have think of that Quicksilver ’s incumbency was confine to a exclusive movie , but it is grueling to outstrip Taylor - Johnson from that role as Elizabeth Olsen ’s Wanda Maximoff ’s story hinge heavily on his decease . In fiat to rescue Taylor - Johnson ’s MCU bequest , however , a post - Secret Warslandscape provides the perfect place for him to present another sport .

Rumors suggest that the MCU will undergo a soft reboot afterAvengers : Secret Warsand the Multiverse Saga concludes .

It will always be hard to figure any thespian portraying Wolverine as well as Hugh Jackman , but Taylor - Johnson ’s acting talent makes him a worthy competition . TheKick - Assactor is before long to take yet another twinge at the superhero musical style with Sony’sKraven the Hunter , for which Taylor - Johnson seems to have bulk up significantly . With an extra dose of passion , it is n’t hard to bridge the gap between his portrayal of Kraven and a potential portrayal of Wolverinein an upcoming X - Men projection .

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1Richard Armitage Could Handle The Gravitas Of Dracula

Armitage Originally Portrayed Heinz Kruger In Captain America: The First Avenger

Armitage ’s role was eventful , but almost too quick to remember .

The third highly reckon thespian to play an all - too - fugitive role inCaptain America : The First Avengeris Richard Armitage , who depict Heinz Kruger , the HYDRA agent responsible for Abraham Erksine ’s assassination . He would help provide the stage for Steve Rogers to showcase his newly acquired abilities , but would ultimately cut his MCU calling short just moments later as he live with cyanide to quash interrogation . Armitage ’s role was consequential , but almost too quick to remember .

Instead , Armitage ’s dominating presence , advanced looks , and purported method acting make him a prime candidate for the MCU ’s Dracula . This ageless patronizing - villain is one of Marvel ’s most herculean and iconic , owing to the legend on which he is base , providing Armitage with an opportunity to make a far greater wallop on theMCU . As for where he could come along , the most obvious would be as part of the Mahershala Ali - ledBlade , but Dracula has been a thorn in the side of unnumbered Marvel heroes throughout his vocation .

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