One Invincible Star Has Some Bold Ideas For An MCU Role

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Summary

  • Invincible actor Chris Diamantopoulos desires to portray Norman Osborn in a Marvel series focusing on the Green Goblin.
  • There are a lot of challenges attached to following Willem Dafoe’s iconic portrayal as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man movies.
  • Integration of the Green Goblin into the MCU through a dedicated series could offer a fresh perspective to the character’s narrative.

Over time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has continued to expand and transform, inviting both fresh and recognized talents from various other productions into its fold. Now, an actor from the popular series “Invincible” has expressed interest in portraying a renowned Marvel character, in a unique and innovative way, for a particular project.

The iconic character Spider-Man is Marvel’s most renowned solo hero, captivating audiences with a charm similar to their famous teams such as the X-Men, Avengers, and Fantastic Four. Notably, Spidey has been an integral member of these groups. Due to this widespread appeal, portraying Spider-Man, his adversaries, or companions has become a coveted role for many aspiring and established actors. Given the triumphs of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and talented performers like Alfred Molina reprising roles in the Spider-Man series, the opportunity to play this character has grown increasingly attractive.

Despite concerns about the script issues surrounding “Spider-Man 4”, there’s one enthusiast of the series who has clear ideas about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) could further develop the live-action Spider-Man storyline. In a conversation with The Direct, Chris Diamantopoulos, famously known for his role as Donald on “Invincible”, revealed his profound affection for comic books and his ambition to be part of the MCU. When asked about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he responded positively, saying, “I’d fit well in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… Yes, I do definitely [want to join]. Comic shops like Silver Snail were one of my first destinations as a child. I’ve been a comic fan and a Marvel aficionado for my entire life, and I’ve passed this love on to my son, who’s an avid collector, particularly of 80s and 90s comics.

Diamantopoulos’ reminiscent thoughts hark back to a period less dominated by the interwoven narratives that are popular today in superhero storytelling, and this is evident in his concepts for his initial appearance in the MCU, where he audaciously proposes tackling arguably the most complex performance in the superhero film genre: William Dafoe’s Green Goblin. He expresses, “-I believe they should create a series titled ‘Goblin,’ which would trace Norman Osborn’s journey towards becoming the Green Goblin. And I would play the role of Norman Osborn.” As an actor on one of the elite superhero shows outside the Marvel/DC duopoly, Diamantopoulos could undeniably contribute fresh insights from a unique viewpoint for a Marvel series on Disney+, and his fandom qualifications suggest he has a profound understanding of the Green Goblin character.

Diamantopoulos faces a significant challenge in playing the Green Goblin due to Willem Dafoe’s exceptional performance and long-standing association with the character. Although Dafoe’s work in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy has become as iconic as Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Spider-Man, his recent appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home further cemented Osborn’s Goblin as Spidey’s ultimate adversary. Dafoe’s powerful reprisal of the role more than two decades after his initial portrayal has made it extremely difficult to replace him, akin to the difficulty in casting actors like Hugh Jackman or Heath Ledger in other roles.

Despite Diamantopoulos’ impressive acting resume, which includes voice roles in popular franchises such as The Boys, Voltron, and numerous DC projects, as well as roles in various TV shows and films across genres, it appears that taking on the Green Goblin in the near future is an improbable prospect. However, with a new Spider-Man film in development featuring Tom Holland, it’s clear that the Green Goblin will eventually appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Given Peter’s firsthand experience with Dafoe’s version of the character, there is now an increased opportunity for an engaging storyline.

Prior to the introduction of the Green Goblin in a “Spider-Man” movie, a dedicated series could significantly contribute to familiarizing newer audiences with why he is Spider-Man’s most notorious adversary. Alternatively, it might also attempt to reimagine the Goblin for the MCU’s rogues gallery, offering a more complex character akin to the Thanos reinvention. Marvel Studios has several options when it comes to the Green Goblin, and one individual is ready to put in the effort to create a character that pays tribute to Willem Dafoe’s iconic portrayal as the Green Goblin. For now, fans can only speculate whether and when the MCU will introduce this major challenge for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.

The Spider-Man: Home trilogy is available to stream on Disney+.

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2025-01-11 16:23