As a long-time fan who has witnessed Denzel Washington‘s extraordinary acting prowess unfold on the silver screen, I can confidently say that his inclusion in Black Panther 3 is nothing short of electrifying!


Acting legend Denzel Washington will be joining the cast of Black Panther 3, making him the most recent seasoned actor to hop aboard the Marvel Cinematic Universe train. (The “Unstoppable” reference is a nod to one of his famous films.)

Washington nonchalantly disclosed during his interview on Australia’s Today program that Ryan Coogler is penning a role specifically for him in the upcoming Black Panther film.

It’s not surprising that, given Washington’s overall greatness, there’s a lot of enthusiasm about his visit to Wakanda. Yet, the elephant in the room – or rather, the rhino, given its vibranium armor – is who he might be cast as in the upcoming Marvel film.

Instead of searching the entire internet like Ultron trying to uncover Washington’s secrets, let me clarify that the solution isn’t hidden or complex – it’s quite apparent, at least from my perspective.

Marvelous

I’m wagering my extensive comic book collection, which includes the first issue of Ultimate Spider-Man featuring Miles Morales, on the notion that Washington is set to portray Blue Marvel, aka Adam Bradford Brashear, in the upcoming movie written by Coogler for Denzel. My conviction stems from the fact that there seems to be no other suitable character for Denzel to play.

In essence, it’s crucial not to cast an actor as talented as Washington in insignificant roles. Instead, we should provide them with substantial, impactful parts that they can really sink their teeth into. It’s likely that such actors, who often have a touch of vanity, enjoy portraying powerful characters.

Indeed, there are scarcely any Marvel characters who hold as much power or significance as Blue Marvel. Admittedly, he’s not yet a familiar face (much like Scarlet Witch before her rise to fame in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), but within the Marvel comic book realm, he carries quite a significant weight.

Man on Fire

In the actual world, Blue Marvel is admired not just due to his fanbase’s affection towards him, but also because of his impact on increasing diversity and representation within the Marvel universe. This seems like something that would resonate with Washington.

In addition, within the imaginative realm, ‘The Blue Bomber of Battle’ is essentially a character modeled after Superman, often humorously referred to as “the Black Superman.” However, he exceeds Superman in power levels. He carries the usual superhero arsenal (superior strength, flight, speed, invincibility, and so forth) and possesses an additional ability to control matter itself, which can be likened to divine powers.

Beyond being one of them, he is indeed exceptionally intelligent within the Marvel Universe, frequently lending his brainpower to peers such as Tony Stark and Reed Richards in their scientific endeavors.

Why might this character show up in the Black Panther film, one may wonder? Actually, it’s not uncommon to find Blue Marvel in Wakanda.

Specifically, he went to see T’Challa to reprimand him for collaborating with the Illuminati in an attempt to halt the Incursions (you might recall them from Doctor Strange 2?). Marvel felt that if he had been included in their discussions, he could have proposed a more compassionate alternative solution.

It’s clear that Marvel Studios is preparing for the epic event known as Secret Wars. They’ve hinted at Incursions, and it seems they have a role tailored for the exceptionally talented Denzel Washington, who could bring Blue Marvel to life perfectly.

It’s plausible that our calculations are yielding 3 instead of the expected 2 for 1+1, and it appears things are unfolding this way. Moreover, there has been a long-standing anticipation among Marvel fans for the introduction of Blue Marvel into the MCU, ever since whispers suggested his appearance in WandaVision (with those seemingly insignificant lines about The Engineer).

It’s possible I may be mistaken here (just trying to keep humility in check since my editor suggested it), and there are certainly other roles that would suit Denzel well. However, considering his exceptional acting talent, wouldn’t it be intriguing to imagine him excelling yet again, perhaps even reaching new heights?

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2024-11-12 15:51