Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool, had a good point when he criticized the current approach to making movies.
Top actors like Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Glen Powell, and Jacob Elordi are reportedly turning down roles in superhero movies. Comic book creator Rob Liefeld pointed this out in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting it’s one reason Marvel is relying more on familiar faces. Liefeld noted that Jacob Elordi specifically turned down the role of Superman, sharing a quote from a GQ interview as evidence. He believes this trend is a real issue for casting new male leads in these films.
Timothée Chalamet recently shared advice Leonardo DiCaprio gave him about choosing roles. According to Chalamet, DiCaprio told him to avoid both superhero movies and hard drugs – a suggestion Chalamet found sensible. While generally steering clear of superhero projects, Chalamet clarified he wouldn’t rule them out entirely if the script and director were exceptional, citing ‘The Dark Knight’ as an example of a well-made superhero film. This comment aligns with a claim made by Rob Liefeld, who stated that four actors he had in mind specifically avoid superhero roles, as reported by The New York Times.
In a recent interview, Powell explained his interest in the initial stages of superhero stories, saying he enjoys seeing how things are built from the ground up. He admitted he struggles to connect emotionally with characters after they become superheroes. According to reports, Jacob Elordi also voluntarily turned down an audition for the role of Superman, as previously claimed by Liefeld.
Is Marvel Moving Backward With Nostalgia Casting?
Rob Liefeld has pointed out a potential problem with Marvel Studios’ casting choices. He suggests that Marvel has heavily depended on its most famous, long-standing characters to drive the success of the Cinematic Universe. The question is whether Liefeld is correct – is Marvel simply trying to capitalize on nostalgia to stay popular?
With the X-Men from 20th Century Fox making a big comeback in Avengers: Doomsday, Chris Evans reprising his role as Captain America, and Robert Downey Jr. cast as Doctor Doom, it’s easy to see why comic book creator Liefeld feels the way he does. He might be right – Marvel Studios could be using nostalgia to propel itself forward, even if it means facing criticism for relying too much on familiar faces and storylines. A well-known cast doesn’t guarantee a high-quality movie or show.
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