10 Actors Who Could Play The MCU's Kingpin, According To Reddit
Marvel Comics' Kingpin of Crime seems to be an imminent addition to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, with hints to his return dropping with each new episode of Hawkeye. Fan expectations are high for the appearance of one of Marvel's most iconic villains.
The character of Wilson Fisk is far too important for Marvel Studios to cast nonchalantly. Whoever takes on the mantle must truly be the best man for the job. Reddit users have taken it upon themselves to cast actors who they think might be a great fit to play the MCU's version of Kingpin.
Reddit user ulywrld20 suggests that Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, best known for his role as Gregor Clegane on Game of Thrones, take on the role of Wilson Fisk in the MCU. They cite that "in relation to appearance," the actor is perfect for the character, so long as he shaves his head for the role to accommodate Fisk's signature baldness.
The Icelandic actor certainly has the physique and presence to replicate the Kingpin's strength and command over any room he finds himself in. As a professional strongman, Björnsson would lend his talents quite well to any action scenes he may have. However, Fisk, while capable of holding his own in battle, tends to prefer manipulation through conversation and blackmail, a side of the character that Björnsson may or may not be able to deliver.
Mark Addy received a shoutout from Reddit user 07mike, who suggested that he could be a great choice for the MCU's Kingpin of Crime, following the common practice in such discussions of "picking guys from popular tv shows" for the roles. The English actor is known for his supporting roles in A Knight's Tale and Robin Hood, clearly taking a liking to films set in the medieval era.
Addy has experience playing the entitled man in charge, as one of his most famous roles is that of King Robert Baratheon in HBO's hit medieval drama series Game of Thrones. He would bring a certain ownership to Fisk's character, as someone who knows how to play an out-of-touch king.
Redditor TripleJ makes the case for John Goodman to be cast in the role, stating that he could portray the character as a "calm and polite busienessman who can go full menace at times." They also point out that Goodman would be an older Kingpin than the one usually portrayed, which would allow for certain comic book stories regarding the character to be better told.
Goodman has plenty of iconic roles under his belt, proving time and again that he has the acting chops for such a nuanced role. His turn as a psychopathic villain in 10 Cloverfield Lane proves that he can be terrifying, while his role as Frank in 2014's The Gambler might even have audiences do a double-take to make sure the actor isn't actually playing the Kingpin already.
"Maybe Ron Perlman?" writes RuthlessNate56, "Just throwing his name out." Perlman is known for many iconic characters, though perhaps is best recognized for his role as Clay in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, which he played for six seasons.
Perlman is certainly no stranger to comic book films, having appeared as the titular hero in the original Guillermo Tel Doro Hellboy films and as the villainous Dieter Reinhardt in Blade II, starring Wesley Snipes. However, with the actor in his early 70s, it doesn't seem likely that Marvel Studios will cast him in the role of Kingpin.
While outlining their casting ideas for a Daredevil solo film, International-Toe534 suggests that Vince Vaugn be considered for the role of Kingpin, posting a picture of his look from the film Brawl in Cell Block 99, in which he clearly resembles the character, albeit without the signature heaviness that Fisk has become known for.
Though Vaughn's performances can sometimes be hit-or-miss, he has proven himself on multiple occasions to be capable of heavier acting than the carefree comedies that he was once known for. His more dramatic turn over the past few years may actually make him a perfect choice to play the MCU's version of Wilson Fisk.
Cage8k makes a strong case for Hamilton's Christopher Jackson in the role of Kingpin, putting a picture of the actor dressed to the nines beside a panel of the similarly dressed Fisk from the comics. Even the comment section beneath this particular post seemed surprised by how much this casting choice seemed to fit the character.
Jackson has seen a surge of fame over the past few years, with his role as George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton gaining newfound praise after its release on Disney+ last year. The actor certainly has a commanding presence, something he used to portray this nation's first president, and which could be lent to the portrayal of Fisk on the big screen.
In a post of casting ideas, one Reddit user outlined several actors that they think would be a great choice for a live-action Kingpin. One such actor was Ving Rhames, star of the Mission: Impossible franchise and Pulp Fiction. The user wrote, "Ving Rhames, I think would do a really good job, but might be too close to Michael Clarke Duncan R.I.P." referencing the late actor who played the role in the 2003 Daredevil film starring Ben Affleck.
Rhames certainly has an appearance similar to the Kingpin, and a deep, booming voice that would grant his character plenty of conversational leverage. It would not be the actor's first time as a scheming businessman, as his role in the Death Race franchise sees him playing a similar character. However, Rhames did make a cameo as Charlie-27 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which may pose a problem to his appearing as the Kingpin in future MCU installments.
Redditor xforce4life makes the case for Michael Chiklis to take over the role of Wilson Fisk after Vincent D'Onofrio's performance in Netflix's Daredevil, writing, "If anyone could do just as good of a job, it would Chiklis." The actor is known for his role as Detective Vic Mackey on The Shield, which won him an Emmy in 2002.
Chiklis has seen his fair share of comic book adaptations over his career, most notably during his turn as the Thing in Fantastic Four and its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer. The actor seems to have a love for the comic book source material, and would certainly do justice to such a meaty role as Wilson Fisk if given the opportunity.
In a post asking for different takes on who could play the Kingpin, Redditor jordanrhys notes that Dean Norris is "the only decent actor I can think of that could pull a character like this off." Norris is best known for portraying Hank Schrader, a fan-favorite character on AMC's Breaking Bad.
Dean Norris certainly fits the unique look of Wilson Fisk and has the general presence of someone who knows how to get what they want. The actor has the talent to pull off such a manipulative, yet ultimately likable, character in a way that very few other actors can do.
While Reddit certainly has plenty of fan castings for Wilson Fisk, one man seems to stand above all the others in terms of fan expectations. PocketfulofGeek has strong feelings regarding the subject, writing that they believe Marvel Studios will either have Vincent D'Onofrio return to the role he played in Netflix's Daredevil (and Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock) or else "never touch those character in live action for another decade."
D'Onofrio's take on Wilson Fisk has become one of the most beloved aspects of Netflix's Marvel television shows, and his return alongside Charlie Cox's Daredevil has been hotly speculated for years. D'Onofrio has added fuel to the fire, tweeting his excitement for the Disney+ Hawkeye series. With only a few episodes left of the show, many fans believe D'Onofrio will make his return as the Big Guy sooner rather than later.
Source: Screenrant
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