Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
It’s not uncommon for certain fanbases to raise their pitchforks whenever a casting for a certain character doesn’t match their interests. This happened with Michael Keaton’s Batman and Heath Ledger’s Joker. Recently, Colman Domingo faced a similar outcry after being cast as Norman Osborn inYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
But like the stories of Keaton and Ledger, Domingo has absolutely crushed it as the webhead’s nemesis, and many are now hoping that the Oscar-nominated star’s ambitions to play the iconic villain in live-action come true.
Colman Domingo wants to bring his Marvel prowess to the live-action front
SinceWillem Dafoe‘s impeccable performance as Norman Osborn, many felt his iteration of the character onscreen couldn’t be topped. But givenColman Domingo‘s performance in the acclaimed animated series, many are assured that theEuphoriastar can be a great successor to Dafoe’s Norman.
1 Thrilling ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Scene Makes the Show Look Like a What If Episode Gone Too Far
Moreover, the actor himself is on board with the prospect of headlining Norman in the mainline MCU. During his appearance on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, he added:
I am now [in the MCU] … It’s cool, but I do want to get the live-action out there. I’m having a great time. I love the animation. I love the idea of playing Norman Osborn…you’ll see his evolution into the Green Goblin in the coming seasons which is very cool
Taking to X, many users chimed in to support Domingo’s desire to headline MCU’s Norman Osborn:
He has the aura to be both intimidating and likable. He’d be a phenomenal Norman
Yeah as Norman…but can he pull off being the Green Goblin?
I speak for everyone when I say we need this
I think he could bring a really unique and chilling presence to the live-action MCU version. What do you all think of this casting possibility?
He’d bring pure menace and class to the role.
While time will tell what the future holds for Norman Osborn in the mainline MCU, which has yet to address his status in the main timeline, Domingo’s performance in the animated series does make him a strong contender.
Colman Domingo wasn’t thrilled by the prospect of replacing Jonathan Majors
Prior to being cast as Norman Osborn in the animated series, Domingo was rumored to be one of the frontrunners to replaceJonathan Majorsas Kang. Although the MCU has now seemingly dropped the idea ofKang’s multiversal storylinealtogether, theSing Singstar himself was against the idea of replacing someone, adding“I want a role to be mine, whatever that role is“.
I personally knew, I’m just all about energy and want to do things that make sense and bring gentle energy…I want a role to be mine, whatever that role is. Whatever I develop something doesn’t feel right about me [replacing someone].
For now, fans can enjoy his stint as Norman Osborn in the acclaimed animated series, which is showing no signs of dwindling with each passing episode.
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Would’ve Been Called Mosquito Man Had Stan Lee Not Changed His Mind: Why Spider-Man Was Rejected at First?
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manis available to stream on Disney Plus.
Santanu Roy
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2539
Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
