Ben Mendelsohn Would Love to Play Doctor Doom in the MCU
Ben Mendelsohn’s time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) seemingly came to an end when his Captain Marvel character Talos was killed in Secret Invasion.
If the storied actor had his way, however, he would return to Marvel as a different character although. In fact, he has a specific villain in mind.
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During a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Mendelsohn was asked if there are any “big properties” that he would ideally like to return to. Fixing his eyes back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mendelshon gave a very specific response.
Dr. Victor Von Doom
“I would almost give my eyes and teeth to play Doctor Doom,” Mendelsohn answered. “I think Doctor Doom is the great unread Marvel character that could and should be done.”
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It is unlikely that Marvel would cast a familiar face as Doctor Doom.
Still, with appearances in Star Wars, The Dark Night Rises, and Ready Player One, Mendelsohn has appeared in some of the biggest movie franchises in history. He is keenly aware of how lucky he has been.
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“But it is what it is. I got to work with Spielberg, and I got to work with Terrence Malick, and I got to work with Ridley Scott. It’s been incredible. I didn’t think this ship was coming,” he says.
Will We See Dr. Doom in the MCU Soon?
With The Fantastic Four set to finally arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Doom is poised to return to the big screen.
Although Mendelsohn would make a great Victor Doom, and he seems to have a deep appreciation for the character, Disney will likely look to a new actor to play the character.
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For now, however, we will have to wait and see.