33 actors we need to see in major comic book movies and TV shows
By Mark Lynch
4. Charlize Theron
In this writer’s opinion, Charlize Theron is the best actor in the world. She’s proven this throughout the years. Drama, love stories, action, comedy, and she’s even ventured into the world of comic book movies with The Old Guard. And, if you’ve seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, you’ll now know she’s officially in the MCU. However, there’s another character she could have played.
If anyone could make people forget about the version of Medusa in Inhumans on ABC, it’s Charlize Theron. One of the most important things about Medusa is her power. Not the control of her hair. She’s the voice that Black Bolt can’t use. She knows him better than he does. Medusa is the queen and her will is always done. When Black Bolt stepped down, she ruled the Inhumans and no one questioned it. And if anyone can make her superpowers look good, it’s Charlize Theron.
Comic book Project: Inhumans as Medusa
3. Marsai Martin
This writer is on record saying that Marsai Martin will be a Queen in Hollywood one day. Before turning 18, she’s been a producer on four projects and has multiple NAACP awards. She would have been a great choice to play Riri Williams in the MCU, but it wasn’t meant to be. The very same goes for the role of Shuri (though Letitia Wright currently plays the role in the MCU).
Marsai Martin could easily play a genius in Wakanda, bringing Shuri to life in a different property, be that animated series, TV show or film project. We haven’t seen her in anything action packed, but this writer wouldn’t doubt her. There’s probably nothing she couldn’t do if she put her mind to it.
Comic book project: Black Panther as Shuri