Marvel wants to raise the standard of its MCU and isn’t afraid to bring in big-name actors to improve the overall quality. And that’s actually a good thing.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing to welcome a new renowned actor: Giancarlo Esposito, famous for his roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian. Contrary to the expectations of many fans who imagined him in the role of Professor X, Esposito revealed during a panel at CCXP that he will be playing a completely different character. Although the exact details of this new role remain shrouded in mystery, the actor promises an imminent and more impressive performance than viewers might expect. The media can tell us that Collider
Marvel invites a big name
For years, Esposito’s name has been linked to various casting fantasies, particularly for the role of leader of the X-Men following rumors of introducing mutants into the MCU. However, his confirmation to play an original character raises intriguing questions about his potential impact on the Marvel Universe. With projects like Deadpool and Wolverine on the horizon, it’s not impossible to speculate about his first appearance in this universe soon.
Esposito, known for his talent at playing menacing characters, could add an intriguing dimension to one of the many projects being developed at Marvel Studios. Productions such as Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four and Blade are potential candidates for him to appear, although the exact schedule and role choices are still unconfirmed. Some fans are even talking about the possibility of seeing Esposito as the vampire antagonist in Blade alongside Mahershala Ali.
Not only is Giancarlo Esposito about to join the MCU, but he’s also an actor whose career is filled with memorable roles. His portrayals of Gus Fring in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” which earned him two Emmy nominations, were particularly celebrated. Not to mention his role as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian.
