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The Australian native, Ben Mendelsohn, who dominated Hollywood with his villain and criminal roles, is now making headlines for his desire to reassociate with Marvel. Previously playing the role of a Skrull – Talos, disguised as R. Keller inCaptain Marvel,Spider-Man: Far From Home, andSecret Invasion, Mendelsohn is now willing to give a shot at playing Victor Von Doom.
If given an opportunity, Ben Mendelsohn would like to return to the MCU as the traditionalFantastic Fourvillain who rules over the fictional country of Latveria. Now it’s a matter of time until Marvel Studios responds to his desire. But as far as the fandom is concerned, it seems, the MCU casting Mendelsohn might jeopardize its biggest villain after Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror.
Ben Mendelsohn Would Like to Play Doctor Doom
Apart from his antagonistic roles that dominated Hollywood,Ben Mendelsohnis known to his Marvel fans for his role as the Skrull, Talos. Appearing in major MCU flicks likeCaptain Marvel,Spider-Man: Far From Home, andSecret Invasion,where he disguised as R. Keller, Mendelsohn donned a negative role.
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Now, after months since the end of his role as Talos inSecret Invasion,Ben Mendelsohn is making headlines for his desire to reappear in the MCU. Speaking withGQ, the Aussie actor revealed that he would like a shot at playing Victor Von Doom, aka, Doctor Doom. If given an opportunity to nab a secondary role in the MCU, Mendelsohn would be happy to play theFantastic Fourvillain.
“I would almost give my eyes and teeth to play Doctor Doom. I think Doctor Doom is the great unread Marvel character that could and should be done.”
Given that Doctor Doom is now being considered to turn into a major villain in future MCU installments, casting Ben Mendelsohn might have its effects. Although the Aussie actor is known for offering riveting performances as villains, his appearance in the MCU as Doctor Doom might not be the best decision, since it might confuse the fandom.
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Will MCU Jeopardize its Biggest Villain After Jonathan Majors’ Kang?
After previously appearing as a Skrull disguised as R. Keller in Marvel films, Ben Mendelsohn’s appearance inFantastic Fourmight not sit well with fans. Although he has an incredible talent for performing negative roles, Doctor Doom doesn’t seem to be the next best role for the actor. Moreover, casting Mendelsohn might mean jeopardizing the biggest villain for Marvel, after Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror.
Once facing the grave issue of almost ruining the character of Kang the Conqueror, by hiring infamous actorJonathan Majors, Marvel shouldn’t take the risk of ruining the fan-favoriteFantastic Fourvillain Doctor Doom. Following the post-Endgameera, the MCU has been delivering a wildly uneven quality of storytelling. Thus, further hiring Ben Mendelsohn as Doctor Doom and confusing fans, seems like a great risk for Marvel.
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Kang the Conqueror has been one of the biggest MCU villains, and now Doctor Doom is being considered to take a similar mantle. Therefore, it seems casting Ben Mendelsohn might jeopardize the future of the character that Marvel is planning on. Although celebrities like Chris Evans have played two Marvel roles, Mendelsohn’s casting seems a bit difficult given that he played a Skrull who could disguise themselves as anyone.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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