I already
expressed my thoughts in the past on what would be my fantasy scenario for Marvel Studios’ “Phase 2” and “Phase 3”, and mentioned already the characters I
want to be featured. However, it wasn’t
explicit on the degree of preference I have for each character. So, in this list, let me share the top 10
Avengers I want to be included in the next Avengers
movies’ line-ups, in ascending order of how much I want to see them in the next
movies.
Take note that
when picking my ten, I didn’t put into consideration those heroes that are
already likely to become part of the next Avengers
movies. US War Machine is back in Iron Man 3 (why is the character not
included in the first Avengers movie
when he’s already available?). Falcon
and Winter Soldier are in the next Captain
America movie. And, at this point,
the Ant-Man movie (which would likely
have the Wasp in it as well) is almost a sure thing to happen. The characters
in my list are those that have a 0% to 50% chance of being included. Some are being rumored to be, though there
are still no clear commitments from Marvel Studios yet. And some are almost impossible to be included,
since the characters’ movie rights are owned by other studios like Columbia and
Fox.
10.) BLACK
PANTHER
There are already
some rumors about plans of a Black
Panther movie and there are already elements in the Marvel Cinematic
Universe (MCU) that points out that it’s going to happen (thus, he can become
part of the next Avengers line-up). However, until there’s a clear announcement
from Marvel, I wouldn’t consider it a sure thing. Still, because of these promising factors
I’ve mentioned, there’s a very good chance Black
Panther will indeed come through.
Thus, Black Panther is only number ten because of the likely possibility
of being put on the big screen already.
Black Panther
is someone that has the same strategic genius, athletic combat skills,
charisma, and overall badassery of Batman.
And who wouldn’t like a Batman-like character in the next Avengers movie? It also helps that he’s a king of a
country.
9.) QUICKSILVER
Magneto’s
children, Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver, are tough to separate. It’s hard to include one and ignore the
other. But that’s what I’m going to do
here. Yes, I want BOTH to be in the
movies. But there’s only one slot available
for one of them in this top 10. And if
there’s also one slot left in the next Avengers
movie’s roster and I get to choose between the two, my pick would be
Quicksilver – the resident fast guy of the Avengers.
In the first
movie, we saw the Avengers finally finding their team chemistry despite being
at odds with each other at the start.
What I like about Quicksilver being added to the next Avengers movie’s roster is to disrupt
the team environment again with his hot-headed, arrogant personality that makes
him at odds with almost everyone. In
short, since Robert Downey, Jr.’s jerkish Tony Stark is too likable, we need
another jerk we’ll love, not because he’s charismatic like Stark, but because
he can entertainingly antagonize teammates perfectly.
Quicksilver
joining the Avengers’ movie line-up is highly unlikely though since 20th
Century Fox has the movie rights for Marvel’s mutant characters.
8.) DAREDEVIL
7.) MS. MARVEL
CAPTAIN MARVEL
Carol Danvers (who
has been more popularly known as Ms. Marvel but has recently decided to take
the legacy of Captain Marvel by adopting it as her superhero codename) is one
of the strongest and most popular female Avengers characters. It seems that as Ms. Marvel, she was more
popular than her male counterpart, Captain Marvel, that Marvel decided to give
the “Captain Marvel” name to her instead.
She had been a popular mainstay in the Avengers for years and even had
been a leader of an Avengers team.
Still, she is no “Wonder Woman” of the Marvel Universe. There are several female characters more iconic
than her despite her name being similar to the company name. I have no problem, and in fact like the idea,
if Marvel plans to make her the “Wonder Woman” of the Marvel Universe. And what better way to increase her
prominence than by making her shine in an Avengers
movie?
Also, I like it
whenever she and Spider-Man team up. Their chemistry is perfect. I like them being a pseudo-couple. However, I don’t like them to become an actual couple (#Pete&MJForever!), but the romantic tension between them is a lot of fun (the only good thing brought by the events of the hated “One More Day” storyline).
Would love to
see such sequences at the side in an Avengers movie (but very very unlikely to happen)
6.) RED HULK
As one of the best “villain-to-hero” characters in my book, it would sure give me a lot of
delight if he’ll be included in the next Avengers
movie. Red Hulk, unlike the Hulk, has a
brilliant calculative mind. I already pointed out before that Red Hulk is a better Avenger asset than the Hulk (and he can even lead the team) because of having
military experience and retaining his intelligence in Hulk form. Thus, he is a dangerous combination of brains
and brawns. Moreover, he has heat
emitting powers which increases with his rage, as well as the ability to absorb
the powers of others.
In my article on how I want Marvel Studios to proceed with the next Avengers movies, I want Red Hulk to be the villain in Incredible Hulk 2 and then
redeem himself by joining the Avengers in Avengers
2. Two Hulks fighting together
side-by-side, Red Hulk being put into position to play point for the
Avengers team, and the gritty Sam Elliot or William Hurt (both are OK, but the former is better) reprising his
role as General Thunderbolt Ross – wouldn’t it be awesome to see these things
in the big screen?
5.) DR. STRANGE
In a lineup consisting
of superheroes that mostly got their abilities from science, it would be fun to
have another hero that has powers from magical origins aside from Thor. And what other choice of such character is
more perfect than the Sorcerer Supreme himself?
With the powerful and supernatural Dr. Strange in the roster, the
Avengers’ might becomes more diverse and increases significantly.
4.) LUKE CAGE
In the movies I’ve mentioned in the past that I want to be made for Phase 3, Heroes for Hire is one of the most
necessary catalysts for another Avengers
movie. The Heroes for Hire line-up can consist of Luke Cage, Iron Fist
(preferably played by Jason Statham), Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight (a badass
Batman-like character, but literary crazier) who can be used for the final two Avengers movies (New Avengers and Secret
Avengers), as per my MCU Phase 3 fantasy.
But the most
important among them is Luke Cage. If there’s only room enough for just one of the Heroes for Hire heroes, the
roster slot should go to Luke Cage. What
is unique about this hero is not his powers (super strength, bullet proof) but by being a realistic hero (he even has no real costume) and the toughening and street smarts brought to him by being the stereotypical black
man that grew up in the streets.
And it
is very very imperative (at least, for me) that Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson
should play him.
Just look at him, he’s perfect for the
character!
3.) VENOM
As my most favorite former villain-turned-hero, unlikely as it may be, I really, really
want him to be in that Secret Avengers film I fantasize about.
Who wouldn’t
want to see this kind of stuff in the big screen?
2.) WOLVERINE
Again, this is
highly improbable with 20th Century Fox owning the movie rights to
Wolverine. But if Marvel is able to
reach some deal with Fox to use Wolverine, and especially Hugh Jackman as
Wolverine, that would be a mindblowing coup!!!
But more mindblowing
if it’s…
1.) SPIDER-MAN
Nonetheless, it’s still a matter
of money. Sony/Columbia might ask too
much. Marvel Studios might not be ready
to give much, considering they know they can replicate the success of The Avengers even without a premium
property like Spider-Man (which is a refreshed property, as well, thanks to the
successful reboot).
This happening, as of now, is improbable. But it’s not impossible. For now, all I can do is wait… and dream.
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