10 Actors Who Promisingly Fill Some Intriguing Shoes in The Future of The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has long been commercially successful and generally received positive reviews. The success of the franchise is partly thanks to its stellar casting, with a litany of famous actors who are ideally suited to portray Marvel’s iconic superhero characters in live-action. After the release of “Ms, Marvel” and “Thor: Love and Thunder”, MCU is seemingly rolling full steam ahead of Phase Four. Now, the question on fans’ minds seems to be which actors may be in the future of the MCU and join Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and which actors will take on these characters.
While everyone is waiting impatiently to see official announcements, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 actors who might be a part of the future of the MCU. If you're a fan of MCU, you can read more articles about it here, here, and here.

#1 Stephanie Ann Hsu as Jubilation Lee (aka Jubilee)

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While no one makes sure if any other “X-Men” alumni from former iterations of the franchise will reappear in the MCU, including Lana Confor, Stephanie Ann Hsu who starred in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, is deemed to be a fitting replacement for the fan-favorite character. Her performance in Daniel’s film proved that she well exuded the right combination of charisma and emotional vulnerability.

#2 Santiago Segura as Venom (Earth-616)

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For his portrayal of Gustavo Acosta in the second season of the MTV slasher series “Scream”, Santiago Segura shot his stardom. Moreover, his provocative and rage-filled performance in The Five Rules of Success would make him an excellent addition to take on the symbiote fragment left behind by Eddie Brock in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”.

#3 Madeline Brewer as Jean Grey (aka Phoenix)

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Madeline Brewer is famous for her role as Tricia Miller in the Emmy award-winning series “Orange Is The New Black”. Her performance in Netflix’s hit horror movie “Cam” proved that the actress is ready to shine on the bigger stage like starring as the internally conflicted and ferocious Jean Grey in the MCU.

#4 Matt Dillon as Ben Grimm (aka The Thing)

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Over the past decade, the actor has avoided the studio system. However, if someone could bring the pathos of Ben Grimm to a motion capture performance to what Vin Diesel has done for Groot, it could be this exceptional veteran.

#5 Samara Weaving as Felicia Hardy (aka Black Cat)

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After her great performance in “The Babysitter”, “Ready or Not”, and “Guns Akimbo”, Samara Weaving is ready for a big time. The producer might consider renting her to play Black Cat.

#6 Bill Pullman as Bruce Banner (Earth-9200) (aka Maestro)

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After starring as Harry Ambrose in “The Sinner”, he received wide recognition. His character is a great reminder of his versatility and thanks to it, he could serve as the older version of The Hulk in the MCU.

#7 Patrick Schwarzenegger as Remy Lebeau (aka Gambit)

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If the MUC is looking for a younger version of Remy Lebeau, known as Gambit, Patrick Schwarzenegger may be an ideal choice. In Daniel Isn't Real, he notably showcased charm, understated darkness, and an imposing physical frame.

#8 Rhenzy Feliz as Miles Morales (aka Spider-Man)

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Rhenzy Feliz was a fantastic voice cast of Encanto. Moreover, because of his look, attitude, and tenacity, he would make a great Miles Morales.

#9 Jenna Ortega as Doreen Green (aka Squirrel Girl)

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Jenna Ortega’s stock in Hollywood had seen a sensational rise after she became a part of movies including “The Babysitter: Killer Queen”, “Scream” (2022), “Studio 666”, and “Ti West's X”. The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Scream (2022), “Studio 666”, and “Ti West's X”. This young performer could be a shoo-in for one of Marvel’s low-key most anticipated additions.

#10 Glen Powell as Richard Rider (aka Nova)

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It’d be amazing if Glen Powell became a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps. After his performances in some movies, the actor has been one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets.