Marvel Fan Recasts 10 Marvel Characters With 90s Actors, And The Result Is Astonishing

Lucas Aquino
Dec 18, 2023
Dec 19, 2023

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has done a brilliant job with their casting choices, as now some of the most iconic superheroes and villains in the franchise are glued with the name of their respective actors. For example, when you think of Iron Man, you think of Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Evans is the best Captain America there is.

These talented performers have cemented their status in the MCU with their stellar performances on the big screen, which we literally cannot imagine if their roles were played by anyone else.

However, what if those MCU movies we love are filmed in the 90s? Which old-school actors are worthy of picking up the roles of Iron Man and Thor? This Instagram user, Houseofmat, has you covered with his stunning AI art. With a bit of magic from AI, Houseofmat has successfully recast the entire Avengers team (with a villain here and there) with iconic actors from the 90s era. Believe me, some of these pictures will blow you out of the water.

#1. Tom Cruise As Iron Man

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Before casting Robert Downey Jr. for their iconic role, Marvel Studios actually targeted the Mission: Impossible star to play Tony Stark. We all know RDJ absolutely nailed it, but Tom Cruise isn’t a bad backup option either.

#2. Brad Pitt As Captain America

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With his gorgeous looks, Brad Pitt has everything it takes to play the Star-Spangled Man. Chris Evans was a younger and more viable option, but Pitt should be right up there as the second candidate.

#3. Dolph Lundgren As Thor

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With his trademark blonde hair and muscular build, Lundgren in his younger days would be a perfect candidate to play Thor. However, as he’s a bit too old now, Chris Hemsworth is currently a better option.

#4. Keanu Reeves As Doctor Strange

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Known for his role as the infamous John Wick, Reeves would suit better in a more physically oriented role. However, seeing him as a mage-type superhero like Doctor Strange wouldn’t be so bad either.

#5. Brendan Fraser As Star-Lord

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He may not look like it now, but back in the day, Brendan Fraser was one of the hottest faces around. His aloof and witty presence in The Mummy series makes him perfect for the role of Star-Lord, one of the most well-known comedians in the Guardians of the Galaxy.

#6. George Clooney As Mister Fantastic

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Clooney may be a bit too old right now, but he definitely has the look and the charisma to play the influential Reed Richards. He’s no stranger to superhero roles either, having played Batman in two different movies.

#7. Pedro Pascal As Mister Fantastic

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Pedro Pascal is the most recent candidate who’s linked to the role in the 2025 MCU movie. The actor is known for his versatility in acting, so seeing him in a more serious role like Reed Richards would be interesting.

#8. Kurt Russell As Star-Lord

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Yet another strong contender to play Peter Quill. Interestingly enough, Russell used to star in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 himself, as Quill’s father, Ego, no less! While the actor nailed it as Ego, seeing a younger version of him playing the legendary Star-Lord would be an absolute sight to see.

#9. Kerem Bürsin As Wolverine

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Heart of the City star Kerem Bursin is the next candidate on this list. While he’s relatively young compared to the others, Bursin would make a great Wolverine with his look and acting skills.

#10. Mads Mikkelsen As Doctor Doom

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Victor Von Doom is expected to be one of the next big bad villains in the MCU, and Mikkelsen is heavily linked to the role. The veteran actor already played Kaecilius in Doctor Strange, but fans still want him to return, this time as another infamous antagonist of Marvel Comics. In mean, just look at the picture. He is going to fit the role like a glove!

Do you think that these actors are the best candidates to play these MCU roles, or the original lineup is still better? Let us know in the comments.

Marvel Fan Recasts 10 Marvel Characters With 90s Actors, And The Result Is Astonishing

#1. Tom Cruise As Iron Man

#2. Brad Pitt As Captain America

#3. Dolph Lundgren As Thor

#4. Keanu Reeves As Doctor Strange

#5. Brendan Fraser As Star-Lord

#6. George Clooney As Mister Fantastic

#7. Pedro Pascal As Mister Fantastic

#8. Kurt Russell As Star-Lord

#9. Kerem Bürsin As Wolverine

#10. Mads Mikkelsen As Doctor Doom

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