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James Gunn ’s newDCUwill likely be featuring actors from Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise . It ’s just a matter of who and how many . With Gunn ’s newSupermanmovie currently shooting with a 2025 release date , the dawn of the new DC Universe is certainly on its manner . To that goal , several MCU actor from theGuardiansfranchise could for sure be remold in brand - novel DC use in the cheeseparing futurity .
There are alreadya prize fewGuardians of the Galaxyactorssuch as Sean Gunn who have design roles in the young DCU . That enounce , just as many have voiced their interest in join the approaching creation including Pom Klementieff , Dave Bautista , Chris Pratt , Zoe Saldana , and more . To that end , here are 10 unadulterated DCU roles for member of the MCU’sGuardians of the Galaxycast .
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10Zoe Saldana
Zatanna
Having confirmed that she ’d be interested in one day joining Gunn ’s novel DCU , Zoe Saldana would be a very exciting plus to the Modern universe of discourse in the works . Beyond playing Gamora in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise , Saldana is best have a go at it for wager Neytiri in James Cameron’sAvatarfilms . To that ending , it might be overnice to see her in a major franchise use that does n’t require green ( or blue ) cutis .
A very dynamic purpose for Zoe Saldana could be Zatanna Zatara , one of the most powerful sorceresses in the DC Universe . While is a carte - carrying member of the Justice League , she ’s alsoa precede member of the more supernaturally - focalize Justice League Dark , a film project Warner Bros. has been essay to get off the ground for years . As such , perhaps Saldana could provide WB and Gunn with the major lead magnate need to make one of DC ’s darkest and most compelling teams a reality .
9Dave Bautista
Bane
Beyond his role as Drax the Destroyer in the MCU , Dave Bautista has long been campaigning to roleplay Bane in a succeeding Batman project . As such , Bautista has confirm his interest in Gunn ’s Modern DCU(having joked that he ’d join for free ) . Likewise , Gun himself recently demand fans on the internet whom Baustista should play , receiving response such as the leader of the Red Lanterns known as Atrocitus , Etrigan the Demon , a new Black Adam , and even the major baddie Darkseid .
That say , many are in backing the right way alongside Baustista himself that he ’d be a great Bane . Although Tom Hardy ’s Bane reckon in Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight Riseswas iconic , there ’s something to be say for a Bane portrayal that ’s not even to learn into all parts of his comics history , including the Venom serum that allot him his increased strength . similarly , Bautista could also provide Bane ’s nuanced dignity and distressfulness as a very calculated villain , one who knows exactly how to bring Batman to his breakage point . Bane is far more than brutish strength alone , a dynamic challenge Bautista would love the chance to undertake .
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The Dark Knight Rises be Batman as he returns to Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent . Now pursued by constabulary enforcement , he faces new challenge from Selina Kyle and Bane , a formidable terrorist leader who threaten the metropolis ’s refuge , compelling Batman to defend a city that control him as a enemy .
8Chris Pratt
Booster Gold
Chris Pratt has also voiced his interest in join James Gunn ’s DCU . Having played Peter Quill ’s Star - Lord , Pratt needs the kind of character who does n’t take himself too seriously but also has some cognisance of his fault . To that remainder , it ’s been suggest that Booster Gold could be a thoroughgoing hero for Pratt in the newfangled DC Universe .
7Bradley Cooper
Green Lantern/Green Arrow
Bradley Cooper has gone on disc saying,“I go wherever James Gunn tells me” . As such , that does seem like a very substantial signal that Cooper is in for the DCU should Gunn have a role in mind . Likewise , it would certainly be very exciting to see Cooper play a superhero in lively - action after so many years of put up the voice of Rocket Raccoon in the MCU .
keep that in mind , it ’s not hard to imagine Cooper play a new version of Hal Jordan , the most prominent human member of the Green Lanterns who is set to be featured in theDCU ’s upcomingLanternsseries alongside Green Lantern John Stewart . He ’d also likely have some great chemical science with Nathan Fillion , who ’s already been cast as Green Lantern Guy Gardner and will first appear in James Gunn’sSuperman . That said , Bradley Cooper could also play a very dynamic Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow .
dot : This film follows Clark Kent , a cub reporter in Metropolis , as he navigates the complexities of his two-fold identity , struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman .
6Pom Klementieff
Mercy Graves
Technically , Pom Klementieff has already been in a DC film with James Gunn’sTheSuicide Squad , having been a backcloth dancer during the pic ’s bar scene . That articulate , it should n’t prohibit her from playing a more prominent DC part even though the movie will still have some canonicity with the new DCU . After all , Nathan Fillion was also inTheSuicide Squadas the ( now asleep ) T.D.K. Likewise , the Mantis actress recently confirmed that she ’s talked to Gunn about a specific DC role .
Beyond playing Mantis in the MCU , Pom Klementieff late played Paris inMission unacceptable : Dead computation . As such , toy the incredibly skilled combatant helps prove how great Klementieff could be as the DCU ’s Mercy Graves , Lex Luthor ’s extremely skilled bodyguard and chauffeur . Graves is also a hefty bionic woman as well , a dynamical part of his fictitious character that was snub with Graves being greatly underutilized in the DCEU , something Klementieff could for certain serve regenerate .
The Suicide Squad : release in 2021 , The Suicide Squad feature supervillains Harley Quinn , Bloodsport , and Peacemaker , among others , as they link Task Force X. The team enter on a mission on the opposition - held island of Corto Maltese under the direction of Amanda Waller in this entry of the DC Extended Universe .
5Vin Diesel
Kilowog
Vin Diesel has voiced every edition of Groot that ’s been determine in the MCU thus far . Whether it ’s been regular Groot , Baby Groot , Teen Groot , or even Groot talk in other languages for different regions , Diesel ’s been the voice . While telling , it might be nice to see Diesel lend his part to another cosmic eccentric in the DCU , albeit one who can speak more than three words : Kilowog .
responsible for for discipline new Green Lantern recruits he tends to call " poozers",Kilowog is one of the most popular Green Lanterns from DC Comicswho is n’t human . fantastically large and very strong , Kilowog is bound to be featured at some period in the DCU , most likely in the upcomingLanternsshow , cater Jordan and Stewart spend any prison term on the Green Lanterns ' primal headquarters located on the satellite Oa . At any rate , it ’s not gruelling to reckon Diesel lending his signature and iconic voice to someone as intimidating as Kilowog in the new DCU .
4Karen Gillan
Poison Ivy/Batwoman
Having reassert that she ’d love to run with James Gunn again in the future , Karen Gillan has also let on that she ’d know to play a translation of Poison Ivy . similarly , she ’d particularly like to play an Ivy in a relationship with Harley Quinn as they have been in the comic strip as well as Max ’s animatedHarley Quinnseries . Much like the MCU ’s Nebula , Poison Ivy could be a very interesting function for Gillan as it could likewise see her starting as a classic Batman villain before eventually receiving more redemptory quality over time .
However , it would also be very exciting to see Gillan play Kate Kane , Bruce Wayne ’s cousin who became Batwoman . It ’s been teased that the DCU’sBatman : The Brave and the Boldwill at long last be providing the Dark Knight with an expand Bat Family of allies as he does in the comics . As such , it would be very coolheaded to see Gillan ’s Batwoman helping the Caped Crusader protect Gotham as well .
3Benicio del Toro
Ra’s Al Ghul/Vandal Savage
Having played the Collector in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise , Benicio del Toro could easy spiel the perfect Ra ’s al Ghul in the DCU . This would be peculiarly true if the DCU ’s Demon ’s Head leaned into the more comic - accurate element such as his supernatural longevity via baptism in the rarified pool do it as Lazarus Pits . Likewise , Benicio del Toro would undoubtedly leave an incredibly unique personal appeal to the character , one that wouldcertainly help distinguish himself from past depicting of Ra ’s al Ghul .
In a similar nervure , Benicio del Toro could also play a great Vandal Savage in the DCU . In the cartoon strip , Vandal Savage was a Cro - Magnon who became immortal and unbelievably strong after interacting with a meteorite . From that clip on , Vandal became a vanquisher and major baddie throughout history , not unlike Ra ’s al Ghul himself ( though much older ) . Either role for Benicio del Toro could be quite captivating in the DCU .
2Lee Pace
Brainiac
The first major villain in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise , Lee Pace ’s Ronan the Accuser seek the Power Stone to decimate the world of Xandar . A major Kree fanatic , Ronan ’s desire for retribution and absolute power made him nearly unstoppable as he act in defiance of Thanos himself . Although his portrayal was quite telling , one could also see Pace in a villainous role that holds more of a ominous calm , perhaps in the variety of the classic Superman villain Brainiac .
dedicate to the collection and preservation of entire civilization and cosmos at any price , the Colluan known as Brainiac is a Superman villain whom many have want to see on the big - screen for years . To that end , the twelfth - level intellectual is a major force to be reckoned with , and his brutal desire for absolute knowledge is on par with Ronan ’s quest for tycoon . Seeing as howBrainiac is rumored for James Gunn’sSuperman , perhaps Pace could provide the voice and/or face for the iconic DCU scoundrel .
Guardians of the Galaxy is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , feature Chris Pratt as Peter Quill . snatch from Earth as a small fry , Quill navigates intergalactic adventures , becoming entwined in a conflict center on a brawny eyeball coveted by Ronan the Accuser .
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1Djimon Hounsou
Martian Manhunter
Djimon Hounsou played Korath the Pursuer in the firstGuardians of the Galaxy , an federal agent of Ronan ’s . While he also played The Wizard in the DCEU’sShazam!movies , he could for certain play a much more prominent part in the approaching DCU from James Gunn and Peter Safran . To that end , it would be very exciting to see Hounsou recreate someone like J’onn J’onzz aka The Martian Manhunter .
A major member of the Justice League in the comics , the Martian Manhunter come from Mars with the telling ability to mold - shift at will . However , J’onzz was never fully realized in the DCEU , even thoughZack Snyder fully intended to have the Manhunter join the Leaguein succeeding films following his abbreviated visual aspect in his reading ofJustice League . That being say , perhaps the new DCU can redeem this loss with Hounsou play the iconic DC superhero .
Zack Snyder ’s Justice League is a reimagining of the 2017 film , where Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince set up a team of metahumans , including Aquaman , The Flash , and Cyborg , to defend Earth from a looming cosmic threat , following Superman ’s previous sacrifice . Released in 2021 , it continue the DC Extended Universe narration .
The Dark Knight Rises follows Batman as he returns to Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent. Now pursued by law enforcement, he faces new challenges from Selina Kyle and Bane, a formidable terrorist leader who threatens the city’s safety, compelling Batman to defend a city that sees him as a foe.
Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.
The Suicide Squad: Released in 2021, The Suicide Squad features supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, and Peacemaker, among others, as they join Task Force X. The team embarks on a mission on the enemy-held island of Corto Maltese under the direction of Amanda Waller in this entry of the DC Extended Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring Chris Pratt as Peter Quill. Abducted from Earth as a child, Quill navigates intergalactic adventures, becoming entwined in a conflict centered on a powerful orb coveted by Ronan the Accuser.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a reimagining of the 2017 film, where Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans, including Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg, to defend Earth from a looming cosmic threat, following Superman’s previous sacrifice. Released in 2021, it continues the DC Extended Universe narrative.
