Denzel Washington Talks Playing A Marvel Character; Thoughts On The BLACK PANTHER

Denzel Washington Talks Playing A Marvel Character; Thoughts On The BLACK PANTHER

Actor Denzel Washington, in a recent AMA, told if Marvel studios ever came to him for a role. Also he discussed his curiosity toward playing a Marvel character in a future film. Hit the jump to check it all out!

By NightWatcher - Sep 07, 2014 11:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther
Source: CinemaBlend

 
In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) the 59 year old Actor, Denzel Washington was asked was he ever approached by Marvel for a role. He responded simply with the one word answer, "Nope". He then was asked if he had any interest in playing a character for Marvel, "I'm probably getting too old. They didn't make the Black Panther yet, though, did they? I heard that they have been talking about it. That’s cool." Would you like to see Denzel take on a Marvel role playing a hero and/or villains? If yes, who would you like to see him play? Sound off below with your thoughts!

The Black Panther (T'Challa) is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). He is the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, debuting several years before such early African-American superheroes as Marvel Comics' the Falcon, Storm and Luke Cage, and DC Comics' Tyroc, Black Lightning and Green Lantern John Stewart. Black Panther was ranked the 71st greatest comic book character of all time by Wizard magazine. IGN also ranked the Black Panther as the 51st greatest comic book hero.

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marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 9/7/2014, 11:44 AM
Please have Denzel in a Marvel film.
ekrolo2
ekrolo2 - 9/7/2014, 11:46 AM
Hes too old for a long term franchise deal (almost 60), I can see him as T'chaka, but definitely not T'challa.
SageMode
SageMode - 9/7/2014, 11:47 AM
T'Chaka or S'Yan
write33
write33 - 9/7/2014, 11:57 AM
high high quality actor, get him into anything :)
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 11:59 AM
It was about damn time!!!
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 9/7/2014, 11:59 AM
He could totally be T'Chaka.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:00 PM
Love the picture you put up there Nightwatcher ;)
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:03 PM
Denzel would be perfect for T'Challa father..... T'Chaka
Bekss
Bekss - 9/7/2014, 12:12 PM
In another interview he also said his favorite character is between Sups and Thor
Highflyer
Highflyer - 9/7/2014, 12:15 PM
He would have been a badass Lex.
JatevinM
JatevinM - 9/7/2014, 12:18 PM
I definitely wouldn't say he is too old for a long term series especially with Sam Jackson being 65 and still kicking ass. Denzel doesn't look his age and I'm sure he could take some pointers from some older muscle bound guys and get into great shape for a Black Panthern movie. I'd watch it the man is one of the greatest actors of our time and times gone by and any movie especially a superhero movie should be honored to have him.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 9/7/2014, 12:25 PM
Wow I didn't knew Denzel Washington is a Marvel fan.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/7/2014, 12:25 PM
Nahhh, I've never seen Denzel out of the character of Denzel in any film he's been in. But who am I to judge the man' acting chops. I could see him as a chairman of a corporation or something similar to what Redford did in TWS. Then again, perhaps it could offer a different side to his talent. It's just a bit risky though. Boseman being Black Panther and Denzel as T'Chaka would instantly gain attention.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 9/7/2014, 12:25 PM
Denzel Washington is the 2nd greatest Black actor of all time can't wait for his new film The Equalizer.
Deschain99
Deschain99 - 9/7/2014, 12:26 PM
Its F**king Denzel Washington . . why not
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 9/7/2014, 12:27 PM
Denzel for Kang?
Interestein
Interestein - 9/7/2014, 12:28 PM
He would kick ass as T'Challa, or even T'Chakka!
Interestein
Interestein - 9/7/2014, 12:28 PM
Wish he was Lex Luthor, but I have faith in Eisenberg.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/7/2014, 12:29 PM
@Sophisticated

Oh man, that would be crazy! (In a good way) but I dunno if they'll try to find another up in age actor to play Fury. Perhaps they'll eventually give him the youth treatment like they did in the second season from A:EMH?
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/7/2014, 12:32 PM
denzel for lex.......

hahahahahaha
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:34 PM
If marvel studio gets Denzel Washington, Al Pacino, heck even Tom Hanks to be part of this MCU that's already known for getting A list veterans


Then.......... MINDBLOWN!!!!
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/7/2014, 12:38 PM
@JoJo1982

I've been recently thinking about how much of a great antagonist Tom Hanks would possibly make.
TelaVizion
TelaVizion - 9/7/2014, 12:40 PM
I'm fine with him being a character. Just gonna have to change someone to being a black person. Wouldn't want him in BP movie.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/7/2014, 12:44 PM
Wonder when we'll get those Cap 3/Phase 3 title announcements?
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:45 PM
@ therationalnerd

Yeah I just recently saw Captain Phillips this weekend(GREAT movie)
And I was thinking, "I'm surprised marvel studio hasn't approached him for a role in the marvel universe, I mean he would be on the list next to Redford, Hopkins, Spader, Bridges, and Jackson".

Who would Tom Hanks could play in a marvel movie though???

For Denzel it would be either T'Chaka or Blue Marvel(Captain Universe)
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:50 PM
I would say from late Sept till Dec would should get the title of Cap 3, Avengers AOU teaser trailer, Dr Strange announcement, some more casting on Daredevil, Antman teaser, and some more hints on marvel's 2017 movies
Ocelot
Ocelot - 9/7/2014, 12:51 PM
Denzel Washington is a leading man, not a supporting actor. He's not going to waste his time playing a minor character in a movie. Just look at his filmography. He either leads or co-leads.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/7/2014, 12:54 PM
Wesley Snipes for White Wolf

It would be great to see black panther vs white wolf(Wesley snipes) duke it out
SuperCat
SuperCat - 9/7/2014, 12:56 PM
Big fan but can't see him playing T'Chaka.
GhostSurfer
GhostSurfer - 9/7/2014, 1:03 PM
Tom Hanks could make an interesting Reid Richards or Dr. Doom but unfortunately FF is with Fox... Hell, Hanks would do an amazing Dr. Strange, and could pull off Klaw in the Black Panther movie.

As far as Denzel goes, dump a pile of money on his lawn and get him to play T'Chaka. Him and Boseman would draw big money for Black Panther.
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 9/7/2014, 1:04 PM
Definitely not T'Challa, maybe T'Chaka instead.
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