Josh Brolin Prompts Speculation By Sharing Fan-Art Depicting Him As DC Supervillain DARKSEID

Josh Brolin Prompts Speculation By Sharing Fan-Art Depicting Him As DC Supervillain DARKSEID

Following a recent rumor that DC Studios is interested in signing Josh Brolin for a future project, the actor has shared some fan-art depicting him as the mighty Darkseid...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 06, 2025 12:01 PM EST
Filed Under: DC Studios

Josh Brolin declined an offer to play Hal Jordan in the upcoming Lanterns series, with the part ultimately going to Kyle Chandler. However, rumor has it that the highly in-demand Deadpool 2 actor is still on DC Studios' radar for a different DCU role.

We have no idea which character - if any - the Dune: Part Two star might be interested in playing, but Boss Logic has now shared some fan-art depicting the actor as DC Comics supervillain, Darkseid.

We're not sure how popular a choice this would be after Brolin already played Thanos in the MCU (both characters are generally viewed as being Marvel/DC counterparts), but it seems Brolin himself might just be on board with the idea.

After Boss Logic posted his art to X, Brolin shared the image via his Instagram Stories.

Darkseid was originally envisioned as the big bad of the DCEU, and Zack Snyder planned to introduce the character in his Justice League sequel. This never came to pass, but we did catch a glimpse of the incredibly powerful New God in the director's cut of the first film.

Though there are obviously some similarities between Darkseid and Thanos, (the former was actually introduced first), they evolved into very different characters over the years. Whether James Gunn has any plans to debut the tyrannical ruler of Apokolips in the DCU at some point remains to be seen, but if and when it does happen, would it be far enough removed from Brolin's MCU tenure as the Mad Titan for fans to accept him in the role?

Keep in mind that, despite some fans jumping to conclusions, Brolin sharing this artwork doesn't confirm a thing. Even if he is in talks for another DCU role, it doesn't mean it'll be Darkseid!

What do you make of the idea of Josh Brolin playing both Thanos and Darkseid? Be sure to drop us a comment down below.

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 1/6/2025, 12:22 PM
He is destined to play purple nutsacks for the rest of his life...like Bob Dole
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 1/6/2025, 12:52 PM
@Malatrova15 - Ha!
dragon316
dragon316 - 1/6/2025, 6:09 PM
@Malatrova15 - that’s good Barney nutsack
Vigor
Vigor - 1/6/2025, 12:22 PM
Just make it happen lol
Vigor
Vigor - 1/6/2025, 12:23 PM
Sometimes the best path forward is the most obvious one
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 1/6/2025, 12:25 PM
I think he'd be a great Darkseid, but I mean, he was already Thanos, it just feels like he'd be retreading a lot of the same turf.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 1/6/2025, 12:46 PM
@TrentCrimm - agreed, while it would be funny and he'd probably kill it in the role, I don't see this happening.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 1/6/2025, 1:50 PM
@TrentCrimm - I mean he’s getting up there in age , don’t think broiling at this points cares about type casting or doing similar roles
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 1/6/2025, 1:57 PM
@Taonrey -

I don't mean his decisions personally, just from the perspective of a viewer, casting Brolin as Darkseid doesn't seem very likely when he's already been cast in such a similar role that's so embedded into fans minds. Nobody is that creatively bland .
tylerzero
tylerzero - 1/6/2025, 3:10 PM
@TrentCrimm -

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TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 1/6/2025, 3:37 PM
@tylerzero -

Personally I dont see Iron Man and Dr. Doom as that similar, and they're at least existing in an established multiverse.
I'm not completely on board with RDJ as Doom but it's not really a comparable situation imo.
PC04
PC04 - 1/6/2025, 12:25 PM
I mean......kind of weird, no?
Highflyer
Highflyer - 1/6/2025, 12:25 PM
I couldn't think of a worse decision. While you're at it, cast him as the next Apocalypse too.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 1/6/2025, 12:55 PM
@Highflyer - Ha he plays the big 3 villains. Shoot while we're at it, have RDJ be the bait and switch and let Brolin be Dr Doom instead.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 1/6/2025, 12:28 PM
if hes too old for batman in brave and the bold then I could see him playing Ra's al Ghul for the film.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 1/6/2025, 1:50 PM
@harryba11zack - ehhhh, I can’t see it at all
Pampero
Pampero - 1/6/2025, 12:28 PM
no
alleverybody
alleverybody - 1/6/2025, 12:30 PM
Feels like he turned down the role of Hal Jordan because Hal will likely die. Brolin probably wants a recurring role like Cable was supposed to be.
grif
grif - 1/6/2025, 12:33 PM
just had darkseid. dont want him as main badguy again

dragon316
dragon316 - 1/6/2025, 6:10 PM
@grif - marvel may bring back thanos
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 1/6/2025, 12:37 PM
Sure

the way Gunn is going with the DCU like greenlighting a Clayface movie

We might see Darkside in like 10-12 years
DREAMER
DREAMER - 1/6/2025, 12:38 PM
Speaking about SuperHero movies fatigue, Josh Brolin, again? seriously?
asherman93
asherman93 - 1/6/2025, 12:39 PM
Just bring back Michael Ironside.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/6/2025, 12:47 PM
@asherman93 - that would be great but I’m also fine with getting a new actor aswell

I have a somewhat unconventional pick…

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asherman93
asherman93 - 1/6/2025, 2:04 PM
@TheVisionary25 - DARKSEID IS...
ALL ABOUT THE METS BABY, LOVE THE METS! ALRIGHT BABY LETS GO GET A HOME RUN!
Forthas
Forthas - 1/6/2025, 12:40 PM
That would be such an uninspired choice (which means Gunn will do it). DC should be developing their own talent. There are a LOT of talented actors and actresses that deserve a shot and are a better fit for many of these roles, but unfortunately it seems like we are going to spend the near future just hiring James Gunn's friends and family and discarded former MCU talent. So disappointing!
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 1/6/2025, 12:54 PM
@Forthas - Right. Because Zack Snyder's choices were so top tier. 🙄
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 1/6/2025, 1:52 PM
@Forthas - don't forget twitter fancast too! 😭
Forthas
Forthas - 1/6/2025, 2:00 PM
@BraveNewClunge - That is right! I think that is how we got Cornswet!
asherman93
asherman93 - 1/6/2025, 2:07 PM
@DarthAlgar - To his credit, I actually appreciated Snyder's willingness to go for lesser-known or unorthodox casting choices.
Hell, I'd argue that none of them were actually bad ideas on paper - Social Network proves that Eisenberg could play a more comic-accurate Lex Luthor.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 1/6/2025, 12:40 PM
Yes please
thereeljoefish
thereeljoefish - 1/6/2025, 12:41 PM
Just make him every single character in the DCU
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 1/6/2025, 12:54 PM
@thereeljoefish - We need Chris Pratt for that.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 1/6/2025, 12:42 PM
Now this is some bullshit. Is it a bit too much luck of Imagination for them to use him for a character on which he played is based?

That’s some bullshit.

For [frick]s sakes

@MarkCassidy??
satanicbatman
satanicbatman - 1/6/2025, 1:45 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - You sound a little unhinged.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 1/6/2025, 2:08 PM
@satanicbatman - First of all before I respond to you.

The name, Satanic Batman, is [frick]ing brilliant.

Secondly, you're the second person telling me I sound unhinged, well me and my boy @RegularPoochie.

So I'll give you the response I gave or we gave @SonOfAGif.

....WE...ARE....UNHINGED
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 1/6/2025, 4:23 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - Why was I summoned here you unhinged swamp donkey?
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 1/6/2025, 4:43 PM
@SonOfAGif - Bitch!😏
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 1/6/2025, 12:42 PM
Guys, it's fine, a dude was tagged in a photo on IG and he shared it. You can hold off decrying the wisdom of this decision until it's actually announced.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 1/6/2025, 12:43 PM
@Clintthahamster - 😂😂
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