TENET Star John David Washington Hasn't Received A Call From Marvel Studios Or Warner Bros./DC

TENET Star John David Washington Hasn't Received A Call From Marvel Studios Or Warner Bros./DC

John David Washington has delivered breakout performances in movies like BlacKkKlansman and Tenet, but he's yet to receive a call from Marvel Studios or Warner Bros./DC about a big comic book role...

By JoshWilding - Sep 04, 2020 04:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: ComicBook.com

John David Washington feels like an obvious choice to take on a key role in the Marvel or DC Universes, but in a recent interview with ComicBook.com, he confirmed that he's yet to hear from either side. That's definitely a surprise, but with it becoming clear that he's a fan-favourite choice to play John Stewart in the Green Lantern movie or TV show, perhaps Warner Bros. will take note?

Either way, it sounds like Washington is ready to accept the challenge of joining a superhero franchise.

"Yeah, bring it on, man," the Tenet star said. "I never had a conversation, they don't really reach out to me. I do feel like Tenet, the Protagonist, if he fits in that world, I think what Christopher [Nolan] has created is a superhero in some way. So, like, who can fight inverted?"

No one springs to mind, but there are many characters Washington would be a good fit for, and this feels like a natural progression for his career after entering the blockbuster scene in such a big way.

While Tenet has been unable to make a huge impact at the box office as a result of COVID-19, it's clear that Washington is a star in the making, and most critics have heaped praise upon the actor for his performance. Now, it remains to be seen whether Marvel Studios or Warner Bros. snaps him up first! 

What do you guys think?

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tmp3
tmp3 - 9/4/2020, 4:09 AM
Great actor, but I don’t know if I’m on the boat of him being the new BP... just feels a bit too soon for those kind of fan-casts, imo
Him as John Stewart w/ Cruise as Hal would be amazing though.
Superspecialawesomeguy
Superspecialawesomeguy - 9/4/2020, 4:22 AM
@tmp3 - I think Aldis Hodge would be a good replacement if they want to go with the decision to recast.

KWilly
KWilly - 9/4/2020, 4:45 AM
@Superspecialawesomeguy -I think Hodge would actually be more fit for John Stewart.
Roodi
Roodi - 9/4/2020, 5:31 AM
@Superspecialawesomeguy - I'm on this fancast as well.
inkniron
inkniron - 9/4/2020, 5:42 AM
@KWilly - I've been on that boat since Underground
Superspecialawesomeguy
Superspecialawesomeguy - 9/4/2020, 5:58 AM
@KWilly -
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 9/4/2020, 6:48 AM
@tmp3
THIS.

Literally on the same page.
PunGuy
PunGuy - 9/4/2020, 4:15 AM
Haven't seen Tenet yet but enjoyed him in BlacKkKlansman. Would be interested to see him in a CBM at some point.
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 9/4/2020, 4:22 AM
@PunGuy - I remember watching it for the first time and oof the last 2 minutes of that film...
PunGuy
PunGuy - 9/4/2020, 4:43 AM
@WakandanQueen - Yeah, genuinely scary stuff.
JustALurker
JustALurker - 9/4/2020, 6:11 AM
@PunGuy - he was really good, also he was amazing in the action scenes.
Imfunnyhow
Imfunnyhow - 9/4/2020, 4:15 AM
"TENET Star John David Washington Hasn't Received A Call From Marvel Studios Or Warner Bros./DC"

That's strange.
Come to think about it I haven't either.
I wonder what's going on ?
Imfunnyhow
Imfunnyhow - 9/4/2020, 4:19 AM
SuperManes
SuperManes - 9/4/2020, 6:02 AM
@Imfunnyhow - I was gonna say the same thing. Thousands of actors haven't been called by Marvel. But this is Josh and he'll write anything for clicks
JustALurker
JustALurker - 9/4/2020, 6:11 AM
@Imfunnyhow - such a non-news article.
GarthRanzz
GarthRanzz - 9/4/2020, 6:45 AM
@Imfunnyhow - Sometimes they text. Thats how I got my little cameo.
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 9/4/2020, 4:18 AM
He got charm like his father. Can't wait to see Tenet
patgreyc
patgreyc - 9/4/2020, 12:51 PM
@WakandanQueen - Just saw it. Very cool, the time mechanic is used wisely, but the occasional plot hole does occur, not surprising considering the end of the film get a little chaotic.
connorblaze
connorblaze - 9/4/2020, 4:32 AM
I thought he was decent in BlackKlansman but thought the performance was overly praised. Thought he was incredibly dull (unfortunately along with most of the cast) in Tenet. Hasn’t impressed me in any way shape or form but he seems to get heaps of praise so maybe I’m missing something. Denzel is in my top 3 actors of all time, so I wish I liked him more or saw what everyone else does.
Himura
Himura - 9/4/2020, 4:54 AM
I swear y'all dont gotta fan-cast every talented black actor to play John Stewart.
Battabing
Battabing - 9/4/2020, 6:35 AM
@Himura -
Right? Mr. Terrific needs some love.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/4/2020, 4:57 AM
I think the MCU is probably gonna give the character a big overhaul, so he would be my pick for Kasper Cole
KingLeonidas
KingLeonidas - 9/4/2020, 5:26 AM
Replace Chadwick Boseman?
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 9/4/2020, 5:30 AM
With WB going all in on Multiverse...maybe time to rekindle the Michael B. Jordan for Superman.

Super12
Super12 - 9/4/2020, 5:59 AM
@IronGenesis - No.
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 9/4/2020, 7:23 AM
@Super12 - then why have a multiverse with no rules if you won’t have the courage to take risks?

I mean...why have a get out of jail free card in the multiverse if you won’t have some fun
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