THE RADLEYS Star Damian Lewis Talks Green Goblin Fan Casts And Whether He's Spoken To Marvel/DC (Exclusive)

THE RADLEYS Star Damian Lewis Talks Green Goblin Fan Casts And Whether He's Spoken To Marvel/DC (Exclusive)

Talking to us about his role in The Radleys, Billions star Damian Lewis finally weighs in on those Green Goblin fan casts and reveals whether he's ever met with Marvel Studios or Warner Bros./DC...

By JoshWilding - Oct 02, 2024 11:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man

Damian Lewis is one of the most talented actors working today - look no further than Billions and Homeland for proof of that - and, for several years now, he's been a fan-favourite choice to play Spider-Man villain the Green Goblin.

Fan art of the actor as Norman Osborn can be found all over social media. Even after Willem Dafoe's memorable Spider-Man: No Way Home return, Lewis remains at the top of many wishlists when it comes to who should play a new Variant of the iconic comic book baddie.

Earlier this week, we sat down with the actor to discuss his role in the must-see new horror/comedy The Radleys. While we had Lewis on the line, we wondered if he was aware of the fan casts and if Marvel or DC had ever come knocking. 

For a few years, Marvel fans have said they'd like to see you play a character called the Green Goblin. There's fan-art out there if you go looking. Has a Marvel or DC role ever come your way? 

It hasn't come my way ever, no. If you could make a call, that would be very much appreciated. I haven't seen any of that. That's interesting. Green Goblin. So, wait a minute, Green Goblin is Spider-Man? 

Yes, Willem Dafoe played the character previously.

Right. They don't want Willem to do it again?

A lot of people think you'd be perfect for a new version of that character. 

Damian Lewis, Green Goblin. Okay, I'll look it up. He doesn't sound very nice. 

It's surprising to hear that Lewis hasn't been approached by Marvel or DC, particularly as he'd make a phenomenal villain in any number of superhero franchises. A quick look online reveals that fans would also like to see him play Sinestro, The Question, The Lizard, and even an older version of Cameron Monaghan's Star Wars character Cal Kestis! 

We'll see what happens and whether the opportunity to join the MCU or DCU eventually presents itself to Lewis. In the meantime, you can watch the full interview with the actor about The Radleys above (we'll be posting the written transcription tomorrow). 

Award-winning actors Kelly Macdonald (No Country For Old Men) and Damian Lewis (Billions, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood) star in a dark comedy thriller about a seemingly average suburban family with a juicy secret: they are vampires. In the light of day, the Radleys might seem normal, but they can only abstain from their natural cravings for so long until the bloody truth bubbles to the surface and turns their quiet country life upside down.

The Radleys will be in Theaters, On Digital and On Demand October 4, 2024.

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Spoken
Spoken - 10/2/2024, 11:37 AM
He would be really great as Norman.
thewanderer
thewanderer - 10/2/2024, 12:58 PM
@Spoken - he’d be a great Doom.
OptimusCrime
OptimusCrime - 10/2/2024, 11:48 AM
Never thought of him as Norman, but Damn i can see it!
JFerguson
JFerguson - 10/2/2024, 11:51 AM
The ginger goblin
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 10/2/2024, 12:12 PM
@JFerguson - he always was... reddish brown...
dracula
dracula - 10/2/2024, 12:25 PM
@JFerguson - considering color schemes, wouldnt that be hobgoblin
The1st
The1st - 10/2/2024, 3:40 PM
@KennKathleen - I wish I'd taken a picture of the guy on Ancient Aliens, he was professor at one of the Cal schools. I can't remember which one now. He had perfect Normie hair as he talked ancient astronaut theory.

I remember nothing he said...just the hair.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 10/2/2024, 11:51 AM
Damian Lewis is strong enough to have it all but too weak to take it.
RedFury
RedFury - 10/2/2024, 12:06 PM
@TheVisionary25 - oh that's a great casting idea. I absolutely loved him in Band of Brothers, so I would default to something heroic, but him being a complicated character like Sinestro could be awesome.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 10/2/2024, 12:10 PM
@RedFury - I agree

I could also see him as The Question aswell if you want something more heroic but with an edge (he also has the voice for it)

There’s definitely a few roles out there for him
RedFury
RedFury - 10/2/2024, 12:19 PM
@TheVisionary25 - both great choices. Not sure why I never thought of him for a super hero role before, he'd be a great grab for the MCU or DCU. He would have made a good Cyclops back in his Band of Brothers days.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 10/2/2024, 12:05 PM
He would be a great choice for the MCU Norman if/when we get him!!.

Him as Sinestro would be great too…

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Anyway , The Radleys seems fun!!.
grif
grif - 10/2/2024, 12:22 PM
the radleys?

how about
band of brothers
life
billions
homeland
Forthas
Forthas - 10/2/2024, 12:22 PM
I would prefer he be Constantine!

My pick for Norman Osbourne/Green Goblin is

Michael C Hall

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Spoken
Spoken - 10/2/2024, 12:24 PM
@Forthas - Yeah he'd be pretty good too.
JimMoriarty
JimMoriarty - 10/2/2024, 1:04 PM
@Forthas - wow. I never even considered MCH, he could kill it, pun intended. He is a wonderful actor. You are on to something my friend.
Forthas
Forthas - 10/2/2024, 1:28 PM
@JimMoriarty - Thanks! I also want Tye Sheridan to be Harry Osbourne!
dracula
dracula - 10/2/2024, 12:23 PM
No way the mcu is doing Green Goblin after raimi goblin was big bad of no way home
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 10/2/2024, 12:24 PM
Billions is damn near Norman Osborn trying to outplay the government anyway, all he needs is some of the Osborn hair waves and he's good.
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 10/2/2024, 12:28 PM
For Marvel, the lizard.
For DC, spellbinder.
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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 10/2/2024, 1:26 PM
@MCUKnight11 - User Comment Image

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CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/2/2024, 12:54 PM
They should just do Hobgoblin. He was a better version of the Goblin anyway until the 90's started messing with him. If we got a street level trilogy. Hobs is perfect. The pre-venom Amazing stories were probably its best run writing wize.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 10/2/2024, 1:12 PM

I don't trust him.

He has great talent, but THREE times he has walked away from a show for very little sensible reason. (At least he came back to cap Billions) He just gets happy feet.

I don't want somehow who will wow us with a great performance and then walk away. And he probably would do both.
dragon316
dragon316 - 10/2/2024, 9:22 PM
Fan cast is crap where was fan cast for valkery and kang ?
HAUSMAN01
HAUSMAN01 - 10/2/2024, 10:21 PM
He'd be a good option as Norman User Comment Image but if not, I could also see him as Michael Korvac User Comment Image or User Comment Image Moleculeman As for DC, he'd be great option as User Comment Image HUSH, BRAINIAC User Comment Image ,or User Comment Image Reverse-Flash
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 10/3/2024, 5:09 AM
No waves no Norman Osborn

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