The comic book universe holds Hollywood in its thrall, nostalgia and spectacle intertwining like the panels of a graphic novel. As the MCU and DCU engage in an eternal game of superhero one-upmanship, a handful of versatile actors have learned to navigate the multiverse with ease. Josh Brolin, once the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s formidable supervillain, recently hit the rumor mill for eying a leap into the DCU. 

As the ripple effects of his MCU tenure continue to shape the future of Marvel’s heroes, Brolin’s DCU debut begs the question: how seismic will this crossover impact be?

Josh Brolin has been Tinseltown’s hot favorite for the last two decades, but he has surpassed the bars he set on his own every time. Comic book lovers will forever remember him as Thanos, who delivered the fatal blow to Iron Man’s legacy, and as Cable, the time-traveling mutant with a penchant for mayhem in Deadpool 2. While his affinity for comic book characters is well-documented, according to Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman, the actor is now being courted to the DCU for a new role.

Brolin has left an indelible mark on the cinematic universe. His cinematic canvas is no less than a kaleidoscope of complex characters, each one a testament to his remarkable range. Yet, for comic book devotees, his knack for portraying multi-faceted, larger than life characters has made fans attach him to the MCU without a thought. Although confirmation and details remain under wraps, considering Brolin still has a score to settle in the comic realm, the rumor is enough to prepare for a wild ride ahead.

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Josh Brolin’s MCU reunion dreams with Ryan Reynolds sparked excitement beforehand, but whispers of a potential DCU debut have left fans a little dubious. After all, Brolin previously passed on a DCU opportunity, leaving many wondering if he is ready to switch superhero allegiances.

According to The Hollywood Reporter in September 2024, Josh Brolin refused to star in DC Studios’ Lanterns, based on the Green Lanterns superhero character. Brolin rounded out the DCU discussions for portraying Hal Jordan, previously played by Ryan Reynolds in the Green Lantern movie. Multiple sources reported the actor received the offer in August. 

Within the first two weeks of September, Brolin rejected the DCU leap. Although several fans thought the actor would make the superhero crossover and etch his name in the history of DCU like he did with his MCU reign, Brolin passed on the offer. The reason behind Brolin’s refusal remains unclear. However, after the latest fanning of the flames, one cannot help but wonder if time would ultimately temper his stance.

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