Giancarlo Esposito, known for his nuanced portrayal of antagonistic characters, has been a popular choice for DC and Marvel fans. This demand from fans arose ever since they witnessed the American actor’s charm in Breaking Bad. The 65-year-old American actor has a robust resume on television and has, time and again, proved his capabilities as an actor. Despite being frequently suggested for various roles, the Do The Right Thing actor never appeared in a DC or Marvel movie. 

The closest the actor has come to the fantasy world is with his portrayal of Stan Edgar in The Boys. However, he had very little screen time, which didn’t do justice to the masterful actor’s charismatic charm on the screen. 

Is Giancarlo Esposito finally entering DC?

The new bosses of DC, James Gunn, and Peter Safran are all set to reboot the franchise with their own vision. With so much happening in the DC universe, including Henry Cavill’s replacement as Superman, fans can expect several new faces in the upcoming movies. After Esposito’s interview at the ComicCon Panama event, it seemed like God finally answered fans’ prayers. Recently, a Twitter page called DiscussingFilm posted an update about Esposito’s fan interaction at the event. The page captioned the post as “Giancarlo Esposito says he was talking to James Gunn about the possibility of starring in a DC movie before the strike began.“

Addressing the speculation that had been doing the rounds for very long, the actor said at the ComicCon Panama event, “I had been talking to James Gunn about the possibility about being in a movie”. This statement confirmed that it is not just fans who want to see the gifted actor in the fantasy universe, but Esposito himself is also intrigued by it. The actor further went on to say, “Who knows, it could happen soon”, further teasing the excitement in fans’ hearts. 

Although no one knows when this talented actor will star in a DC movie, fans aren’t going to stop suggesting characters for him.

Giancarlo Esposito can play these iconic villains in DC

Esposito has voice acted in the Harley Quinn animated series as Lex Luther, the arch-nemesis of Superman. This is also the most suggested character for the Breaking Bad actor. With the news of Superman: Legacy, releasing in 2025, fans can hope to see the Kaleidoscope actor play the antagonist. Apart from this, fans frequently associate another enemy of Superman, Brainiac, with the 65-year-old actor. 

Another supervillain from the Batman franchise, Ra’s al Ghul, can also be a good role for the actor to play owing to the character’s moral ambiguity and twisted mentality. Lastly, he can play the character of Vandal Savage, who is a known figure to every DC fan. This popular supervillain is wise, resourceful, and has a sinister demeanor, something that Esposito can pull off with perfection. 

What character do you think Esposito should play in DC? Let us know your character suggestion for him in the comments below!