On the other hand, wouldn’t it be hilarious if Henry Cavill once again played a son of Russell Crowe, and becomes more beloved playing a Marvel B-lister like Hercules than he ever did playing Superman? Aresīut there’s also Zeus’ other son, the god of war, Ares. The internet is already going wild trying to cast Jon Gabrus as the MCU’s Herc, so keep that in mind with your fancasts. If you want a taste of what Marvel’s Hercules is all about, check out Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente’s brilliant Incredible Hercules series. He’s also a potential franchise headliner, so if Marvel decides to cast him, it’ll be a big deal.
He’s a fun-loving, hedonistic goofball and basically perfect for the tone of the MCU. He’s fought against and fought beside Thor, been a member of the Avengers, Defenders, Champions, West Coast Avengers, and more. The Marvel version of Hercules was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Thor’s Journey Into Mystery in 1965. The first, of course, is Zeus’ big, strong son Hercules. And two Olympians in particular could play significant roles in the MCU down the line. But Zeus and his crew of gods and demigods played a pretty significant role in Marvel Comics, as well. Moviegoers right now probably associate the Greco-Roman pantheon with DC movies and heroes, with both Wonder Woman and Shazam proudly displaying their Olympian roots. Olympus to the MCU is a pretty momentous occasion.
