DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Star Vincent D'Onofrio's Dream DC Role Is A Far Cry From Marvel's Kingpin

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Star Vincent D'Onofrio's Dream DC Role Is A Far Cry From Marvel's Kingpin

Daredevil: Born Again star Vincent D'Onofrio is arguably perfect as the MCU's Kingpin of Crime, but the actor has now revealed his dream DCU role and it's a far cry from the grounded Wilson Fisk...

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By JoshWilding - Sep 01, 2024 08:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Daredevil

Vincent D'Onofrio is perhaps best known for playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Kingpin of Crime. He debuted as Wilson Fisk in Netflix's Daredevil in 2015 and has since appeared in the likes of Hawkeye and Echo.

Next up for the actor is Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again, though rumour has it we'll eventually see the villain in a future Spider-Man movie.

However, should the opportunity present itself, there's one specific character in the DCU who D'Onofrio is eager to play: Swamp-Thing! Taking part in a Q&A at Dragon Con, he shared his love of the supernatural anti-hero. 

"These days, I don't know why...I don't if you guys are into DC like I am," D'Onofrio said. "Obviously I like Marvel too because that's my job. My comic books when I was a kid [were] Captain America, Spider-Man, Swamp-Thing. Swamp-Thing. I would really like to play Swamp-Thing."

You can listen to his comments in full below. 

This isn't the first time D'Onofrio has shared his love for Swamp-Thing as he's referenced the character several times on social media in recent years. 

As luck would have it, the role does appear to be up for grabs in DC Studios' new DCU. Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold is officially attached to helm a Swamp-Thing movie, though whether D'Onofrio is a good fit for Alec Holland is up for debate.

"While I’m sure DC views 'Swamp Thing' as a franchise, I would be viewing it as a very simple, clean, Gothic horror movie about this man/monster," the filmmaker said last year. Mangold added that he's been "toying for years with the idea of making a kind of Frankenstein movie."

When James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as DC Studios co-CEOs, he "put in a friendly call" to suggest himself. "Just doing my own thing with this, just a standalone."

Right now, Swamp-Thing appears to be years away from becoming a reality. Mangold is currently busy shooting his Bob Dylan biopic and, once he's done with that, is heading into a Galaxy Far, Far Away for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. 

Would you like to see D'Onofrio as the DCU's Swamp-Thing?

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TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 9/1/2024, 9:00 AM
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Yes, please. I want this.
Corruptor
Corruptor - 9/2/2024, 4:54 AM
@TheVandalore - Now I want Picard vs the Kingpin.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 9/1/2024, 9:00 AM
Swamp Thing is lit
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 9/1/2024, 9:02 AM
Just do it Gunn
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/1/2024, 9:09 AM
Interesting.

Idk if he’s a good fit for Alec Holland (atleast not in the age he is now) but I could see him as Swamp Thing , he could really bring forth the tragedy of the character imo.

Plus while this was more comedic & creepy , D’Onofrio did great playing a “creature” in MIB and has experience with prosthetic/makeup work aswell.

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RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 9/1/2024, 9:38 AM
Greenpeace, let's gooooo
AC1
AC1 - 9/1/2024, 9:42 AM
I've had my doubts over James Gunn's plans since taking over DC and what seems to be almost a lack of structure or a proper thematic through-line, but I do love how he's trying to make sure some of the more obscure, underrated characters (or lesser known characters who haven't had luck in adaptations so far) a shot
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 11:58 AM
@AC1 - lack of structure?! 🤷 There hasn't been 1 second of the new DCU universe any screen, let alone any trailers, and you already think it has a 'lack of structure.'.

I just don't get some people.....
McMurdo
McMurdo - 9/1/2024, 12:39 PM
@AC1 - bro are you from 2029?
McMurdo
McMurdo - 9/1/2024, 12:40 PM
@lazlodaytona - lol exactly
AC1
AC1 - 9/1/2024, 1:33 PM
@lazlodaytona - In the sense that the slate that has been announced doesn't seem to have any kind of common thread running through it. You look at what Marvel did in the early days and it was pretty clear Phase 1 was building up to The Avengers, Phase 2 was building up to Avengers 2, and Phase 3 was about bringing the Infinity Saga to a close.

Everything that's been announced so far under the DCU kinda just feels like throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. That's not to say the movies themselves will necessarily be bad, just that it's hard to see what the plan is for everything - admittedly I believe Gunn did also say the full slate hasn't been revealed yet so maybe it'll make more sense when he's filled in the gaps, but as it stands it does seem like a strange way to structure the beginnings of a new cinematic universe.

@McMurdo - Actually I think you'll find James Gunn announced the DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate all the way back in January 2023, no need for time travel to express my speculative opinion on what was announced over a year ago and I'm pretty sure this confusion (not negativity, just neutral confusion as to what connection there was between the things that had been announced) was actually the opinion held by a lot of people at the time. All in all I'm actually looking forward to most of those movies individually, I'm just struggling to understand what the plan is in terms of the bigger picture but that's largely due to Gunn himself wanting to keep a lot of that close to his chest.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 3:05 PM
@AC1 - maybe to you it feels like DC is throwing random stuff at the wall to see what sticks, but I haven't made up my mind yet.

What's to come is different than the MCU, and is definitely looking like it's calculated. Plus, the last phase of Marvel seems to be a non-calculated sh1t show due to over-confidense.

Again, you haven't seen sh1t except some lousy, cell-phone set photos and pictures revealed by Gunn. I bet they are throwing everyone off game and will surprise with something unexpectedly epic.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 9/1/2024, 3:08 PM
@AC1 - ideally I’d like for him to hold off on the obscure until we get some of the well known heroes established first.
Biggums
Biggums - 9/1/2024, 3:18 PM
@lazlodaytona - structure, or lackthereof 'cus of the odd casting.
Ragtag bunch is odd to digest, at least for Now.
AC1
AC1 - 9/1/2024, 4:38 PM
@lazlodaytona - again, you seem to be blowing this out of proportion and trying to turn this into some sort of argument but you're just saying stuff I've already said - I've already acknowledged the caveat that James Gunn hasn't given us all the info yet and that it could end up making more sense if and when he decides to do that. I've also said that I'm still mostly looking forward to what he's announced even if I'm struggling to see a through-line.

Also notice how I didn't mention anything post-Infinity Saga regarding Marvel because, as you've alluded to yourself, I've also found it to be kind of all over the place - it's not even that I've disliked it because I'd still say overall I've liked most of what they've put out since Endgame to varying degrees, but it definitely feels a lot more disorganised and inconsistent.

But yeah, just chill, I've loved (or at least liked) everything I've seen that Gunn's made, the fact he took an obscure property like GOTG that I'd never heard of and made a movie that I ended up seeing twice on opening day because I was so blown away the first time was already a miraculous feat but then turning that into a near perfect trilogy AND making The Suicide Squad after the disastrous first movie basically just to prove that you can indeed polish a turd has already instilled confidence in me that has made up for the confusion I have regarding the slate he's announced so far. The fact he's essentially a proven and bonafide comic history expert is even better. I'm confused, but I'm fairly excited too; it's possible to feel both things at the same time!
AC1
AC1 - 9/1/2024, 4:39 PM
@Arthorious - yeah I agree but it seems like he's got something up his sleeve even if we don't know what exactly that is
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 5:49 PM
@Biggums - rickjames? you still have no proof there is 'no structure' yet. again, I'll reiterate: there has NOT been one second of the DCU footage yet, all you got is odd-casting?,
im sorry. I try to be kind and civil with everyone on this site, but .... your comments?
You're a fu***ng idiot.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 6:12 PM
@AC1 - ok. I can be game with that. very good analyzation
Arthorious
Arthorious - 9/2/2024, 9:09 PM
@AC1 - I agree too, and the thing with Gunn his obscure characters are often hits.
Biggums
Biggums - 9/3/2024, 9:03 AM
@lazlodaytona - nah you're a piece of excrement. Refusing to see the writing on the wall.
Watch it suck!
AC1
AC1 - 9/1/2024, 9:43 AM
And yeah I'd be down with Vincent D'Onofrio, considering how seriously he already takes his Marvel role as Kingpin, and especially if he's this passionate about Swamp Thing
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 11:59 AM
@AC1 - I do agree with you on that
Fares
Fares - 9/1/2024, 9:47 AM
I can dig it. When you got a great actor like him that's passionate about the source material, you gotta at least sit down with him.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 9/1/2024, 11:03 AM
YES. Perfect fit. My favourite Muck Monster.

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PapaBear562
PapaBear562 - 9/1/2024, 11:24 AM
I know there are many who say that Bryan Cranston should be the next Professor X, but I've always wonder if Vincent D'Onofrio would be better suited for that role instead.
MatteMan
MatteMan - 9/1/2024, 2:45 PM
@PapaBear562 - But only if he plays Juggernaut also 😁
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 12:02 PM
Before he was Kingpin, possibly Swamp Thing, and that weird, giant cockroach guy, he was the 1st Thor:

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Dude's put on a 'tad' bit of weight there over the years. Dude was a brick house in the 80s.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 9/1/2024, 12:04 PM
let's see Marvel try a Thor variant with this guy
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/1/2024, 12:42 PM
I could see him as a Gorilla Grodd or a Darkseid even.

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PeterDarker121
PeterDarker121 - 9/1/2024, 2:13 PM
YES, please
Corruptor
Corruptor - 9/2/2024, 4:54 AM
Love it how creatives think they are "toying with ideas" and the idea of a franchise is beneath them even though it's a... franchise.

You aren't William Shakespeare dude, do as your paymasters say, what was your name again?

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