Redefining a Generation: What the MCU Could Look Like Recast

The MCU will always have the accomplishment of creating the largest and most popular connected universe, but one thing it won't always have is the same actors. We've already seen several actors have to be recast, and the truth is, the same actor can't play one character forever. Besides, recasting a universe that is made up of almost nothing but perfect castings is a challenge that not many people have been able to pass, as exemplified by the terrible lists all over the Internet of MCU castings. So, with that being said, I would like to humbly and briefly as possible recast most of the MCU with fitting replacements for the actors currently in the roles, and I hope you enjoy!

Iron Man: Johnny Depp

RDJ as Iron Man is perfect casting, but Johnny Depp also has the same smart ass demeanor and look of Tony Stark, and could slip right into the role if need be.

Obadiah Stane: James Brolin

He's old, he's a fitting father figure, and he's been in the acting game long enough to be diverse and play a villain role.

The Hulk: John Cusack

Cusack is an expert at playing characters with a dark and tortured side, and could pass as a genius scientist. I'm willing to believe that we wouldn't like him when he's angry.

Abomination: Jason Statham

Statham is a professional tough guy, and would be more than believable as soldier of fortune Emil Blonsky, as well as a fitting voice for The Abomination.

War Machine: Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx has played plenty of action badasses, but he's also funny as well, and that's what Colonel Rhodes is all about.

Black Widow: Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton is a rising young prospect, and given a wig and some combat training, she could make a fitting Black Widow.

Justin Hammer: Jim Sturgess

Just watch Feed the Beast and you know that Jim Sturgess is cunning and mischievous enough to play the likes of Justin Hammer.

Whiplash: Clive Owen

Given the same voice training and workout regime, Clive Owen could fill Mickey Rourke's shoes perfectly.

Thor: Kellan Lutz

Lutz is just as built as Chris Hemsworth, and with some accent training, he could be the full package for The God of Thunder.

Loki: Jared Leto

Who else could be completely evil and still somehow have everyone fall in love with him? Why, Jared Leto of course. There's no way this method actor would let the role of Loki be anything but astounding.

Laufey: Mark Strong

An imposing bald dude with a badass voice and demeanor, what else does Laufey need?

Lady Sif: Alexandra Daddario

She's played an epic warrior woman before, why can't she do it again in the MCU?

Fandral: Charlie Hunnam

He's a hot blonde bearded guy that can be as gentlemanly as he is badass, what part of that doesn't say Fandral?

Odin: Michael Gambon

When it comes to mimicking the power and wisdom of Odin himself, no one comes closer than Dumbledore, so Michael Gambon would be perfect for the role.

Heimdall: Harold Perrineau

The composed angel friend of Constantine has always been my runner-up for the role of Heimdall, and while I'll concede that no one will be as good as Idris Elba, Perrineau could come the closest.

Frigga: Kim Basinger

Basinger has all of the traits that would make you believe she is Thor's mother, and could be just as badass as she is motherly.

Volstagg: Bruce Campbell

The goofy and lovable chubby friend of Thor would be played no better than by the king of goofy and chubby himself Ashley Williams.

Hogun: Ken Leung

Ken Leung has played almost everything you could imagine, and adding Asgardian warrior to that list could be more than believable.

Agent Phil Coulson: Paul Blackthorne

No one could be as fatherly and mean as much to The Avengers as Clark Gregg except for Arrow's lovable father figure Paul Blackthorne.

Captain America: Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood has the classic Captain America look, and could perfectly portray the boyscout.

Red Skull: Christoph Waltz

Who could possibly be better at playing a Nazi than the experienced and evil Christoph Waltz? Just watch him in Inglorious Basterds and you know he was meant for this role.

Agent Peggy Carter: Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley was actually considered for the role of Peggy Carter, but never got to do it due to scheduling conflicts. However, given a second chance, I believe that Knightley would be the perfect runner-up for the role.

The Winter Soldier: Jared Padalecki

Padalecki is the perfect guardian figure for Cap himself, being a large man and having the kind of long hair Bucky Barnes sports while he's The Winter Soldier.

Nick Fury: Ving Rhames

No one could be as imposing of a figure as Nick Fury besides Sam Jackson except for Ving Rhames. Long story short, you wouldn't want to cross this spy.

Hawkeye: Matt Damon

Damon has the classic comic book look of Hawkeye, and is an A-list action star, certainly capable of joining the rank of The Avengers.

Mandarin: Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston has the perfect skillset to match that of Ben Kingsley's bone chilling Mandarin, and then turn right around into just a measly actor.

Aldrich Killian: Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland could perfectly play an evil badass seeking revenge against Tony Stark, and has enough charisma to play the intelligent Killian.

Malekith: Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans is similar to Christopher Eccleston in many ways, and could fit right into the underwhelming villain that was Malekith.

Alexander Pierce: Pierce Brosnan

Brosnan could play a corrupt politician perfectly, and has enough acting range to be evil and cover up his means with ease.

Sharon Carter: Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Winstead has played her fair share of action roles, and could play the spy next door to perfection.

Falcon: Brandon T. Jackson

Jackson, as well as Mackie, has played action heroes while still being the comic relief, and that's all that's needed to have a great Falcon.

Crossbones: Josh Holloway

Holloway screen tested for the role of Crossbones, but was beat out by the badass that is Frank Grillo. However, with the role not being all it was cracked up to be, Holloway would certainly be believable to pick up the role.

Star-Lord: Aaron Paul

Paul is an action star who has the kind of natural sense of humor that Star-Lord needs, and if he had the same trainer that Pratt had, let's just say that he would probably be the star of Jurassic World right now.

Drax the Destroyer: John Cena

John Cena certainly has the muscles to play Drax, but he also has the comedic mind and sense of humor to fit into a James Gunn movie.

Rocket: H. Jon Benjamin

No, H. Jon Benjamin isn't nearly as handsome as Bradley Cooper, but the voice work he's done in the past makes him perfect for Rocket. The voice and personality of Sterling Archer himself matches up identically with Rocket, and even though he's not a big action star, Benjamin is a big voice actor.

Groot: James Earl Jones

Do I even have to make a case for this? Jones' deep and recognizable voice is no doubt a better fit for Groot than that of Vin Diesel's, end of story.

Gamora: Olivia Wilde

If I had my way, Olivia Wilde would be the love interest in every movie ever, but she is cut out for Gamora in the sense that she's as much of a kickass action star as she is a beautiful, green love interest.

Ronan the Accuser: Richard Armitage

Fellow Hobbit alumni of Lee Pace, Richard Armitage is just as strong and imposing of a villainous figure.

Thanos: Michael C. Hall

Hall is the perfect choice for Thanos just based on his creepy smile, but he also has the villainous expertise to challenge the likes of The Avengers.

Nebula: Stana Katic

Stana Katic is a badass woman figure, and could certainly put that kind of skill to use in a role like Nebula.

Korath: Terry Crews

Terry Crews is an imposing figure, and could certainly be believed as one of Thanos' elite.

Scarlet Witch: Summer Glau

Summer Glau has the look and the kind of strange character that goes along with Scarlet Witch, and what more could you ask for?

Ultron: Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson's deep and menacing voice would be perfect for the sinister villain that is Ultron.

Quicksilver: Tom Felton

Felton certainly has the hair and the look for Quicksilver, and such a young and rising star would fit right in with the likes of The Avengers.

Vision: Matthew Goode

Goode has all of the charisma to play a brainy superhero like Vision, and has the look of the character to boot.

Maria Hill: Morena Baccarin

Baccarin has the look of Maria Hill, and also fits the role of an authority figure well.

Ant-Man: James Marsden

While Marsden isn't a famous comedian, he's still hilarious in his own right, and has already shown that he can play a superhero.

Yellowjacket: Jon Hamm

No one plays a corrupt businessman as well as Jon Hamm, and I feel that he could certainly bring that to the character Yellowjacket.

Black Panther: John Boyega

The young prospect that is John Boyega has proved himself to be a terrific actor, and I think that it's not out of the question to say that he could nail a role like that of Black Panther.

Spider-Man: Dylan O'Brien

While I love the choice of Tom Holland as Spider-Man, you can't deny that the favorite for the role would have been just as good and entertaining of a choice.

Zemo: Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott being a formidable villain of Sherlock Holmes himself qualifies him to play the cold and orchestrating villain Zemo if anything does.

Klaw: Hugh Jackman

The scruffy and ranged Hugh Jackman is an identical fit for Andy Serkis' villain Klaw.

Baron von Strucker: Ralph Fiennes

Fiennes has the perfect look for Baron Strucker, and has a long career full of playing villains to back up the choice.

Arnim Zola: Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill has the brains to play the scientist Zola, and he's proved just from his voice work as The Joker that he's an above average villain.

Howard the Duck: Chris Hardwick

A big name in the voice acting world, no one could live up to Seth Green's hilarious voice cameo other than his good friend and Walking Dead fanatic Chris Hardwick.