As the superhero genre evolves, many actors have appeared in multiple comic book adaptations. Notably, Robert Downey Jr. will reprise a role as Doctor Doom after his decade as Tony Stark. DC is following suit with actors like Jason Momoa and Colin Farrell. Farrell is potentially in talks for the lead role in Sgt. Rock, a Vietnam War-era film. The success of such recasting relies on circumstances, as seen in the cases of Chris Evans and Gemma Chan, whose earlier roles faded from memory, aiding their new identities.
Recasting an actor within the same franchise can work in the right circumstances. In Chris Evans' case, his first Marvel role predates his role in Captain America by about a decade.
The only thing holding the project back now is casting: James Gunn and Peter Safran have been searching for "the perfect actor," circling names like Daniel Craig for months.
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