Vincent D'Onofrio He is already famous for playing the iconic villain Kingpin in reckless, But the Emmy-nominated actor also has a beloved DC Comics character in his sights.D'Onofrio first played Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, in the first season of reckless (originally aired on Netflix), alongside Charlie Cox as the main protagonist. Kingpin played a major role in all three seasons of the beloved show, and was the first character from Marvel's Netflix universe to cross over to the MCU in HawkeyeBefore he reappeared in echoWith Donofrio set to make a triumphant return next season. Reckless: Born Again With her new series set to premiere on Disney+, the actor may also be moving to Marvel's biggest competitor.
During a recent appearance at Dragon Con (via @JeremyJLop on X), D'Onofrio revealed the DC Comics character he's wanted to play on screen since he was a kid. As a kid, D'Onofrio was a huge comic book fan, collecting both DC and Marvel Comics, as well as popular heroes like Captain America and Batman, Donofrio loved Swamp Thing.He said he would love to play the environmental hero in a live-action film. The actor said:
“I don't know if you're interested in DC. [Comics] “Just like me. Obviously I love Marvel too, because that's my job. The comics I read as a kid were Captain America, Spider-Man, Swamp Thing, and Batman. So Swamp Thing.”
Vincent D'Onofrio Could Lead DCU's Swamp Thing Movie
Created in 1971 by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, Swamp Thing is a hero/sometimes antihero who uses his natural powers to protect Earth, both from outside forces and humans themselves. “Swamp Thing” is not just one character, but a mantle that has been carried by many characters over the years, most famously Dr. Alec Holland, who was reborn as Swamp Thing after drowning in a swamp during a research project.
The Dragon Con panel wasn't the first time D'Onofrio has mentioned his desire to play Swamp Thing. After CBR published a story about why the actor would be perfect for the character, D'Onofrio retweeted it, saying, “Love this.” The actor then tweeted his own tweet a few days after reading the article, saying:
“Now I can't get Alec Holland out of my mind.”
D'Onofrio's dream of playing Swamp Thing could come true in the near future. As part of the overhaul announced by new co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran, the rebooted DCU will include swamp thing The film is in its early stages. There were rumors that Guillermo del Toro was in the running to direct the film, but Jean revealed that Logan Director James Mangold will direct the project. Few details have been revealed about swamp thingMangold has yet to reveal whether he has cast the lead actor. While plot details are also scarce, fans are expecting Mangold's film to be inspired by Alan Moore's highly successful film series. swamp thing Comics.
The film will not be the first time the character has been portrayed in a live-action film. In 1982, director Wes Craven released his swamp thing Starring Ray Wise as Dr. Alex Holland. Prime Video recently released its own movie. swamp thing Although the series received mixed reviews, the show managed to build a small but loyal fan base thanks to its massive practical body horror.
Vincent D'Onofrio will reprise his role as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin alongside Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again, which is set to premiere on Disney+ in March 2025.
