Josh Brolin is an incredibly talented actor who would make a great addition to the DCU, but evidently, he didn’t resonate with the role of Hal Jordan. Brolin has been acting since he was a child, with his breakout role The Gunnies While he was still a little boy. While his passion for acting continued, it took time for the actor to shed the identity of a child star and be seen as an actor who could compete with other greats of the day, but that all changed when he came out in 2007. . No country for old people. Since then, Brolin has consistently been able to take on almost any role he sets his mind to, and reject the offers that don’t suit him.
Although he remains a talented drama star, Brolin is not afraid to venture into the world of sci-fi and fantasy, as seen by his appearance in the MCU. In the last films of the Infinity Saga, Brolin took on the role of Thanos, the mad titan who would fight alone and win against the Avengers. He also appeared in Deadpool 2Where he played Cable, a man on a mission from the future. However, he has yet to find the right fit in the DCU, despite Brolin being offered the role of Hal Jordan in the DCU show Lantern.
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Josh Brolin is a perfect choice for the DCU’s Deathstroke
While Brolin may not resonate with the heroic Hal Jordan, he may find himself a better fit with a more villainous character than Deathstroke. Brolin clearly has a history of playing the bad guy. Thanos, Cable, Tom Chaney in True sizeAnd many other roles have seen Brolin embrace the bad guy. So, if Brolin would rather be the villain, why not make him someone who could actually pose a serious threat to the heroes of the DCU.
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Deathstroke is a villain whose enhanced physiology, through the use of a super soldier serum, makes him a formidable threat to anyone, but his combat prowess and military experience combine to make him a rival to even the most powerful heroes in DC Comics. Deathstroke uses a variety of weapons, and in many ways, he shares striking similarities to characters like Cable. There have been several live-action adaptations of the character to date, with Joe Manganiello tackling the role most recently in the DCEU, but if the rebooted universe is looking for a change in actor, Brolin would be a great choice.
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Josh Brolin can redeem his role as Jonah Hex
On the other hand, rather than wrestle a role from another actor who has a claim on it, Brolin could choose a DC role from his own filmography. In 2010, Brolin starred as the titular anti-hero, Jonah Hex, in a self-titled film. Hex is a bounty hunter who becomes a legend thanks to his incredible skill and his determination to complete the job. While he is clearly very violent and aggressive, he also lives by a strict moral code that helps keep the anti-hero in line.
Considering Brolin has already played the role in the past, it would be a simple matter to revisit the character and look at ways to improve on the previous performance. Brolin was clearly ready to accept the part in 2010, so he may feel some connection to it, and given the chance to do it the right way, it could be very appealing. Especially considering how much more experience he has playing major villain parts on a much grander scale, Brolin could absolutely redeem Hex for the DCU.
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Josh Brolin could be a perfect fit for General Zod
However, if revisiting a character from the past seems like too much of a chore, General Zod might be a much better fit. Zod is one of the few surviving Kryptonians, and a villain who seeks to destroy Clark Kent and his precious new home, Earth. Zod is strong, with all the same abilities as Superman, but he chooses to lead them to destroy and kill, while Clark himself to save and protect. In order to capture the scale and power of such a villain, it requires an actor with presence and strength.
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Brolin is just such an actor who can’t help but have a presence when he’s on screen. He is big, broad and physically strong, which would make him a great fit for the visual side of Zod. However, when he matches Brolin’s previous experience, he becomes an even better fit. Like Thanos, Brolin embodied a character with a single mission that could defeat even the mightiest of heroes who stood in his way. Zod is a similar role, and one that could be ideal for Brolin.
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Josh Brolin could be a father figure as Jor-El
However, none of the above should indicate that Brolin is incapable of playing a more heroic figure. Someone like Jor-El, Superman’s father, could be a great casting choice for Brolin. It requires many of the same traits as Zod. However, Jor-El is also someone who is highly influenced by his emotions and love for his son. In most iterations of the Superman story, Jor-El sacrifices himself while his child escapes, but he continues to communicate and train his son through advanced alien technology that creates a virtual copy of himself.
Brolin was a more soft-hearted and loving figure in some of his more dramatic roles. in DonHe plays a father figure and close friend to Paul Atreides as Gurney Halleck. Gurney is a tough warrior who wants to help train Paul to deal with any potential threats and ensure he is safe. Jor-El is also a tough, but loving father figure, who seeks to help his son on his journey to become the hero, by training him and putting him through severe trials.
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Darkseid could be a great villain fit for Josh Brolin
Back to more villainous roles, there are some other incredible villains in the DC Comics who seem like they will inevitably join the fray in the DCU at some point. Characters like Darkseid are formidable rivals to Superman who present astonishing threats. Darkseid has incredible power to disintegrate, teleport or even heal those who face him with the rays of his eyes. However, he uses his considerable power to gain power and control all life in the universe.
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This is obviously a more brutal and ruthless tyrant than Thanos, with his goal of making all living beings his own slaves, but it feels like the characters and motivations could have links that Brolin could dig into. Perhaps a character like Darkseid would be a new challenge to see how deep the actor can make this figure, pushing the darkness that Thanos possesses to its limits. Darkseid would be an interesting challenge for Brolin, and his presence could really shift things for the heroes in a similar way to what happened in the Infinity Saga in the MCU.
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Josh Brolin has the authority to play Commissioner James Gordon
However, if Brolin tones down some of his other characters, such as the cowboys and the space cowboys, he could embody someone like Commissioner James Gordon. Gordon is the head of the Gotham Police Department, and while many of his colleagues are corrupt in a city swimming in corruption, Gordon wants to fight back. Right off the bat, he understands that the rules can help, but sometimes hinder progress, and so he’s more than willing to call on Batman and his vigilante agenda to try and push progress forward.
If Brolin is aiming for less physical roles, considering he’s now in the latter half of his 50s, he could play someone like Gordon to continue to be a big part of the story, with less physical intensity. Gordon is passionate, driven and intelligent. All of these attributes are things that Brolin has proven to be very capable of playing, and it may be the perfect fit for the actor to take on a role where he can take a few steps back, but still be very involved.
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An older and more experienced Jay Garrick could be a perfect fit for Josh Brolin
In a similar vein, Brolin could tackle a role like Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash, and mentor a younger Barry Allen. Brolin was offered the role of Hal Jordan to see the hero, now a little older and wiser, providing his invaluable experience to the next generation of Lanterns. Jay Garrick could be a very similar role, but it wouldn’t be set in some distant, futuristic space city with aliens and tons of CGI. If Brolin wants to be physically present, with real actors around him, playing Garrick would make sense.
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Yes, Garrick is a speedster, and CGI would obviously be used to explore those powers, but beyond that, he’s a mentor and friend to the others in the Flash family. Like Gurney Halleck, Garrick would look out for the safety of his friends, but he would likely be more light-hearted and positive in his approach. Brolin could use this role to settle into more heroic stories, while still avoiding a huge amount of green screen and motion capture.
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Josh Brolin could still be a Green Lantern as Kilowog
But in saying that, the actor may feel the opposite. Rather than spending more time on set and around others, he may want to take a step back and engage in a less demanding role. Potentially voicing a character that could be done digitally. Kilowog could be the perfect character that would still see Brolin join the new Lantern show, but also allow him the freedom and flexibility of recording his lines and doing little else. Or, with just a touch more work, they could use face tracking and have the character look like him.
Kilowog is an alien and a member of the Green Lantern Corps. Because of his intimidating and intense nature, he is typically a drill instructor, barking orders at trainees and helping them find their path, albeit with less compassion or emotion than some others. Brolin appeared in several films where he played a soldier. The experience and the lower level of commitment may make a role in the Lantern Show more appealing, while still being able to get the actor’s name attached to the show.
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Josh Brolin could play a demon like Etrigan
Another character that could offer the same level of commitment, or be more flexible by providing some live action time and some where CGI takes over is Etrigan the Demon. Etrigan is a large monster that resembles a dragon and is one of the demons of Hell. However, his soul was bound to a mortal, Jason Blood, by Merlin, many centuries in the past. Now, Jason Blood is essentially immortal, while he wrestles with the demon spirit that possesses him, Etrigan.
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Brolin could be used as the face and voice of Etrigan, or, if a larger commitment is suitable, he could play both the demon and Jason Blood to provide continuity between the characters. Either way, this kind of role would be more flexible and potentially more dynamic and interesting for Brolin to pursue. It would certainly be interesting to see him play two roles, but if he was just a demon monster, it would be fun and exciting.
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Josh Brolin has the versatility to play a mentor who rivaled Ra’s al Ghul
Finally, returning to the world of Batman, Brolin could play Ra’s al Ghul. Ra’s was once the man who trained Bruce Wayne when he traveled the world after his parents’ murder. Ra’s pushed Bruce to train hard, becoming a new man capable of defeating any opponent. However, eventually, Bruce learned that Ra’s was not exactly who he said he was. Ra’s is a dangerous man who has lived for centuries through the use of magical Lazarus Pits. In addition, he formed a league of assassins who carry out terrorist attacks against targets selected by RA’s.
Having Brolin play a complex character who has a unique relationship with the hero like Ra’s would be an interesting challenge for the actor. Dynamic characters with unique or complex histories give actors more to work with and try to explore. For this reason, it could be an effective way to convince Brolin to join the DCU.
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