Andrew Lincoln’s Return to The Walking Dead and a Possible MCU Debut
As we eagerly await part 3 of the final season of The Walking Dead, one question lingers in the minds of fans: will Andrew Lincoln, the man who brought Rick Grimes to life, return for the finale? The show has undoubtedly changed since Lincoln’s departure, with Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) stepping up as the main protagonist. But there’s no denying that The Walking Dead feels different without its original hero.
While we hope for Lincoln’s return to the zombie-infested world, another exciting possibility has emerged: could Andrew Lincoln join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? If he did, he wouldn’t be the first Walking Dead actor to make the leap. Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon) played Yondu in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and Danai Gurira (Michonne) portrayed Okoye in Black Panther. Even Ross Marquand, who plays Aaron, took on the role of Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War.
Andrew Lincoln as a Marvel Hero: A Perfect Fit?
A report from Giant Freakin Robot suggests that Lincoln’s MCU debut could happen soon. While we should take this report with a grain of salt, the idea of seeing Andrew Lincoln as a Marvel character is undeniably thrilling. Given his portrayal of Rick Grimes, it’s easy to imagine Lincoln playing a heroic character in the MCU.
Could Lincoln play a villain? Perhaps, but his natural charisma and ability to portray a complex, anti-heroic character like Rick Grimes make him an ideal choice for a Marvel hero. In the early seasons of The Walking Dead, Rick was optimistic and determined to save everyone, qualities that align with many MCU heroes. If I had to pick a Marvel character for Andrew Lincoln to play, my vote would go to Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic.
Why Andrew Lincoln Would Make a Great Reed Richards
Casting Andrew Lincoln as Mr. Fantastic, the leader of the Fantastic Four, makes sense for several reasons. First, Lincoln’s portrayal of Rick Grimes, with his trademark gray streaks, aligns with Reed Richards’ iconic look. Second, both characters share a desire to help mankind. Despite his struggles, Rick Grimes always aimed to help others, even if he couldn’t always achieve his goals. Reed Richards, with his scientific genius and aspirations to aid humanity, shares this same drive.
Andrew Lincoln’s performance as Rick Grimes demonstrates that he has the acting chops to bring Reed Richards to life in the MCU. Even if he doesn’t play the main Reed Richards, he could portray a variant of the character, as the MCU continues to explore alternate realities. Regardless of the role, seeing Lincoln as a Marvel hero would be a fascinating experience.
If the report about Lincoln’s potential MCU debut holds any truth, fans will undoubtedly be eager to discover which character he’ll bring to life. Whether it’s Reed Richards or another Marvel hero, Andrew Lincoln’s presence in the MCU would be a welcome addition to the ever-expanding universe.
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