5 Characters Perfect For Johnny Depp In The MCU

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, in a tropical island setting with a burning pirate ship in the background.

A well-known pirate has recently made his way back into the news. Johnny Depp, probably best known for his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, recently returned to the spotlight during his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Following judgement being entered in that case, there has been a lot of speculation regarding when and if Johnny Depp will return to the big screen. This article examines five characters that would be a good fit for Johnny Depp in the MCU.

5.       Nightmare

First on this list is one of Dr. Strange’s main villains. Nightmare first appeared in 1962 in Strange Tales #110. As a sort of twisted character, he would certainly be a fit for Depp given the breadth of his previous roles (such as the Mad Hatter and Willy Wonka). Additionally, Nightmare has not appeared in any Marvel Studios productions to date.

Nightmare depiction from a comic book, with Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in the background.

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4.       Doctor Doom

Another villain that could potentially enter the MCU is second on this list. Doctor Doom is one of the most notable characters of the Fantastic Four series. With the Fantastic Four film announced for 2024, this could be a place for Depp to be introduced to the MCU. Doctor Doom has previously appeared in the Fantastic Four films of the 2000s.

Close-up art of Doctor Doom's metal face in a green hood.

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3.       Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider may soon be returning to the MCU. Played by Nicolas Cage in the 2007 and 2011 films, it would be interesting to see Johnny Depp take on the role. Admittedly, it would be cool to see Johnny Depp riding a motorcycle with a leather jacket.

Ghost Rider and his motorcycle, covered in flames with a dark background.

2.       Gambit

While Gambit may be an unlikely choice for Johnny Depp in the MCU, it would be a fun choice for sure. Gambit’s first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #266. Depp may be a little older than the typical Gambit, it is still not hard to imagine Depp playing the character. Prior to the deal with Disney, a movie involving Gambit was planned to be the fourteenth film in the X-Men franchise.

Close-up image of comic art of Gambit using his pink kinetic energy.

Source: IGN

1.       Mephisto

Last on this list is Mephisto, a character Marvel fans have speculated would soon enter the MCU. Many hoped that he would appear in WandaVision, but were ultimately disappointed. This devilish figure first appeared in Silver Surfer #3 in 1968.  Depp would be a perfect fit for the role of Mephisto, as fans already know that Depp can play a seemingly likeable character while also giving off a menacing aura.

Comic art of Mephisto, grinning in a red cloak with a blurry background.

Source: Daily Advent

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