Thor: Ragnarok
Idris Elba is a familiar fount in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , but he does wish his role was much magnanimous . Elba was one of many star topology to unite the MCU in Phase 1 , but alternatively of signing up for a star purpose , he joined in a tolerate one as Heimdall . This role has keep Elba in the loop of the MCU , appear in bothThorfilms that have already been released , having a cameo inAvengers : Age of Ultron , and now dress to appear once more inThor : Ragnarok .
In each of his appearances , Elba makes a long-lasting impression and his continued rise in popularity has seen him routinely be at the top of lists for other vainglorious roles in Hollywood . Whether that puts him as The Gunslinger in a once promising enfranchisement inThe Dark Toweror as a fan - front-runner to play John Stewart in the DC universe , he is still awaiting his turn in the spotlight . As it turns out , he wishes that could come in the MCU .
EWspoke with Elba about his Marvel role , where he revealed this to be his genuine desire . He remark that unlike many others in the movie manufacture , he is not stock of franchises and superhero films , and is actually interested in doing even more . Since he is already in the MCU , he went on to praise the population and the directionRagnaroktakes , but also opened up about his true desires :
I like that I have a little part in Thor . I ’m neither movie star or day instrumentalist . It countenance me to do other things I love . The last one [ Ragnarok ] was fun . The others were n’t fun . They ’re body of work . But on this one , Taika [ Waititi , the director ] was great . I wish I was more present in the Marvel house . I wish what I have , but I also bid that I had a big character reference in the Marvel universe … It ’s been great , but I kind of think I need a bit more . I want to be a superhero . I wish the mind of that .
Since he has only been a underpin persona thus far , there is no doubtfulness that Elba has not had the amount of screenland time that many have desire him to get . However , ground on what we know inRagnarok , he could have his biggest role yet . With theSoul Stone all - but - confirmed to be revealed inRagnarok , fans may finally learn if Elba has on the Q.T. been a key human body this entire time . Also , as shown in the new picture above , Heimdall is also off on his own adventure , sporting a Modern look . Potentially spoilery rumors have channelize to what may have put him on this route , butRagnarokcould be his sentence to beam .
That all said , there is no question that Elba could be the superhero he desires , it just may not happen in the MCU . Barring Heimdall ’s death or a complete reset of the MCU canon , Elba is lock into this part and Marvel Studios has never used someone of Elba ’s height to play two dissimilar function .
If Elba is serious about getting into the superhero biz in a heavy course , it may need him to jump out ship and join up with Warner Bros. , Fox , Sony , or one of the other small mirthful book cinematic universes . How potential that is to happen is up to Elba and his agenda , but he certainly sounds like someone ready to lead his own superhero franchise . Should it happen , there is slight reasonableness to believe Elba could n’t handle it , but for now we ’ll have to see what his future retain in the MCU as Heimdall .
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informant : EW
