‘Nova’ Rumor Claims Brandon Sklenar Is Being Eyed To Play The MCU’s Richard Rider

Is Brandon Sklenar coming to the MCU?

The MCU may finally have its Richard Rider! A rumor about the Nova series suggests that Brandon Sklenar may be playing the iconic hero.

A project based around Nova has been one of the most-requested things in the history of the MCU, only potentially rivaled by calls for Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine. For years there was silence as to when or if Richard Rider would finally make his live-action debut. However, last year it was finally confirmed that the character would be getting his own Disney Plus series.

While details have been sparse since its confirmation last July, a few interesting facts have slipped through the cracks. The most exciting was that, while an exact release for the series wasn’t stated, the project is currently aiming to land on Disney Plus sometime in 2027 or 2028. The show is also confirmed to focus on Richard Rider, the first and most well-known holder of the Nova mantle.

Is Brandon Sklenar Playing Nova In The MCU?

The newest rumor about the series comes straight from Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic. When speaking about the Nova series, the scooper revealed that Marvel is eyeing the It Ends With Us star to take on the role of Richard Rider in the MCU. While this may seem rather early for a Disney Plus series not due to enter production for at least another year, it’s possible the role is being cast so early on to ensure they can keep someone for the long haul.

Brandon Sklenar isn’t the only actor with a rumor about them playing Nova. Last year insider DanielRPK suggested that Ryan Gosling was being courted to play Richard Rider in the MCU. Though given the character is getting a Disney Plus series, it makes sense that Marvel would want an actor with a much smaller price tag to portray the character.

Nova is currently in development for Disney Plus. The series currently has no release date. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of Marvel Studios and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!

Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

Anthony has always had a love for stories. An aspiring screenwriter and video editor, he takes pride in connecting fans with the latest heroic news!