Is Vincent D’Onofrio joining the DC Universe? The Marvel Studios actor reveals what role he’d take on if he ever decided to switch teams.
Vincent D’Onofrio has become an absolute legend in the world of comic book adaptations. The actor has earned himself a spot in the hall of fame alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine due to his time in the role of Kingpin. He’s so good as the character that some fans want more, and they’re looking to the DC Universe to provide.
The actor has spoken about a potential role in the DC Universe before. So when a poster on social media asked if there was any character he would play aside from Kingpin, the actor had an answer locked and loaded. According to Vincent D’Onofrio himself, the one character he wants to tackle on the other side of the fence is the Protector of the Green himself: Swamp Thing.
Swamp thing
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) April 10, 2025
Who Is Playing Swamp Thing In The DC Universe?
While it may seem an odd choice for Vincent D’Onofrio to take on the role of Swamp Thing, especially given the character has such a different vibe from Kingpin, it does line up with some of his more muted performances. The DC Universe is also gearing up to cast the character sometime soon. While James Mangold first has to tackle his Star Wars project, his next film on the docket is his gothic-horror take on Swamp Thing.
Early speculation suggested that Bill Skarsgård might be taking up the mantle of Swamp Thing in the DC Universe. However, given the movie is barely even in development at this point, it’s not likely that the big wigs at the studio are looking to cast the role anytime soon. This leaves Vincent D’Onofrio plenty of time to wrap his tenure up at Marvel Studios before taking on a whole new role with Warner Bros. Discovery!
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