Vin Diesel Interested in Playing Doctor Doom, Has Discussed Namor/Sub-Mariner Movie

[GreenScar]

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“I would be more apt to play a villain,” Diesel revealed to MTV News. “[I'd like to play] the protagonist of a story that is also like a Marvel villain — like Doctor Doom or something.”

In light of the newly announced plans for a “Fantastic Four” reboot, Diesel could get his chance to portray the Latverian dictator soon enough. But there are other characters in the comic book pantheon that the action star would be interested in pursuing, including one seaworthy superhero in specific.

“I have some superhero favorites,” Diesel admitted. “I talked to ['The Surrogates' director] Jonathan Mostow about ‘Sub-Mariner,’ which could be interesting because of its World War II-New York connection.”

Despite being one of the longest running superhero characters in comic books — a history that included fighting alongside Captain America in the 1930s — Namor the Sub-Mariner has yet to cross over to the big screen. In recent years, there has been some talk about “Crank” actor Jason Statham tackling the Atlantean hero — who, ironically, has also declared his interest in “Daredevil,” a property that Vin Diesel once circled.

[Sussudio]

i guess i could kind of see him as doom...kind of...still seems slightly cheesy to me when i think of him in the role, but i guess it all depends on his performance and how he would decide to play the character (if he were in fact chosen of course)

[zweet77]

Can't see him as Doctor Doom really maybe the Sub mariner though.

[WyldeMan45]

I remember about 5 years ago he was attached to Sub Mariner, so I guess he wants to go back to it now that he hopes F&F will save his sunken career.

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

I remember about 5 years ago he was attached to Sub Mariner, so I guess he wants to go back to it now that he hopes F&F will save his sunken career.

There's always a second chance for anyone who wants to work hard.

[brewp13]

He doesnt seem right for the part to me.

[Red Hood]

He doesn't seem right for any part.

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

There's always a second chance for anyone who wants to work hard.

He always appeared to me as someone who doesn't even try, he has one face Cold Steel and that is it.

[Diesel]

i personally cant seen Vin as Dr. Doom
even though i think he's freakin awesome
would i still pay to see him in the role?
hell yes


i actually liked the dr doom from the other F4 movies
i liked the entire main cast in the first one for that matter
the second movie is a different story though....
chiklis was still good in the second one though, i want him back no matter what

[Neil_Luv's_BLU]

Forget Fantastic Four and Marvel full stop Vin!

Diesel + Superman = Darkseid.

Just my opinion. It's a throw down between Lawerence Fishburne and Vin Diesel as my two choices for the role... I think either would