Bob Odenkirk, best known for playing Saul Goodman in Better Call Saulwould be the new signing of Marvel. The most recent rumors suggest that the actor from the popular Netflix series would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an important role within wonder-man. Multiple sources confirm that Odenkirk would be the ideal actor to play one of the main characters in the Disney Plus series.
In accordance with The Illuminerdi, Marvel Studios would be negotiating with the actor of Better Call Saul to join the distribution wonder-man. The report does not mention the role that Bob Odenkirk will play, although it suggests that it could be Neal Saroyan, a talent agent. In the comic, Saroyan acts as an agent for Simon Williams, landing him acting roles from time to time.
One of the sources mentioned that the producers of wonder-man they want Odenkirk for a special role in the series. The actor would go from being a lawyer to becoming a representative of actors with psychic powers. In the comics, Neal Saroyan is a kind of Saul Goodman who crosses the line on multiple occasions and puts the main character, Simon Williams, on the spot.
Bob Odenkirk would have a special role in wonder-manthe next Marvel series
Neal Saroyan debuted in 1991 and quickly became a favorite. His role as representative is a mockery of the excesses that were lived in Hollywood during the 1990s. In the comics, Saroyan knew no bounds and would do whatever it took to get publicity for his client, regardless of whether his actions put others in danger.
In one of his last appearances it is discovered that Neal Saroyan is actually a supervillain trying to take down The Avengers. manipulating Ladykiller. Although it is too early to say that Bob Odenkirk will play Saroyan, the role would fit perfectly for an actor of his caliber.
Two sources support the rumor and claim that there was a rapprochement between Marvel and the actor. For now the negotiation is in the early stages and we will have to wait for some time. If confirmed, Bob Odenkirk would join the cast of wonder-man which includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the title role and Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery.
wonder-man was revealed in June thanks to The Hollywood Reporter. Daniel Cretton, director of Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Ringsis in charge of the series, while Andrew Guest, screenwriter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Y Community, will serve as head writer. So far only Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley have been confirmed to participate, and the series is expected to begin filming in 2023.