Overall, this ’70s concept is filled with great casting and design choices, making us genuinely wish that we got to see the MCU blossom in a different era. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who made his cinematic debut as the Roman hero Hercules, notably stands outs as a brilliant (but obvious) choice for Thor, wearing the character’s traditional helmet.
Funnily enough, Schwarzenegger was passed on the role for the Incredible Hulk, a gig that went to Lou Ferrigno — who plays the part in this ’70s Avengers concept. Meanwhile, Thor’s devious brother Loki is played by Alan Rickman, which is an equally inspired choice. Charlton Heston, best known for his various epics, is cast as Odin. A fascinating casting choice is Bill Murray as Ant-Man. Murray plays a character in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” so this pick is especially exciting.
One decision that can’t be ignored is Sidney Poitier as Black Panther. A trailblazer for African-American actors, one can only imagine the gravitas and nuance that the superstar would have brought to T’Challa. And seeing as Poitier only accepted roles if they met certain conditions, we’d like to think he would have wanted to play the King of Wakanda. Another affecting casting pick is screen icon Ann-Margret, who steps into the shoes of Scarlet Witch. With her charm, Ann-Margret would absolutely chew up scenes as Wanda, giving Elizabeth Olsen a run for her money.
