There’s no arguing that Lucas Werneck’s MCU Magneto artwork looks just like Jeff Bridges. The flowing silver hair, bushy beard, and even the facial expression all evoke the actor’s modern look. At the same time, depending on how you look at it, this piece does look a tad like various other actors. In the comments of Werneck’s post, folks from across Instagram were quick to point this fact out, somewhat pitching other actors who’d look the part of the MCU’s Magneto. Suffice to say, they came up with some pretty compelling choices.
“Dope! I see Kurt Russell in there,” wrote @jameseroche, pointing out the resemblance between Bridges and Russell, who famously played Ego in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” Numerous other commenters tossed out the likes of Pierce Brosnan — the actor behind the now-defunct DC Extended Universe’s Doctor Fate — and Sam Neill. Meanwhile, @gianfrancesco_ito gave Mel Gibson a nod. Deceased acting greats such as Patrick Swayze and Henry Fonda were also mentioned as talents who could’ve thrived in the Magneto role.
It’s unknown what the MCU has in store for Magneto. Will Ian McKellen or Michael Fassbender return for one more run? Or is a recast in order immediately? If so, could Jeff Bridges be in the running, or will his work as Obadiah Stane in “Iron Man” endure as his sole MCU credit? Only time will tell as the franchise continues to gear up for the X-Men’s inevitable debut.
