[TheBlueMarvel]

I intend to stream Black Panther. I'm also buying multiples of the comic canon figs featured in the wave. My druthers have nothing to do with the cinematic choice to draw from and appropriate (heh) Meso culture. This is strictly about whether this actor can physically carry out being Namor.

As well as Hugh Jackman has done in making himself Wolverine, personally, I have never been satisfied with him as Logan. Performance wise? I'm unequivocal in my praise of him, but it always comes with the caveat that he is a miscast due to his stature and build. This opinion only deepened when he started weight training in earnest. I respected his efforts because I know what it takes in the way of sacrifice to transform your body. However, ironically, he developed a physique more appropriate for Namor given his height and the way in which he put on muscle. I actually hoped they'd consider a recast and rebirth for him as Namor in the MCU; pipedream, of course.

At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter because I'm not hugely invested in the MCU. I'm also not an African American that places cultural importantance on a franchise not controlled by my community, nor am I deeply invested in one that doesn't directly generate any real wealth for our demographic. I just like the character Marvel made, along with Namor and have preferences for the ways in which they're delivered. These preferences aren't over the top and they aren't exclusionary. What they are is more representational of my conditions for a transactional relationship with Marvel. You want me to buy the figure? Make it canon. You want me to see your movie at boxoffice? Take more time to cast properly and don't stray too far (I'm flexible) from the source. Otherwise, I'll keep it pushing.

Also, it's time to recast Black Panther. I already have half a dozen actors in mind that I think can pull it off.