Kumail Nanjiani Rumored to Be Playing Booster Gold in James Gunn’s DCU

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Kumail Nanjiani Rumored to Be Playing Booster Gold in James Gunn's DCU

Summary

  • Kumail Nanjiani has reportedly been cast to portray the down-on-his-luck loser and wannabe superhero from the future, Booster Gold, in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe series.
  • The
    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
    star portrayed another impostor in the six-episode Disney+ series,
    Obi-Wan Kenobi.
    The actor also suited up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the
    Eternal’s
    Kingo.
  • At the time of this writing, the Booster Gold casting report has NOT been confirmed by DC Studios, James Gunn and/or Peter Safran.

As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the latest news regarding Kumail Nanjiani potentially portraying Booster Gold in the upcoming DC Universe series. This character has always intrigued me with his time-traveling antics and fame-seeking ways, making him a unique addition to the DCU.

As a curious gamer, I’ve come across an intriguing rumor circulating in the entertainment sphere. According to a report by Nexus Point News, it seems that Kumail Nanjiani has been tapped to bring the time-traveling underdog from the future, Booster Gold, to life within the DC Universe (DCU). Although no formal announcement has been made yet by DC Studios’ co-CEOs and co-chairs, James Gunn and Peter Safran, reliable industry insider Daniel Richtman dropped this tantalizing morsel on X, previously known as Twitter, via Apocalyptic Horseman (@ApocHorseman). So, let’s keep our fingers crossed that this rumor turns out to be true!

On May 23rd, DC Film News posted an update about Booster Gold’s television series. According to their source, Richtman, DC Studios is near to appointing a showrunner for the project, with the main character already cast. Among the various DCU initiatives unveiled by James Gunn in early 2023, this was one of them.

“Just a few days ago, on July 11, I found myself denying rumors about my role in the upcoming ‘Superman’ film (2025). Initially, there was a post with a picture of the new Superman emblem and the word ‘In.’ But soon after, I clarified in the comments that I wasn’t part of the project.”

To clarify, when I used the word “in,” I meant “eager to participate or experience” as in “I’m IN for watching this movie,” not “a part of or included in” as in “I’m IN the movie Superman.” I am not an actor in that film, but I am looking forward to watching it.

It’s possible that Nanjiani revealed some secrets, reminiscent of Mark Ruffalo’s past disclosures. However, we’ll have to wait and see if this speculation holds true during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Booster Gold Is a Futuristic Fame-Seeker Dying to Be a Superhero

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In the build-up to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, some of the most thrilling DCU news circulating online comes from the set of James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” (2025), showcasing sneak peeks of David Corenswet as Superman, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. If reports prove true that Kumail Nanjiani is cast as the lead in the DCU series, this will mark another instance of racial casting, with Booster Gold being a traditionally blonde-haired Caucasian character.

In the realm of superhero films, some intriguing examples of racial transformations include Samuel L. Jackson’s portrayal of Nick Fury, Ben Kingsley’s depiction of the Mandarin, and Jason Momoa’s embodiment of Aquaman. Yet, among all these characters, who truly is Booster Gold? What sets this superhero apart and makes him captivating? Let’s delve into the intriguing background of this DC Comics character as presented in his official bio:

“A scoundrel from the future intent on making a name for himself in the past, Booster Gold has nevertheless exhibited his share of heroism.
When opportunity arises, you have to seize it!
That’s an idea that has driven Mike Carter, a college football star of the 25th Century who earned the nickname ‘Booster’ on the field.
Even though people assured him a professional career of fame and fortune was in his future,
he decided he couldn’t wait and wagered on his own games.

Mike saw new possibilities after working as a security guard at the Metropolis Space Museum. Discovering that valuable relics from the past and futuristic technology had been stolen, along with a time machine displayed there, he came up with an intriguing plan. By going back in time to an era where his criminal record was inconsequential, he could seize the chance to become a superhero. Additionally, he could use this opportunity to earn wealth through his heroic acts.

With his robot pal Skeets at his side,
Mike time-traveled to the modern age and debuted as Booster Gold.
For years now,
he’s fought evil alongside different versions of the Justice League and his good pal Ted Kord, the second Blue Beetle.
Recently, Booster Gold has broadened his scope and acts as a protector of history itself. Though always eager to take credit for good deeds on social media or sign with a well-paying sponsor,
Booster is a good guy at heart and will drop everything if he genuinely sees someone in need.”

Currently, the “Booster Gold” series does not have a confirmed release date announced. It was initially planned for streaming on Max, but there’s uncertainty now as to whether it will join shows like “The Batman’s” “twisted” spin-off, “The Penguin,” and the upcoming “Lanterns” under the HBO Original label instead.

The San Diego Comic-Con runs July 25-28.

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