As a seasoned gamer with a keen eye for cinematic adaptations and a soft spot for the eccentricities of Howard Stern, I can’t help but chuckle at this tale of near-castings. It seems that Mr. Stern has been flirting with the fourth wall between the realms of radio, television, and film for quite some time now.
It’s been quite contentious about Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doctor Doom in the Marvel Universe, but two years ago, another choice surfaced that could have sparked even more debate. Imagine this: the ruler of all media assuming the role of Latveria’s supreme leader as Doctor Doom. At one point, it seemed like Howard Stern was seriously contemplating taking on Dr. Doom in “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” However, there’s speculation that he might have only been playing around with the media and his followers, perhaps orchestrating a false leak through a planted hot mic to generate buzz.
During a commercial break in June 2022, while going over the schedule with Robin Quivers, I found myself uttering something along the lines of, “This is going to be tough.” Caught unawares by a live microphone, my words revealed my apprehension about an upcoming role as Dr. Doom. When queried by Robin why I felt this way, I confessed, “Truthfully, I’m really bummed about it.” In an unexpected twist of events, I reached out to Robert Downey Jr., seeking his acting guidance.
It turns out that Stern’s announcement about landing a Marvel role was just a clever trick. On his show in early September 2022, he confessed that it was nothing more than a ploy to generate buzz. His aim was to demonstrate how quickly false rumors can spread within the Marvel community. However, despite creating quite a stir, Stern was never actually contending for the role.
In an unpredictable world where unexpected characters often land roles in popular shows, it’s not surprising that Stern was cast, and his decision to toy with comic enthusiasts by challenging their expectations isn’t out of the ordinary either.
Howard Stern is no stranger to trolling comic fans about
Howard Stern was not initially considered for the role of Doctor Doom, but he expressed interest in participating in another Marvel film. Furthermore, he playfully teased fans of the DC Universe by claiming to have a role in an earlier DC movie.
In 1997, there were whispers that Stern might play The Scarecrow in “Batman Triumphant,” a film planned as a sequel to “Batman & Robin.” However, the George Clooney-led Batman project was eventually put on hold, and the franchise was rebooted with a fresh approach led by Christian Bale.
Regarding Marvel again, Stern disclosed in 2015 that he almost had a part in their cinematic universe as a producer. He expressed his admiration for Ant-Man, stating that about 15 years ago, he even tried to acquire the rights for this franchise because he thought it was exciting. Unfortunately, his efforts didn’t pan out, and his involvement with “Ant-Man” ended at that initial meeting with Marvel executives.
An often overlooked point in Howard Stern’s career history is that he has reportedly been offered various roles in Hollywood franchises throughout the years, such as “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” and “Robocop.” This doesn’t include ventures based on his personal life and intellectual property, like “Howard Stern: The High School Years,” which never materialized. It remains to be seen whether Stern will eventually join the Marvel Cinematic Universe or continue entertaining audiences through his Sirius talk show by teasing the public.
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2024-08-06 20:59