Summary
TheNovaMarvel show for Disney Plus is seeking a lead actor to portray the MCU’s Richard Rider, and it may have a contender in aWickedandJurassic World Rebirthcast member.
After months of speculation and fan wishes,Marvel Studios reportedly began developing a Nova MCU projectin 2022. Kevin Feige later confirmed theNovaproject was being developed as a Disney Plus series with the Richard Rider version of the titular hero. As one of the most requested additions to theMCU, fans likely have strong opinions on who should play Richard Rider. Now those fans may better understand who Marvel Studios has in mind for the role.
Has The Nova MCU Series Found Its Richard Rider?
Notable scooperMyTimeToShineHelloclaimsMarvel Studios is considering Jonathan Bailey for the role of Richard Rider in the Nova MCU series. Bailey arguably first gained fame for his role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in theNetflix regency romance seriesBridgerton. More recently, Bailey played Fiyero opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the feature film adaptation of the Broadway playWicked. This year Bailey will play paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis inJurassic World Rebirthopposite Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali before reprising his role as Fiyero inWicked: For Good.
It should be noted that official sources have not confirmed or denied this claim by MyTimeToShineHello, so fans should take this rumor with a grain of salt. Even if it’s true, “being considered” doesn’t mean Bailey is guaranteed to land the role, as Marvel Studios undoubtedly has its eyes on multiplepotential actors to play Richard Rider in the MCU’s Novaseries. MyTimeToShineHello even claimedIt Ends With Usstar Brandon Sklenar is also in the running to play Richard Rider.
Should Marvel Studios select Bailey to play Richard Rider, the Nova MCU series would have an undeniable talent playing the character. Bailey’s many accolades include Primetime Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and a Laurence Olivier Award win for his performance as Jamie in the 2018 West End Revival of the playCompany. On Twitter, fan reactions to Bailey purportedly being considered for Richard Rider were generally positive.
Of course, theNovaseries is rumored to feature more than just Richard Rider. In the comics, the Nova Corps is an intergalactic military and police corps with multiple members. Fans first glimpsed the Nova Corps inGuardians of the Galaxyand have since yearned for the MCU to explore the group further. Those wishes will be granted soon.
Novais in development for Disney Plus at Marvel Studios.
MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a sprawling movie and television franchise that weaves together individual stories of superheroes including Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and many more. The first film in the franchise, Iron Man, was released in 2008. The MCU has garnered critical praise and financial success, earning billions at the box office and becoming a cultural phenomenon
