A new and dark chapter of Marvel Cinematic Universe i.e. MCU has begun, and this time the one in the spotlight is Sacha Baron Cohen, also known as Mephisto in Marvel.
Recently, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed in a press meet that Sacha Baron Cohen, who is playing the role of Mephisto, is going to be a big supervillain of the MCU.
This is a very happy news for the fans. Because speculation about Mephisto in Marvel was going on for a long time.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Body Transformation Created A Stir
Sacha Baron Cohen, famous for comic characters like Borat, Bruno, and Ali G, has done something different this time. His shredded look was recently seen on the cover of Men’s Fitness UK – in which he looked like a powerful and intense version of Mephisto.
He trained very hard with Alfonso “The Angry Trainer” Moretti to get this look, which clearly shows that Mephisto is not just going to be a cameo in Marvel, but a long-term and serious villain.
Why is Mephisto’s Entry Important In MCU?
Mephisto is an ancient manipulative and supernatural villain of the MCU. His entry in the MCU indicates a big shift. Where the stories will be more mystical and dark.
Will Sacha Baron Cohen be able to play Mephisto?
If we talk about Cohen’s acting, he does all his roles with utmost perfection. His fearless attitude makes him perfect for Mephisto. And now that he has shown his amazing transformation, Mephisto in Marvel is going to be the biggest role of his career.
Will Changes come in the next phase of MCU?
After Kevin Feige’s confirmation, it is clear that Mephisto will not just be a villain of a single movie, but will be a multiverse level supervillain. Mephisto can take the Marvel MCU in a new direction, where there will be a deadly combo of manipulation and magic.
Final Thought
Marvel has always done unexpected casting and storytelling. But with Mephisto in Marvel, it is entering a new intense and dark lane. Sacha Baron Cohen’s amazing transformation shows that Mephisto is not just a character but a complete experience.
