Imagine the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) introducing a new hero who could rival the charisma and appeal of Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord. But here’s where it gets exciting: Michael Waldron, the mastermind behind Avengers: Doomsday and a key writer for Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, has a bold idea for who should play Nova—and it’s not who you might expect. Waldron, whose credits also include uncredited work on Thor: Love and Thunder and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, recently spilled the beans during an interview with The Playlist. He believes Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell would be the perfect fit for Richard Rider, the human behind the Nova mask. Waldron’s exact words? “He’d be a pretty good Nova.” But here’s the twist: this is the part most people miss—Nova’s introduction to the MCU is still shrouded in mystery. While a Nova show was once in the works, Deadline reported in February that it’s no longer a priority for Marvel Television. Could it still happen? Or might it transform into a movie instead? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, Powell is keeping busy, starring as Ben Richards in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, set to hit theaters on November 14, 2025. As for Avengers: Doomsday, mark your calendars for December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, 2026. But here’s the controversial question: Is Glen Powell truly the best choice for Nova, or is Waldron’s suggestion a risky move for the MCU? Let’s debate this in the comments—do you think Powell has what it takes, or should Marvel look elsewhere for their next cosmic hero?
