Summary
Marvel’s TV efforts have been hit or miss for some time, but one of the most underrated shows,Legion, will finally get some attention in 2024 thanks to some returning stars. Marvel TV shows have been all over the place since theMCUfirst started in 2008, with a separate Marvel Television department working across numerous projects and networks to deliver shows with mixed results. This meant that for every big hit, like Netflix’sDaredevil, there was also a show that failed to inspire audiences, like ABC’sInhumans.
However, with Marvel shows popping up on so many streaming platforms and networks, it was easy for some to go under the radar, including one that, despite being nominated for a Primetime Emmy and receiving critical acclaim, never got the audience it deserved.Legionis one of the best shows to come from acollaboration with Marvel Television, and 2024 is the perfect time for the show to finally get the attention it deserves. Especially considering some of the show’s stars are now entering more mainstream superhero projects.
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2024 Gives Two Legion Actors The Superhero Show Spotlight
Hamish Linklater And Aubrey Plaza Return To Superhero Shows
Aubrey Plaza played a pivotal role inLegion, where she played the deceased best friend of the lead character, David Haller. Despite her death, due to the nature of the show, Lenny frequently appears throughout the series, and Plaza had the chance to flex her impressive skills as her character became more complicated and diverse with the reveal of the Shadow King. Now,Plaza will get a chance to shine in the mainstream MCUinAgatha All Alongas Rio Vidal, who appears to be an important part of the story, according to the trailer.
Another formerLegionstar is Hamish Linkater, who had a small role in season 1, but was promoted to main cast in seasons 2 and 3. Linklater played Clark Debussy, an interrogater who works for Division 3. Now, Linklater gets a chance tostep into the spotlight inBatman: Caped Crusader, where he lends his voice to the titular Dark Knight. This marks a big shift for both actors as they will be able to tackle roles in more mainstream superhero shows and hopefully get the recognition they deserve.
2024 Has The Perfect Opportunity For More Of Legion’s Cast To Return To The Superhero Genre
Expanding On The Fox X-Men Universe In The MCU
However, this is just the tip of the iceberg, as 2024 provides further opportunities for the cast ofLegion. Legion is a show that was developed in association with FX, a branch of Fox, and as such, the show takes place in another branch of the X-Men universe. Despitecreating another X-Men timeline on top of the originalX-Mentrilogyand the rebooted films starring James McAvoy, the show wove an impressive narrative that went underappreciated.
WithDeadpool & Wolverinebringing theFox X-Men universe and the MCUtogether in one big family, and resolving the timelines, it would be the perfect moment to bring some of the characters fromLegioninto the MCU. While several cameos have already been confirmed inDeadpool & Wolverine, far more are expected to fill out the film’s 2-hour runtime. With characters from other Fox X-Men movies already confirmed,Legiondeserves to share a little bit of the spotlight.
Legion
Cast
Legion is an FX Original Series created by Noah Hawley in conjunction with Marvel Television. The psychological horror/thriller series stars Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, and Aubrey Plaza. The release pertains to comic book character Legion, otherwise known as David Haller, as he deals with a diagnosed schizophrenia and the formation of his mutant powers.
