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Movies and television series based on comic books have occupied a special place in our lives since time immemorial. There are many actors out there who do wonders in their respective roles in the genre, but there is just something about Mark Strong that makes him stand out from the crowd.
Mark Strong will reportedly be seen playing a role in theupcomingDC seriesThe Penguin,which will mark his seventh venture in the superhero world. The actor has been a part of quite a few iconic superhero movies, causing him to hold a unique record that not even well-known actors like Chris Evans and Ryan Reynolds can come close to beating.
Mark Strong Holds a One-of-a-kind Record
Not many actors have navigated through the turbulent waters of the superhero universe quite likeMark Strong. Sure, actors likeRyan ReynoldsandChris Evansare more popular when it comes to their roles, but it is Strong who has dominated the universe with his appearance in seven comic book projects, playing different characters almost every time.
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Strong has been inGreen Lantern(Thaal Sinestro),Kick-Ass(Frank D’Amico),Shazam!andShazam! Fury of the Gods(Thaddeus Sivana), as well asKingsman: The Secret ServiceandKingsman: The Golden Circle(Merlin). Very soon, the actor is reported to be tackling an undisclosed role in the upcoming series,The Penguin.
What sets Strong apart from other actors in the same boat as him is his record of consistently playing compelling and multifaceted comic book characters. Reynolds has played Hannibal King inBlade: Trinity,Deadpool inX-Men Origins: Wolverine,and of course his very own film series, and Hal Jordan inGreen Lantern.As for Evans, he has played Johnny Storm inFantastic Fourand, of course, Captain America.
While the two of them have been a part of a few other projects based on comic books (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, TMNT, R.I.P.D.), they still have a long way to go before they can beat Strong’s record.
Mark Strong JoinsThe Penguinin an Undisclosed Role
After playing the villainous Doctor Sivana in theShazamfilms, Strong was reported to be making his DC return with Lauren LeFranc’sThe Penguin.IMDbhas listed the actor as being set to play Carmine Falcon in the series, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
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However, we can now tell with certainty that Strong is going to be a part of the series after coming across a conversation between a fan and the actor’s personal trainer, Giacomo Farci.
Farciposteda couple of photos of Strong in the gym, and when a fan commented, asking,“Hey, man, is it true that you worked on the [Penguin] series?”the trainer replied,“Yes, I’ve trained Mark for it.”Unfortunately, he refused to reveal the character his client would be playing.
Mark Strong’s trainer reveals that the actor was cast in ‘THE PENGUIN’.
The show is set to premiere later this year.
Source:@GiacomoFarcion IG.pic.twitter.com/rvo9ZG4Swg
— Feature First 📽️ (@Feature_First)June 19, 2025
Regardless, we are quite stoked to see Strong returning to DC to be a part of yet another comic book project. His experience in the field will surely help him nail whatever role he plays, whether it is Carmine Falcon or not.
The Penguinwill be released in late 2024.
Mishkaat Khan
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
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