1. Namor & Atlantis
Discussions about introducing Namor and Atlantis into the MCU are ranging across the Twitter-sphere with multiple people offering a perspective about how to introduce Marvel’s Atlantis. It would be a great way to grow the wide world of the MCU even wider. Another mysterious city in the MCU just after Wakanda revealed itself? Just how many are there? That surely would get T’Challa’s attention and with T’Challa and Namor the Sub Mariner and their antagonistic relationship it’s a story that’s ripe to be mined for different potential.
Namor’s background is also interesting. The son of a sea captain and Princess Fen, Goddess of the seals, there’s a lot that could be explored culturally by discussing Namor’s story. Atlantis is far different from Wakanda with Namor growing up and hating outsiders. With T’Challa having revealed Wakanda to the world (with who knows what sort of results) Atlantis might take exception to people stealing the treasures of mysterious civilizations or they could react to it in other ways. The theme of this has been expounding upon the Black Panther formula, but the wealth of information about Marvel’s Atlantis makes it a really fascinating place for people to explore.
If Marvel is looking at expanding Wakanda and it influences you can’t tell any stories without Namor. In the wake of Wakandan success the next blockbuster the internet is screaming for is Atlantis -with an Asian American cast. The overwhelming consensus is that Atlantis needs to take the form of a lost Asian empire and we couldn’t agree more.
For the love of god @Marvel introduce Namor and Atlantis as a lost Asian empire!
— Robert Young (@robertcyoung) February 16, 2018
Marvel needs to get those Namor rights back and cast Daniel Wu. pic.twitter.com/JKIa0CJJE9
— Graeme Harwell (@GraemeHarwell) February 19, 2018
Casting an #AsianNamor in the #MCU would be the perfect chance to show a male lead that firmly defies Asian stereotypes, in terms of background/powers/skills/attitude. He's an aquatic powerhouse w/ ties to #Marvel's biggest heroes & teams. #NamorTheSubmariner #Namor #ImperiusRex pic.twitter.com/t1dGscCfb5
— 👨🏿🦱Pietro BlaXimoff™🏃🏿♂️💨 (@RandyS0725) January 30, 2018
Is there anything else that needs to be said? Handing over a Namor the submariner movie to directors like Cary Fukunaga, Kathryn Kasuma, or Dan Kwan who have all had success recently is a must. Make Namor and Atlantis a lost Asian Empire, explore these issues.