Casting the Marvel Comics Golden Girls
You wouldn't think the beloved Golden Girls would have much in common with the Marvel Universe. As [...]
You wouldn't think the beloved Golden Girls would have much in common with the Marvel Universe. As fans of the show know, however, Rose's hometown of Saint Olaf contains a myriad of loony characters that would be perfectly at home next to people like Captain Marvel, Medusa, Storm, and Wolverine.
Anyone who's ever sat around the table at an Avengers roster meeting knows that superheroes love cheesecake just as much as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia do, and Scarlet Witch and Ms. Petrillo could even discuss all the various ways to hex their enemies.
The similarities don't stop there either, but there are a few Marvel characters that could fit right in on the fan favorite sitcom, so if Captain Marvel's current show falls through, a Marvel Golden Girls should be a fitting replacement.
Hit the next slide to see who ComicBook.com would cast in a Marvel version of The Golden Girls!
Golden Girls was created by Susan Harris, and starred Bea Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak), Betty White (Rose Nylund), Rue McClanahan (Blanche Devereaux), Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo), and Herb Edelman (Stan Zbornak). The show ran for seven seasons from 1985 to 1992.
As for what is next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, next up is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5, 2017. Spider-Man: Homecoming lands on July 7, 2017, followed by Thor: Ragnarok on November 3, 2017. After that Black Panther debuts on February 16, 2018, while Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on May 4, 2018. Ant-Man and the Wasp is slated for July 6, 2018, followed by Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019.
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Medusa As Dorothy Zbornak
While all the girls bring something to the table, Dorothy is the unquestioned backbone of the group. When she's not protecting her roommates interests, she's liable to let go an eviscerating sarcastic comment towards Rose and Blanche, though her best material is often saved for Sophia.
No one could fill this role better than the Inhumans Queen, Medusa. Medusa has a razor sharp wit, but often she doesn't even need to speak to get her point across. All it takes is a look for someone's knees to buckle, and she would perfectly embodies everything that is great about Dorothy.
Squirrel Girl As Rose Nylund
There can't be an easier casting decision than this one. Rose Nylund is often considered the heart of the Golden Girls, thanks to her odd stories, sweet nature, and her ability to take the snark everyone throws at her and make something positive out of it.
That also happens to describe Squirrel Girl to a tee, and when you add on that Rose has probably talked to a few squirrels over her lifetime (they are held in quite high regard in Saint Olaf mind you), well, it just writes itself.
White Queen As Blanche Devereaux
Blanche Devereaux has never been shy about flaunting her looks and sexuality and is quite comfortable in using it to her advantage when necessarily. Marvel's the White Queen (aka Emma Frost) is a kindred spirit in that way, and the two would probably get along quite well.
Actually, that might not be the case. Blanche loves the spotlight but indeed does not love sharing that spotlight with anyone, something she reminds Dorothy and Rose of on a daily basis. Emma Frost would certainly give her a run for her money, but it's doubtful that even the White Queen could rock that red hat and dress number nearly as well.
Wolverine As Sophia Petrillo
While Dorothy might be the group's backbone, the most formidable member comes in a much smaller package. While she might be small in stature, she's as deadly as they come. Just ask the people that crossed her in Sicily
Sophia is liable to not only hit you with a frying pan or a toaster (just ask Stan) but when the physical attack isn't an option she'll just hit you with a Sicilian curse. Now, Wolverine doesn't have the Sicilian magic to rely on, but you don't often need magic when you have two sets of adamantium claws to do the work for you.
If there's chaos in the house, odds are Sophia is in the middle of it, and that's something Wolverine would probably enjoy.
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