Summary

  • Khary Payton, the voice actor for Cyborg, hopes to be part of James Gunn's new DC Universe.
  • Payton has experience voicing multiple DC characters and could potentially play live-action roles in the DCU.
  • Payton's versatility as an actor makes him a great fit for various hero and villain roles in the DCU.

A fan-favorite DCU canon characters could end up being played by actors who have been part of DC in the past, and a popular Cyborg voice actor hopes he is one of them.

Speaking to Comicbook.com, Khary Payton, known for voicing Cyborg in multiple DC projects, revealed whether he has met with James Gunn to talk about a DCU role. Check out the full quote below:

"I haven't [met with James Gunn], but I'm looking forward to it. We've got some ideas we're mulling about, and it's going to be a lot of fun. I'm excited for the future."

Payton is famously the voice of Cyborg in the animated series Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go! While at 51, Payton is too old to play Cyborg in the future DC movies or series in a few different roles.

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Who Could Khary Payton Play In The DCU

Cyborg Is Not The Only DC Role For The Actor

Khary Payton as Ezekiel on The Walking Dead

Payton has previous experience with other DC characters besides Cyborg, and some of them would suit the actor for a live-action role in the DCU. With multiple DCEU actors likely getting recast for the DCU, as was Henry Cavill as Superman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II could be out as Black Manta. With rumors that Jason Momoa will trade his Aquaman role for Lobo in the DCU, it would make little sense to keep the same actor as his villain, and Payton could bring a frightening Black Manta to life in the DCU.

While Payton has voiced Black Manta and other villain roles before, the actor's live-action stint in The Walking Dead sets him up perfectly for a DCU hero. The zombie series saw Payton portray King Ezekiel, a charismatic and optimistic leader who had to deal with dark events throughout the series. Payton showed he has great leadership qualities and can play intelligent characters well, making him a great fit for the DCU's Black Lightning.

Payton has the acting range to play both lighter and darker characters. With the DCU still having to cast — or recast — several characters who will play important roles in the universe, having a talented actor who knows the franchise inside out is perfect, especially since DCU stars will play their roles in live-action, animation, and video games. While Cyborg might be out of reach, Payton could play heroes and villains like Steel, Deadshot, Martian Manhunter, and more in the DCU, using his Cyborg experience for DC's benefit.

Source: Comicbook.com