Aldis Hodge hints that while his version of Hawkman likely is not returning to the DCU, there is a possibility of him joining the MCU.
When speaking with Aldis Hodge at SXSW 2025, we asked him if there is potential to ever see his Hawkman again. He doesn’t think so, but he does mention a different universe, hinting at a potential appearance in the MCU.
Hodge was at SXSW to promote his upcoming film The Dutchman, in which a successful black businessman named Clay (André Holland) is haunted by his crumbling marriage and drawn into a sexualized game of cat and mouse with a mysterious white woman (Kate Mara) on a subway that leads to a violent conclusion.
Hodge plays Warren, Clay’s friend who is running for public office. The film also stars Zazie Beetz. The film is adapted from Amiri Baraka’s 1964 play Dutchman.
Full video of The Dutchman SXSW red carpet interviews can be seen here.
Will We Ever See Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman Again?
Tessa Smith: I gotta ask you, when are we gonna see Hawkman again? Because you are the best part of that movie.
Aldis Hodge: Oh, thank you so much. Thank you. Honestly, that is a James Gunn, Peter Saffron question. I don’t think they have plans for my Hawkman.
Is Aldis Hodge Joining The MCU?
Tessa Smith: They better! I’m gonna call him up right now.
Aldis Hodge: I’ll tell you, I don’t think they do. But you know what? There’s other fish to fry. So we’ll see what happens in maybe another different type of universe. But sadly, I think my version of Hawkman might be done.
What Does Aldis Hodge’s Comment Mean?
Rumors have been circulating that Aldis Hodge will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, potentially as Black Panther. Honestly, I would love to see it because he would absolutely crush that role.
While Chadwick Boseman will always hold a special place in the MCU, it is possible that, because of the multiverse, Hodge’s Black Panther could be a different version. So rather than a recasting of the role, he would simply be another Black Panther from a different universe.
Of course, Aldis Hodge did not confirm, but it sounds like talks could be happening. I am going to be keeping my fingers crossed that we see him in Marvel, whether it is for Black Panther or not.
DC Was Developing A Hawkman Story At One Point
Tessa Smith: No, you’re so good!
Aldis Hodge: Look, I would love to go back into it. I mean, shoot, we were even developing story for that at one point. But you know, new management, new choices, new things. So I wish them well with what they’re doing, but essentially, I’m pretty sure my guy is done.
The Dutchman premiered at SXSW 2025 and does not currently have a wide release date.
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About The Dutchman
Clay, a successful but troubled black businessman, attends therapy sessions with his wife, Kaya, in an attempt to salvage their marriage. But their mysterious therapist is not all that he seems, and begins to unexpectedly appear to Clay outside of their sessions. On a New York subway train, Clay encounters Lula, a seductive but sinister white stranger who slowly begins to unravel his life.
Clay must discover the truth behind this encounter to get back to his wife, heal his fractured soul, and survive the night. In this modern adaptation of the 1964 Obie Award winning play, The Dutchman brings a contemporary edge to the original, exploring themes of race and identity in America.
The Dutchman premiered at SXSW 2025.
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