Keith David Would Have Played MODOK In The ‘New Warriors’ Series

Writer Kevin Biegel has revealed an interesting detail about the now canceled New Warriors series. According to Biegel, actor Kieth David was set to play MODOK in the show.

The New Warriors series was unfortunately axed before it ever even aired. Production had already begun on the show before its untimely cancelation, so a full pilot was produced that Disney executives reportedly loved. However, multiple networks passed on the series.

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Despite the early end of New Warriors, the show’s creative team had plans for the series. The series showrunner, Biegel, recently revealed on Twitter that David would have eventually portrayed the classic villain MODOK. David was initially cast as Ernest Vigman, a caustic municipal employee who butt heads with the New Warriors.

that would've been so good. Ah, another timeline.

— kevinbiegel (@kbiegel) June 17, 2020

Just shut your eyes and imagine Keith David saying, "MODOK." And then laughing. Oh my God it still gives me goosebumps.

— kevinbiegel (@kbiegel) June 17, 2020

David would have undoubtedly brought a unique take on the character, so it is a shame fans will not be able to see his MODOK on screen. The actor was set to star alongside Milana Vayntrub, Derek Theler, Jeremy Tardy, Calum Worthy, Matthew Moy, and Kate Comer.

Marvel’s New Warriors was going to be about six young people with powers living and working together. With powers and abilities on the opposite end of the spectrum of The Avengers, the New Warriors wanted to make a difference in the world… Even if the world wasn’t ready. Not quite super, not yet heroes, the New Warriors was about that time in your life when you first enter adulthood and feel like you can do everything and nothing at once — except in this world, bad guys can be as terrifying as bad dates.

Would you have liked to see Keith David as MODOK? Would you have watched Marvel’s New Warriors? Let us know in the comments below!

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