Killmonger successfully functions inBlack Pantherbecause of his fleshed-out backstory, which provides compelling motivation for his heinous crimes.

The actor could effectively translate these sensibilities toa brooding character such as Vegeta.

There’s no doubt that Michael B. Jordan physically fits the bill to portray Vegeta.

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Look no further than his conditioning in Black Panther or the Creed trilogy.

There’s no doubt that Jordan physically fits the bill to portray Vegeta.

Look no further than his conditioning inBlack Pantheror theCreedtrilogy.

Vegeta crushes his scouter in rage.

However, mastering Goku in live-action is more difficult than one may think.

Vegeta slides into a particular archetypeestablished throughout decades of film: a redeemable villain.

Goku, on the other hand, is much harder to pin down.

Michael B. Jordan entering Wakanda as Killmonger in Black Panther

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