15 Actors Perfect for the Role of Booster Gold in the DCU

Booster Gold, also known as Michael Jon Carter, is a time-displaced hero from the 25th century who travels to the present with advanced technology, a flight ring, and support from his robotic companion Skeets. In comics, the character has been associated with teams such as the Justice League International and has appeared across animated series and video games, often depicted as a fame-conscious superhero who learns to act with genuine heroism.

Short disclaimer: this list is only valid if Kumail Nanjiani doesn’t end up being confirmed as Booster Gold as per earlier announcements. DC Studios has discussed developing a live-action ‘Booster Gold’ project within its connected slate, and the following actors’ bodies of work illustrate the skill sets commonly associated with the character’s mix of science fiction, action, and comedy.

Glen Powell

Glen Powell appeared in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ directed by Joseph Kosinski alongside Tom Cruise and Miles Teller, and starred in ‘Hit Man’ directed by Richard Linklater, which he co-wrote from a Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth. His feature work also includes ‘Devotion’ directed by J. D. Dillard and ‘Set It Up’ directed by Claire Scanlon.

Powell’s additional credits span ‘Anyone But You’ directed by Will Gluck and ensemble work in ‘Hidden Figures’ directed by Theodore Melfi. On television, he appeared in ‘Scream Queens’ created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, adding experience in genre and darkly comic storytelling.

Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton broke out as Eggsy in ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ directed by Matthew Vaughn and portrayed Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ directed by Dexter Fletcher. He led the limited series ‘Black Bird’ developed by Dennis Lehane, co-starring Paul Walter Hauser and Ray Liotta.

Egerton’s filmography includes ‘Tetris’ directed by Jon S. Baird and ‘Eddie the Eagle’ directed by Dexter Fletcher. He has also voiced characters in Illumination’s ‘Sing’ films directed by Garth Jennings, reflecting range across action, biographical drama, and animation.

Jack Quaid

Jack Quaid plays Hughie Campbell in ‘The Boys’ developed by Eric Kripke and based on the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, opposite Karl Urban and Antony Starr. He appeared in ‘Oppenheimer’ directed by Christopher Nolan and in ‘Scream’ directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

Quaid voices Brad Boimler in ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ created by Mike McMahan and has additional credits across live-action and animation. His projects connect him with production companies such as Amazon MGM Studios and with writers’ rooms focused on satire, sci-fi, and ensemble character arcs.

Zac Efron

Zac Efron starred in ‘The Greatest Showman’ directed by Michael Gracey and led ‘The Iron Claw’ directed by Sean Durkin. His earlier credits include the ‘High School Musical’ films directed by Kenny Ortega and comedies like ‘Neighbors’ directed by Nicholas Stoller.

Efron appeared in ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ directed by Joe Berlinger and in ‘Baywatch’ directed by Seth Gordon. His work spans studio musicals, thrillers, and action comedies, collaborating with filmmakers and casts across a wide range of genres.

Alan Ritchson

Alan Ritchson headlines ‘Reacher’ developed by Nick Santora and based on novels by Lee Child, portraying Jack Reacher for Prime Video. He played Hank Hall/Hawk in ‘Titans’ from executive producers Greg Berlanti, Akiva Goldsman, and Geoff Johns, and appeared in ‘Fast X’ directed by Louis Leterrier.

Ritchson’s film credits include ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ directed by Francis Lawrence, and his television work features ‘Blue Mountain State’ created by Eric Falconer and Chris Romano. He has also guest-starred as Arthur Curry in ‘Smallville’, linking him with superhero television storytelling.

Joe Keery

Joe Keery portrays Steve Harrington in ‘Stranger Things’ created by the Duffer Brothers, a Netflix series produced by 21 Laps that blends horror, sci-fi, and coming-of-age elements. He co-starred in ‘Free Guy’ directed by Shawn Levy and appeared in the thriller ‘Spree’ directed by Eugene Kotlyarenko.

Keery’s television credits include ‘Fargo’ created by Noah Hawley. His feature and series work connects him with showrunners and directors known for genre storytelling and ensemble-driven narratives across streaming and theatrical releases.

Lucas Till

Lucas Till starred as Angus MacGyver in ‘MacGyver’ developed by Peter M. Lenkov for CBS, focusing on improvisational problem-solving within an action-procedural framework. He portrayed Alex Summers/Havok in ‘X-Men: First Class’ directed by Matthew Vaughn and in subsequent franchise entries.

Till’s film credits include ‘Monster Trucks’ directed by Chris Wedge and ‘Son of the South’ directed by Barry Alexander Brown and produced by Spike Lee. His roles span superhero ensembles, family adventure, and historical drama across studio and independent productions.

Dacre Montgomery

Dacre Montgomery played Billy Hargrove in ‘Stranger Things’ created by the Duffer Brothers, joining the series’ ensemble in later seasons. He headlined ‘Power Rangers’ directed by Dean Israelite as Jason Scott, the Red Ranger, in a reimagining of the long-running franchise.

Montgomery also appeared in ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ written and directed by Natalie Krinsky. His work intersects with franchise filmmaking and contemporary romantic comedy, collaborating with producers and writers across major studios.

James Marsden

James Marsden portrayed Scott Summers/Cyclops in the ‘X-Men’ films directed by Bryan Singer and later installments, and co-starred in ‘Enchanted’ directed by Kevin Lima. He led the family-adventure films ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ and its sequel directed by Jeff Fowler.

On television, Marsden starred in ‘Westworld’ created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and appeared in ‘Jury Duty’ created by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. His filmography spans fantasy, science fiction, and comedy, working with writers and showrunners across prestige cable and streaming platforms.

Chris Pine

Chris Pine led ‘Star Trek’ directed by J. J. Abrams and returned for franchise installments directed by filmmakers including Justin Lin. He portrayed Steve Trevor in ‘Wonder Woman’ directed by Patty Jenkins and starred in ‘Hell or High Water’ directed by David Mackenzie and written by Taylor Sheridan.

Pine’s additional credits include ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley and ‘Into the Woods’ directed by Rob Marshall. His projects range from spacefaring adventure to fantasy ensembles and contemporary Western crime drama.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling headlined ‘La La Land’ directed by Damien Chazelle opposite Emma Stone and starred in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ directed by Denis Villeneuve with Harrison Ford and Ana de Armas. He appeared in ‘Drive’ directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and ‘The Nice Guys’ directed by Shane Black.

Gosling’s additional credits include ‘Barbie’ directed by Greta Gerwig and ‘The Big Short’ directed by Adam McKay. His work spans collaborations with writers and cinematographers across musical, science fiction, neo-noir, and satirical drama.

Chace Crawford

Chace Crawford portrays The Deep in ‘The Boys’ developed by Eric Kripke for Prime Video, part of an ensemble adapting the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. He previously starred as Nate Archibald in ‘Gossip Girl’ created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage for The CW.

Crawford’s other credits include ‘Blood & Oil’ created by Josh Pate and Rodes Fishburne and the ensemble comedy ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ directed by Kirk Jones. His roles span teen drama, satirical superhero television, and ensemble feature comedies.

Josh Segarra

Josh Segarra played Adrian Chase/Prometheus in ‘Arrow’ developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg, integrating DC Comics characters into a serialized vigilante narrative. He appeared in ‘Scream VI’ directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

Segarra’s television work includes ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ created by Jessica Gao and ‘The Other Two’ created by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. His projects cross superhero, horror, and comedy formats with collaborations across network, cable, and streaming platforms.

Dylan O’Brien

Dylan O’Brien starred as Thomas in ‘The Maze Runner’ trilogy directed by Wes Ball, adapted from the novels by James Dashner. He headlined ‘Love and Monsters’ directed by Michael Matthews and appeared in ‘American Assassin’ directed by Michael Cuesta.

On television, O’Brien portrayed Stiles Stilinski in ‘Teen Wolf’ developed by Jeff Davis and starred in ‘Not Okay’ written and directed by Quinn Shephard. His credits span young-adult adventure, action thrillers, and contemporary satire across major studios and streamers.

Austin Butler

Austin Butler portrayed Elvis Presley in ‘Elvis’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and played Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in ‘Dune: Part Two’ directed by Denis Villeneuve. He appeared in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Butler’s television credits include ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and the World War II miniseries ‘Masters of the Air’ developed by John Orloff with executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. His projects span period drama, fantasy adventure, and large-scale science fiction.

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