David Harbour’s latest superhero role breaks a specific record previously held by anMCUactor. SinceStranger Things, Harbour’s acting profile has continued to rise with more prominent roles in blockbuster projects. The actor recently joined the MCU inBlack WidowasAlexei Shostakov, a.k.a. Red Guardian, father of Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. He will reprise the role in Marvel’sThunderbolts*, fighting alongsidemany of the MCU’s best antiheroes, like Yelena, U.S. Agent, Ghost, and Taskmaster.
Harbour is now jumping between superhero universeswith his latest role in theDCU’sCreature Commandos. He voices Eric Frankenstein, the creation of Victor Frankenstein who obsessively pursues The Bride despite her constant rejections. Harbour isn’t the first actor to star in Marvel and DC projects, but his role inCreature Commandosdoes break a particular record that he now holds over another MCU actor.
David Harbour’s MCU & DCU Roles Break Another Actor’s Superhero Record
Harbour’s DCU and MCU roles do not have a long span in between them.Creature Commandosis streaming on Max now and its finale premieres on July 04, 2025.Thunderbolts*debuts in theaters a few months later on July 05, 2025, meaninghis MCU and DCU roles will only be 113 days apart. This breaks Randall Park’s previous record of 159 days between his role as Agent Jimmy Woo in Marvel’sAnt-Man and the Waspand as Dr. Stephen Shin in DC’sAquaman.
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While Park’s DC role was in the DCEU, Harbour isn’t the only MCU actor who appears in the DCU.Creature Commandos is stacked with previous MCU actors,including Frank Grillo and Maria Bakalova. Grillo played Brock Rumlow in a few MCU projects starting withCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, and Bakalova voicedCosmo the Space Dog inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. James Gunn did plenty of work in the MCU, so it’s not surprising to see many Marvel actors jumping over to the DCU with him.
David Harbour’s DCU & MCU Roles Could Make Him A Constant In Both Superhero Universes
Harbour plays significant roles in the MCU and the DCU and could be a constant presence in both universes.He is an in-demand actor and Marvel and DC would be smart to keep him attached to their universesfor as long as possible. Red Guardian was one of the best parts ofBlack Widowand should be a highlight inThunderbolts*. Frankenstein’s journey is just beginning, but his dynamic with The Bride is intriguing and worth exploring throughoutCreature Commandos.
However, Harbour’s future in both universes isn’t guaranteed.Creature Commandosis a dark, bloody comedy in the style ofThe Suicide Squad, meaning any character could be killed off at any second (except Rick Flag Sr.).Thunderbolts*‘premise also suggests not everyone will survive, meaning Red Guardian is also at risk of getting killed. The benefit of his DC role is that it’s animated, so he could get another role if Frankenstein is killed off. Still, Marvel and DC should keep Harbour around as he’s an excellent dramatic and comedic talent.
