8 Actors Who Were Sadly Wasted In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

4) Djimon Hounsou

If you don’t know the name Djimon Honsou, you should – as the acclaimed Beninese-American actor has been nominated for not one, but two Academy Awards in the past for his supporting performances in 2004’s In America and Blood Diamond in 2007.

In Guardians, however, Marvel utilized him in the forgettable role of Korath the Pursuer, a henchman of Ronan’s who, er, pursued the Guardians across the galaxy. It’s a thankless role that gives Hounsou little to say or do other than look menacing. With the multitude of characters in the movie, it’s hard to even remember Hounsou was in it.

Chadwick Boseman is a terrific choice for T’Challa, but Djimon Hounsou actually played the role first – voicing him in the 2010 Black Panther animated series. It’s a shame he couldn’t have got a sizeable role in the upcoming Black Panther movie instead, as a nod to his history with the character.