Sam Rockwell recently shared his openness to teaming up with Walton Goggins in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series Armor Wars, responding to fan interest following their strong chemistry on White Lotus. Although Rockwell appeared unaware of the show‘s production status, he expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Goggins in a potential MCU project.
Uncertainty Surrounding Armor Wars Casting and Development
Armor Wars has been confirmed by Marvel but remains stalled in development, with no official cast announced. Many fans have speculated that Rockwell may portray the villain Justin Hammer, a tech mogul and adversary in Iron Man comics. However, Rockwell’s recent comments suggest he has not signed on and may not even know the series is moving forward yet.
Rockwell’s Thoughts on Playing a Marvel Villain
Asked about the possibility of playing Justin Hammer, Rockwell acknowledged the character’s appeal, describing it as “definitely a fun character.” He indicated he would enjoy portraying either Hammer or a supervillain role in general if the chance arose. This underscores his willingness to explore darker roles within the superhero genre.
“It’s [Justin Hammer] definitely a fun character. It’d be fun to play either that or a supervillain. It’d be great.” – Sam Rockwell
Imagining a Villainous Duo with Walton Goggins
Sam Rockwell joked about joining forces with Walton Goggins as villains, highlighting Goggins’ brief MCU role as Sonny Burch in Ant-Man and the Wasp, a tech-focused adversary. Rockwell pointed out that Goggins has yet to play a superhero but should, while also suggesting they could collaborate as antagonists for Armor Wars, potentially creating an exciting dynamic on screen.
“Oh yeah. Walt and I could team up like bad guys, that kind of thing.” – Sam Rockwell
Rockwell’s Latest Sci-Fi Project and Future Prospects
Currently, Rockwell leads the science fiction film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, in which his character claims to be a time traveler aiming to prevent an AI-led apocalypse by rallying diner patrons. The film co-stars Zazie Beetz, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, and Stevel Marc, and is slated for theatrical release on February 13, 2026.
Upcoming Armor Wars and MCU Updates
While Armor Wars remains in a prolonged state of preparation, MCU fans continue to follow casting rumors and production developments closely. Don Cheadle, known for his role as War Machine, is involved with the project, but the full cast list has yet to be confirmed. Rockwell’s expressed interest in joining Marvel projects alongside Walton Goggins adds further intrigue to the potential casting landscape.
