Jamie Dornan’s Quest to Become the Next Superhero
Ever wonder what a Fifty Shades of Grey star does when he’s craving a cape? Turns out, he’s got big dreams—”I’m more ambitious than I’ve ever let on before,” Jamie told the New York Times. He says the loss of his dad, Jim, in March has ignited a fire in him that’s hard to extinguish.
From Rom-Com to Heroic Ambition
- He’s taken the plunge and auditioned for Superman—but the role stuck with Henry Cavill.
- Jamie jokes, “What have I done, three war movies? You’d think that’d help my cause out a little bit with straight men, but probably not.”
- He’s told Kevin Feige that he’s ready to bring some “caveman‑esque” energy to the Marvel world. “It’s like a necessity to deliver and provide,” he explains.
How He’s Getting in the Game
Looks like he’s not just shooting for the stars—he’s digging into the comic‑book vibe to catch the big studios’ gaze. “You need to be in that comic‑book world to really grab their attention,” he says, standing by his “extra burner of wanting to succeed.”
Shooting for the Top Spot
Jamie also throws a high‑five to fellow actor Robert Pattinson, applauding his rise from vampires to awards shows. “Everything he’s done since Twilight has been really smart and beautifully crafted,” Jamie notes, signaling that Pattinson’s star power could rub off on him too.
He’s hopefully ready to shine when The Batman rolls off the next block. At 39, Jamie’s got the hustle and that extra fire to keep pushing—he’s determined to become the next iconic hero between the lines of a comic or a blockbuster.
