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'Sonic 3's Ben Schwartz Is Desperate to Play Plastic Man in the DCU

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Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic, pitches himself as the perfect Plastic Man for DC's cinematic universe, envisioning the character as the next Deadpool.
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  • Schwartz believes Plastic Man could bring much-needed levity and comedy to the often brooding DCU, shaking up the franchise as the "Deadpool of the universe".
  • The actor is actively campaigning for the role, seeing it as a chance to flaunt his comedic chops and physical flexibility, traits he proved with his acclaimed Sonic performance.
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Ben Schwartz, DC, Sonic the Hedgehog, Plastic Man
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