Janelle Monáe is an incredible musician with an undeniable stage presence who could not only seamlessly slip into the role of the Goblin King or Queen, but also write some epic songs for the part. He may have even been usurped, but honestly, in a realm as magical as the one created for Labyrinth, anything is possible. Perhaps Jareth named a successor or conceived an heir in the last couple of decades. The best way to handle having an irreplaceable main character is not to try to replace him at all. It will be impossible to find someone to fill Bowie’s boots (or his trademark codpiece, for that matter), but here are some actors who could at least make the role their own in Labyrinth 2. The late star remains an unparalleled musician and his portrayal of Jareth the Goblin King is absolutely unforgettable. Related: 2021’s Biggest Sci-Fi Movies Are All Long-Awaited SequelsĮven those only casually acquainted with Labyrinth know that Bowie’s name has become synonymous with the film. Now that Derrickson is in the director’s chair, with Maggie Levin writing the script, Labyrinth 2 seems to have finally gained some traction. Fede Alvarez was set to helm the film as of 2017, but stepped down after three years, leaving the project’s future uncertain. Then-screenwriter, Nicole Perlman, quickly clarified that Labyrinth would be a sequel, as opposed to a reboot, but the unfortunate timing initially made fans wary. There had been rumblings of another Labyrinth in the works for a couple of years when the news officially broke not long after Bowie’s tragic passing in 2016.
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth may have been a commercial failure in theaters, but the movie has gone on to become a beloved cult classic in the years since its release. However, now that Doctor Strangehelmer Scott Derrickson has taken over as director of Labyrinth 2, there is sure to be another iteration of the Goblin King. The Labyrinth sequel is moving forward, which means the role of Jareth the Goblin King will need to be recast - and here's who can take over the character next. The incomparable David Bowie famously played the part in the 1986 original and it’s difficult for most viewers to even conceive of any other actor following in his footsteps.