The Actor Rick And Morty Fans Desperately Want To See Play Live-Action Rick

On Reddit, u/MaxxFisher suggested Jason Mantzoukas as a casting choice for Rick, receiving over 8,000 upvotes. The actor is known for his TV roles as Rafi on "The League," Marco on "No Activity," Adrian Pimento on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and Derek Hofstetler on "The Good Place," so does he meet the criteria for portraying Rick? Redditor u/jvicks22 commented that Mantzoukas certainly has the manic energy needed to pull off Rick's character. Redditor u/D-Rich-88 added that the actor also has a history of successfully playing characters who are wacky, evil, and hilarious. Mantzoukas often portrays characters who are so dynamic that they steal the scene, similar to how Rick tends to dominate situations and spearhead a lot of the show's humor.

Although he has certainly portrayed scientists who are unique, humorous, and important, Mantzoukas' characters are not always the brightest, which might worry some fans considering who should play a live-action Rick. However, on Reddit, u/the_dayman pointed out a reason why this should not be a worry: Mantzoukas also co-hosts a podcast about bad movies where he comes off as highly intelligent and reasonable.

Lastly, Mantzoukas certainly bears enough physical resemblance to Rick. He has wild hair, prominent eyebrows, dramatic facial expressions, and humorous mannerisms. He might need a lab coat, white hair coloring, and some makeup intended to make him look older, but with these elements of movie magic, he could probably look convincing as Rick.