# Superhero Wannabes The Isaiah Mustafa Luke Cage Photoshoot Brings Up New Talents By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-16 | Updated 2010-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isaiah-mustafa-luke-cage References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/15/the-old-spice-guy-as-luke-cage/) & [geeksaresexy.net](http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/08/15/isaiah-mustafa-as-luke-cage/) Seems like the "Old Spice Guy" has some serious acting ambitions as seen in this Isaiah Mustafa Luke Cage photoshoot. With a [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-we-sweat) campaign already set up, this [aspiring actor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-bottled-beyond) has pulled all the stops to look like the 'Hero for Hire' [comic book character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps). With the help of photographer Rian Flynn, post-production guru Will Wells and their team, the Isaiah Mustafa Luke Cage photoshoot went off without a hitch. Check out the making of the photo series via the featured video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superhero Marketing:** There is a growing trend of using popular superhero characters in advertising campaigns, opening up new opportunities for creative and memorable marketing strategies. - **Celebrity Photoshoots:** Celebrities collaborating with photographers and post-production experts to create visually stunning and unique photoshoots is becoming a popular trend, offering innovative ways to showcase personal brands. - **Comic Book Influence:** The influence of comic book characters on popular culture is increasing, leading to opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and merchandise tie-ins. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can capitalize on the trend of using superhero characters in campaigns to create engaging and relatable advertisements for products and services. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new avenues of creativity by collaborating with celebrities and utilizing advanced post-production techniques to create visually stunning photoshoots. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can leverage the popularity of comic book characters to create unique and desirable products, attracting fans and collectors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Deodorant Stick Personable Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swaggy-spice.md) - [Streaming Series Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-witcher.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Noir Superhero Premieres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spidernoir.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Superhero Nutritional Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america.md) - [Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elder-statesman-and-ugg.md) - [Gen Z Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrapped-in-heat.md)