There is so much about Lucifer that makes it easy to transport the series to other decades. Considering that Lucifer existed for millenia, he lived through every era, including the exciting, big-haired and bedazzled 1980s. So it's pretty easy to imagine the show having been made back then.
Indeed, there were several flashback episodes that showed Lucifer in different decades, including the 1940s with Maze's grandmother. And while the series has ended and the Lucifer actors have moved on to other projects, it's fun to look back in time. If Lucifer were made in the '80s, there's a talented cast of actors from that decade who could have played all of the main characters.
Lucifer Morningstar: Jeff Goldblum
Finding an actor to play Lucifer, played by Tom Ellis on the show, would be difficult in any decade, much less the '80s. Not only does the character have to be tall and handsome but also charming, sarcastic and witty. That's not to mention that an accent, British or otherwise, is a necessity to fully pull off the persona.
There was something about Goldblum that made him intriguing during his top roles in the '80s in movies like The Big Chill and The Fly. He would have to pull off a fake British accent, but Goldblum's tremendous acting range means he would be convincing as the suited up Devil who loves to indulge. Imagining Goldblum delivering some of Lucifer's best quotes with his own unique twist on them is an exciting prospect.
Chloe Decker: Kim Basinger
In her 30s in the '80s, similarly to actor Lauren German who played this character in her late 30s and early 40s, Basinger is one of the most recognized name in show business. With a multidecade acting career that began with From Here to Eternity in 1979, it was in the '80s that she garnered her sex-symbol status, appearing in movies like Never Say Never Again, 9 ½ Weeks and Batman.
Basinger could have perfectly tackled the strong, female persona of Chloe. She had a busy movie career in the '80s, but she has the same model-esque look as Chloe. Indeed, Basinger worked as a fashion model as well.
Mazikeen: Alfre Woodard
Lesley-Anne Brandt plays the fierce yet also vulnerable Mazikeen, who goes from being angry and violent to emotional and heartbroken from episode to episode. It takes a talented actor to accomplish this, and Alfre Woodard has had a career that has endured for decades.
In the '80s, she was in her prime, most notably starring on the NBC series Hill Street Blues, followed by roles on L.A. Law and St. Elsewhere. She knows how to evoke emotion and would bring another level of relatability to the character who, as it was revealed season after season, had far more layers than she was willing to admit. And this role would have allowed Woodard, a theater-trained actor, more physicality.
Dan Espinoza: Edward James Olmos
Known for roles in iconic series like Miami Vice, Battlestar Galactica, and, most recently, Mayans MC, Edward James Olmos is now in his 70s. His ability to play a variety of roles would make him great as Dan, whose character, played by Kevin Alejandro, had to demonstrate a strong mix of humor, vulnerability, and drama. Dan's death scene was one of the most heartbreaking moments on Lucifer.
Olmos was busy in the '80s, but if TV had the same reputation it does today for quality content, he would have fit perfectly with this series. Olmos has played a commander to a Supreme Court justice, a teacher, and a dictator, so why not add a detective to the list?
Amenadiel: James Earl Jones
With his signature booming voice that defines the iconic character of Darth Vader, Jones was already in his 50s during the 1980s. But it's worth noting that D.B. Woodside, who plays Amenadiel, was in his late 40s when the series began.
Jones steals any scene he is in and can play both dramatic and comedic roles. The latter is evidenced in his role reprisal in Coming to America 2. Jones would be the perfect character to play the older brother and foil to Goldblum's Lucifer. Jones is used to playing powerful characters, and Amenadiel had plenty of powers on Lucifer.
Dr. Linda Martin: Linda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton rose to fame in the '80s with roles as both Sarah Connor in the Terminator movies and Catherine Chandler in the TV series adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. She had a diverse resume that included not only action and romance, but also horror in the movie Children of the Corn and the monster genre in King Kong Lives. Bottom line: She was one of the most versatile actors of the decade.
A fascinating new TV series about the Devil taking a vacation in Los Angeles might have been the perfect gig to give Hamilton a break from all of the action scenes to focus on representing the strong-minded and independent psychiatrist whom Lucifer leaned on for support. All of Hamilton's characters were strong in some way, which fits the bill when it comes to Dr. Martin, who was played by Rachael Harris.
Charlotte: Jamie Lee Curtis
The '80s would have been perfect timing for this role for Curtis, who was just coming off her game-changing role in Halloween that defined her career as the "scream queen" of Hollywood. While Lucifer wasn't quite as frightening, the character of Charlotte was a nuanced one that would have allowed Curtis to show her acting range.
In addition to Halloween, which actually debuted in 1978, the '80s was also when Curtis starred in more hit movies such as Trading Places and A Fish Called Wanda. She appeared on the small screen during that decade as well, having co-starred with comedian Richard Lewis on the sitcom Anything but Love, proving her knack for both drama and humor, both of which Charlotte, played by Tricia Helfer, displays in Lucifer.
Marcus Pierce: Mel Gibson
One of the biggest actors of this generation, Gibson became one of the biggest box-office stars and sex symbols of the '80s when he was showing his acting range in hit franchises like Lethal Weapon and Mad Max. He knew how to play both comedy and action, and has the same melancholy sensibility that Tom Welling used while playing Marcus Pierce, aka Cain, on Lucifer.
While Gibson has sometimes played the bad guy, he still has a charm about him, which would have been perfect for the police chief going undercover to conceal his identity, as well as one who had an old soul.
Ella Lopez: Susan Sarandon
With her long and storied career in Hollywood, there's no doubt that Susan Sarandon can pull off any character thrown at her, but playing quirky and sunny is right up her alley. Sarandon, an Academy Award-winning actor, has often shown her more humorous side, such as with her hilarious Mother's Day sketch on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and her role in Bad Moms. In the '80s, she most notably appeared in Atlantic City, The Witches of Eastwick, and Bull Durham.
In her 40s during the '80s, Sarandon would have been slightly older than Aimee Garcia, who played Ella, one of the most likable characters on Lucifer. But she has always had a youthful look about her.
Eve: Daryl Hannah
Anyone playing Eve requires the same temptress quality as Inbar Levi in this role of the first woman. When thinking of the '80s, this screams Daryl Hannah, who, during that decade, mesmerized audiences with her performances in Blade Runner, Summer Lovers, Splash and Roxanne.
She was beautiful, glamorous, and highly sought after at the time. Anyone trying to picture what the first woman might have looked like could easily see Hannah from that decade in the role. She would effortlessly be able to seduce Goldblum as Lucifer as well as portray a love connection with Woodard. If Hannah could pull off playing a mermaid, playing the first woman would be a cakewalk.