David Kahn's book.. states that.. Wilhelm Canaris.. was born on January 1st, 1887.... their must have been another Wilhelm Canaris who was much, much older.. who could be played by Jason Robards in the DC movie universe.. and by Ian McKellen in the Marvel movie universe.. teh the young Wilhelm Canaris, born in the year 1887... he would be played by Ralph Fiennes in the Marvel movie universe.. and by Tom Hiddleton / Hiddleston in the DC movie universe...