Determining the Exact Count of Characters in Upcoming Avengers: Doomsday Movie Seems Challenging
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From toilsome casting whispers to behind-the-scenes truths
The internet is abuzz with anticipation for every Marvel Cinematic Universe casting update, speculating narrative possibilities. Yet, the real story behind who'll star in the next big blockbuster might be a tad underwhelming.
In an exclusive chat with the Hollywood Reporter, the Russo Brothers (of Electric State) shared insights on their return to Marvel for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Initial reports suggested Robert Downey Jr., former Iron Man, would switch sides to portray Doctor Doom.
This isn't the Russos' first daring move with the franchise's leading star. According to Joe Russo, they proposed Downey, then Iron Man's alter-ego, to antagonize Captain America in Captain America: Civil War. Unbelievable, right? Yet, Downey agreed to the bizarre pitch, drawn by the risk.
Remember, this was a film not centered around his character, and it was a gamble that led to the unexpected triumph of Infinity War and Endgame.
Presently, the Russos still use baseball-style cards to keep track of their superhero cast and contracts, streamlining their creative process. They've even added magnets for easier organization. Despite giving off a budgetary vibe, Anthony Russo insists the cards are essential for deciding who should star in which Marvel film.
Joe clarified, "It's about exploring where we want to take the story, pushing into unexpected and exciting areas, and determining which characters will aid our efforts."
It's not just about contracts and money; there's a creative process at play here. As the next Marvel crossover masterpiece approaches, more cards have been added to the deck, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Will the Russos gather a stronger team, or has the focus shifted from character-stuffed movies to prioritizing storytelling? Let's see if their strategy pays off when Avengers: Doomsday arrives in 2026.
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- Joe Russo recalled that Robert Downey Jr. agreed to be the villain in Captain America: Civil War despite the movie not being titled after his character.
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- In the past, Robert Downey Jr., who is known for portraying Iron Man, surprisingly agreed to be the villain in a Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War, despite the movie not being centered around his character.
- The Russos, directors of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that they use baseball-style cards to help manage their superhero cast's contracts, adding magnets for easier organization.
- According to Joe Russo, the idea of having Downey as the antagonist in Captain America: Civil War was initially met with skepticism due to the movie not being titled after his character, but Downey accepted the risky proposal.
- In the upcoming movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, along with other Marvel films, the cards will likely be used by the Russos to decide which characters will star in the production, symbolizing a balance between creative storytelling and character-driven films.