Category: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr. Is Pretty Much Officially Retired From The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Well, there goes my future-hope of an Iron Man spin-off franchise called Iron Supplement-Poppin’ Grandpa. Although I should not be surprised. Robert Downey Jr. said several years ago that he wanted to quit playing the titular Iron Man before it got embarrassing, and that he didn’t want to “drop the ball,” so to speak. And he won’t, because there are no balls to hold anymore. Robert Downey Jr. has confirmed that his appearances as Iron Man are done.
Olivia Wilde Will Direct An Upcoming Marvel Movie That Most Likely Involves Spider-Woman
This is one of those Hollywood production rumors that make perfect sense right now, but would be confusing as hell if you heard it fifteen years ago. “Wait, a huge-budget Marvel movie will one day be directed by Alex the Bait Shop bartender from The O.C. who had a crush on Marissa, who is married to an Italian prince in real life?” Yes, that same person. Congratulations on your unlikely career trajectory, Olivia Wilde! Deadline is reporting that Olivia Wilde has closed a deal to direct a secret upcoming Marvel superhero film that will focus on a female superhero from the Marvel universe.
Anthony Mackie Says The Production On Marvel Movies Aren’t Diverse Enough
Marvel’s Black Panther made a ton of money and won a bunch of awards. Ever since then, Marvel has been open to the idea of branching out from their core team of overwhelmingly white superheroes. Marvel is about to release The Eternals, which features a diverse cast and the first gay superhero. Marvel has also promised more gay characters, including a possible trans character (although we shouldn’t hold our breath for that). But while Marvel may be patting themselves on the back for being about 600% more diverse than the average DC superhero movie, they probably shouldn’t pat for too long, at least not according to Anthony Mackie.
Kumail Najiani Says That Getting Buff Gave Him Body Dysmorphia
Kumail Najiani is still buff and he’s still talking about it. We’ve got another year of The Eternals promo to thank for this. Kumail is now covering the latest issue of Men’s Health, and he’s letting us know the dark-side to getting buff. He apparently developed body dysmorphia after getting a superhero bod.
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Christian Bale Will Play A Villain In The Next “Thor” Movie
Another day, another Marvel superhero movie to report about. But unlike the others, this future cinematic staple has actually done a marvelous bit of casting. Turns out, Oscar-winning thespian Christian Bale had originally shown interest in joining the Marvel universe in order to land the role he was born to play: a supervillain. And one of his soon-to-be co-stars, Tessa Thompson, has confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that his messy ass is now attached.
After the raging success of Thor: Ragnarok, where Chris Hemsworth stands around looking all hunky and scruffy and shit, the plan was set to develop another totally necessary sequel. Enter Christian.
There Probably Won’t Actually Be A Trans Marvel Character In An Upcoming Movie
Scarlett Johansson can go ahead and tell her agent to keep her options open for the time being. Because when Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, said there would be a transgender character in an upcoming Marvel movie, he wasn’t exactly telling the truth.